All-rounder for all areas of application
"noraplan stone is an all-rounder for all areas of application and still ranks among the highest selling floorings from the noraplan series," said noraplan Product Manager, Dirk Oswald. "Over several years and even today there have been many attempts to copy this original design, and there are countless imitations on the market." Yet nora systems repeatedly puts even its bestsellers to the test, modifying them to the current market requirements and trends. "As a result, we can now offer noraplan stone with the classical refractive surface structure as well as a new, smooth variant," explained Oswald. Whereas the former meets above all the demand for special slip resistance, for instance in trains and school buildings, the smooth, extremely easy care version is ideal where high hygiene requirements must be fulfilled, for example in hospitals and medical practices. Whichever the case, the dispersed granulate is excellent at hiding dirt and dust so that the floor always looks clean even under heavy use by large numbers of people. Yet another advantage is presented by a further innovation; instead of many colours, nora is now using exclusively black and white granulate, for a more calming and homogeneous effect.
Trendy colours supplement classical hues
Also the colour range for noraplan stone has been revised for the anniversary. In addition to timeless, discreet grey and beige tones, vivid colours like Kiwi Green or Aquamarine provide appealing accents in the room. Here, the product developers at nora systems have taken up current colour trends. The customer can now choose from a total of twenty different colours in the standard range of refractive surface variants. According to nora Head of Design, Dieter Rischer, the trend is currently returning to "daring, powerful colours". Nevertheless: "The colour favoured by customers hasn’t changed in all these years. Since the introduction of noraplan stone, Stone Grey still tops the list," explained Oswald. Of course, this colour is also available for the new, smooth surface of noraplan stone. Stone Grey is only one of seven other different colours for this version.
Like all nora floor coverings, this classic product is also free of PVC, plasticisers and halogens, for healthy indoor air. Its extremely dense sealed surface, of course, also makes noraplan stone highly durable. The classical structured version of this product is still available in an electrically dissipative and a noise reducing design.
Its diversity and continued refinement are the key to the success of this noraplan product, even after so many years. "noraplan stone will lose none of its timelessness over the next 25 years either," said product originator Rischer.
