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Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

Fragranite of Franke: a resistant and elegant composite material

Fragranite is a composite material created by Franke consisting of 80% quartz, or natural granite, and 20% of hard acrylic resin. The name Fragranite derives from the fusion of the brand name Franke and the word “granite“.

It is precisely this characteristic that makes it one of the materials with the toughest structure that exists, resistant to wear, to impact, to scratches and to heat. The surface has a refined structure, but it is not porous and this guarantees high standards of hygiene.

The absolute lack of pores, in fact, ensures optimal hygiene and antibacterial protection, because it does not allow dirt or residues of food preparation to penetrate into the material, preventing the proliferation of bacterial formations.

The exclusive Sanitized® disinfecting treatment with which the sinks and cooking tops in Fragranite are made, increases the level of surface hygiene by reducing the growth of microbes and bacteria by up to 99%. At the same time, Fragranite continues to resist stains and temperatures up to 280° C.

The material meets the ISO 9001/14001 certification standards, Greenguard by AQS, SGS by ANSI and & NEMA.

 

A material that enhances the kitchen and enhances the design


Even from an aesthetic point of view, Fragranite is particularly pleasant: it has a slight lustre, has a warm and natural appearance and is pleasant to the touch.

Excellent colour offering which makes possible various original combinations with tops, furniture and kitchens, offering designers an absolute freedom of project: the material is proposed in 12 classic finishes which have recently been added four new shades with a particular metallic effect. Thanks to the resistance to ultraviolet rays the colours remain unaltered over time, maintaining all their beauty.

Born for the realization of single-bowl kitchen sinks, double tubs with or without draining board, the Fragranite was soon used also for the hobs, for the mixers and taps to be able to customize the kitchen with elegance and functionality.

 

An easy-to-clean material


The surface finish of the material is smooth and uniform and is therefore extremely easy to clean and maintain. The best way to clean a sink or a floor in Fragranite is to use delicate products like the normal dishwashing detergent, rubbing with a soft cloth or sponge for Fragranite by making small circular rotary movements. Franke recommends a slightly abrasive sponge, specially designed to be used with this innovative material. Just rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry the bottom of the sink with a microfibre cloth to prevent limescale.

The extreme ease of cleaning and the antibacterial properties make it an ideal material in contact with food.

To ensure over time the appearance, the original finish and colour characteristics of the material, even the maintenance is extremely simple: just pass a soapy nylon brush on the surface by making circular movements and then rinse well. Do not use abrasive agents, powders or bleach.

In conclusion, due to its physical and technological characteristics, the high aesthetic yield in the available finishes and the practicality of use, it is an extremely valuable material for the design of modern furnishing solutions, easily combinable with other materials and hardware products frequently used in high quality furnishings.

The super metallic colour collection for Franke Fragranite sinks

Four new shades designed to enhance the kitchen and its design
Category: Kitchen sinks
Publication date: 15/05/2018
Company: FRANKE SPA