In the history of the development of ceramic tiles, 800×800mm ceramic tiles (hereinafter referred to as "800×800mm ceramic tiles") can be said to have left a strong mark. Before the emergence of rectangular large-sized ceramic tiles, they were worthy of golden specifications and universal specifications. reputation. In recent years, its limelight has been gradually overshadowed by rectangular large-sized ceramic tiles.
However, are 800×800mm ceramic tiles obsolete?
Concerning this issue, each group has different standpoints, and naturally their thoughts or opinions are also different. Brother Zhuan believes that it is very interesting to carefully analyze the thoughts or remarks of various groups; and through such analysis, the past and future of 800×800mm ceramic tiles can also be viewed more objectively.
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Ceramic tile consumers:
Don’t want 800×800mm ceramic tiles to become obsolete
For a considerable number of consumers, price is one of the most important factors they consider when purchasing ceramic tiles.
Compared with the 600×1200mm, 750×1500mm, 900×1800mm and other specifications of ceramic tiles that have emerged in recent years, the 800×800mm ceramic tiles that have been popular for nearly 20 years have become more expensive in terms of price after years of development and price wars. It is very transparent and the profit margin is already very small. When consumers choose 800×800mm ceramic tiles, their price-performance ratio is undoubtedly much higher than that of other larger-sized ceramic tiles.
Therefore, many consumers with limited economic conditions are unwilling to see 800×800mm ceramic tiles become obsolete. They not only hope to buy relatively affordable 800×800mm ceramic tiles, but also hope that the paving and application effects of these ceramic tiles will not be outdated. They also hope that their choice will be recognized by others, at least not to be laughed at for not keeping up with the times.
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Ceramic tile manufacturers and distributors:
Continuously emphasize that 800×800mm ceramic tiles are outdated
As mentioned above, after years of development and bloody price wars, 800×800mm ceramic tiles have transparent prices and thin profits, so they can only rely on small profits but quick turnover. 600×1200mm, 750&tim that have emerged in recent yearses; The prices of ceramic tiles with specifications such as 1500mm and 900×1800mm are not so transparent, and the profits are even more considerable.
Driven by profits, ceramic tile manufacturers are more willing to launch some new specifications of products, such as larger rectangular ceramic tiles, in order to seek new market opportunities and profit growth points; dealers are also more willing to sell new specifications of products in order to earn More profits. Therefore, both companies continue to emphasize to consumers that 800×800mm ceramic tiles are outdated, and the use of larger rectangular ceramic tiles for decoration has long been a general trend, which is more in line with current aesthetic and practical needs - breaking the square pattern of square ceramic tiles and making the home space more spacious. It is more jumping, agile and beautiful in lines, while reducing the gaps between small-sized ceramic tiles and broadening the ductility of home space.
"Everything in the world is bustling for profit; everything is bustling for profit." Driven by profit, ceramic tile manufacturers and dealers continue to innovate in product development and sales, which is not only understandable, but also worthy of strong promotion. It is precisely because of the continuous innovation in product development and sales of ceramic tile manufacturers and dealers that the aesthetic and practical development and progress of ceramic tiles have been achieved, thus promoting the iterative upgrading of the entire building ceramics industry.
However, while ceramic tile manufacturers and dealers are actively guiding consumers to abandon 800×800mm ceramic tiles and choose larger rectangular ceramic tiles, they should also objectively compare the advantages and disadvantages between the two. For example, the former is more cost-effective The aesthetic value of the latter is greater. In particular, it must be made clear that the unit price and paving costs of the latter are higher.
If a business can explain to consumers the advantages and disadvantages of 800×800mm tiles and larger rectangular tiles, it can be called a conscientious business and worthy of consumers' trust; otherwise, it is suspected of misleading or even deceiving consumers. .
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Fanjia family members:
Whether 800×800mm ceramic tiles are outdated depends on the motivation behind the remarks
The pan-home furnishing person mentioned here can be a home decoration designer, a decoration worker, or a pan-home furnishing field player or professional self-media person including practitioners in the ceramic tile industry. .
When Panjia people want to attract popularity, they will criticize ceramic tile manufacturers and dealers from the perspective of consumers as a profit-seeking "conspiracy theory" that 800×800mm ceramic tiles are outdated. In their view, ceramic tile manufacturers and dealers are engaging in this kind of "conspiracy" just to better serve consumers.Promote larger format rectangular tiles.
When Panjia people want to follow the ceramic tile manufacturers and dealers to make profits from larger rectangular ceramic tiles, they will show a high profile of "heroes think alike" and try their best to say "bad things" about 800×800mm ceramic tiles. ”, what sizes are outdated, effects are corny, etc. At this time, they stand on the same team as ceramic tile manufacturers and dealers, and most of them vigorously recommend larger rectangular ceramic tiles to consumers.
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Objectively speaking:
800×800mm ceramic tiles will exist for a long time
Will 800×800mm ceramic tiles pass or even be eliminated by the market? Brother Brick has the following two views.
First, 800×800mm ceramic tiles have been popular for so many years. They have their own cultural and aesthetic advantages and cannot be easily eliminated.
Since ancient times, the Chinese have been deeply influenced by the concept of "the sky is round and the earth is round". When building houses, most of them are square, whether it is the exterior walls or internal halls, pursuing the idea of stability and impartiality. In Feng Shui, it is better for a house to be square and upright. That is to say, from the position directly above, the shape of the house is square or rectangular, with no missing corners on the four sides, and the left and right sides are symmetrical to each other, which is the most ideal shape of the house; if it is long and narrow or irregular, it is considered unlucky. Based on this alone, 800×800mm ceramic tiles that are in line with Chinese traditional culture will not be easily eliminated.
In addition, history has long proved that fashion is a cycle. Elements that have been popular before will always make a comeback at the right time. In the past 20 years, everyone has been facing 800×800mm ceramic tiles all day long, and has developed aesthetic fatigue. They feel that larger rectangular ceramic tiles are eye-catching. But if we face larger rectangular tiles every day in the next few decades, will we also suffer from aesthetic fatigue and miss the 800×800mm tiles? Or if larger rectangular ceramic tiles were popular in the past, would you think 800×800mm ceramic tiles are fresh and refined now?
Secondly, 800×800mm ceramic tiles have a high cost performance and a broad mass base, and cannot be easily eliminated.
Because of the cost-effectiveness advantage (in addition to the affordable price of the product itself, the paving cost is not high), 800×800mm ceramic tiles are the most popular ceramic tiles for well-decorated houses among real estate companies and the most popular ceramic tiles for consumers in rental houses or self-built houses in rural areas. As long as there is no more cost-effective ceramic tile that can replace 800×800mm ceramic tiles in these channels, ceramic tiles of this specification will never be eliminated.
At the same time, after so many years of popularity, 800×800mm ceramic tiles have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and accumulated a large number of fans. In the minds of these fans, the choice of 800×800mm ceramic tiles for decoration is not only due to economic conditions, but also due to psychological recognition. It is not easy to eliminate ceramic tiles with such a broad mass base.
Although larger rectangular ceramic tiles have some advantages that 800×800mm ceramic tiles do not have, Brother Zhuan still firmly believes that 800×800mm ceramic tiles will not become outdated as someone said.
This is just like: no matter how good the car is, it can't replace the bicycle; no matter how good the air conditioner is, it can't replace the electric fan; no matter how good the mobile phone is, it still can't replace the fixed phone... not to mention 800×800mm ceramic tiles and larger rectangular ceramic tiles. There is only a difference in shape and size, not much difference in substance.
For consumers, there are no good or bad specifications for ceramic tiles, only whether they fit or not. If the financial conditions permit, you can do whatever you want and buy new designs and new specifications; if the financial conditions do not allow it, it is not bad to buy old specifications and old designs, and there is no shame. The more important point is, no matter whether it is large or small, rectangular or square, whatever you like, don't be affected by other people's opinions. The house you decorate yourself is for yourself to live in, not for others to comment on.
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(Author: Brother Buzhuan)
