Background information on clinkers

Clinkers synonym for paving stones

The name clinkers is often used to refer to paving stones. However, pavers come in different varieties and material types. On average, it is unknown what the difference is. We are happy to explain it to you in more detail on this page.

The name clinker

The name clinker traditionally refers to bricks. Tapping two bricks against each other produces a clear sound. That is where the name clinker comes from. Bricks are again divided into two product groups, paving bricks and facing bricks. The difference between the two is the hardness. A clinker or brick for road paving is much harder than one for facade construction.

Synonyms: clinker, brick, concrete clinker, BKK, ceramic paving stone

Brick clinker

The ‘brick’ clinker is made of clay and is fired at a very high temperature in a brickworks. During this process, the clay particles fuse together. The end result is called ceramic. Once clay is baked into ceramic, it is virtually indestructible. An advantage of the baked clinker is that it is even more beautiful when weathered.

Concrete clinkers

MBI is a concrete manufacturer. We produce concrete clinkers, which in terms of process cannot be compared to ceramic clinkers. Concrete is basically made of sand, gravel and cement. The material is mixed with water and cures in special climate chambers. Only after several days do these concrete pavers reach the ideal hardness. In terms of structure and appearance, concrete clinkers and ceramic clinkers (bricks) differ greatly from one another. Whereas concrete pavers are at their most beautiful a production, brick becomes more beautiful with use. The disadvantage of the latter is that it then also quickly becomes smoother. A concrete brick retains its skid resistance better. With new raw materials, we are now well able to make a look-a-like clinker, the GeoRetron series for the infrastructure sector and the GeoCotto series for the garden sector. More on these series below.

BKK, concrete clinker boulder

BKK refers to a concrete clinker in boulder format. These are relatively large paving stones and are extremely suitable for intensively used paving, such as driving lanes and parking spaces.

Authentic character and sustainable

GeoRetron: for public spaces

For a rural and nostalgic design of public spaces. With its classic beauty, GeoRetron is a perfect addition to the typical Dutch streetscape. The GeoRetron collection has a colourfast, closed surface texture. The high-quality top layer features a Protection Plus protection factor for long life. Due to a germinated production process, this series also has a low MKI value (environmental cost indicator). The colour collection of the series is very extensive and perfectly matched. You can opt for a calm streetscape with a uni colour or, on the contrary, a unique colour mix. We always make it fit the signature of the residential area or town centre.

GeoCotto: for private spaces

After the success of GeoRetron in public spaces, the GeoCotto series has been developed for private spaces. GeoCotto is a genuine GeoSteen® with Protection Plus Factor 25 toplayer protection. The series is available in an authentic colour range, is enormously versatile and is a sustainable alternative to baked clinkers. GeoCotto is dimensionally stable, wear-resistant and, thanks to its high-quality top layer protection, dirt-resistant. The perfect stone for a (winding) path, as an accent clinker or as an attractive driveway.

The advantages and disadvantages per type of clinker

Advantages/disadvantages concrete clinkers

  • Available in many formats
  • Variety in colours and textures
  • High skid resistance (permanent)
  • More economical to purchase
  • Decorative value decreases over time
  • Economically long depreciation period

Advantages/disadvantages ceramic clinkers

  • Variety in colours
  • Classic look, mostly luxury appearance
  • More expensive to purchase
  • Permanent ornamental value
  • Economically very long depreciation period

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