MagFace® is rewriting the rules for installing porcelain tile
Surfaces International, the sister site of Tile International within the Kairos Media group, has published an article on MagFace®, the patented Italian system that transforms porcelain stoneware and sintered stone into surfaces that can be installed dry, without adhesives or grout. The article is aimed at retailers, distributors, and installers, presenting MagFace as a complete solution for retail, hospitality, office, and rapid renovation projects, […]
MagFace Featured in CER, the Ceramics Magazine
CER, the Ceramics Journal—a bimonthly magazine published by Confindustria Ceramica—features the MagFace system as part of its in-depth coverage of technological innovation and installation. The system, patented by Bassi Group International, enables the dry installation of tiles and ceramic surfaces using a thin magnetic underlayment—without adhesives, mortar, or chemical sealants—offering advantages in terms of speed […]
MagFlexMat, the insulating mat for magnetic installation
Tile Italia presents MagFlexMat, the insulating underlayment with ferrous microparticles developed using the patented MagFace technology. The article describes its technical characteristics: an ultra-thin profile of 0.5 mm, a metal density exceeding 80%, and the ability to provide permanent anchorage for floor coverings weighing up to 110 kg/m². The product, certified by the Bologna Ceramic Center and TCNA, has passed the […]
MagFace®: The New Sustainable Frontier in Adhesive-Free Installation
Tile Italia takes an in-depth look at MagFace technology, the world’s first patented and certified system for the dry magnetic installation of tiles and ceramic surfaces, recognized by the Bologna Ceramic Center and TCNA. The article describes how the system works—allowing for the magnetic installation of slabs up to 160×320 cm without adhesives or mortar—and introduces MagFace […]
MagFace Expands Its Magnetic Technology for Dry Installation
Focus Piedra has published an article on MagFace, describing it as one of the most disruptive innovations of recent years in the large-format surfaces sector. The article traces the 15 years of research and development behind the system and the technical partnership with Mapei, which began in 2015 at Cersaie in Bologna. It also highlights the historic milestone represented by […]
Andrea Bassi: “MagFace is a revolution in tile installation”
In an exclusive interview, Andrea Bassi, CEO and inventor of the system, recounts the origins of MagFace: from the idea that took shape in 2010 during the renovation of the company’s headquarters to the filing of the international patent in 2015. Bassi describes the disruptive innovation of the technology—including its certified magnetic anchoring, sustainability, and thickness of just one millimeter—comparing it to traditional and floating systems and […]
Dry Magnetic Alignment with the New MagFace System
El Periódico del Azulejo presents MagFace as the world’s first patented dry magnetic installation system, certified by the Bologna Ceramic Center and the American TCNA. The article outlines the main advantages of the technology: installation of up to 20 m² per hour without dust or debris, a surface that can be walked on immediately, compatibility with radiant floor heating, and removable joints […]
MagFace®: Sustainable Technology for Adhesive-Free Ceramic Tile Installation
Ceramic World Web features an in-depth look at the MagFace system, the dry magnetic installation technology developed by Bassi Group International. The article presents the licensing program, which is open to manufacturers of ceramics, stone, and hybrid materials worldwide, offering technical support and specialized training to integrate the technology into existing production lines. The advantages are highlighted […]
MAGFACE® on Forbes.com
MAGFACE® was featured by Forbes.com among the innovative solutions that are helping to redefine the future of construction in terms of sustainability and high performance. The article acknowledges the growing interest in technologies capable of combining efficiency, flexibility, and reduced environmental impact. Journalist Jamie Gold highlighted the value of the MagFace® system in rethinking […]