subject: Natural Pro Environment Tiles [print this page] Tiles are an integral part of any building, residential or commercial. The most preferred and economically viable are porcelain and ceramic tiles over natural stone tiles.
Advantages of using Natural Porcelain Tiles
First and foremost they are ecologically right made from a renewable source, clay and recycled materials. Porcelain tiles last longer, are abrasion resistant, light weight, less porus and more stain resistant. They are easy to work, less wastage, lower laying, and labor and transport costs.
Porcelain tiles are full body tiles for the color runs from top to bottom of the tile. They can be used in interiors and to a certain extent in exteriors also. They have a higher feldspar content are tougher, more durable and withstand heavy usage.
The Ceramic Tile
Ceramic Tiles are similar to porcelain tiles and are also ecologically correct. They differ in that the color for a ceramic tile is baked only into the top of the tile. Usage is restricted to interiors, it cannot withstand exterior use. It is comparatively more porus
so higher water absorption takes place and lower stain resistance. It is less durable on account of its lower density. But this makes it easier to cut and work with. They also cost less.
Antibacterial usage
Pollution and bacterial hazard is increasing alarmingly and is a major concern. We can fight this by using Antibacterial tiles in interiors and exteriors. These porcelain and ceramic tiles have micrometric particles of titanium dioxide embedded in the tiles. Titanium dioxide is a photo catalyst triggering change but it does not change or get depleted. There is no risk to humans at any stage of its manufacture or usage and it is permanent. Main air pollutants are nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and volatile organic compounds mostly produced by burning of fossil fuels, Titanium oxide triggers a photo catalysis that breaks down harmful substances into harmless nitrates, carbonates and sulphates, making the air cleaner and healthier.
Titanium dioxide has a likewise catalysis activity on s several harmful bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, the Klebsiella pneumoniae that frequently lives and multiplies in hospitals and clinics and Escherichia coli are a bacterium. Photo catalysis indirectly kills the bacteria by triggering irreparable damage to the cell walls so that they decompose and die. Titanium dioxides hydorphilia activity make sit easier to wash away dirt with water, reducing cleaning chemicals usage.
Antibacterial Tiles not only give us cleaner air but also reduce bacterial infections and help maintain healthier living.
