Sustainability

Sustainability is the ability to thrive and perpetuate over time

The Brazilian ceramic presents qualities that are in direct connection with sustainability

Zero VOCs

Because ceramics are manufactured at temperatures reaching over 1300 degrees Cº, they are inherently inorganic and do not emit VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds): noxious gases that can cause headaches, nausea, and irritation to the nose, eyes, and throat. VOCs are emitted by virtually all other types of coating and are a major cause of "sick building syndrome.

Shoo Allergy

Worried about allergies and asthma? Then go for ceramic tiles, whether you're remodeling your home or starting from scratch. This is because this coating is ideal for internal and external areas and, unlike other surfaces, it is resistant and impermeable, which means that it is an inhospitable environment for dust mites, bacteria, fungi, and mold, because they cannot adhere to the product. For this reason, ceramic tile is considered to be antiallergenic.

PVC Zero

The ceramic is free of PVC, a resin used in other coatings to improve mechanical flexibility and heat stability. PVC contains ophthalates and organotins, products whose use has generated concern and discussion among health experts.

Zero Formaldehyde

Ceramics are solid and do not contain the binders common to other surfaces, such as formaldehyde, that are commonly found in products containing medium density fiberboard, plywood, and chipboard. Formaldehyde can cause an increased incidence of asthma, particularly in children and the elderly.

Ceramic tile is the ideal and most sustainable choice for all areas of your home. With incomparable durability and manufacturing without waste, ceramic tiles are currently the most environmentally friendly coating option available on the market.

Energy Efficiency

Ceramics' inherent thermal mass reduces peak heating and cooling, which helps moderate the temperature swings in your home. That means more energy savings.

Recycling and Reuse

Ceramic tiles are inert materials, made from natural raw materials, and do not harm nature at the end of their life cycle. In addition, most factories reuse all their waste as raw material back in the manufacturing process.

ProductiveEfficiency

The Brazilian manufacturing plants have high production efficiency, which results in lower consumption of natural resources and less waste generation.

Other attributes

Modularity

The wide variety of geometric formats of ceramic tiles allows working with the appropriate modularity of the desired environment, reducing cuts, losses, and waste generation.

Applicability

Ceramics are used in a variety of applications: from wall tiles to accessories, for use in urban planning, inside or outside buildings. The variety of shapes, types, colors, and finishes allows for creative and personalized installations, resulting in projects that associate durability and beauty.

Durability

Besides being resistant to extreme weather conditions, chemical impact, fire, water, humidity, temperature changes, and UV rays, ceramic has a useful life of more than 50 years.

Cleaning

Maintenance and cleaning of ceramic tile is simple, and in most cases only water and neutral products are required. The easy maintenance contributes to the reduction of consumption costs throughout the product's useful life.

Water consumption

The national industry's water consumption is one of the lowest compared to other producers worldwide. In use, the easy cleaning also promotes the reduction of water consumption in its life cycle.

Contribution to Energy Efficiency

The ceramic slabs collaborate to the thermal comfort of a building, besides being suitable for ventilated façade systems, which generates energy consumption reductions of over 30% in buildings.

Use of waste

The market offers ceramic tiles that use recycled materials, both pre- and post-consumer. This represents an environmental benefit due to the reduction of solid waste. The sector has cases of incorporation of residues from other sectors such as chinaware, glass, light bulbs, among others

Energy Matrix

The Brazilian industry has a modern manufacturing park, with great energy efficiency and the use of natural gas. In the 1990s, the industry substituted oil and coal for natural gas.

Responsibility

The national industry brings together companies committed to formality, respect for standards, laws, and regulations. The manufacturing units are directly involved in the creation of shared value in the regions where they operate.