Sustainability

The ceramic tile sector is committed to the transparency of materials and compliance with sustainable construction programs.

Energy Efficiency
Recycling and Reuse
Productive Efficiency

Ceramic tiles for a safe and healthy environment

Creating a healthy environment is more important than ever. The materials in areas where we spend a significant amount of time on a daily basis have the potential to affect our health both positively and negatively.

Ceramic-based materials are appreciated for their lack of harmful chemicals, easy maintenance and ability to promote cleanliness and hygiene. Each type of ceramic tile, including porcelain tiles, quarry tiles, wall tiles and pressed paving, shares all these benefits of ceramic tiles:

  • Eco-friendly maintenance: No harsh chemicals needed for cleaning! Cleaning with soap and water is all that's needed to get rid of most dirt.
  • Resistant to bacteria: Ceramic tiles are inhospitable to the growth of bacteria and other microbes, such as mold.
  • Antimicrobial: Ceramic tile options are available that can suppress and even destroy harmful microorganisms such as mold, fungi, bacteria and viruses.
  • Allergen-free: The high firing temperature of ceramic tiles - usually over 2,000°F - burns off all organic compounds. In addition, the ceramic's non-porous surface does not allow environmental allergens such as dust, dirt and pollen to penetrate.

Energy and life cycle cost savings

Exceptional lifecycle cost = better value

Ceramic tiles have an exceptional life cycle. See the life cycle cost study below for data on how ceramic tiles outperform other floor finishes in cost per square meter over time. Ceramic tiles have been the preferred choice around the world for centuries for their timeless beauty and durability.

Regional manufacturing and raw materials

With tile manufacturers in many regions of North America, tile products and installation made from local raw materials are widely available, significantly reducing energy consumption and emissions from long-distance shipping. In many cases, the raw materials are extracted within a radius of 800 kilometers from the production facility and the workplace. In addition, the clays and other materials used to make tiles are plentiful.

Ceramic tiles for a safe and healthy environment

Creating a healthy environment is more important than ever. The materials in areas where we spend a significant amount of time on a daily basis have the potential to affect our health both positively and negatively.

Ceramic-based materials are appreciated for their lack of harmful chemicals, easy maintenance and ability to promote cleanliness and hygiene. Each type of ceramic tile, including porcelain tiles, quarry tiles, wall tiles and pressed paving, shares all these benefits of ceramic tiles:

  • Eco-friendly maintenance: No harsh chemicals needed for cleaning! Cleaning with soap and water is all that's needed to get rid of most dirt.
  • Resistant to bacteria: Ceramic tiles are inhospitable to the growth of bacteria and other microbes, such as mold.
  • Antimicrobial: Ceramic tile options are available that can suppress and even destroy harmful microorganisms such as mold, fungi, bacteria and viruses.
  • Allergen-free: The high firing temperature of ceramic tiles - usually over 2,000°F - burns off all organic compounds. In addition, the ceramic's non-porous surface does not allow environmental allergens such as dust, dirt and pollen to penetrate.

Energy and life cycle cost savings

Exceptional lifecycle cost = better value

Ceramic tiles have an exceptional life cycle. See the life cycle cost study below for data on how ceramic tiles outperform other floor finishes in cost per square meter over time. Ceramic tiles have been the preferred choice around the world for centuries for their timeless beauty and durability.

Regional manufacturing and raw materials

With tile manufacturers in many regions of North America, tile products and installation made from local raw materials are widely available, significantly reducing energy consumption and emissions from long-distance shipping. In many cases, the raw materials are extracted within a radius of 800 kilometers from the production facility and the workplace. In addition, the clays and other materials used to make tiles are plentiful.

Ceramic tiles for a safe and healthy environment

Creating a healthy environment is more important than ever. The materials in areas where we spend a significant amount of time on a daily basis have the potential to affect our health both positively and negatively.

Ceramic-based materials are appreciated for their lack of harmful chemicals, easy maintenance and ability to promote cleanliness and hygiene. Each type of ceramic tile, including porcelain tiles, quarry tiles, wall tiles and pressed paving, shares all these benefits of ceramic tiles:

  • Eco-friendly maintenance: No harsh chemicals needed for cleaning! Cleaning with soap and water is all that's needed to get rid of most dirt.
  • Resistant to bacteria: Ceramic tiles are inhospitable to the growth of bacteria and other microbes, such as mold.
  • Antimicrobial: Ceramic tile options are available that can suppress and even destroy harmful microorganisms such as mold, fungi, bacteria and viruses.
  • Allergen-free: The high firing temperature of ceramic tiles - usually over 2,000°F - burns off all organic compounds. In addition, the ceramic's non-porous surface does not allow environmental allergens such as dust, dirt and pollen to penetrate.

Energy and life cycle cost savings

Exceptional lifecycle cost = better value

Ceramic tiles have an exceptional life cycle. See the life cycle cost study below for data on how ceramic tiles outperform other floor finishes in cost per square meter over time. Ceramic tiles have been the preferred choice around the world for centuries for their timeless beauty and durability.

Regional manufacturing and raw materials

With tile manufacturers in many regions of North America, tile products and installation made from local raw materials are widely available, significantly reducing energy consumption and emissions from long-distance shipping. In many cases, the raw materials are extracted within a radius of 800 kilometers from the production facility and the workplace. In addition, the clays and other materials used to make tiles are plentiful.

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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.