Coatings that help health at home become a trend

With concerns about physical and mental well-being at home, coatings that help health have become a trend and are today as important as the comfort and decor chosen to compose each environment.

With regard to the ceramic industry, one of the most important in the civil construction and architecture segment, these new concerns have given rise to products with anti-microbial actives and a design that promotes a new relationship with the home. This is what should be seen as a trend presented at Cersaie 2021, largest and most relevant event in the sector in the world, that happens in Italy, between 27 September and 1 October 2021.

Products with technologies that help fight the proliferation of microorganisms, as Cleantec, gain space by expanding the known hygienic spectrum of ceramic pieces. Developed by Eliane Tec, is effective in eliminating 99,99% of bacteria* and viruses**, in addition to favoring the reduction of odors and mildew, helping to fight respiratory diseases.

Cronos has an elongated format allowing for creative pagination

The new manufacturing techniques of the coatings industry also allowed the elaboration of different forms from the conventional. Elongated and narrow or in smaller sizes and with meticulous finishes, as is the case with Kronos and Artemis, gives Eliane, that play with hexagonal shape. The first, longer and thinner (31×46,2cm), And the second, in a smaller configuration (30×30,3cm), evoke mosaic layouts and have a design that refers to natural rocks. Cronos is available in white colors, lead and ivory, with polished and satin finishes; and Artemis, in ivory color, also with satin finish.

Artemis, on the walls, plays with typical mosaic patterns preserving discretion and elegance

Soft textures in more rustic aspects and neutral tones are on the rise for promoting lighter and more pleasant environments, ideal to be places of refuge and rest. Mimicking the natural aesthetics of iconic Travertine marble and the typical colors of Greco-Roman constructions, Pisano e Athens, respectively, bring that nice touch into the home.

In 90x90cm format and ivory color, Pisano has a polished and satin finish, that reproduces the subtle shine of satin on porcelain tiles. Also in ivory, Athena has different formats - up to 90x90cm and 59×118,2cm – and polished and satin finishes. The products are ideal for decoration in which tactile and visual comfort are alongside the concern for a sophisticated and elegant design.

Pisano brings the rustic and elegant look of Travertino marble

*Escherichia Coli (E.Coli), Staphylococcus Aureus (S. Aureus) e Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.

**Influenza A / H1N1