Healthy & Safe
Made from natural ingredients and free from toxic chemicals, ceramic tile helps create a healthy environment from the floor up.
Health Benefits
Use ceramic tile to avoid exposure to harmful contaminants found in other surfaces.
A hypoallergenic option, ceramic tile is naturally inert and resistant to dust and other harmful pollutants that are known to cause a variety of health problems.
Zero Allergens
Concerned about allergies and asthma? Ceramic tile is a smart choice whether you’re remodeling or designing from scratch. Unlike other surfaces, ceramic tile is impervious, meaning it’s inhospitable to dust mites, bacteria, fungi, mold and other irritants.
Zero VOCs
VOCs are harmful gases that can cause headaches, nausea, eye and throat irritation. VOC emissions are also a leading cause of “sick building syndrome.” VOCs are emitted by virtually all non-ceramic types of flooring.
Zero Formaldehyde
Ceramic tile is solid and doesn’t contain the binders commonly used with some other surfaces. Binders such as formaldehyde are often found in products containing medium-density fiber board, plywood, and particle board. Formaldehyde is known to lead to an increased incidence of asthma, particularly in children and the elderly (hence, its been federally restricted under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act).
Ceramic tile is free from harmful irritants and sustainable, which makes it one of the healthiest materials for you and for the planet.
Our Hygiene Guides provide comprehensive information for creating and maintaining healthy tile surfaces for every space.
Safety
Ceramic tile provides uncompromising safety without sacrificing style.
Ceramic tile doesn’t just look good. It performs. Slip- and fire-resistant options offer security in hazardous situations.
Fire Resistant
Tile is nonflammable, meaning it doesn’t produce smoke in a fire, reduces flame spread, and doesn’t burn and give off toxic fumes. All of this can be especially meaningful in the event of a fire emergency, especially when considering the importance of maintaining clear exit pathways from a building.
There are a variety of slip-resistant options available for ceramic tile flooring. Whether in the shower or on the pool deck, tile offers options specifically rated for different applications.
Many manufacturers specify product use classifications for their products according to the products’ slip resistance characteristics.
View Case Studies
Ritz-Carlton NoMad
A hospitality experience that merges urban sophistication and creativity with refined comfort.
Brightline Rail Terminal
Creating a beautiful space to accommodate commuters and travelers for a 235-mile network of rail lines for Brightline’s busy rail stations in Florida.
Lexington Office Park
Modernizing an office park outside Boston, creating a fresh look with porcelain tile panels while avoiding the need to demolish previous surfaces.
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