No chance for dirt and oil:
No chance for bacteria, moss and odours: Hydrotect · Protecta
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e a e a s n w i t h l o n g - t e r m g u a r a n t e e Hydrotect coating.
Hydrotect proves its worth in all areas whereperfect hygiene is required. The surface coating
for wall and
floor tiles offers three important
advantages: •it has an antibacterial effect*•it is extremely easy to clean
•it eliminates disagreeable odoursThe effects are based on the principle of thephotocatalysis: The catalyst titanium dioxide
baked onto the glaze effects a reaction between
light, oxygen and air humidity. In this process,
activated oxygen forms, which decomposes
bacteria, fungi, algae and moss. Hydrotect-coated tile surfaces are hydrophilic:instead of being repelled, the water spreads to
form a thin film. In this way,dirt is washed down
by the water and can be easily removed.The unique Hydrotect coating is practically in-destructible. The photocatalytic effect already
activated by normal indoor lighting or natural
light is permanently conserved.
With Hydrotect, dirt is washed down by the water and can then be easily wiped off.
Protecta surface upgrading
Under the effect of light, oxygen is activated which decomposes bacteria, germs, algae, moss and odours. Protecta surface upgrading.
Unglazed floor
tiles furniture are hard-wearing and resis-tant by nature. But in the course of time, dust
and dirt can deposit in the fine “micropores“,
and substances forming stains can penetrate.
That is why the unglazed porcelain stoneware
tiles with Protecta upgrading are provided with a
permanent special protection against stains andimpurities already in-plant. During the firingprocess, the proven Protecta surface upgrading is
ceramically bonded to the tile body and closes all
the pores on the tile surface. Result: neither oils
nor fats can leave any traces on tiles with Protecta
upgrading. And a subsequent impregnation after
laying is no longer required. *
Documentation and approval regarding the antibacterial characteristics of Hydrotect are pending in the USA 15