Preferably Porcelain Why you should think about porcelain tile for health and sustainability By Don Haynes
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or the past two years, the global pandemic has kept us inside, teaching us the importance of easily cleaned surfaces. It has
heightened our awareness of microbes around us and shed great light on the indoor environment. Whereas times have progressed, we still spend more time indoors, and the chemical and other exposures in that indoor environment all become more important to us. In other words, indoor air quality is important and impactful to our overall health. When it comes to building and design, porcelain tile can present solutions for many IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) related issues. According to the dictionary, “hygienic” indicates that something is conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean. Porcelain tile fits this bill perfectly. It is nonporous, so it provides no foothold for mold or other microbes to grow. Using approved installation methods, along with modern non-cement grouts, provides for a completely waterproof and hygienic installation.
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