The world is now turning towards becoming more sustainable and eco-friendlier to save the planet from being destroyed. Whether it is putting a stop to using single-use plastics or as basic as avoiding transport for distances that can be covered by walking to reduce your carbon footprint.
So, when it comes to home renovation projects, especially when done on a large scale, why not do that with your choice of materials for your flooring? A project as huge as tiling would take a huge toll on the environment, so choosing ceramic tile is an environmentally better option.
The greatest benefit of ceramic tiles is that they are made from naturally occurring materials and hence have an upper hand over the other flooring options.
Formaldehyde-free
Some wood products contain formaldehyde. Formaldehyde can irritate your health in a way that it causes asthma and other respiratory disorders but ceramic tile does not contain formaldehyde.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl chloride is a resin used in some vinyl flooring and is regularly a subject of concern among health experts and builders. Ceramic tiles are free of PVC.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Volatile organic compounds that are found in some of the building materials cause health concerns called the sick building syndrome. Ceramic tiles are produced at extremely high temperatures producing an inorganic material which has zero VOCs.
Healthy Cleaning
Maintaining a ceramic tile is very easy as compared to other flooring options. Let’s have a look at how to clean ceramic tiles.
Antimicrobial
Ceramic tiles are fairly antimicrobial in a way that they can suppress and destroy harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, mould, and fungi.
Stain-resistant
Ceramic Tiles are stain resistant and are not easily stained. Even if they do, all you have to do is clean them with mop and a mild surface cleaning solution.
Scratch-resistant
Not just scratches, dents, scrapes and even cuts can be survived by ceramic tiles. In fact, it is also more hygienic since the dirt doesn’t get collected in the crevices.
Healthy Planet
Ceramic tiles are comparatively more environmentally-friendly. It has the lowest life cycle cost, it is made with naturally occurring materials, it is also very energy-efficient. In fact, as per the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), ceramic tiles have the lowest carbon footprint including the lowest global warming potential and the lowest fossil fuel resource depletion.
If you are someone who thinks about the environment and wants to make sustainable choices in your life including when it comes to flooring of your home, ceramic tiles are your go-to.
They are easily available, cheaper, and come in a variety of designs and patterns that will fill the void of other flooring materials. It will bring down your impact on the environment drastically and help you make healthier and sustainable choices.
