Crossville Announces the Coming of Hydrotect Coating
Crossville has announced that it will introduce Hydrotect as an optional treatment for most of its porcelain tile collections beginning in June 2013.
Hydrotect is a coating applied to tile during a second firing process that occurs after the tile is traditionally glazed and fired. This treatment is comprised of a triple silver-copper-titanium dioxide mixture that makes the tile to which it is fired have antimicrobial effects and be self-cleaning and air purifying. With its hydrophilic and photocatalytic properties, Hydrotect effectively kills odor causing bacteria, significantly reduces dirt and oil accumulation and rids the air of odors and nitrous oxide.