Ceramics: sustainable, hygienic, versatile
Ceramic – one of the oldest materials created by humankind – is made exclusively from naturally occurring raw materials: kaolin, clay, feldspar and quartz sand.
With a natural potential for recycling, ceramic can be reintroduced into the manufacturing process in the form of ground granules or used as a valuable raw material in other industries.
Since time immemorial, kaolin, clay, feldspar and quartz sand – naturally occurring raw materials – have formed the basic compound for an extremely durable material: ceramic. The extreme temperatures used in the kiln firing process make the material even more robust, ensuring the high degree of hardness and resistance to wear characterising LAUFEN collections.
The smooth, easy-to-clean glazed surface also ensures that ceramic fulfils the highest demands for hygiene: potable water is handled absolutely safely and cleanly, while chemical acids and harsh cleaning agents are unable to harm the material. Non-fading and highly tactile, ceramic is a popular material for sanitaryware.
Optional ceramic surface refinement: Thanks to Laufen Clean Coat (LCC), a silicate ceramic, glass-like fired coating over the original glaze, limescale, dirt and bacteria find hardly any grip – and even if they do, then dirt can be removed far more easily than from conventional ceramic surfaces.
Innovation, precision and craftsmanship: Laufen combines more than 120 years of experience in ceramic production with excellent engineering performance. The 100% recyclable ceramic material is fired at 1250° in the kiln and then carefully hand-finished with great dedication.