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Sanitary ware refers to toilet sinks, wash basins, cisterns, and pedestals. These products were traditionally manufactured using porcelain, which is a ceramic material. However, sanitary wares are now manufactured using metals, glass, plastics, and other materials. The ceramic sanitary wares are cost-effective, have excellent resistance to chemical attacks, and can withstand heavy loads.

The role of sanitary wares in the household has evolved from being a necessity to a status statement. Thus, the status statement of sanitary wares has affected the personal expenditure structure of the individual and increased the proportion of spending on these amenities. This is attributed to the change in the lifestyle of people, due to the growth in per capita income. Moreover, growth in the requirement of personal space and privacy among people is reflected with the noticeable movement from joint to nuclear families and from single-dwelling units to flats. This has fueled the need of having attached bathroom spaces, thereby increasing the demand for sanitary wares.

The global sanitary ware market is segmented based on product type, material, and region. Based on type, the market is segmented into toilet sink/water closet, wash basin, pedestal, and cistern. On the basis of material, the market is segmented into ceramic, pressed metal, acrylic plastic & perspex, and others. By region, the global sanitary ware market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, MENA, and South America.

Increase in urbanization is expected to drive the global sanitary ware market during the forecast period. Low replacement rates are expected to be one of the major challenges for the key players in the sanitary ware market. In addition, government regulations pertaining to CO2 emissions are projected to hamper the growth of the sanitary ware market growth. Tie-ups with retailers are expected to create opportunities for the key players in the sanitary ware market.

Sanitary ware is a division of ceramic wares. It is proven that ceramic sanitaryware wares are cost effective and good for long run. Sanitary wares can with stand more than 400 kg load and excellent resistance to chemical attacks. Sanitaryware items can be easily cleaned because of its glossy surface properties.

GVT Glossy

Glossy finish tiles have a stunning mirror-like sheen. Their reflective surface bounces light all around the space, making the room seem bigger and brighter. Glossy floor tiles are an excellent option for smaller spaces and for rooms that receive less natural light.

The slippery nature of the gloss tiles makes it easy to clean the stains. The tiles will be cleaned off with just one swipe making it extremely easy for you to maintain cleanliness. As the gloss tiles are slippery, they are the best option for the bathroom walls and kitchen backsplashes.

Marble Series

Marble is a natural stone which is made by limestone's metamorphic crystallization that results in the conversion of calcium carbonate into calcite crystals. Floor Tiles, on the other hand, are made from silicates or clay fired at high temperatures.

Marble tile comes in a wide range of colors, making it an ideal choice for accentuating any type of décor. In addition to the various hues available, the differences in vein patterns and grain distinguish each type of marble from one another. No matter which type you decide to install, marble pieces flooring adds a timeless visual impact.

Concrete Series

Concrete tile can be used just about anywhere, indoors or out, including floors, walls, fireplace surrounds, pools and patios, shower enclosures, countertops, backsplashes, and building façades. In many cases, concrete tile sizes, finishes, and colors can be customized to suit your design needs.

A yearly visual inspection of a concrete roof can help protect against accumulation of leaf debris in the valleys, or moss growth that could create a damming effect with rain. Moss and algae do not harm concrete tiles, but periodic cleaning with a power washer by a professional can remove them, and the use of biocides or zinc strips may be incorporated to slow the growth of these organisms. After periods of high winds, earthquake, or extensive hail, a visual inspection of the roof should also be made to ensure that there are no cracked, broken, or loose tiles needing replacement.

Matt Series

In matte tiles, a special layer is added on the topmost layer to achieve a non-shiny and subtle look. The most prominent feature of matte tiles is their anti-slippery nature, which makes them ideal flooring options for all spaces, including those with high water usage like bathrooms, kitchens, and balconies.

Unlike gloss tiles, matt tiles can better conceal smudges, stains and dried water droplets. Matt tiles do not require frequent cleaning, and when you do clean them, there is no need to be as vigilant for water and soap marks. If you are keen to achieve a natural or rustic decor, matt tiles are the way forward.

Stone Series

Stone tiles made up of Glazed Vitrified are as robust as natural stone. These tiles gain their structural strength by getting passed through high kiln temperatures. These tiles once installed are going to adorn your house floors for a long time to come.

Typically used in kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, conservatories, living areas, and for exterior paved areas on both walls and floors, natural stone floor tiles are popular because they are robust, practical, hardwearing, and hygienic, which suits any modern lifestyle and offers a vast range of properties.

Natural stone tile is quarried from around the globe and comes in a variety of mountain-born mineral substances such as Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Basalt, Slate Quartzite, and Granite. Natural stone is ideal for areas with a lot of foot traffic, as it's been used as a flooring material for centuries.

Kitchen Series

A practical space that is also a welcoming oasis, the kitchen, the heart of the home, increasingly heading into the living area. This is the space around which the other domestic environments revolve, along with the lives of those who live there. Tailoring, multitasking environments, to be enjoyed and displayed, they thus become the stage setting the scene for convivial living: this is why it is important that the choice of materials should assure standards of efficiency, yet without renouncing style.

Choosing kitchen tiles is a complex matter, to ensure the coherence and good taste of an interior design project.

The kitchen may be an incoherent setting, unique and set aside from the rest of the home, or may blend perfectly with the style and general taste of the home.

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