Orientbell’s Double Charge Tiles are preferred, potent and popular

There is a strong consumer perception that the double layer adds to durability. Forever Tiles, which are scratch resistant, germ-free & with a matt finish, are equally popular says, Alok Agarwal, Chief Marketing Officer, Orientbell Tiles.

Especially for mass consumption properties, what according to you is the most durable flooring?

This is an answer that is nuanced depending on your specific usage as well as individual preference. Hence, we strongly recommend that you walk into our Tile Boutiques or visit our website.

If I were to generalize, in most parts of the country, Glazed Vitrified tiles are preferred by consumers since it is durable as well as glossy. They are great for daily residential use. In some parts in the Eastern states, we see a higher preference for Double Charge tiles. There is a strong consumer perception that the double layer adds to durability. Forever Tiles, which are scratch resistant, germ-free & with a matt finish, are equally popular.
Thus, the typical consumer has a variety of options, in both gloss & matt for his residential use.

Likewise, especially in regions with inclement weather what kind of flooring would you advise?

You can use Glazed Vitrified Tiles or Forever tiles in a wide variety of weather conditions. We also have special purpose tiles for usage in special conditions. If the weather is hot & sunny, Cool Tiles reflect most of the heat, keeping indoor temperatures lower by up to 8 degrees Celsius. They can reduce the energy consumption in your commercial or residential buildings. Conductive (Anti-Static) tiles can be used as flooring in data centers/server rooms/operation theatres as they ground any static electricity generated from everyday human activity especially in cold and dry weather.

In spaces like basements, airports, railway stations, places that have to handle bulk load what kind of flooring is most preferable?

Public spaces require flooring that has the capability of withstanding heavy load and which can help in resisting wear and tear in areas with high footfall. Orientbell’s Full Body Vitrified Tile is best suited for such areas.

The full body vitrified tiles are available in different colors and a variety of stone & matte finishes in 15.5mm and 9.5mm thickness. They can be used in metro stations, airports, automobile factories, workshops or even heavy traffic walkways.

With the onset of the pandemic, what are some of the measures one can take to ensure the floor remains sanitized and disinfected?

Pandemics and outbreaks are inevitable. It’s advisable to use Anti-viral & Germ-Free products that keep spaces clean even between mopping cycles. Orientbell’s Germ-Free tiles continuously fights against various microorganisms, harmful bacteria and fungus which come in contact with the tile surface. It kills more than 99% bacteria (like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and fungus on its surface within 24 hours keeping the space uncontaminated and disinfected. Our Anti-Viral tiles kill more than 99% of the viruses in two hours. These tiles ensure the floors & walls remain safe and germ-free even between cleaning cycles. Thus, preventing further spread or contamination Antiviral and Germ-Free tiles are increasingly being preferred by customers for residential as well as commercial spaces.

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