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Ambience, from inspiration to purity

When eco-design meets science, the result is Laminam, large ceramic surfaces which revolutionise the concept of living.

In addition to its vitrified surfaces’ inherent characteristics – resistant to various kinds of common, everyday stains (such as coffee, wine, lemon juice, oil, make-up) and bacteriostatic (inhibiting the growth of microbes and bacteria) – Laminam has developed Ambience, a range of optional treatments aimed at raising levels of hygiene and cleanliness even further.

Following years of research and experimentation, Laminam has identified titanium dioxide as an active ingredient which acts as a photocatalytic substance when combined with secondary particles. This means that when a Laminam slab treated with Ambience is exposed to sunlight in an external setting – or to artificial lighting indoors – it activates a natural process which works in a similar way to chlorophyll photosynthesis. The Ambience treatment allows Laminam slabs to absorb and transform pollutants present in the air and water (VOC, NOx, SOx) into harmless elements.

Safety and protection

Laminam surfaces treated with Ambience integrate with their setting in total symbiosis, working as natural elements able to interact chemically and biologically, reducing bacterial load and any pollutants and impurities which are deposited on them.

The advantages of Ambience:

Safe and natural
Purifies the air
Helps remove organic dirt
Cost-effective
Neutralises bacteria
Fights unpleasant odours
Certified

Applications

External surfaces

Thanks to the external Ambience treatment and the combination of properties of the chemical elements on which it is based, Laminam slabs used for vertical wall cladding or facades provide benefits to the surrounding environment, promoting three crucial actions for better quality of life: air purification, self-cleaning surfaces, and antibacterial action.

Air purification

External Ambience treatments are based on titanium dioxide’s (TiO₂) natural photocatalytic properties, which are activated on contact with light. The reaction with sunlight releases active oxygen (O₂) which oxidises and breaks down pollutants, transforming them into substances which are harmless to the environment, such as water and soluble salts. The advantage is the elimination of harmful volatile organic substances (VOC, NOx, SOx).*

Self-cleaning action**

Active oxygen and an increase in surface hydrophilia, both resulting from the combined action of sunlight and titanium dioxide, the natural ingredient on which Laminam bases its Ambience treatments, are able to break down a number of organic substances***. This process disperses impurities from Laminam surfaces, reducing them to substances which can then simply be washed away by the rain. As the surfaces remain cleaner for longer, this reduces the frequency of maintenance work which in turn keeps costs down.

Antibacterial action

On surfaces treated with Ambience, natural photocatalysis sets off a process of oxidisation, which aids the neutralisation of bacteria and inhibits the growth of mould and mildew. More specifically, the oxidants generated can pass through the bacterial membrane and halt the mechanism of DNA replication. At the end of this process, harmful organic substances are transformed into harmless molecules such as water and soluble salts.

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*It is NOT able to break down particulates (PM10).

**It is NOT able to completely remove stubborn stains which adhere to surfaces quickly and solidly (e.g. cement and silicon sealants, paint, rust and efflorescence).

***Ambience treatments help to remove the layer of organic dirt that may develop on Laminam surfaces due to pollution (e.g. VOC, hydrocarbons from smog, general organic compounds).

For those who care about hygiene and the environment

A long-lasting treatment

Laminam’s Ambience treatments are based on hot application technology, carried out at the production facility itself. This method extends the lifespan and effectiveness of the enhancements and the benefits deriving from the treatments, resulting in reduced cleaning costs.
Attractive and safe

Surfaces treated with Ambience combine all the excellence and aesthetic appeal of a Laminam product with greater protection against germs and bacteria, in total safety for the health of individuals and their pets.
Certified quality and performance

In collaboration with external certified laboratories, Laminam tests and ensures the treatment’s effectiveness and its resistance under different light conditions, in order to guarantee its suitability for various indoor uses.

AMBIENCE bioactive treatments

Ambience, from inspiration to purity

Safety and protection

Applications

For those who care about hygiene and the environment

A long-lasting treatment

Attractive and safe

Certified quality and performance

Laminam