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Durability and Fireproofing Advantages of Copper Tiles

Copper metal is ductile and malleable, making it perfect for making decorative and outdoor tiles that can withstand the harsh forces of nature. In addition to design advantages, copper is reliable in conducting heat and electricity. Copper roofs and domes survive for centuries, are waterproof and absorb all the force of lightning. For cutlery and kitchen utensils, copper resists heat. For sinks and bathtubs, it survives water and fights bacteria. Copper tiles are among the most utilitarian and defensive available on the market. On top of all that, it’s no exaggeration to say that copper products are made to last.

For floors, backsplashes, countertops, and walls, the kitchen benefits the most from copper tile. Copper is already used to make range hoods, water heaters, pans, ladles, and knives because it is fireproof and heat resistant. Copper stops fires and cools cooking spaces. It is invulnerable to the heat produced by ovens and stoves rather than the vinyl floors and wallpapers found in normal kitchens. Families are safer amid electrical plugs and sockets. Copper wire has been an electrical conductor since the 1800s, while copper oxides began to act as superconductors in the 1990s.

Copper metal tiles are equally beneficial when laying them in kitchens and bathrooms, as they are anti-germ and waterproof. Just as copper is used to make bathtubs, bathroom and kitchen sinks, and kitchen counters, it is useful in the pool, laundry room, garage, and deck. Copper is soluble in water and is also effective against fungi and bacteria such as E. Coli and MRSA. Public buildings and clinical facilities have long used copper alloys such as bronze and brass on surfaces to prevent infection. Brass door knobs can be decontaminated within 8 hours.

The worn and broken public statues and subway murals speak of the longevity of copper. The more this metal corrodes, the stronger it becomes against corrosion. The oxidation gives it a patina of copper sulfate, known as verdigris, which is superbly stainless. Copper continues to corrode for about 25 years, changing color from its metallic reddish orange to bronze and then green. If you find that the aged green patina is not suitable for your contemporary home, opt for acrylic glazed copper tile. Other creative ideas, such as copper-inlaid limestone or porcelain tile, can be obtained online from established tile coating companies such as 3M, Stanley-Bostitch, and H&R Johnson.

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