Sustainable flooring with Drytile

Reusing products that have been used is not the romantic attitude of the younger generation. Today, the tradition of old builders is a paradigm if the climate revolution is to succeed. However, once demolished, most materials are only recycled as lower-quality building materials. So far, this has also been the case with ceramic tiles. Drytile represents a big step toward circularity.


Drytile is a floor tile that can be laid easily and quickly and can remain in the material cycle for a very long time, as it can be removed and recycled. Perfect for sustainable building life cycles and architecture that is in a state of flux.

Drytile is a system for dry installation, without the need for adhesive. This is environmentally friendly and is eight times faster than traditional methods. And when the building is torn down, the tiles can be removed undamaged.

A polyolefin-based cork mixture is applied to the back of the ceramic tile. Thanks to the intrinsic weight of the Drytile tiles, the layer adheres to the substrate and firmly attaches itself. The result: no mortar bed, no adhesive and no primer. The fact that the cork protrudes slightly at the edge of the tile produces a precise joint gap. A special grouting compound provides stability and a sealed surface.

When the tiles are to be removed, the joints are simply cut open and the tiles are removed with a suction jack. Dry laying with Drytile can also be used in conjunction with a cavity floor system. The entire construction is quick to install and can be fully dismantled and refitted if required.

The dry-lay ceramic tile enables a high-quality floor to be fitted with all the benefits of ceramic. Robust and durable, Drytile will retain its radiance and colour even after decades. The heavy-duty and almost wear-free system is simple to remove and recycle. Drytile ceramics is therefore revolutionising floors and offering a real innovation for sustainable building designs and the will to renovate and refurbish existing building stock.

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