Features and Materials

The base materials used in Duravit's bathroom ceramics consist of natural raw materials: clay, kaolin, quartz, and feldspar. It is cast in plaster or plastic molds (in a process called slip casting). Subsequent processing, such as drilling faucet holes, has to be done manually. The glaze consists of quartz, chalk, feldspar, and the mineral rock called dolomite. The glaze is applied by hand or by a glazing robot, depending on the model. Our toilets and urinals are also completely glazed on the inside, which is a sign of the highest quality. The material's extremely high temperature resistance allows it to be fired at a temperature of about 2,368°F (1,280°C).

Bathroom ceramics are resistant to both heat and light. The smooth glaze is not only hygienic, but also resistant to scratching and easy to clean. This being the case, ceramic is the optimal material for the production of sinks and toilets. Features such as WonderGliss or HygieneGlaze make these already great properties even better.

The base material for bathroom-grade acrylic is acrylic (PMMA-*) sheets in various thicknesses. These sheets are cut to size and then thermally shaped. This thermoformed acrylic base is then reinforced on the underside with wood and a fiberglass-reinforced resin mixture. After cooling, polymerization occurs in the fiberglass-reinforced resin mixture. Depending on the bathtub model, acrylic panels are then added seamlessly. 

*Polymethyl methacrylate

Bathroom acrylic is a lightweight material with a smooth and non-porous surface that is warm and pleasant to the touch. The material is the same color throughout, and resistant to UV and fading. The white gloss finish of bathroom acrylic matches perfectly with the white glaze of any ceramic items in the bathroom. Bathtubs and shower trays made of bathroom-grade acrylic are easy to install because they are relatively lightweight. They are also durable and easy to clean with standard household cleaning products.