Green Supplier Spotlight—Crossville Tile Slabs and Countertops

Throughout the last few years, the hospitality industry has changed dramatically, and although the pandemic was the driving force behind many of the updates, these trends will stick around for the long term. The leading issues of health/hygiene and sustainability have become key considerations as guests prioritize these two areas when deciding on bookings. Therefore, hospitality designers are now focusing on these factors for product selections in new installations and renovations. When choosing materials for hospitality projects, turn to Crossville for innovative porcelain slabs and countertops—ideal surfaces for healthy living and manufactured with respect to our eco-system.

From reception areas to restaurant bars and workstations to bathrooms, slabs and countertops in commercial installations demand high-quality, low-maintenance, luxury materials that exude style. Porcelain has long been the material of choice for flooring in high-traffic environments, and the same qualities that make porcelain a winner in these settings—simple maintenance, durability, and versatility—make it a winner for countertops, too. Crossville Porcelain Slabs and Countertops are versatile, 12mm porcelain products engineered for all types of countertop installations, including exterior applications. In keeping with the performance expected of porcelain tile, Crossville Porcelain Slabs deliver advanced technical characteristics, ensuring superior strength, durability, low maintenance, weather resistance, UV stability, and stain resistance.

As guests continue to demand healthy surfaces, hospitality designers assess this need in their specifications for materials that ensure generally cleaner safer physical environments. Crossville Porcelain Slabs are impervious, meaning they are inhospitable to dust mites, bacteria, fungi, and mold. Additionally, the Slabs do not require special cleaning products which can cause other health irritations.

Easy to clean and maintain in high-traffic areas, like public restrooms and guestrooms, Crossville Porcelain Slabs and Countertops are ideal for hospitality installations. The slabs’ 1620mm x 3240mm (63.78” x 127.56”) size offers simple installation, and the material may be finished in a variety of ways to achieve custom looks.

Photo supplied by Crossville, Inc.

In addition to healthy surfaces, the pandemic inspired another healthy trend: expanding exterior areas as new safe spaces. Now, we’re going outside with a purpose. People began to realize the importance of outdoor spaces, not just as an extension of the home, but as affecting their wellness. Hospitality designers are embracing exterior spaces and capturing the healthy aspect by offering guests new exciting outdoor entertainment areas.

With superior technical characteristics, Crossville’s Porcelain Slabs are the right choice for outdoor kitchens, barbecue areas—even outdoor furniture and tabletops. As a matter of fact, porcelain countertops are the only surfaces that can be specified for outdoors. The resins of quartz would yellow over time if applied outside, and natural stone’s porosity does not provide freeze/thaw resistance required to perform in exterior countertop applications.

Photo supplied by Crossville, Inc.

In addition to healthy surfaces, increased consumer awareness of all things sustainable has become a primary concern for the hospitality industry. A large section of the hospitality providers participates in green activities to lessen negative environmental impact. Far-reaching environmental considerations shape decisions made at the hospitality management level, including products chosen to install during new builds and renovations. And it has been shown that customers are more willing to pay for products and services from companies with known sustainability practices.

When Crossville began 30 years ago as a tile manufacturer, the focus on sustainability was because the company wanted to do the right thing for the environment. Continuing with that core value, Crossville provides complete sustainability documentation for products and processes so that designers can specify Crossville with confidence. Additionally, these same standards apply to Crossville’s vendors, suppliers, and partners. Respecting the ecosystem is at the heart of every production and development process, with the use of natural raw materials and sustainable technologies to minimize the environmental impact.

Specifically searching for materials that were sustainable and responsibly sourced, the designers chose Crossville Porcelain Slabs and Countertops because of their durability, modern style, and resistance to stains, scratching, and heat. For hospitality areas, Crossville Slabs are available in a wide array of textures and colors to match any aesthetic.

Designer: Epstein Global

Photo supplied by Crossville Inc.

Crossville Slabs and Countertops provide spaces that are beautiful, durable, and ready to welcome countless guests who expect only the best. Long term, Crossville products are the easy choice for hard surface solutions for hospitality design.

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