WC bowl with protective coating or not?

If you want your bathroom to be sterile and aesthetically pleasing, it's not enough to keep it tidy and regularly disinfect the individual elements of the equipment. Sanitary ceramics are very prone to dirt - especially since we use them several times a day. An effective way to keep your fixtures clean is to use special protective coatings. We'll see how they work in practice and why their presence makes cleaning ceramic elements easier and limits the formation of any deposits.

Properties of sanitary ceramics - what should you know?

One of the characteristic features of sanitary ceramics is that their surfaces have microscopic indentations where all sorts of dirt easily accumulate. Limescale, bacteria, dirt - not noticeable at first glance - are very difficult to remove. The only way to maintain a sterile interior is to regularly use aggressive chemical agents, which not only harm health but cause microdamages to the ceramics. An alternative to invasive cleaning practices is to invest in ceramics with a special protective coating that improves their usability and ensures that dirt flows off the surfaces, making maintenance easier.

Protective coating - how does it work?

Ceramics with a protective coating is an excellent solution for people who care about keeping their sanitaryware spotlessly white and making everyday cleaning tasks easier. Sanitary coatings - called Pro Safe, Clean Pro, Maxi Clean or Reflex by manufacturers - use advanced technologies based on polymers that repel dirt. The coating is fully resistant to limescale and dirt, and water beads off it in droplets. Tiny droplets merge into larger ones, ensuring no limescale settles on the ceramic surface and no unsightly streaks form. This additional protection is useful on all sanitary elements, but it is especially recommended for toilets. WC bowls are the main habitats for bacteria in the bathroom - applying a special coating ensures they remain spotlessly clean for longer.

Coating on sanitary ceramics - why is it worth applying it to WC bowls?

A protective coating on a WC bowl is an investment that truly pays off. If you think the benefits of using this modern solution end with maintaining sterile cleanliness, you're mistaken! The special coating on a WC bowl has four main advantages:

• easy and quick cleaning,
• reduced dirt accumulation,
• minimised use of cleaning agents,
• lower water consumption.

The protective coating is not only economical but also ecological! To clean standard ceramic elements, you need large amounts of detergents, whose use affects the natural environment. A high-quality protective coating, used by reputable manufacturers like Villeroy Boch, doesn't require aggressive chemicals - just water is enough to effectively clean ceramic surfaces. In the long run, you'll notice savings related to lower household chemistry purchase costs.

Villeroy Boch coating - trust the best

Top brands in the sanitary industry are competing to create innovative solutions that make maintaining cleanliness in bathroom interiors easier. One pioneer is Villeroy Boch, who developed the innovative CeramicPlus coating. This unique ceramic glaze is fully resistant to limescale and all dirt and works similarly to the coatings used in Mexen products.

One distinguishing feature of clean-type protective coatings is their high resistance to acids and alkalis often found in cosmetics. If you're prone to disposing of chemical substances down the toilet, it's worth investing in extra protection, as a WC bowl with a polymer coating will look new for many years. It's worth adding that a good coating should come with a long-term manufacturer's warranty - in some cases even 30 years!

Elegant and hygienic WC bowl with protective coating

Another aspect of using a protective coating on ceramics is the possibility of achieving an elegant finish. A WC bowl with a Reflex coating looks extremely aesthetic. The clean and sterile surface of the toilet, bidet, or washbasin ensures that the fixtures look like new even after many years. Some manufacturers use special glaze sintering technology that ensures the finish layer maintains its glossy appearance, giving the whole a very elegant character.

The solutions mentioned also characterise Mexen products - in this respect, we not only keep up with global leaders but also create our own innovative bathroom ideas appreciated by users. Remember that when choosing a protective coating, you should pay attention to its roughness - the lower the value, the lower the risk of dirt penetrating the surface, and the ceramics becoming less visually appealing.