PROTECT AGAINST THE INVISIBLE
DEFEND™ powered by Microban® is a distinct product line of high-performance porcelain antimicrobial floor, wall and mosaic tiles, continuously fighting the growth of up to 99% of bacteria on the surface. The DEFEND products were designed to promote cleaner spaces empowered with Microban® antimicrobial product protection and to provide a lifetime of cleanliness that does not wash off or wear away. The end result is a surface which is consistently protected, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Key Benefits
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ACTIVE 24/7
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ENHANCES CLEANLINESS & DURABILITY
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SAFE TO USE
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EFFECTIVE AGAINST HARMFUL BACTERIA
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Extended Product Lifetime
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FOOD CONTACT APPROVED
How DEFEND Works
Microban antimicrobial product protection works to disrupt the growth and reproduction of microorganisms that contaminate a treated surface.
Antimicrobial product protection is infused into a product, and starts to work as soon as a microorganism comes in contact with the treated surface.
• Protein Damage: antimicrobial agents attack the proteins of a microbe, causing failure of essential functions.
• Cell Disruption: antimicrobial agents damage the membrane of a microbe, leading to the loss of critical nutrients.
• Oxidative Damage: antimicrobial agents cause increased oxygen levels, leading to significant damage to the internal system of microbes.
• DNA Disruption: antimicrobial agents interfere with the genetics of a microbe, ultimately preventing its growth and reproduction.
By creating an inhospitable environment for microorganisms, built-in antimicrobials protect products from staining, bad odors, and premature degradation.
To find out more about how DEFEND works, download the brochure.
A Wide Assortment of Designs
We have created a curated assortment of products in today's most popular visuals.
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Pair DEFEND with antimicrobial grout
With DEFEND, you can worry less and live more with time to do more of what you enjoy in life.