Limix is a unique Shikkui-based building material that is formed under extremely high pressure to achieve properties similar to marble. Due to its non-baking manufacturing technology, all of its natural components are preserved in the original, though compressed form. This production process also allows for various customized effects, colors and textures.
Recommended application: interior floor and walls.
The latest December issue of the Japanese government’s online magazine ”Highlighting JAPAN” features Tagawa Sangyo’s Shikkui and Limix. Please see pages 8-9 of the magazine:
http://www.gov-online.go.jp/eng/publicity/book/hlj/index.html
Limix Features
- Natural components, no harmful chemicals
- Fully recyclable
- Naturally kills bacteria, viruses, fungi and molds due to high alkalinity
- Absorbs VOC gasses and bad smells
- Continuously absorbs CO2 as installed final product (total CO2 absorption: 297g / 1 kg of Limix)
- 80% less energy consumption and low CO2 emissions during manufacturing (compared to baked ceramic tiles)
- Naturally anti-static, prevents dust accumulation
- Humidity-regulating
- Outstanding hardness comparable to marble
- Individual design options: customized content (up to 50%), textures and embedded objects
- Wide range of custom and standard colors
- Can be used towards LEED credits
- Cradle to Cradle certified (Silver)