Beautiful home design is not enough. In order for residents to feel good while staying in its interiors, the quality of the air they will breathe in them is also important. It is largely determined by material and construction solutions, which once applied often stay with the residents for years. Therefore, it is best to think about a healthy microclimate already at the stage of building design.
Measurement results showed a significant increase in the number of ions in the air compared to standard dispersion paint used in interiors
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Builders' awareness of the importance of indoor air quality and its impact on the health and well-being of occupants is growing, so they are also more willing to open up to solutions that will support their well-being and provide greater living comfort.
One way to design a resident-friendly interior is to use the innovative Baumit Ionit interior wall finishing system, especially for concrete or gypsum walls. Why should you include it in your plans? We already explain.
Ionit system takes care of healthy air in interiors
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More beneficial ions
Baumit 's innovative IonitColor wall and ceiling paint significantly increases the concentration of natural ions in a short period of time, which act as natural magnets for airborne pollutants, causing them to fall to the floor. The higher the concentration of ions, the more harmful substances they can neutralize.
The air in the room becomes fresher, cleaner and closer in quality to that which we can experience when we are out in nature. This, in turn, translates into easier breathing, better immunity of the body and lower risk of allergic reactions.
Baumit Ionit - beneficial ions in the service of friendly interiors
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Less pollen and aerosols
The effect of Baumit IonitColor paint has been confirmed by recognized scientific research units from Austria and Germany. Measurements have shown that in interiors where wall and ceiling surfaces have been finished with the Baumit Ionit system, the concentration of pollen and fine dust in the air decreases significantly faster compared to rooms where traditional paint, without active ingredients, has been used. After an hour, more than 90% of these contaminants are bound and fall to the substrate.
That's not all. Scientific studies have also shown that interiors painted with Baumit IonitColor paint significantly reduce the concentration of aerosols (free-floating particles that enter the air during normal breathing or speaking) that can carry viruses - by up to 60% within 90 minutes.
Baumit Ionit product system
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To choose from, to color
While good indoor air quality is extremely important, the design aspect should not be overlooked. Baumit IonitColor paint comes in 66 muted colors, allowing you to design interiors that are also visually appealing.
Baumit Ionit - beneficial ions in the service of friendly interiors
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Moisture under control
Baumit IonitColor paint works most favorably when there is adequate humidity - among other things, this is what makes the concentration of natural ions in the air highest at waterfalls. Keeping it at the right level is also important for the health of interior users. The best comfort and safety is provided by air with a relative humidity of 40-60% - too dry causes dust particles to float in the air, while excessively humid promotes, for example, the development of fungi - mold.
Therefore, in order to ensure favorable conditions for ion production in interiors and at the same time maintain humidity at the optimum level for the well-being and health of residents, it is best to use Baumit IonitColor paint in a system with Baumit IonitFinish or Baumit IonitFino smoothers.
Not only do they allow you to achieve a high-quality, smooth surface for painting, but they also effectively absorb and release moisture, supporting the maintenance of moisture.
Baumit Ionit - beneficial ions in the service of friendly interiors
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Lasting effect of ionization
Normally, the concentration of ions in rooms does not exceed 250 cm³. From the point of view of air quality, this number should be four times higher. The Baumit Ionit system makes it possible to increase the number of ions in interiors to 2000-4000 per cm³, a level comparable to that in the mountains. Importantly, the air ionization effect is permanent and does not diminish over time!
Nothing can replace being outdoors and contact with nature. However, by choosing health-promoting materials and technologies, like the Baumit Ionit system, it is possible to design interiors with a climate that promotes well-being and health, and a better quality of life for future homeowners. Scientific research conducted at Europe's largest building materials research park, Baumit VIVA, leaves no doubt - microclimate-regulating interior wall finishes are one of the most important conditions to be met for healthy living.
For more information, visit the company's Baumit Sp. z o.o. page on the PDA portal.
