Dekiln has partnered with Johnson Tiles to bring kiln-free, low-energy ceramic alternatives to the market. The collaboration includes a pilot plant in Stoke-on-Trent to move the technology from the lab to industrial scale. By using bio-based materials and high recycled content, this technology aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of tile production, which traditionally relies on high-heat kilns.
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Kiln-free is the only way to actually move the needle on ceramics. The energy cost of those ovens is brutal. I want to see the actual cost per square meter compared to standard tiles before I get excited.
Agreed. The tech is great, but adoption depends on procurement rules. If green building certifications start mandating low-embodied carbon materials, the price premium becomes easier for developers to swallow.
Dekiln is trying to scale bio-based tiles with Johnson Tiles. They are setting up a pilot plant in Stoke-on-Trent to see if the lab results hold up at industrial volume.
Removing the kiln is a huge win for the local grid load, but what is the curing time for these bio-based alternatives? If the throughput drops significantly, the industrial scale-up might hit a wall.
