Strength Beneath Style

VC Shield is a landmark innovation from Somany, developed using proprietary Veil Craft Hard Coat Technology, where a specialised protective transparent layer is applied above the printed glaze to form a dense, high-performance shield. This engineered layer significantly enhances resistance to abrasion, stains, and wear, ensuring long-term retention of finish, colour clarity, and surface integrity even in demanding environments. The innovation earned Somany its first global patent (No. 227692) and international recognition, including the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) Corporate Technical Achievement Award (2014). From a performance standpoint, VC Shield tiles are engineered to withstand extreme abrasion cycles, achieving up to 50,000 revolutions, a performance level that is significantly higher than the highest classification under the PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) scale (PEI V: 12,000 + revolutions), which categorises tiles based on abrasion resistance. This extra endurance enables VC Shield surfaces to perform much better in high-footfall and high-stress environments such as airports, malls, corridors, retail zones, and institutional spaces where durability is critical. Applicable across both ceramic and vitrified formats, VC Shield delivers a refined balance of durability, low maintenance, and premium finish retention, making it an ideal choice for heavy commercial applications as well as high-performance residential spaces.

Walk Fearlessly

Slip Shield is Somany's advanced anti-skid tile technology, engineered through a specialised post-print surface treatment that creates a controlled micro-textured layer on the tile surface ensuring safety from slipping. This micro-structure enhances grip by increasing the coefficient of friction, ensuring reliable traction even under wet and soapy conditions, while maintaining the original visual appeal and smoothness of the tile. Slip Shield tiles have R10–R11 slip resistance ratings, placing them in a highest-safety category for water-prone and high-slip areas. Slip Shield tiles achieved coefficient of friction values of up to 0.6–0.7 (COF) in dry conditions and 0.5–0.6 (COF) under wet or soapy conditions, demonstrating significantly higher grip performance compared to conventional tiles evaluated under similar test parameters. Designed for bathrooms, kitchens, balconies, terraces, pool decks, and outdoor spaces, Slip Shield combines safety & comfort. The surface resists graze and blemishes, remains easy to clean, and does not compromise on aesthetics unlike traditional rough anti-skid tiles. Available across ceramic and vitrified (Duragres) formats, Slip Shield delivers a practical yet refined solution that enhances safety across residential and commercial environments.