COLORS
FLOOR/WALL TILE - 3X12
FLOOR/WALL TILE - 8x8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Technical Characteristics
Test Method (ASTM)
Value required for Porcelain Tile
ANSI A137.1
ANSI A137.1
Water Absorption
ASTM C373
≤ 0.5 %
Conforms
Breaking Strength
ASTM C648
Porcelain ≥ 250 lbf
≥ 350 lbf
Surface Abrasion Resistance
ASTM C1027
As indicated by manufacturer
PEI 3
Linear Thermal Expansion
ASTM C372
Not Required
α ≤ 4.4 x 10⁻⁶ °F⁻¹
Thermal Shock Resistance
ASTM C484
No sample must show visible signs
Conforms
Chemical Resistance
ASTM C650
As indicated by manufacturer
As reported
Stain Resistance
ASTM C1378
As indicated by manufacturer
As reported
Freeze/Thaw Resistance
ASTM C1026
No sample must show visible signs
Conforms
Bond Strength
ASTM C482
≥ 50 PSI (0.34 MPa)
Conforms
Crazing Resistance
ASTM C424
As reported
Conforms
Warpage Edge
ASTM C485
Rectified: max ±0.40% or max ±0.05" up to 24x24"; max ±0.07" for tiles larger than 24x24"
Calibrated: max ±0.50% or max ±0.07"
Calibrated: max ±0.50% or max ±0.07"
Conforms
Warpage Diagonal
ASTM C485
Rectified: max ±0.40% or max ±0.07"
Calibrated: max ±0.50% or max ±0.07"
Calibrated: max ±0.50% or max ±0.07"
Conforms
Nominal Dimensions
ASTM C485
Rectified: -3.0%/+2.0% of nominal dimensions
Calibrated: max ±3.0% of nominal dimensions
Calibrated: max ±3.0% of nominal dimensions
Conforms
Caliber Range
ASTM C485
Rectified: max ±0.25% or max ±0.03"
Calibrated: max ±0.50% or max ±0.08"
Calibrated: max ±0.50% or max ±0.08"
Conforms
Wedging
ASTM C502
Rectified: max ±0.25% or max ±0.03"
Calibrated: max ±0.50% or max ±0.08"
Calibrated: max ±0.50% or max ±0.08"
Conforms
Thickness
ASTM C499
Max range 0.040 inch (1.02 mm)
max ± 0.030 inch
Surface Hardness
Mohs Scale
Porcelain A326.3
7 Mohs
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)
A326.3
As reported
Matte: Interior, Wet Plus (IW+)
Shade Variation
ANSI A137.1
As indicated by manufacturer
V2 Slight Variation
Flame Spread
ASTM E84
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Class A