Specification
This tile complies recommended standard specifications for ceramics tiles ANSI A.137.1.
Porcelain Tile Specification
PROPERTY
ASTM TEST
METHOD
Pressed
Rectified
UNICO
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
REGULARITY
CHARACTERISTICS
Nominal Size
ASTM C499
-3.00%
3.00%
-3.00%
2.00%
Compliant
Caliber Range (Variation from
average facial dimension of
sample)
-0.50% or -0.08 in
(-2.0 mm) (*)
0.50% or 0.08 in
(2.0 mm) (*)
-0.25% or -0.03 in (-
0.8 mm) (*)
0.25% or 0.03 in
(0.8 mm) (*)
Compliant
Thickness
(1)
N/A
Range: 0.40 in (1.02
mm)
N/A
Range: 0.40 in (1.02
mm)
Compliant
Wedging
ASTM C502
-0.50% or -0.08 in
(-2.0 mm) (*)
0.50% or 0.08 in
(2.0 mm) (*)
-0.25% or -0.03 in (-0.8
mm) (*)
0.25% or 0.03 in
(0.8 mm) (*)
Compliant
Warpage Edge
ASTM C485
-0.75% or -0.09 in
(-2.3 mm) (*)
0.75% or 0.09 in
(2.3 mm) (*)
-0.40% or -0.05 in (-1.3
mm)
(2)
or -1.8 mm
(3
) (*)
0.40% or 0.05 in (1.3
mm)
(2)
or 1.8 mm
(3)
(*)
Compliant
Warpage Diagonal
-0.50% or -0.08 in
(-2.0 mm) (*)
0.50% or 0.08 in
(2.0 mm) (*)
-0.40% or -0.07 in
(-1.8 mm) (*)
0.40% or 0.07 in
(1.8 mm) (*)
Compliant
All Porcelain Tiles
STRUCTURAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Water Absorption
ASTM C373
≤ 0.5%
≤ 0.5%
BULK MECHANICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Breaking Strength
ASTM C648
Average ≥ 250 lbf. (1.11 kN)
Individual ≥ 225 lbf. (1.00 kN)
≥ 350 lbf. avg
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Bond Strength
ASTM C482
≥ 50 psi (0.34 Mpa)
≥ 100 psi
THERMAL AND
IGROMETRIC
CHARACTERISTICS
Resistance to Freeze/
Thaw Cycling
ASTM C1026
As Reported
Resistant
CHEMICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Chemical Resistance
ASTM C650
As Reported
Unaffected
Stain Resistance
ASTM C1378
As Reported
Unaffected
SAFETY
CHARACTERISTICS
Dynamic coefficient of friction
DCOF
Requires a minimum value of 0.42 for commercial areas that are likely to be wet
> 0.42 Wet
(*) Whichever is less
(1) May not apply to textured surfaces or tiles with uneven back patterns.
(2) Whichever is less, for tiles up to 24’’x24’’ (610 mm x 610 mm).
(3) Applies to tiles larger than 24’’x24’’ (610 mm x 610 mm).
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8 mm
Finish
Matte
COLORED BODY PORCELIAN TILE
11
3
/
4
”x23
/
8
5
”
30 x 60 cm