Technical Specs
The table below describes the technical properties of each of the tile ranges in relation to current International Standards. Individual data sheets on all specific properties are available on request. This section will be constantly developing to provide full technical support for architects, specifiers and designers. It will build into a comprehensive online library of technical data sheets, dealing with every aspect of our products from planning and preparation through to maintenance and aftercare. The data sheets can be viewed and downloaded by simply clicking on the relevant links listed below this table.
| Specification Property | Standard for Test Method | ISO 13006: 1998(E) Specification | Actual Results (Range average) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naturals | Specification | Industrial | |||
| Deviation in Length and Width | ISO 10545-2 | ± 1% (max) |  |
|
|
| Deviation in Thickness | ISO 10545-2 | ± 10% (max) | |
|
|
| Straightness of Sides | ISO 10545-2 | ±0.5% (max) | |
|
|
| Rectangularity | ISO 10545-2 | ± 1% (max) | |
|
|
| Surface Flatness - Curvature | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5% (max) | |
|
|
| Surface Flatness - Warpage | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.8% (max) | |
|
|
| Surface Quality | ISO 10545-2 | 95% (min) conform | |
|
|
| Water Absorption - Naturals |
ISO 10545-3 | ≤ 6% | |
- | - |
| Water Absorption - Commercial & Industrial |
ISO 10545-3 | ≤ 3% | AIIa ≤ 6% | ≤ 3% | ≤ 1.5% |
| Bulk Density | ISO 10545-3 | no requirement | 2.0 g/cm³ | 2.2 g/cm³ | 2.2 g/cm³ |
| Modulus of Rupture - Naturals |
ISO 10545-4 | 20 N/mm² (min) | |
- | - |
| Modulus of Rupture - Commercial & Industrial |
ISO 10545-4 | 23 N/mm² (min) | - | |
|
| Breaking Strength - Naturals |
ISO 10545-4 | 950 N (min) | |
- | - |
| Breaking Strength - Commercial & Industrial |
ISO 10545-4 | 1100 N (min) | - | |
|
| Resistance to Deep Abrasion - Naturals |
ISO 10545-6 | 393mm³(max) | |
- | - |
| Resistance to Deep Abrasion - Commercial & Industrial |
ISO 10545-6 | 275mm³ (max) | - | |
|
| Linear Thermal Expansion | ISO 10545-8 | 10 x 10-6 (max) | |
|
|
| Resistance to Thermal Shock | ISO 10545-9 | 10 cycles - no visible effect |
|
|
|
| Frost Resistance | ISO 10545-12 | 100 cycles - no damage |
|
|
|
| Chemical Resistance | ISO 10545-13 | 17 day immersion - no visible effect |
|
|
|
| Coefficient of Friction (using 4S Rubber) - Dry |
BCRA Tortus | µ = 0.4 minimum | µ = > 0.74 | µ = > 0.74 | µ = > 0.74 |
| Coefficient of Friction (using 4S Rubber) - Wet |
BCRA Tortus | µ = 0.4 minimum | µ = > 0.74 | µ = > 0.74 | µ = > 0.74 |
| Resistance to Salt Attack | AS/NZS 4456.10 | 40 cycles - < 0.4g loss |
|
|
|
| Resistance to Acid | SS - 301 | < 3% weight loss | - | - | |
| Scratch Hardness - MOH's | EN 101 | 6 MOH's minimum | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Slip Resistance - Plain tiles |
ISO 10545-17 | R11 | R11 | R11 | |
| Slip Resistance - Quarrundum |
ISO 10545-17 | R12 | R12 | R12 | |
= Conforms to standard
Downloadable Data Sheets
The following PDF files are available — just click to view or download (depending on your browser settings):
- Fittings and Accessories – Architectural Details (264kB)
- Naturals Range Packaging Specifications 2008 (110kB)
- Specification Range Packaging Specifications 2008 (110kB)
- Industrial Range Packaging Specifications 2008 (109kB)
- Complete Technical Manual – Issue 2 (1.5MB) – contains ALL the Tech Sheets below in one file
- Technical Manual Cover and Index (333kB)
- Tech Sheet #1 – Planning and Preparation (100kB)
- Tech Sheet #2 – Movement Joints – Issue 2 (655kB)
- Tech Sheet #3 – Quality Standards (82kB)
- Tech Sheet #4 – Technical Properties (95kB)
- Tech Sheet #5 – Specific Applications – Issue 2 (364kB)
- Tech Sheet #6 – Slip Resistance (111kB)
- Tech Sheet #7 – Fixing Methods (85kB)
- Tech Sheet #8 – Grouting (109kB)
- Tech Sheet #9 – Commercial Kitchens & Specialist Applications – Issue 2 (578kB)
- Tech Sheet #10 – Cleaning and Maintenance (85kB)
- Tech Sheet #11 – Chemical Resistance (94kB)
- Tech Sheet #12 – Industrial Tiling System (142kB)
- Tech Sheet #13 – Quarry Tile Fixing Guide [coming soon]
FULL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEETS FOR INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST