Range and Classification Standards
Floors of premises are classified in terms of the increasing levels of resistance and durability to the loads they carry and ability to withstand wear and tear due to:
Surface abrasion, damage from static or moving loads, water used for cleaning or from (( normal use)), products or chemicals which are corrosive or may stain.
Tiles are tested in order to determine their resistance to these factors and are classified in line with NF standards (French Norms)
All our tiles conform to the NFP 61-405 standards (class B1 of the European EN176 standards) They comply with classifications U4,P4, E3 and C2 with the exception of the 20x20mm, 50x50mm and the relief design tiles which comply with P3). Our tiles, with their increased thickness, comply with the P4S standards.
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Characteristics
Features
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Required Standards
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Results
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Surface resistance
(Mohs scale)
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>6
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7
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Resistance to
acid/alkali
substances
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No reaction to solutions weight variation under 1%
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No reaction to solutions. Weight variation under 0.2%
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Water absorption
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<0.6
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0.1 to0.5%
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Frost Resistance
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No damage after tests in freezing & defrosting
(+20 centigrade
to -15 centigrade)
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Conforms to standards
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Heat resistance
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No Change
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Conforms to
standards
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Flexural strength
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Able to withstand 250kgf/cm2
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Able to withstand
between
380 and 450 kgf/cm2
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Resistance
to deep scratches
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<29mm
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24mm
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Dent resistance
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No denting
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Conforms
To standards
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Crush resistance
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1500kgf/cm2
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Between
3200 & 5550 kgf/cm2
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In tests, results for all our products exceed the required industry standards.
Full vitrification of our tiles ensures they have a long life. Our products are durable, resistant, and easily maintained. They are resistant to scratches from foot traffic and machinery passing over them. Our tiles will maintain their original colour for many years and when adapted for industrial use, they are capable of heavy wear. With a very low porosity they can be used in all conditions, inside and out, on floors or walls and are equally suitable for dry and humid atmospheres.
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Contract Range 