Concrete-effect tiles with Mediterranean warmth and contemporary elegance
Test method | Required value | Average values | ||
Water absorption | ASTM C373 | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0,5% | |
Modulus of rupture Breaking strength |
ISO 10545-4 ASTM C648 |
≥ 35 N/mm2 ≥ 125 lbf |
50 N/mm mm 3 400 lbf 9mm 2,800 lbf 20mm |
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Deep abrasion resistance | ASTM C1243 | ≤ 175 mm3 | 145 mm³ | |
Linear thermal expansion | ASTM C372 | Not Required | α ≤ 4.4 x 10-6 °F-1 /α ≤ 8 x 10-6 °C-1 | |
Stain resistance | ASTM C1378 | As indicated by manufacturer | A RESISTANT | |
Chemical resistance | ASTM C650 | As indicated by manufacturer | A RESISTANT | |
Frost resistance | ASTM C1026 | As indicated by manufacturer | RESISTANT | |
Shade variation | ANSI A137.1 | As indicated by manufacturer | V2 Slight variation | |
SURFACE ABRASION RESISTANCE | ASTM C1027 | As indicated by manufacturer | AVERAGE VALUES GL (Hexa-Hexa Chic) PEI 4 Talc PEI 3 Glaise - Sable PEI 2 Fibre - Poudre - Terrenoire | |
Slip resistance | ANSI A326.3 | Porcelain A326.3 | ID - DCOF ≥ 0.42 (dry) Naturale IW - DCOF ≥ 0.42 (wet) Naturale | |
Flame spread | ASTM E84 | - | Class A | |
Thermal conductivity | EN 12524 | - | λ = 1,3 W/m °K / 0,7 BTU/ft h °F |