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Renova Blanco 400x800mm Technical Information
What is Porcelain? Unglazed Porcelain
Porcelain is actually a type of ceramic, the main These tiles are extremely durable and frost proof.
characteristics of which are low porosity (absorption The initial tile is matt in finish. The same tile can then
rates of less than 0.5%) and colour that penetrates be either semi or fully polished. Polishing unglazed
the entire body of the tile, rendering it very durable. porcelain results in a high gloss finish. Unfortunately,
Porcelain can be either glazed or unglazed depending polished porcelains are more susceptible to staining
on the desired look and intended use. because dirt gets trapped in the opened surface
pores. Sealants or other pre-surface treatments can
Floor Tile PEI Ratings prevent this problem as a routine re-application of the
protective treatment is maintained.
Grade 1 - Light domestic use - barefoot or soft Glazed Porcelain
footwear, i.e. bathrooms and bedrooms.
These tiles have a glaze applied over the porcelain
Grade 2 - Moderate domestic traffic - tiles suited to
use in the home except in areas where there is direct body and it is therefore the glaze’s hardness that
access to outside such as hallways and kitchens. determines where the tile can be used, in the same
way as normal ceramic tiles. Some glazed porcelain
can be used outside as the body is frost resistant.
Grade 3 - All domestic use - Suitable for all areas of the
Slip Resistance
home including kitchens and hallways.
Grade 4 - Tiles suitable for domestic and public use There are various ways of measuring slip resistance.
where moderate to heavy traffic occurs, i.e. Hotel Two of the most commonly seen in this country are the
lobbies, restaurants and supermarkets.
pendulum test and the ramp test. We have used ramp
test ratings throughout the brochure where available.
Grade 5 - Tiles suitable for all types of use weather, The dry ramp test measures slip resistance for areas
domestic or in public areas of heavy traffic.
of wet shoe traffic. The R value is greater in areas of
Ink Jet Printing higher resistance to slipping.
The wet ramp test measures slip resistance for areas
where people will be walking with wet bare feet. It is
The latest tiles are produced using inkjet technology measured in values of A to C. A is suitable for mainly
which can print exact reproductions of natural stone or water splash areas for example bathrooms, B is for
wood in very high definition even on tiles with uneven pool surroundings, shower areas etc and C is for walk
surfaces, making them difficult to tell apart from the through pools, ramps into pools etc.
real thing
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