Surface :
UGL = unglazed
GL = glazed
PP = polished porcelain
Edge:
Rectified = cut edge
Cushion = pressed edge
Body:
Porcelain = absorption rate ≤ 0.5 %
Ceramic = absorption rate > 0.5%
Size: In millimetres. Sizes stated are a nominated size for manufacturing purposes. Actual may vary slightly in accordance with relevant manufacturing standards.
P.E.I: Surface hardness as per the Porcelain Enamel Institute`s testing procedure.
P.E.I.0 = suitable for walls only. Sometimes called “Class”. P.E.I.1 = very low foot traffic e.g. ensuites and bathrooms
P.E.I.2 = minimal floor traffic e.g. bedroom or laundry floors
P.E.I.3 = residential foot traffic e.g. homes
P.E.I.4 = regular foot traffic areas e.g. entrances , showrooms
P.E.I.5 = extreme foot traffic areas e.g. shopping centres, public areas
PP = Polished Porcelain no rating available.\=
Slip Resist:
R = rating is the German Ramp Test : R9 = weakest resistance to R13 = greatest resistance NA = NOT APPLICABLE
P = rating is the British Wet Pendulum Test : P0 = weakest resistance to P5 = greatest resistance
NT = no test available
NA = not applicable
Absorption (E):
In percentage of total weight. Where water absorption = E ≤ 0.5 % – Group BIa is a Porcelain body
Where water absorption = 0.5% < E ≤ 3% – Group BIb is a Ceramic body
Where water absorption = 3 % < E ≤ 6 % – Group BIIa is a Ceramic body
Where water absorption = 6 % < E ≤ 10 % – Group BIIb is a Ceramic body
V Manufactured shade variation within a batch
- V0 = Monochromatic, no variation
- V1 = Uniform appearance, minimal variation
- V2 = Slight to Moderate variation
- V3 = Moderate to Considerable variation
- V4 = Substantial Variation
Miscellaneous
Pcs/ctn: Number of tiles in a carton.
Pcs/M2: Number of tiles in a square metre.
M2/Pallet: Number of metres squared per pallet.
$/Pallet: Square metre price when buying by pallet – check pallet quantities.
$/M2/EA: Square metre price when buying by square metre or by piece.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of the older products may not have all the information supplied.
IMPORTANT: Tiles are now sold by the box only.
Shades do vary from batch to batch and are marked on the side of the carton next to the identification code. Batches define each production run of the same tile and are also marked on the cartons.