Technical Specification For
Double Charge Porcelain Tiles

PROPERTIES TEST METHOD ISO Standard 13006/EN 176 Group BIa TILES OUR VALUE
Length and width BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 0.6% ± 0.3%
Thickness BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 5.0% ± 3.0%
Straightness of sides BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 0.5% ± 0.3%
Rectangularity BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 0.6% ± 0.3%
Surface flatness BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 0.5% ± 0.3%
Water absorption BS EN ISO 10545-3 ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.05%
Breaking strength BS EN ISO 10545-4 ≥ 1300N ≥ 1500N
Modulus of rupture BS EN ISO 10545-4 ≥ 35 N/mm2 ≥ 45 N/mm2
Resistance to deep abrasion BS EN ISO 10545-6 ≤ 175mm3 ≤ 150mm3
Linear thermal expansion BS EN ISO 10545-8 ≤ 9 x 10-6 °C1 ≤ 7 x 10-6 °C1
Thermal shock resistance BS EN ISO 10545-9 No visible defect No visible defect
Frost resistance BS EN ISO 10545-12 Frost proof Frost proof
Resistance to chemicals BS EN ISO 10545-13 No visible effect No visible effect
Resistance to stains BS EN ISO 10545-14 Manufacturer to state class Stains removed
Min. Class 3
Colour resistance BS EN ISO 10545-16 No damage No damage
Colour resistance to UV Light DIN 51094 No change in color No change in color
Scratch hardness (MOH's Scale) EN 101 ≥ 6 MOHS ≥ 7 MOHS
Surface quality BS EN ISO 10545-2 Min. 95% No visible defect
Skid resistance (friction co-efficient) BS EN ISO 10545-17 > 0.4 > 0.4
Moisture Expansion - Nil Nil