Technical Characteristics
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS – PORCELAIN
Porcelain Tiles, ISO 13006 Group B1a – Rectified Tiles
| S. No. | Technical Characteristics | Test Standard | Tolerance as per ISO norms | STILE Value | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homogeneous Polished Porcelain | Glazed Matt Porcelain | Glazed Polish Porcelain | ||||||||||||||
| DIMENSION AND SURFACE QUALITY | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Dimension (deviation from work-size length & width) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ||||||||||
| 2 | Thickness (deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 5 % | ± 3 % | ± 3 % | ± 3 % | ||||||||||
| 3 | Straightness of sides (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ||||||||||
| 4 | Rectangularity (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ||||||||||
| 5 | Surface Flatness | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ||||||||||
| 6 | Surface Quality | ISO-10545-2 | 95 % tiles free from visible defects | Complied | Complied | Complied | ||||||||||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Water Absorption % | ISO 10545-3 | < 0.5 % | < 0.1 % | < 0.5 % | < 0.5 % | ||||||||||
| 8 | Modulus of Rupture | ISO 10545-4 | Avg 7 tiles > 35 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles 35 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles 35 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles 35 N/mm² | ||||||||||
| 9 | Breaking Strength | ISO 10545-4 | > 1300 N | > 2000 N | > 2000 N | > 2000 N | ||||||||||
| 10 | Resistance to Surface Abrasion | ISO 10545-7 | I – V | III | IV | III | ||||||||||
| 11 | Thermal Shock Resistance | ISO 10545-9 | Required | Resistant | Resistant | Resistant | ||||||||||
| 12 | Crazing Resistance | ISO 10545-11 | No Crazing | Not Applicable | No Crazing | No Crazing | ||||||||||
| 13 | Frost Resistance | ISO 10545-12 | Required | Resistant | Resistant | Resistant | ||||||||||
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||||||||||||
| 14 | Resistance to Household Chemical | ISO 10545-13 | Min. Class-B | Min. Class-B | Class-A | Class-A | ||||||||||
| 15 | Resistance to Staining | ISO 10545-14 | Min. Class-3 | Class-3 | Class-5 | Class-5 | ||||||||||
Household Chemicals: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric acid, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Potassium Hydroxide
Household Stains: Green stain in light oil, Iodine Alcoholic Solution, Olive Oil
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS – PORCELAIN I SPECIAL FINISHES
Porcelain Tiles, ISO 13006 Group B1a – Rectified Tiles
| S. No. | Technical Characteristics | Test Standard | Permissible Tolerance as per ISO norms |
STILE Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Slip Porcelain |
Metallic Porcelain |
Mica Porcelain |
Lapato Porcelain |
Carving Ink Porcelain |
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| DIMENSION AND SURFACE QUALITY | ||||||||
| 1 | Dimension (deviation from work-size length & width) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % |
| 2 | Thickness (deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 5 % | ± 3 % | ± 3 % | ± 3 % | ± 3 % | ± 3 % |
| 3 | Straightness of sides (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % |
| 4 | Rectangularity (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % |
| 5 | Surface Flatness | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % | ± 0.2 % |
| 6 | Surface Quality | ISO-10545-2 | 95 % tiles free from visible defects | Complied | Complied | Complied | Complied | Complied |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||||
| 7 | Water Absorption % | ISO 10545-3 | < 0.5 % | < 0.5 % | < 0.5 % | < 0.5 % | < 0.5 % | < 0.5 % |
| 8 | Modulus of Rupture | ISO 10545-4 | Avg 7 tiles > 35 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles > 35 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles > 35 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles > 35 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles > 35 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles > 35 N/mm² |
| 9 | Breaking Strength | ISO 10545-4 | > 1300 N | > 2000 N | > 2000 N | > 2000 N | > 2000 N | > 2000 N |
| 10 | Resistance to Surface Abrasion | ISO 10545-7 | Min. Class III | V | IV | IV | IV | IV |
| 11 | Crazing Resistance | ISO 10545-11 | No Crazing | No Crazing | No Crazing | No Crazing | No Crazing | No Crazing |
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||||
| 12 | Resistance to Household Chemical | ISO 10545-13 | Min. Class-B | Class-A | Class-A | Class-A | Class-A | Class-A |
| 13 | Resistance to Staining | ISO 10545-14 | Min. Class-3 | Class-5 | Class-5 | Class-5 | Class-5 | Class-5 |
Household Chemicals: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric acid, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Potassium Hydroxide
Household Stains: Green stain in light oil, Iodine Alcoholic Solution, Olive Oil
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS – VITRIFIED: 16x16
Vitrified – Glazed Matt Tiles I ISO 13006 Group BIIa – Rectified Tiles
| S. No. | Technical Characteristics | Test Standard | Permissible Tolerance as per ISO norms |
STILE Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSION AND SURFACE QUALITY | ||||
| 1 | Dimension (deviation % from work-size length & width) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.15 % |
| 2 | Thickness (deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 5 % | ± 3 % |
| 3 | Straightness of sides (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | ± 0.2 % |
| 4 | Rectangularity (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.2 % |
| 5 | Surface Flatness | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | +0.3 % / −0.2 % |
| 6 | Surface Quality | ISO-10545-2 | 95 % tiles free from visible defects | Complied |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||
| 7 | Water Absorption % | ISO 10545-3 | 3 % < E ≤ 6 % | 3 % < E ≤ 6 % |
| 8 | Modulus of Rupture | ISO 10545-4 | Avg 7 tiles 22 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles 25 N/mm² |
| 9 | Breaking Strength | ISO 10545-4 | > 1000 N | > 1200 N |
| 10 | Resistance to Surface Abrasion | ISO 10545-7 | Min. Class III | V |
| 12 | Thermal Shock Resistance | ISO 10545-9 | Required | Resistant |
| 13 | Crazing Resistance | ISO 10545-11 | No Crazing | No Crazing |
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | ||||
| 14 | Resistance to Household Chemical | ISO 10545-13 | Min. Class B | Class A |
| 15 | Resistance to Staining | ISO 10545-14 | Min. Class 3 | Class 5 |
Household Chemicals: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric acid, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Potassium Hydroxide
Household Stains: Green stain in light oil, Iodine Alcoholic Solution, Olive Oil
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS – Wooden Planks: 6x37
Vitrified – Glazed Matt Tiles I ISO 13006 Group BIIa – Rectified Tiles
| S. No. | Technical Characteristics | Test Standard | Permissible Tolerance as per ISO norms |
STILE Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSION AND SURFACE QUALITY | ||||
| 1 | Dimension (deviation % from work-size length & width) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.15 % |
| 2 | Thickness (deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 5 % | ± 3 % |
| 3 | Straightness of sides (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | ± 0.1 % |
| 4 | Rectangularity (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.1 % |
| 5 | Surface Flatness | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | +0.15 % / −0.10 % |
| 6 | Surface Quality | ISO-10545-2 | 95 % tiles free from visible defects | Complied |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||
| 7 | Water Absorption % | ISO 10545-3 | 3 % < E ≤ 6 % | 3 % < E ≤ 6 % |
| 8 | Modulus of Rupture | ISO 10545-4 | Avg 7 tiles 22 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles 25 N/mm² |
| 9 | Breaking Strength | ISO 10545-4 | > 1000 N | > 1200 N |
| 10 | Resistance to Surface Abrasion | ISO 10545-7 | Min. Class III | V |
| 12 | Thermal Shock Resistance | ISO 10545-9 | Required | Resistant |
| 13 | Crazing Resistance | ISO 10545-11 | No Crazing | No Crazing |
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | ||||
| 14 | Resistance to Household Chemical | ISO 10545-13 | Min. Class B | Class A |
| 15 | Resistance to Staining | ISO 10545-14 | Min. Class 3 | Class 5 |
Household Chemicals: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric acid, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Potassium Hydroxide
Household Stains: Green stain in light oil, Iodine Alcoholic Solution, Olive Oil
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS - CERAMIC
Ceramic – Glazed Matt / Glossy Tiles - ISO 13006 Group BIII – Double Firing - Non-Rectified Tiles
| S. No. | Technical Characteristics | Test Standard | Permissible Tolerance as per ISO norms |
STILE Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSION AND SURFACE QUALITY | ||||
| 1 | Dimension (deviation % from work-size length & width) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6 % | ± 0.3 % |
| 2 | Thickness (deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 10 % | ± 3 % |
| 3 | Straightness of sides (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.3 % | ± 0.2 % |
| 4 | Rectangularity (max. deviation %) | ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5 % | ± 0.4 % |
| 5 | Surface Flatness | ISO 10545-2 | +0.5 / −0.3 % | +0.5 / −0.3 % |
| 6 | Surface Quality | ISO-10545-2 | 95 % tiles free from visible defects | Complied |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||
| 7 | Water Absorption % | ISO 10545-3 | > 10 % | 14 % < E ≤ 16 % |
| 8 | Modulus of Rupture | ISO 10545-4 | Avg 7 tiles 15 N/mm² | Avg 7 tiles 15 N/mm² |
| 9 | Breaking Strength | ISO 10545-4 | > 600 N | > 700 N |
| 10 | Thermal Shock Resistance | ISO 10545-9 | Required | Resistant |
| 11 | Crazing Resistance | ISO 10545-11 | No Crazing | No Crazing |
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | ||||
| 12 | Resistance to Household Chemical | ISO 10545-13 | Min. Class B | Class A |
| 13 | Resistance to Staining | ISO 10545-14 | Min. Class 3 | Class 5 |
Household Chemicals: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric acid, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Potassium Hydroxide
Household Stains: Green stain in light oil, Iodine Alcoholic Solution, Olive Oil
