Technical specification
Characteristics Floor Mothod of testing
European standards
En 1778 11a, is 13755 Coral
Floor tiles specification
Physical dimensions
1. Deviation in length +âGÇÜpéG¦ 0.5% max. +âGÇÜpéG¦ 0.5% max. En 98, bs 6431 part 10, is 13630 part 1
2. Deviation in thickness +âGÇÜpéG¦ 5.0% max. +âGÇÜpéG¦ 4.0% max. - same as above
3. Straightness of sides +âGÇÜpéG¦ 0.5% max. +âGÇÜpéG¦ 0.3% max. - same as above
4. Rectangularity +âGÇÜpéG¦ 0.6% max. +âGÇÜpéG¦ 0.3% max. - same as above
5. Surface flatness (warpage) +âGÇÜpéG¦ 0.5% max. +âGÇÜpéG¦ 0.5% max. - same as above
6. Suirface quality Minimum 95% of tiles free from defects Minimum 98% of tiles free from defects - same as above
Physical properties
1. Water absorption (%)(e.) 3%
3. Scratch hardness (mohs)>=3 Minumum 5 Minumum 5 En 101, bs 6431 part 13, is 13630 part 13
4. Resistance to surface abrasion To be specified by the manufacturer Class 3 En 154, bs 6431 part 20, is 13630 part 2
5. Crazing resistance Minimum 2 cycles Minimum 3 cycles Is 13630 part 9
Chemical properties
1. Resistance to staining Minimum class 2 Minimum class 2 En 122 (3.1), is 13630 part 8
2. Resistance to household chemical Minimum class b Minimum class b En 122 (3.1), is 13630 part 8
Thermal properties
1. Thermal shock resistance Required Resistant as per std En 104, bs 6431 part 16, is 13630 part 5
2. Thermal expansion Max. 9x10-6k-for 100c Max. 9x10-6k-for 100c En 104, bs 6431 part 16, is 13630 part 4
Weight -16kg per box, per box sq.meter 1.08