Product Type:
Rectified Color Body Porcelain
Digital Print Technology
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Ardesia
Ardesia
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Stocked Colors:
Ardesia Ash
Ardesia Black
Ardesia Grey
Ardesia Light
Stocked Finishes:
Matte
R11 Anti-Slip Finish
The R11 Anti-Slip Finish is specifically designed for outdoor, exposed areas, as well as wet applications, including shower floors.
Stocked Sizes:
12 x 24
24 x 48
24 x 48 R11 Anti-Slip Finish
2 x 2 Mosaic Mesh (0.9588 sf/sht)
Stocked Trim:
3 x 12 Surface Bullnose
Recommended Uses:
Commercial
Residential
Interior Floor
*Exterior Floor
Interior Wall
Exterior Cladding
Fireplaces
Shower Walls
**Shower Floors
Steam Showers
Pool & Spa
*24 x 48 R11 Anti-Slip Finish Only
**24 x 48 R11 Anti-Slip Finish and
2 x 2 Mosaic Mesh Only
DCOF Rating (See Tech Specs Tab) is a measurement of a tiles frictional resistance. It is the specifier’s responsibility to ensure the chosen tile is appropriate for each interior and exterior application.
The Ardesia series is an American-made rectified color body porcelain tile that is available in four colors. Created using digital print technology, Ardesia has the look of natural stone which makes it very versatile as it compliments both contemporary and traditional spaces.
Piece to piece variation in shade or color are inherent in all fired clay products; therefore, it is recommended to mix tiles from several boxes at a time during installation to achieve the best range of color. When mixing sizes within a series, shade, texture and calibration differences should be expected. This series is suitable for residential and commercial applications. Because this material is a porcelain product, minimal maintenance is required.
For proper bonding, LFT/LHT mortar for large format and heavy tiles should be used when installing tiles with a dimensional length greater than 15 inches, and rectangular shape and plank tile, per industry standards. Proper thinset coverage is also necessary, and in some cases, back buttering of tile may be required.
| TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS | NORM | EXPECTED LIMIT VALUES | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYNAMIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION | ANSI A137.1 / ANSI A326.3 | DYNAMIC WET ≥ 0.42 | DYNAMIC WET ≥ 0.42 |
| VISIBLE ABRASION RESISTANCE | ISO 10545-07 / ASTM C1027 | REQUIRED | RESISTANT |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | ISO 10545-13 / ASTM C650 | REQUIRED | RESISTANT |
| FROST RESISTANCE | ISO 10545-12 / ASTM C1026 | REQUIRED | RESISTANT |
| WATER ABSORPTION | ISO 10545-03 / ASTM C373 | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.4% |
| BREAKING STRENGTH | ISO 10545-04 / ASTM C648 | ≥ 250 lb/ft² | ≥ 400 lb/ft² |
DCOF Rating is a measurement of a tiles frictional resistance. It is the specifier’s responsibility to ensure the chosen tile is appropriate for each interior and exterior application.
The above result is for the Standard Finish. The testing for R11 Anti-Slip Finish is static, which is different from the Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) test which is a dynamic test. These two tests measure for different and separate results, therefore the DCOF test is not the appropriate test for the R11 Anti Slip finish. To be certified as R11 Anti-Slip Finish, a tile must pass internationally-recognized testing.
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