Product Type:
Rectified Porcelain
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Cala
Cala
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Stocked Colors/Finish:
Cala Lenci Polished
Cala Tresana Polished
Stocked Size:
12 × 24
Stocked Trim:
3 × 12 Surface Bullnose
Recommended Uses:
Commercial
Residential
Interior Floor
Interior Wall
Exterior Cladding
Fireplaces
Shower Walls
Steam Showers
Pool & Spa
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.
Cala is a porcelain that is produced to emulate natural marble. Because this material is a porcelain product, minimal maintenance is required. To achieve the best range of veining, it is recommended to mix tiles from several boxes at a time during installation. When mixing sizes within a series, shade, texture and calibration differences should be expected. This series is suitable for residential and commercial applications.
Grout release is recommended for this series, prior to grouting so grout powders do not fill pores in the tile surface, which can attract dirt when walked upon. It is recommended to use a coordinating grout color for all polished porcelain, contrasting grout colors are not recommended. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBLE ABRASION RESISTANCE | UNI EN ISO 10545-07 | REQUIRED | RESISTANT |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | UNI EN ISO 10545-13 | REQUIRED | RESISTANT |
| FROST RESISTANCE | UNI EN ISO 10545-12 | REQUIRED | RESISTANT |
| WATER ABSORPTION | UNI EN ISO 10545-03 | > 5% | < 0.5% |
| BREAKING STRENGTH | UNI EN ISO 10545-04 | 1300 N | 1600 – 2400 N |
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