Technical Specification

TEST DESCRIPTION TEST METHOD ISO STANDARD
13006 BIa TILES		 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 × 10-6°C ≤ 9 × 10-6°C
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 stain BS EN ISO 10545-14 Manufacturer to state class Stains removed Min. Class 2
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