The recommended grout line thickness for best results in a tile installation. See the PEI rating for the exact level of durability and hardness.ĭirect from the four corners of the globe to bring better products & prices to you. Tile is a strong and reliable option for anywhere in the home. Screen Printing (good quality/each tile is identical with no variation).Ink Jet (highest definition/most realistic).

Tile's ability to withstand freeze-thaw cycles when directly exposed to the elements. All tile must be installed properly for these conditions to be met. Some tile requires sealing during the installation process in order to withstand exposure to water. Waterproof or water-resistant tile is suitable for all rooms in the house including kitchens, basements, and bathrooms. Waterproof and water-resistant designations refer to the product’s ability to withstand moisture and spills.

The body color of the material is indicative of the country of origin’s raw materials. Standard Body: The raw material used to create this tile is not colored to match the graphics on the surface of the Tile.Double-loaded: Porcelain tile that is produced with two layers of porcelain pressed together before it’s fired in the kiln.Color-body: The body features the most predominate color found in the tile, and the surface showcases the pattern and color.Through-body: The pattern or color is permeated throughout the entire body of the tile, thus reducing the visibility of dents and chips.Choose from: Linen, Contemporary, Rectangular, Polished, Slate, Pattern, Stone Look & Wood Look. We have options of Tile to match your style. Rectified (straight edge/smallest grout line).Chip sizes can be uniform or vary depending on the mosaic design.Įdge-style affects both appearance & ease of installation like: Impervious: Lowest absorption rate (less than 0.5% water absorbed) - Approved for all interior and exterior installations.Ĭhips are the individual pieces that make up a mosaic.Vitreous: Low absorption (0.5%-3% water absorbed) - Approved for outdoor use and wet rooms.Semi-vitreous: Moderate absorption (3%-7% water absorbed) - Not recommended for outdoor rooms or wet rooms.Non-vitreous: High absorption (more than 7% of water absorbed) - Not recommended for outdoor use or rooms with a lot of moisture.The higher the number, the more slip resistant. It is a measurement of how much friction there is on a floor when walked upon. The Dynamic Coefficient of Friction is a rating of the slip resistance of a floor. of 5 is suitable for commercial & high traffic areas rating measures Tile design durability from 1-5:

Porcelain hexagon mosaic tile