Technical Data
DRY-PRESSED UNGLAZED (UGL) PORCELAIN STONEWARE TILES. GROUP B1A – BRANDS AND QB/UPEC CLASSIFICATION – EUROPEAN STANDARD
The tiles are subjected to tests to determine their resistance to these attacks and are QB/UPEC classified.
Characteristics | Required results | Our results | |
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Acid- and alkali-resistant | ![]() | No altered appearance detected | No deterioration |
Variation in weight | ![]() | < 1% | < 0.2 % |
Water absorption (as %) | ![]() | < 0.6% (individual) ≤ 0.5% (average) | 0.1% - 0.5% |
Frost-resistant after fifty frost/thaw cycles (+20°C to -15°C) | ![]() | No effect | Compliant |
Resistant to thermal shocks | ![]() | No deterioration | Compliant |
Resistant to deep abrasion (volume of material removed) | ![]() | < 175mm3 | 24mm3 |
Resistant to heavy traffic | ![]() | No deterioration | Compliant |
Shock-resistant (falling ball) | ![]() | No deterioration | Compliant |
Quality and Antislip Standards
Size (in cm) | Thickness (in mm) | Particularity | UPEC Rating | DIN 51130 Rating | DIN 51097 Rating |
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1,2×1,2 cm | 3,8 mm | Square | U4 P2 E3 C2 | – | – |
2×2 cm | 3,8 mm | Square | U4 P3 E3 C2 | R10 | C |
3,5×3,5 cm | 9 mm | Square / Dot | U4 P4 E3 C2 | – | – |
5×5 cm | 5 mm | Square | U4 P3 E3 C2 | R10 | C |
5×5 cm | 9 mm | Square / Dot | U4 P4 E3 C2 | – | – |
10×10 cm | 9 mm | Square | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | R10 | B |
10×10 cm | 11 mm | Square | U4 P4S E3 C2 | – | – |
10×10 cm | 13 mm | Square | U4 P4S E3 C2 | – | – |
15×15 cm | 9 mm | Square | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | R10 | B |
20×20 cm | 9 mm | Square | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | R9 | B |
5×5 cm | 5 mm | Hexagon | U4 P3 E3 C2 | – | – |
10×10 cm | 9 mm | Hexagon | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | – | – |
10×10 cm | 11 mm | Hexagon | U4 P4S E3 C2 | – | – |
10×10 cm | 9 mm | Octagon | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | – | – |
15×15 cm | 9 mm | Octagon | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | – | – |
2,35×5 cm | 5 mm | Rectangle | U4 P3 E3 C2 | – | – |
5×5 cm | 5 mm | Antislip Square | U4 P3 E3 C2 | – | – |
10×10 cm | 9 mm | Orange Peel Square | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | R11 | – |
5×5 cm | 5 mm | 1 Round Edge Square | U4 P3 E3 C2 | – | – |
10×10 cm | 9 mm | 1 Round Edge Square | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | – | – |
5×5 cm | 5 mm | Step Tread | U4 P3 E3 C2 | – | – |
10×10 cm | 9 mm | Step Tread | U4 P4+ E3 C2 | – | – |
Packaging Information
Particularity | Dimensions (incm) | Thickness (in mm) | Reference Unit | Product Type | Quantity per box |
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SQUARE | 1,2x1,2 cm | 3,8 | M² | Assembled | 1,33 M² |
KG | Loose | 20 KG/2,66 M² | |||
Blister Pack | Loose | 240G/ ≈ 200 pieces | |||
Pot | Loose | 700G/ ≈ 590 pieces | |||
Pot | Loose | 1,4KG/ ≈ 1180 pieces | |||
5 | M² | Assembled | 1,33 M² | ||
KG | Loose | 20 KG | |||
2x2 cm | 3,8 | M² | Assembled | 1,33 M² | |
KG | Loose | 20 KG/2,90 M² | |||
Blister Pack | Loose | 240G/ ≈ 75 pieces | |||
Pot | Loose | 700G/ ≈ 200 pieces | |||
Pot | Loose | 1,4KG/ ≈ 440 pieces | |||
3,5x3,5 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 100 pieces/0,12 M² | |
5x5 cm | 5 | M² | Assembled | 1,01 M² | |
9 | M² | Loose | 25 pieces/0,06 M² | ||
7x7 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 25 pieces/0,12 M² | |
M² | Loose | 120 pieces/0,59 M² | |||
M² | Assembled | 0,51 M² | |||
10x10 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 50 pieces/0,50 M² | |
M² | Assembled | 0,56 M² | |||
15x15 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 25 pieces/0,56 M² | |
20x20 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 12 pieces / 0,48 M² | |
ANTISLIP SQUARE | 5x5 cm | 5 | M² | Assembled | 1,01 M² |
5x5 cm | 5 | M² | Loose | 40 pieces/0,1 M² | |
5x5 cm | 5 | M² | Loose | 900 pieces/2,25 M² | |
10x10 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 50 pieces/0,50 M² | |
HEXAGON | 2,5x2,5 cm | 3,8 | M² | Assembled | 1,06 M² |
KG | Loose | 20 KG/2,5 M² | |||
9 | M² | Assembled | 0,45 M² | ||
KG | Loose | 20 KG | |||
5x5 cm | 5 | M² | Assembled | 0,83 M² | |
KG | Loose | 44 pieces/0,11 M² | |||
10x10 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 46 pieces/0,42 M² | |
Assembled | 0,45 M² | ||||
15x15 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 24 pieces/0,48 M² | |
OCTAGON | 10x10 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 50 pieces/0,50 M² |
15x15 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 25 pieces/0,56 M² | |
RECTANGLE | 2,35x5 cm | 5 | M² | Straight pattern | 1,01 M² |
Brickbond pattern | 0,93 M² | ||||
Loose | 100 pieces/0,12 M² | ||||
Loose | 800 pieces/1 M² | ||||
5x10 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 50 pieces/0,25 M² | |
5x15 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 20 pieces/0,15 M² | |
2,5x15 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 40 pieces/0,15 M² | |
10x20 cm | 9 | M² | Loose | 25 pieces/0,50 M² | |
ISOSCELE TRIANGLE | 8,8x8,8x14,6 cm | 9 | M² | Assembled | 0,38 M² |
M² | Loose | 40 pieces/0,20 M² | |||
BASKET WEAVE | - | 5 | M² | Assembled | 0,92 M² |
TETRIX | - | 9 | M² | Assembled | 0,41 M² |
REEF KNOT | - | 9 | M² | Assembled | 0,46 M² |
TEXTILE | - | 9 | M² | Assembled | 0,64 M² |
ÉCLIPSE | - | 9 | M² | Assembled | 0,52 M² |
HONEYCOMB | - | 9 | M² | Assembled | 0,50 M² |
Laying and maintenance advice
LAYING TILES / TILES ON SHEETS
To achieve an uniform finish, it is advisable to open several boxes, take several sheets haphazardly and lay them randomly.
PHASE 1 : CLEANING THE CEMENT FILM
Immediately after laying, the tiles are covered with a whitish film. This is normally surplus cement film introduced during grouting. These cement residues are cleaned using acid products and mechanical treatment. This operation is essential: it must be carried out initially by the tiler.
Products to be used :
Special unglazed tile cement film stripper.
Method :
– Sweep the coating and eliminate the largest residues
– Moisten the joints
– Spread the product on part of the surface (treatment per area). Leave to work for a few minutes.
– Rub the floor mechanically.
– Rinse thoroughly with water (several times if necessary) to neutralise the product and recover the cement particles.
PHASE 2 (OPTIONAL) : APPLYING AN ANTI-STAIN WATERPROOFING AGENT
Although this stage is optional, it can take place a few days after laying new, clean tiles (cement film must be removed in advance without fail).
The tiles should ideally be protected to prevent staining products (grease, ink, etc.) affecting the surface of the product, For this, it is recommended to apply a waterproofing agent one to two weeks after laying. The treatment is applied to clean, dry tiles.
Products to be used :
Special unglazed tile anti-stain waterproofing agent
PHASE 3 : ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The purpose of routine tile maintenance is to keep the original appearance of the tiles as long as possible. Frequent washing is therefore necessary. The choice of detergent and the quality of the water (preferably soft) will influence the cleanliness of the tile.
Linseed oil products will not normally be used as they are a source of grime on the floors.
Products to be used :
Any standard alkaline product or Winckelmans cleaner.
Àvoid :
Linseed oil products (grime the tile)
Never use :
HF hydrofluoric acid and by-products (damage the tile)