![]() ![]() For aquatic applications we want impervious pool tile materials.Ĥ. Porcelain tile, by definition has a water absorption of less than 0.5%, making it frost proof as well. You can see that any absorbed water will be detrimental in a freeze condition – the expansion of freezing water will crack the tiles. FROST RESISTANCE (ASTM C1026 test method)ĭirectly related to water absorption. Non-Vitreous: Tiles exhibiting more than 7.0%.ģ. Semi-Vitreous: Tiles exhibiting more than 3.0%, but not more than 7.0%. Vitreous: Tiles exhibiting more than 0.5%, but not more than 3.0%. Impervious: Tiles exhibiting 0.5% or less. The weight gain determines the percentage of absorption. Tiles are weighed dry and again after soaking in water. WATER ABSORPTION (ASTM C373-88 test method) Wet/dry locations, like aquatic locker rooms or moveable pool floors, may require ≥0.60 DCOF.Ģ. Industry standards generally accept ≥0.42 DCOF for commercial floor applications. This may not be of any concern underwater, but of grave concern on a pool deck or locker room floor. The higher the DCOF, the more slip resistant the surface. The outdated ASTM C1028 static test measured the SCOF.ĭCOF is the ratio of the force necessary to maintain sliding between two surfaces. COF is the ratio of forces necessary to initiate sliding between two surfaces. There are two types: Static (SCOF) and Dynamic (DCOF). COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION (COF – TCNA: DCOF Acutest test method). Read The 10 Most Important Things To Consider When Choosing Tile 10 Important Factors To Consider When Choosing Pool Tile Materials 1. ![]() Porcelain tiles are a sub-group of the broader ceramic tile group, to which these standards apply. This makes them much harder and denser than regular ceramic tiles. If you sign for a delivery as OK, which you later find to be damaged, our carriers WILL NOT accept liability and you may be charged for the damaged items, in this case a delivery charge for replacement items WILL be made.One important factor to consider, porcelain tiles are 50% feldspar and are fired at much higher temperatures than regular ceramic tiles. We CANNOT CLAIM from our carriers for any damaged items that have not been signed for as UNCHECKED or DAMAGED. If the package is damaged in any way, no matter how small, please sign for it as DAMAGED. If you are unable to thoroughly check your delivery upon receipt, sign for it as UNCHECKED. We no longer ship to Jersey, Guernsey or Northern Ireland. Please note some areas including Scotland(post codes AB, FK, IV, KW, PA, PH, HS, KA, ZE, TR, DD, PH, PA, KY, AB, DD, KW, IV, HS), Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, will need extra carriage. If you know there is a possibility of missing the delivery, you can at the checkout stage leave instructions for the delivery driver to leave without signature and place your goods with a neighbour or in a discreet place out of sight for your later retrieval. Please ensure you leave detailed information if your delivery address is hard to find or a new housing development. Try to include your mobile phone number in the checkout area so that our delivery drivers can contact you should they need any further assistance or clarification in delivering your order. Should you require a Saturday delivery or have any other delivery enquiries, please email who will respond to your request quickly. This does not include Bank Holidays, which are classed as non-working days. Stock This product is in stock at our warehouse and is ready for Express or Economy Delivery Service.ĭelivery – Mainland UK Orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday we aim to dispatch on the same day, after 2pm will be the following working day. ![]()
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