porcelain stoneware tile UNI - series CLASSIC - 15 x 15 - blue (09)
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Product details and dimensions
- 150 x 150 x 11 mm
ceramic tempered, R10
packaging unit: 23 pcs./0.52 sqm
General product information
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Ceramic porcelain stoneware tiles are considered an elegant and high-quality tile material due to their high density. They are manufactured by dry pressing coloured clay granulate, which is fired at very high temperatures. The manufacturing process was developed towards the end of the 19th century. For many decades, these tiles shaped flooring in Europe and can still be found in their original form in many historic buildings today.
The tiles are available in 15 different colours in various small formats. A common laying method in the past was the diagonal chessboard laying of square tiles. Tiles in special formats (6-corner tiles and 8-corner tiles with inserts) as well as relief tiles round off the range of these classic floor tiles.
The tiles in this product group have an additional ceramic coating.
Specific product information
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Product features
Porcelain stoneware tiles are a guarantee for durability over many decades -- they are abrasion-resistant and have a wear layer several millimetres thick,
- they are extremely robust and have a high mechanical resistance,
- they are resistant to acids and alkalis (excl. fluorine compounds),
- they have a minimum water absorption of less than 1% and are therefore frost-resistant,
- they have anti-slip properties - slip class R10 (ceramic tempered)
Suitability
Porcelain stoneware tiles are suitable for laying both indoors (kitchens - bathrooms - hallways) and outdoors where there is a risk of frost (terraces - paths - open spaces). Due to their special material properties, they are also often used in heavily frequented areas (guest rooms - entrances - passageways). Their good thermal conductivity also makes them suitable for underfloor heating. The tiles are also ideal as a decorative fire protection surface in front of the fireplace.Ceramic coating
These tiles are provided with an easy-care ceramic surface coating as standard. The coating is inseparably bonded to the ceramic body during the firing process. Tempered tiles have an elegant, silky matt sheen and a more intense colour effect. They can be laid without additional impregnation and are particularly easy to clean.
Mounting and care
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Notes on laying tiles with ceramic coating
For thin-bed installation, we recommend a hydraulically hardening, plastic-modified thin-bed mortar (flexible adhesive). A flexible joint grout should be used. Laying with joints as narrow as possible (2-3 mm) is desirable for ornamental tiles in order to achieve an attractive overall appearance.After grouting, the covering must be carefully cleaned of any tile adhesive and grout residue, taking into account the curing times. Immediately after laying, these residues can usually be removed with a damp sponge. Before handing over the tile covering, final cleaning should generally be carried out with a cement residue remover (e.g. FILA Deterdek). The careful design of this final cleaning is of decisive importance for the subsequent cleaning properties of the tile covering. In order to avoid problems during the subsequent building inspection, the tile covering must be protected from soiling by subsequent trades (e.g. painters) by taking suitable measures. Porcelain stoneware tiles with a ceramic surface do not require any further impregnation.
All tiling work must be carried out by a specialist. We accept no liability for damage caused by improper installation.
Cleaning
Neutral cleaners (e.g. FILA Cleaner) are suitable for maintenance care. Cleaning agents containing wax, regreasing agents or lubricating soap should not be used. These build up layers that bind the dirt and can make the tiling look less attractive.
