Matte porcelain floor and wall tile 7 pieces 13 56 sq.
Pei rating for floor tile.
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A pei rating is given to a tile product based the hardness of its glaze.
This hardness is determined by the manufacturer using a standardized test.
The results of this test will determine the proper usage of a product.
What type of project is this for.
300 450 600 revolutions light traffic.
The tiles are rated from a soft 1 or talc to 10.
A pei rating of 5 on the other hand is the highest rating and suited for any type of commercial application airports hotel lobbies etc.
On a final note.
All of the floor tiles on our website will have a pei rating of 3 or higher.
This rating is for glazed tiles designated for use on walls only.
The pei rating class begins with a 0 rating which is best suited for light duty applications in homes.
Glazed and unglazed tiles are rated for scratch resistance and hardness via the mohs scratch test.
If you step up to a 1 rating product the tile is suitable for use on walls in both residential and commercial buildings.
This will help determine what pei rating to go with.
Tile with this rating should only be used on walls and is not practical for counters or walls.
Up to 154 revolutions.
The pei class is not the only means of choosing a tile however and some tiles do not even carry a pei class rating.
Pei is the abbreviation for porcelain enamel institute.
In addition to or instead of the pei rating tiles can be designated as floor or wall tiles based on other criteria.
Glazed tiles in this class are wall tiles only and unsuitable for use on floors.
Tiles with a pei rating of 5 are tough very tough.
Tile designated for installation on a wall receives no foot traffic and in fact almost no wear of any kind.
Perfect for busy public spaces such as shopping malls and airports where they re subject to extremely high levels of foot traffic.
Wall use and residential floor applications.
It s important to note that the thickness of a tile and it s price don t necessarily affect how hard it is.
Ft case 5 16.
For use on very light wear areas using soft footwear.
Very light wear mainly bathrooms and areas using soft soled or normal footwear.