Mosaics: * All Testings were done to conform with European Standards * All Tiles are tested for suitability for wall and floor tiles.
| Requirement - Test |
ANSI. A137.1 Standard |
Test Result | Remark |
| Method of Manufacture | Dry Pressed Tiles | ||
| ISO9001 | Qualified | ||
| Dimensional and Surface Quality: | 3% or 0.8mm | ||
| Length | ±0.8mm | ±0.5mm | P |
| Width | ±0.8mm | ±0.5mm | P |
| Straightness of sides | ±1.8mm | ±0.5mm | P |
| Rectangularity | ±1.8mm | ±0.5mm | P |
| Smoothness | ±0.8mm | ±0.5mm | P |
| Surface Quality | |||
| Visible defects of surface | min.95% defect free | no defect was found | P |
| Water Absorption | ≤0.5% | ≤0.1% | P |
| Breaking Strength | >250 LBF | >285 LBF | P |
| Modulus of Rupture | ≥35 Mpa | ≥39 Mpa | P |
| Wearing Strength | Less than 205mm³ | Less than 140mm³ | |
| Abrasion Resistance | class IV | ||
| Thermal Linear Expansion | Less than 9*10-6K-1 | Less than 7*10-6K-1 | |
| Thermal Shock | no defect found | ||
| Crazing Resistance | no defect found | P | |
| Frost Resistance | no defect found | P | |
| Bond Strength | ≥50 psi | 133 psi | P |
| DYNAMIC Coefficient of Friction | ≥0.42 | 0.5/0.6 | P |
| Moisture Expansion | 0.0003 | P | |
| Lead & Cadmium (ASTMC895) | C<0.01; L<0.05 mg/L | ||
| Resistance to Staining | class A | P | |
| Resistance to Chemicals | Low Acids & Alkalis | class A | P |
| Resistance to Chemicals | High Acids & Alkalis | class A | P |
