Pei Rating For Floor Tile

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Pei rating for floor tile. Ivy hill tile forge smoke 24 in. The tiles are rated from a soft 1 or talc to 10. The pei rating applies only to glazed tiles. Tile with this rating should only be used on walls and is not practical for counters or walls.
Glazed tiles in this class are wall tiles only and unsuitable for use on floors. The pei class is not the only means of choosing a tile however and some tiles do not even carry a pei class rating. The pei rating class begins with a 0 rating which is best suited for light duty applications in homes. Very light wear mainly bathrooms and areas using soft soled or normal footwear.
What type of project is this for. Tiles with a pei rating of 5 are tough very tough. Tile with this rating is not suitable for installation on floors. All of the floor tiles on our website will have a pei rating of 3 or higher.
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. 300 450 600 revolutions light traffic. In addition to or instead of the pei rating tiles can be designated as floor or wall tiles based on other criteria. Tile designated for installation on a wall receives no foot traffic and in fact almost no wear of any kind.
Pei is the abbreviation for porcelain enamel institute. It s important to note that the thickness of a tile and it s price don t necessarily affect how hard it is. If you step up to a 1 rating product the tile is suitable for use on walls in both residential and commercial buildings. This hardness is determined by the manufacturer using a standardized test.
The results of this test will determine the proper usage of a product. A rating of 1 means the tile can be used on very light wear areas and should only be installed in rooms where people use soft footwear such as sneakers or slipper. Perfect for busy public spaces such as shopping malls and airports where they re subject to extremely high levels of foot traffic. For use on very light wear areas using soft footwear.
A pei rating is given to a tile product based the hardness of its glaze. Matte porcelain floor and wall tile 7 pieces 13 56 sq. Up to 154 revolutions. This will help determine what pei rating to go with.
This rating is for glazed tiles designated for use on walls only.