Specifications

Tile Specifications

STANDARDS & REGULATIONS

About Ivy Hill Tile:

Ivy Hill Tile is a state-of-the-art le retailer and manufacturer. Our team curates the nest materi-

als from all over the world to bring our customers an extensive collecon of exceponal products.

We have a generous selecon of every le you could imagine, including but not limited to-

porcelain, mosaic, and waterjet les. Founded in 2005, Ivy Hill Tile applies 21st century business

pracces to provide the most forward thinking, innovave, and ecient customer experience.

Slip Resistance:

Slip resistance denes the slip resistance of a ceramic or natural le as determined by the Ameri-

can Society of Tesng Materials. Dynamic coecient of fricon (DCOF) is dened by a numerical

range between zero and one. A meet the ADA guidelines, a le must have a DCOF of .42 or greater.

A Lower number for the DCOF has less fricon, tracon and the surface is there more slippery. A

higher number for the DCOF has more fricon, tracon and the surface is therefore less slippery.

Water Absorpon:

Impervious Tiles have the lowest absorpon, 0.5% or less. These are suitable for

all applicaons.

Vitreous Tiles have a low absorpon, .5- 3%. These are suitable for wet areas

and outdoor applicaon

Semi-Vitreous Tiles are moderately absorbent, 3-7%. These can be used in most

areas in the house

Non-Vitreous The most absorbent les, exhibing more than 7.0%. These les

should only be used inside the house where there is no moisture or

humidity . If outside the le can crack due to freezing water.

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Tile Specifications STANDARDS & REGULATIONS About Ivy Hill Tile: Ivy Hill Tile is a state-of-the-art tile retailer and manufacturer. Our team curates the finest materials from all over the world to bring our customers an extensive collection of exceptional products. We have a generous selection of every tile you could imagine, including but not limited toporcelain, mosaic, and waterjet tiles.
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Tile Specifications STANDARDS & REGULATIONS Frost Resistance: Frost rating defines a tiles ability to withstand damage caused by freeze/ thaw cycles as determined by American Society of testing Materials (ASTM). Tiles that are not able to withstand freeze/ thaw cycles are not suitable for outdoor use. Scratch Hardness – Mohs Scale Ratings: Scratch resistance defines the hardness of a tile as determined by Mohs scale.
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Tile Specifications STANDARDS & REGULATIONS Wear Rating: Wear rating defines the abrasion resistance of ceramic tile as determined by the Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI).  PEI I |Has the least durable surface and is not intended to be used on floors. Used primarily as wall tile or decoration  PEI II | Is durable enough to withstand light residential foot traffic. Used primary in bathrooms and bedrooms  PEI III | Is durable enough to withstand moderate or normal residential foot traffic.