Description
Extruded kiln-fired clay quarry tiles
Applications
Interior or exterior use: Pool and spa copings, barbeques, outdoor countertops, picnic
tables, masonry benches, water foundations, masonry wall and post caps, glazed kitchen
countertops, fireplace mantels and hearths
Colors
Tuscan Red,
California Saltillo
Spanish Terracotta,
See your supplier for additional colors
Sizes
Actual: 11– 5/8 x 11–5/8 inches; nominal: 12 x 12 inches (includes grout joint)
Thickness
3/8-inch and 1/2-inch
Edge detail
Square edge
Grout joint
1/2 – inch recommended
Weight
4 – 8 lbs. per square foot, depending on item
Surface
Smooth natural clay surface (unglazed)
Back
Notched to provide a better bonding surface
Trim
Stairnosing,
sanitary cove base
cove base; see your supplier for additional options
Water absorption
Meets 5% quarry tile standard
Freeze/thaw
Can use in a freeze/thaw environment if not in standing water
Bond strengthGreater than 50 psi standard Warpage Meets 1%
standard allowed on any edge
Facial size variation
Meets 3% standard variance
Thickness
Meets 0.4-inch standard allowed
Abrasive hardness
Meets or exceeds 35 quarry tile standard
Wedging
Meets 1% standard allowed
Breaking strength
Meets or exceeds 250lbs. quarry tile standard
Chemical resistance
Meets or exceeds quarry tile standard
Modulus of rupture
Exceeds 2000 psi (no standard)
Scratch hardness
7.0 quartz (no standard)
Coefficient of friction
Meets 0.6 recommended wet standard