Porcelain tile
Dense large-format floor tile.
45 $/m² average price in United States
About the material
Porcelain stoneware is fired at ~1200 °C into an almost non-absorbent, very hard tile. Large rectified formats with thin joints work on floors, walls and even facades; frost resistance also allows outdoor use.
Where it is used
Floors in wet and high-traffic rooms, terraces, wall cladding.
Technical specifications
| Thermal conductivity | 1.0 W/(m·K) |
|---|---|
| Density | 2400 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | 0.5 % |
| Compressive strength | 45 MPa |
| Frost resistance | 100 cycles |
| Combustibility | Non-combustible |
Typical reference values (SP 50.13330 / GOST); the actual figures depend on the manufacturer and grade.
