Technical Specifications

COMPARISON CHART

Characteristics: PanelScapes Panels Quartz Granite Marble Concrete Stain Concrete Laminate
Scratch Resistant *** *** *** ** * **
Stain Resistant *** *** ** * * ***
Crack Resistant *** *** ** * * **
Heat and Burn Resistant *** ** ** ** ** **
Resistant to Household Chemicals, Acids and Solvents *** *** ** ** * **
Low Maintenance *** *** ** ** * **
Nonabsorbent & Nonporous *** *** ** ** * **
Mold & Mildew Resistant *** *** ** * ** **
Flexural Strength *** *** * * * *
Color Consistency *** *** * * ** ***
Immunity to Freeze and Thaw *** *** *** * * *
Key: ***Excellent **Good *Fair

TECHNICAL FEATURES

FLEXIBLE

ABUSE RESISTANT

HEAT PROOF

FROST PROOF

MOLD RESISTANT

ENERGY EFFICIENT

NO VOC

NO ARTIFICIAL BINDERS

CRACK RESISTANT

FLAME RESISTANT

USES

FLOORS

WALLS

INTERIORS

EXTERIORS

COUNTERTOPS

VENEERS

PANELS TESTED FOR FLOOR APPLICATION

ASTM C627

Robinson Floor Test

classified as “EXTRA HEAVY”

  1. DIMENSIONS
  2. PanelScapes large porcelain panels can be manufactured in a wide range of sizes to accommodate any application.

    Collection Standard Sizes

    (± 6mm/10mm; nominal sizes/actual sizes listed are based on caliber 0):

    150x300cm = 5’x10’ (60”x120”)

    150x300cm = 5’x10’ (60”x120”)

    150x150cm = 5’x5’ (60”x60”)

    75x150cm = 2.5’x5’ (30”x60”)

    75x75cm = 2.5’x2.5’ (30”x30”)

    37.5x75cm = 1.25’x2.5’(15”x30”)

    Panels are rectified and allow installations with a tighter grout joint.

    Rectification is achieved by utilizing a new technology that is even more precise than traditional rectified porcelain products.

  3. VARIATION & COLOR CONSISTENCY
  4. Slight variation in color may occur from batch to batch of production due to the location from which the natural materials are sourced. To ensure absolute uniformity, please consider ordering extra material for overstock and repairs.

  5. ABSORPTION
  6. PanelScapes large porcelain panels are non-porous with water absorption of less than 1%. No sealants are recommended for these products as they will not penetrate the surface of the material.

    10mm

    = 118 3/16” x 59 1/16” (+/- 1 31/32”)

    = 59 1/16” x 59 1/16” (+/- 1 31/32”)

    = 59 1/16” x 29 1/2” (+/- 1 31/32”)

    = 29 1/2” x 29 1/2” (+/- 51/64”)

    = 29 1/2” x 14 45/64”(+/- 51/64”)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ASTM TEST INDUSTRY STANDARDS PANELSCAPES RESULTS
WATER ABSORPTION 0.5% Maximum ≤0.1%
SIZE C499 Range of Thickness (inch) 0.040 ≤0.040
C499 Average Facial Dimension ±0.25% ≤±0.25%
C485 Average ±0.40% on any edge ≤±0.40%
C485 Average ±0.40% diagonal ≤±0.40%
C502 Wedging ±0.25% ≤±0.25%
DEEP ABRASION C1243 ≤175 mm3 ≤130 mm3
HARDNESS (MOHS SCALE) No requirement ≥7
FREEZE THAW CYCLING C1026 No sample must show alterations to surface No cracking or spalling occurred
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE C650 No requirement Class A
STAIN RESISTANCE C1374 No requirement Class A HONED
BREAKING STRENGTH C648 250 lbf or greater ≥250 lbf
SCOF AVERAGE (STATIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION) C1028 ≥0.60 Dry ≥ 0.80 Wet ≥ 0.65
DCOF ACUTESTSM AVERAGE (DYNAMIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION) BOTT 3000 ≥0.42 ** ≥0.6
ROBINSON TEST AC627 classified as “Extra Heavy”

ASTM C650: "Resistance of Ceramic Tile to Chemical Substances"

-One 2" x 2" glazed specimen was tested for each test solution.

-The specimens were exposed to the test solutions for 24 hrs. at 74°F.

Test Solution Visual Test (Affected?) Pencil Test (Affected?)
Common Household and Cleaning Chemicals
Acetic acid, 3% (v/v) NO NO
Acetic acid, 10% (v/v) NO NO
Ammonium chloride, 100 g/L NO NO
Citric acid solution, 30 g/L NO NO
Citric acid solution, 100 g/L NO NO
Lactic acid solution, 5% (v/v) NO NO
Phosphoric acid, 3% (v/v) NO NO
Sulfamic acid, 30 g/L NO NO
Sulfamic acid, 100 g/L NO NO
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Sodium hypochlorite solution, 20 mg/L NO NO
Acids and Bases
Hydrochloric acid solution, 3% (v/v) NO NO
Hydrochloric acid solution, 18% (v/v) NO NO
Potassium hydroxide, 30 g/L NO NO
Potassium hydroxide, 100 g/L NO NO

According to ANSI A137.1-2008, the subject tile received a Class A classification.

ASTM C373: "Standard Test Method for Water Absorption, Bulk Density, Apparent Porosity, and Apparent Specific Gravity of Fired Whiteware Products"

-Five specimens were tested.

-The specimens were subjected to a five-hour boil and 24 hour soak to room temperature.

The average water absorption of five (5) specimens was 0.24%. This value classifies the subject material as impervious (with a water absorption of less than 0.5 percent).

The individual results of water absorption were as follows:

Specimen 1: 0.23%

Specimen 2: 0.25%

Specimen 3: 0.22%

Specimen 4: 0.23%

Specimen 5: 0.27%

[The ANSI A137.1 specification sates that Porcelain Tile shall be impervious.]

ISO 10545-4: "Determination of Modules of Rupture and Breaking Strength"

-Seven whole tiles with a thickness of 6.3 mm were tested.

-Modules of Rupture (MOR) and Breaking Strength were calculated using the following equations:

MOR,M = 3PL2bh2 BreakingStrength,Fbs = PLb

Where P is the breaking load, L is the span (240 mm), b is the width (250 mm), and h is the thickness of the test speciment (6.3 mm).

-The diameter (d) of the test rods 20 mm, thickness (t) of the rubber was 5 + 1 mm, and overlap of the test specimen on the supporting rod was 10mm (5 mm on each side).

Specimen # P=Load (N) M=MOR (N/mm^2) B=Break Strength (N)
1 1200.5 43.6 1152.5
2 1169.1 42.4 1122.4
3 1137.8 41.3 1092.3
4 1172.1 42.5 1125.2
5 1268.1 46.0 1217.4
6 1175.0 42.6 1128.0
7 1093.7 39.7 1049.9
Average 1173.8 42.6 1126.8

[The ISO 13006 Group BIa requirement is: the breaking strength for tiles with thickness less than 7.5 mm shall be not less than 700 N and the modules of rupture shall be a minimum of 35 N/mm2 with no individual minimums below 32 N/mm2]

Mohs Scratch Hardness

-Three whole tiles were tested.

-The tiles were tested using a Deluxe Hardness Pick Set from Mineralab, LLC. The following minerals are used a standard:

  1. - Talc
  2. - Gypsum
  3. - Calcite
  4. - Fluorite
  5. - Apatite
  6. - Feldspar
  7. - Quartz
  8. - Topaz
  9. - Corundum
  10. - Diamond

The Mohs Scratch Hardness was determined to be: 7.

ASTM C1243: "Relative Resistance to Deep Abrasive Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by Rotating Disc"

-Five 4 x 4-in. specimens cut from whole tiles were tested.

-The volume measurements were calculated using the equations found in the method.

Specimen # L=Chord Length (mm) V=Volume of Chord (mm3)
1a 24.5 123
1b 24.5 123
2a 24.5 123
2b 25.0 131
3a 25.0 131
3b 24.5 123
4a 25.0 131
4b 24.5 123
5a 25 131
5b 24.5 123
Average 126

[According to Table 11 in the ANSI A137.1 specification, class P1, E1, and O1 tiles shall have a maximum value of 175 mm3.]

ASTM C1028: "Standard Test Method for Determining the Static Coedffcient of Friction of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces by the Horizontal Dynamometer Pull-Meter Method"

-A Chatillon DFIS 100 digital force guage was used to measure each pull in pounds-force.

-A 3 x 3 1/8 inch piece of Neolite was used as the sensor.

The average static coefficient of friction of four (4) pulls on each tile was as follows:

As Received After Cleaning
Tile 1
Dry 0.77 0.80
Wet 0.64 0.66
Tile 2
Dry 0.78 0.80
Wet 0.64 0.66
Tile 3
Dry 0.78 0.80
Wet 0.65 0.67

The average static coefficient of friction of four (12) pulls was as follows:

As Received After Cleaning
Dry 0.78 0.80
Wet 0.65 0.66

TEST PROCEDURE:

BOT 3000 "Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)"

-Three (3) pieces of tile were tested in all four directions.

-The SBR sensor was verified using a standard tile prior to testing.

-Testing was done in the wet condition using 0.05% SLS water.

-Testing was conducted in a laboratory at approximately 70°F and 50% relative humidity using a calibrated BOT 3000 device.

TEST RESULTS: The individual and average DCOF data for each tile was as follows:

Tile 1
Direction 1 0.62
Direction 2 0.60
Direction 3 0.61
Direction 4 0.60
Average 0.62
Tile 3
Direction 1 0.60
Direction 2 0.61
Direction 3 0.59
Direction 4 0.61
Average 0.60
Tile 2
Direction 1 0.61
Direction 2 0.61
Direction 3 0.60
Direction 4 0.62
Average 0.61