| Denomination / Definition |
Prefabricated multilayer cement tile.
Decorative pigmented cement tile for exterior and interior use. |
| Normes applicables |
| UNE-EN 1339 (AENOR, European Norms). |
| Composition |
Portland Cement, marble powder, pigments for cements, (iron oxides, chrome, cobalt, magnesium and titanium).
Guaranteed asbestos free, and free of any additional component.
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| Dimensional tolerances |
(Tested on standard tile: 200X200X16 mm)
Length and width : +/- 0,3 mm
Thickness : +/- 0,6 mm
Diagonals : +/- 0,2mm.
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| Surface and curve |
(standard tile: 200X200X16 mm).
Convexity observed : nul
Maximum concavity :0,5 mm
Concavity (distribution)
85% of the tiles studied: concavity < 0,3 mm. |
| Porosity |
Test carried out on non treated tiles.
Water absorption on upper surface: 0,2 g/cm2,
Even untreated MOSAIC del Sur
cement tiles have a very weak porosity.
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| Breaking load, and flexibility resistance |
Laboratorios
Andaluces Construction materials Trials -Seville 2007 –
Breaking load : 0,6 kN
Bending resistance : 2,8 MPa
(Far superior results to that found with ceramic tiling). |
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| Abrasion resistance Test No 1 |
Laboratorios AndalucesConstruction materials Trials -Seville 2007-
MOSAIC del Sur
cement tiles have a similar resistance to that found in concrete paving and granite.
Abrasion reference: Class 4.
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| Slippage tests |
Laboratorios Andaluces Construction materials Trials -Seville 2007 –
MOSAIC del Sur cement tiles have a weak slippage coefficient even in humid environments. They are Class 2, appropriate for bathrooms and damp conditions with an incline of less than 7 degrees. |
| Resistance to freezing/thawing |
( Test carried out ARDEX Gmbh
- Germany 2005 - )
No cracks or deformation observed after 25 cycles of freezing/thawing (-15º to +60º).
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| Abrasion resistance Test No 2 |
Federal Office tests on Construction Materials MPA Dortmund - Germany 2005-
Method : Test carried out with normal 50mm disk, results expressed in mm.
Classified from less resistant to most resistant:
| Slate
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31,0
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| Marble
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27,3 |
| MOSAIC del Sur cement tiles |
22,3 y 21,2
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| Natural sedimentary stone |
21,7 y 18,7
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| Glazed floor tiles |
19,2 y 18,3
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| Volcanic natural stone- Basalt |
18,0 |
| Volcanic natural stone- Granite |
16,6 |
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| Firing classification |
| Class A1 non flammable. |
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Abrasion resistance
Breaking load
Slippage measuring