Learn about slip resistance moh s hardness scale abrasion resistance and more.
Ceramic tile hardness.
Hardness of some common items on the mohs scale.
Durable ceramic tile flooring must have a hardness of 6 or better.
Step 5 buy solid body tile which has the same color throughout for heavy traffic areas.
An in depth guide to reading the ceramic tile technical specification chart that is often included in the information provided about a specific tile.
Some tile gets its coloration from the glaze and as the glaze wears naturally these will show wear faster than a porcelain tile where the colorway extends.
Its value helps to characterize resistance to deformation densification and fracture.
Avoid using a red or brown body tile with a light color glaze on floors because a scratch or chip will show the red or brown body color under the glaze.
Hardness is crucial for cutting tools wear and abrasion resistant parts prosthetic hip joint balls and sockets optical lens glasses ballistic armor molds and dies valves and seals.
Ability to stand up to wear.
The pei rating indicates the tile hardness and these ratings are valuable to help in tile choices for different projects.
Use tile with a body color similar.
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