PRODUCT GUIDE

RAK CERAMICS | FALL WINTER COLLECTION 2022

TECHNICAL FEATURES

FULL BODY PORCELAIN TILES (BIA - UGL) :

Full body porcelain tiles are manufactured using pure, selectively imported raw materials mixed using the most

advanced extraction and sorting techniques; they are obtained with a production process similar to that of single-

fired tiles.

The resulting product is top-quality porcelain tile, obtained by raw materials wet grinding, followed by partial drying

by spraying, silo storage to allow homogenization of properties, and pressing with highly efficient hydraulic presses

up to specific pressures more than 500 kg/cm2. The high pressure combined with high firing temperature exceeding

1200 °C results in highly compact & strong ceramic surface with very low water absorption (lower than 0.1% according

to UNI EN ISO 10545-3) and extremely high mechanical resistance (average value exceeding 50 N/mm2 according to

UNI EN ISO 10545-4).

Full body porcelain are suitable for heavy tra

ffic areas as they are characterized by a deep abrasion resistance (equal

to 140 mm3 of removed material, as opposed to the 175 mm3 provided for by the UNI EN ISO 10545-6 standard).

Thanks to their low porosity, these tiles are frost-proof and rated as belonging to the BIa UGL class according to the

European Standard UNI EN 14411 which requires water absorption ≤ 0.5%.

Chemical acid and base resistance (UNI EN ISO 10545-13) makes full body porcelain tiles suitable for environments

where aggressive chemicals are used, e.g. food processing factories, hospitals, chemical or pharmaceutical plants.

The full bod porcelain tiles are available in a wide range of sizes and surfaces (slip-resistant finish also available).

ADVICE ON LAYING

Although our full bod porcelain tiles can be installed using traditional cement mortars, we advise using modern

adhesives. For large sizes over 40x40cm, outdoor and wall installations, the two-layer spreading system is

recommended to perfectly wet the back of the tile.

Quickly dipping each tile in water before installation will remove any dust on the back of the tile for perfect adhesion.

Do not wet the tiles if you are using vinyl, acrylic resin adhesives or two-component organic-solvent based adhesive.

It is advisable to incorporate suitable shrinkage - flexion joints (movement/ expansion joints) when installing on

large floors: the joints should never be spaced more than 4 - 5 linear meters apart indoors and 3 linear meters apart

outdoors. Be careful while using strong coloured grouts as they might leave stains on the surface of the tiles that may

be difficult to remove later.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS - FULL BODY PORCELAIN TILES (BIA - UGL)

Test Description

Standard Test Method

International Standard ISO 13006

RAK Ceramics Specifications

(Rectified)

(Unrectified)

Length & Width

Thickness

Rectangle Squareness

Straightness of sides

Surface Flatness

Water Absorption

Modulus of Rupture

Breaking Strength

Resistance to deep abrasion

Linear Thermal Expansion

Resistance to Thermal Shock

Frost Resistance

Resistance to chemicals

Resistance to stains

Colour Resistance to UV Light

BS EN ISO 10545-2

BS EN ISO 10545-2

BS EN ISO 10545-2

BS EN ISO 10545-2

BS EN ISO 10545-2

BS EN ISO 10545-3

BS EN ISO 10545-4

BS EN ISO 10545-4

BS EN ISO 10545-7

BS EN ISO 10545-8

BS EN ISO 10545-9

BS EN ISO 10545-12

BS EN ISO 10545-13

BS EN ISO 10545-14

DIN 51094

+/- 0.6%

+/-5.0%

+/- 0.6%

+/- 0.5%

+/- 0.5%

<=0.5%

>=35 N/mm2

>=1300N

<=175/mm

3

<=9x10

-60

C

-1

No visible defect

No visible damage

No visible defect

Manufacturer to state class

No change in color

+/- 0.1%

+/- 5.0%

+/- 0.2%

+/- 0.2%

+/- 0.2%

<=0.1%

>=40 N/mm2

>=1500N

<=150/mm

3

<=7x10

-60

C

-1

No visible defect

No visible damage

No visible defect

Stain removed Min.

class 2

No change in color

+/- 0.3%

+/- 5.0%

+/- 0.4%

+/- 0.3%

+/- 0.3%

<=0.1%

>=40 N/mm2

>=1600N

<=150/mm

3

<=7x10

-60

C

-1

No visible defect

No visible damage

No visible defect

Stain removed Min.

class 2

No change in color

208

209

Note : Shade variation across the batches is inherent to the manufacturing process and the pre-laying colour comparison is recommended