Florida Tile / Gran Canyon

Florida Tile / Gran Canyon

 

 

Testing (list any that apply-ASTM, flammability, others)
Coefficient of Friction Dry:0.60 Wet: 0.50
Durability Classification Class IV
Glaze Hardness 7.0 Mohs
Water Absorption <= 0.5%
Shade Variation V2- Slight
Break Strength 450 lbs. Average

Water Absorption:
• The density of tile is measured by the amount of water the tile absorbs. This absorption is based on how many pores remain in the fired tile.
•Tile used outdoors must be <3 absorption="absorption" be="be" br="br" frost="frost" resistant.="resistant." to="to">•Porcelain tile must be <.5% absorption to be frost proof.

The glazed surface of Florida Tile products is resistant to virtually all caustic and corrosive liquids.
Typical exceptions are: fluorides and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Do any components have LEED credits?
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified

Gran Canyon is a porcelain tile with bold coloration evocative of the region for which it is named. Available in a variety of sizes including a 10x13 ceramic wall tile and a mosaic fireplace surround, Gran Canyon is the perfect fit for any home where bold coloration and low emissions must go hand in hand.

INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

Before tile installation begins, the installer is responsible for checking the tile for obvious visual defects. Cartons of tile must be blended to achieve an aesthetic blend. No claims will be accepted after installations that have obvious visual defective tile. Substrate surfaces shall not show variations in excess of
Wall Floor
Dry-Set Mortar 1/8', in 8, 1/8', in Io Organic Adhesive 1/8" in 8' 1/16" in 3' Latex-Portland
Cement Mortar 1/8" in B' 1/8' in 10' Epoxy 1/16" in 3' ANSI Installation Standard: Comply with applicable parts of ANSI A-108 Series for ceramic tile installation. Refer to the Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation published by the Tile Council of America.
Extend tile work into recesses, and under and behind equipment and fixtures except where otherwise shown. Fit tile to electrical outlets, piping, fixtures and other penetrations so that plates, collars or covers overlap tile.
joints shall align vertically and horizontally between trim and field tile. Grout tile to comply with reference installation standards using grout materials indicated.

Protection: Leave finished installation free of cracked, chipped, broken, unbonded or otherwise defective tile work Protect all floor tile installations with kraft paper or other heavy covering during construction period to prevent staining or damage. No foot or wheel traffic permitted on floor for at least 7 days after grouting.

Project Conditions.
Maintain temperatures at not less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit in tiled areas during installation and for 7 days after completion unless higher temperatures are required by manufacturer's instructions.