Know Your Porcelain

 
Sponsored by Florida Tile

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define what makes a tile porcelain and what “Certified Porcelain” means
  2. Identify different types of porcelain tiles
  3. Discuss how porcelain tiles are manufactured
  4. Analyze the technical specifications listed for porcelain tile in marketing materials

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
IDCEC
1 IDCEC CEU/HSW
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
PDH
1 PDH*
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Porcelain tile is beautiful, strong, durable and an ideal surface in commercial as well as residential applications. Certified porcelain excels as a versatile finish material both indoors and out from kitchens to baths, poolside to hospital hallway. Porcelain tile meets universal design and this presentation will review the latest information on using the dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) vs. the static coefficient of friction (SCOF) for tile surfaces that meet ADA criteria. Architects will review the manufacturing of tiles, the use of recycled content, tile grading, markings and tile applications. Numerous examples of the different types of porcelain will expand the architect’s design toolkit. Mastering the art of selecting and specifying porcelain tile, architects can comfortably choose porcelain tile to provide durability and sustainability to their projects.

 

Florida Tile, Inc. Florida Tile, Inc. is a world-class manufacturer and distributor of porcelain and ceramic wall tile, as well as natural stone and decorative glass and metal tiles. For over 60 years, Florida Tile has consistently taken the lead as an innovator by implementing new technology, delivering high quality products and protecting our indoor and outdoor environments.

 

Originally published in March 2013

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