Marazzi
Marazzi USA plays a key role within the strong global presence of Marazzi Group by decisively meeting the tile needs of the North American market. Manufacture and sourcing of a vast array of products – porcelains, glazed ceramics, glass mosaics, natural stones, metallics – brings a total tile package that addresses aesthetic and performance requirements of designers, architects and homeowners. Always leading while learning; always integrating the best approaches in technology, communication and management; always partnering with artists, technicians, entrepreneurs, forward-thinking individuals and companies of various backgrounds, Marazzi Group is a multinational, multicultural, worldwide enterprise that leads the world in design, manufacture and sale of ceramic tiles as well as other flooring materials, sanitary wares and bathroom furnishings still based on its visionary and systematic strategy. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MARAZZI WARRANTY
Tile Category | | Tile meets all criteria for use on floors; however, it may also be used on vertical applications such as walls, countertops and fireplace surrounds. See Durability Classification, Coefficient of Friction and Frost Resistance for installation-specific details. | | | Tile meets all criteria for use on vertical applications such as walls, backsplashes and fireplace surrounds. See Durability Classification and Frost Resistance for installation-specific details. | | | Smaller sized tiles feature standardized units or dimensions and can be installed individually or in conjunction with Field Tile or Wall Tile to create more elaborate, custom patterns. | | | Tile that has had all edges mechanically finished to achieve a more precise facial dimension. | | | Specialty tiles designed to enhance floor and wall tile when used as inserts, borders and special accents. | | | Various complementary pieces designed to finish edges of field tile. |
Shade Variation | | Slight Shade Variation
The range of color and/or finish within the same shade is relatively uniform from tile to tile.
 | | | Average Shade Variation
The range of color and/or finish within the same shade is moderately noticeable from tile to tile.
 | | | Heavy Shade Variation
The range of color and/or finish within the same shade is distinctly different from tile to tile.
 | | | Extreme Shade Variation
The range of color and/or finish within the same shade is extensively random from tile to tile.
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Durability Classification | | Class 1 - No Foot Traffic
Tile suggested for wall applications only. See Frost Resistance for installation-specific details. | | | Class 2 - Light Traffic
Tile suggested for wall applications and for residential bathroom floor applications only. See Coefficient of Friction and Frost Resistance for installation-specific details. | | | Class 3 - Light/Moderate Traffic
Tile suggested for residential floor and wall applications, including bathrooms, kitchens, foyers, dining rooms and recreation areas. See Coefficient of Friction and Frost Resistance for installation-specific details. | | | Class 4 - Moderate/Heavy Traffic
Tile suggested for residential, medium commercial and light institutional floor and wall applications, including restaurant dining rooms, shopping malls, offices, lobbies, showrooms and corridors. See Coefficient of Friction and Frost Resistance for installation-specific details. | | | Class 4+ - Heavy/Extra Heavy Traffic
Tile suggested for residential, commercial and institutional floor and wall applications subjected to heavy/extra heavy traffic, including airports, subways and supermarkets. See Coefficient of Friction and Frost Resistance for installation-specific details. |
Coefficient of Friction | | < 0.5 Not a slip resistant product
≥ 0.5 Meets OSHA recommendation for slip resistant walking & working surfaces
≥ 0.6 Meets ADA recommendation for slip resistant accessible routes (0.8 recommended for ramps)
≥ 0.7 Higher level of slip resistance for special situations
The static coefficient of friction may vary within and between production runs because of the inherent characteristics of fired clay products. COF can also vary considerably from the original state due to the presence of contaminants, water, floor finishes and other factors. |
Meets ADA Requirements | | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recommends a minimum static coefficient of friction of 0.60 (wet and dry) for accessible routes and 0.80 (wet and dry) for ramps. |
Frost Resistance | | Industry criteria dictate that tile shall not exceed 5% water absorption to be recognized as frost resistant. To be recognized as Porcelain tile, the water absorption rate cannot exceed 0.50 % (impervious). Wall tile must not exceed 20% water absorption and is not frost resistant. Both water absorption and Coefficient of Friction (C.O.F.) ratings should be considered for wet or exterior installations. The higher the C.O.F. rating, the more slip resistant the tile. See individual tile series for C.O.F. ratings and ADA compliance. ANSI A108 sets the following bonding mortar contact requirements for Exterior or Shower installations: A-4.3.3.3.2 Thoroughly beat all tile or tile assemblies into place to obtain maximum contact of bonding mortar on the back of each tile, or back of each tile and back mounting material. Average uniform contact area shall be not less than 80 percent except on exterior or shower installations where contact area shall be 95% when no less than three tiles or tile assemblies are removed for inspection. The 80% or 95% coverage shall be sufficiently distributed to give full support to the tile with particular attention to this support under all corners of the tile. It is imperative that these guidelines for mortar coverage in conjunction with industry-approved installation methods outlined in the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation (particularly relating to proper drainage and slope) plus job-specific setting materials and grout be used to prevent freeze-thaw damage on exterior installations. |
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