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MASTER Ceramic/ Porcelain/ Granite Tiles

Master Ceramic/Porcelain and Granite tiles are an attractive and exceptionally durable material for Walls/Floors. It works in any project (Indoor, outdoor) where you need an easily maintained surface. MASTER is providing a wide range in tile spectrum. Master tiles and ceramic industry is manufacturing World’s best quality tile with latest Italian technology and plant (SITI) under supervision of Italian expertise (Dr. Andrea De Rosa)

Following are the technical prosperities of Tile according to EN (European Norms) standards.

1-Technical Specifications for Biocottura wall tiles (Double Fast Fired Ceramic Wall Tiles)

S.No	Technical Feature	Test Method	Required Standards	Master Values
1	Length And Width	EN98	±0.5%	±0.5%
2	Thickness	EN98	±0.7%	±0.7%
3	Straightness	EN98	±0.3%	±0.3%
4	Rectangularity	EN98	±0.5%	±0.4%
5	Surface flatness	EN98	±0.5%	±0.4%
6	Water Absorption	EN99	>10 %	>10%
7	Crazing Resistance	According to EN 105
8	Frost Resistance	According to EN 202

Packing specifications for Biocottura wall tiles (Glossy/Matt)

Product Sizes (Approx.)	Finish Status	Thickness (Approx.)	Qty. of tiles (Per Box)	Covering Area (Approx.)	Weight (Per Box) (Approx.)
200X200(8X8)	Glossy/Matt	7mm	25 pcs	1.00 Sqm	12.50 k.g
200X250(8X10)	Glossy	7mm	20 pcs	1.00 Sqm	12.50 k.g
200X300(8X12)	Glossy	7mm	25 pcs	1.50 Sqm	18.00 k.g
250X325(10X13)	Glossy	8mm	20 pcs	1.62 Sqm	22.00 k.g
250X500(10X20)	Glossy/Matt	9mm	12 pcs	1.50 Sqm	23.00 k.g
300X450(12X18)	Glossy/Matt	9mm	11 pcs	1.48 Sqm	22.00 k.g

2-Technical Specifications for Monocottura floor tiles (Single Fired Ceramic Floor Tiles)

S.No	Technical Feature	Test Method	Required Standards	Master Values
1	Length and Width	EN 176	±0.6%	±0.5%
2	Thickness	EN 176	±5 %	± 3%
3	Straightness	EN 176	±0.5%	±0.4%
4	Rectangularity	EN 176	±0.5%	±0.3%
5	Surface Flatness	EN 176	±0.5%	±0.3%
6	Water Absorption	EN 99	≤ 3%	≤ 3%
7	Bending Strength	EN 100	≥ 27	≥ 27
8	Thermal Expansion	EN 103	<9MK- 1	<9MK- 1
9	Crazing Resistance	According to EN 105
10	Thermal Shock Resistance	EN 104	No Damage	No Damage
11	Frost Resistance	EN 102	No Damage	No Damage

Packing specifications for Monocottura Floor Tiles (Matt).

Product Sizes (Approx.)	Finish Status	Thickness (Approx.)	Qty. of tiles (Per Box)	Covering Area (Approx.)	Weight (Per Box) (Approx.)
300X300(12X12)	Matt	9mm	15 pcs	1.35 Sqm	25.00 k.g
400X400(16X16)	Matt	10mm	08 pcs	1.28 Sqm	28.00 k.g
100X625 (4X25)	Matt	12mm	24 pcs	1.50 Sqm	37.00k.g
200X600 (8X24)	Matt	12mm	10 pcs	1.20 Sqm	29.00 k.g
600X600(24X24)	Matt	12mm	04 pcs	1.44 Sqm	40.00k.g

3- Technical specifications for single fired Porcelain/Granite Polished/Unpolished Floor Tiles

S.No	Technical Feature	Test Method	Required Standards	Master Values
1	Length and Width	EN 176	±0.6%	±0.4%
2	Thickness	EN 176	±5 %	±3%
3	Straightness	EN 176	±0.5%	±0.2%
4	Rectangularity	EN 176	±0.6%	±0.2%
5	Surface Flatness	EN 176	±0.5%	±0.2%
6	Water Absorption	ISO 10545-3	≤ 0.5%	≤ 0.5%
7	Bending Strength	EN 100	≥ 27	≥ 27
8	Mohs Hardness	EN 101	≥6	≥6
9	Thermal Expansion	EN 103	≤9MK-1	≤9MK-1
10	Thermal Shock Resistance	EN 104	No Damage	No Damage
11	Frost Resistance	EN 202	No Damage	No Damage
12	Resistance to Chemical Product (Except HF)	EN 106	No Damage	No Damage

Packing specifications for single fired Porcelain/Granite Polished/Unpolished Floor Tiles.

Product Sizes (Approx.)	Finish Status	Thickness (Approx.)	Qty. of tiles (Per Box)	Covering Area (Approx.)	Weight (Per Box) (Approx.)
400X400(16X16)	Polish	9mm	08 pcs	1.28 Sqm	25.00 k.g
600X600(24X24)	Polish	11mm	04 pcs	1.44 Sqm	35.00 k.g
600X900(24X36)	Polish	12mm	03 pcs	1.62 Sqm	38.00 k.g