Quality

Technical specifications are only valid for those products classified as first choice. Consequently, any failure to conform to such standards with respect to all other commercial types shall not be considered as grounds for complaint.

ARCANA CERAMICA S.A. does not accept any claim of responsibility for tiles that have not been fixed and/or maintained following the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Porcelain tilesProduct with very low water absorption, high mechanical performance, chemical and frost resistance. It is suitable whether for using on interior or exterior floors of residential and commercial buildings. Special pieces normally employed are skirting tile, staircase step and gradone.

Wall tiles“Azulejo” is the traditional Spanish name for dry pressed, glazed ceramic wall tiles with high water absorption manufactured by single or double firing. Their characteristics make them especially suitable for using on interior or exterior floors of residential and commercial buildings. Complementary pieces usually include decors, borders, and mosaics. These tiles offer the possibility to reproduce any texture or pattern for decorative purposes. They are covered with a vitrified glaze which may be white or plain-coloured.

Floor tiles“Gres” floor tiles is the most common name for dry pressed, glazed ceramic floor tiles with low or medium-low water absorption manufactured by single firing. It is suitable whether for using on interior or exterior floors of residential and commercial buildings. Complementary pieces usually include inserts, triangles, skirting tiles, staircase step and borders.

Technical data
Manufacture process	Single-firing			UNE-EN 14411
Physical data
Sizes	20x20 cm. (7,9x7,9 in)	31,6x31,6 cm. (12,4x12,4 in)	41x41 cm. (16,1x16,1 in)
Thickness (mm)	8	9	10
Length, width, thickness, side straightness, orthogonality, flatness	Conforms to the requisites applicable to each model as defined in standard UNE·EN 14411 for Group BI-b			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 2
Water absorption	E< 3 %			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 3
Flexion resistance N/sq. mm. and breaking strength	> 30 > 1100			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 4
Resistance to surface abrasion (glazed tiles)	To enquire according to the styles			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 7
Lineal thermic dilatation	< 7*10 -6 / º C			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 8
Thermic impact resistance	It stands the test			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 9
Expansion due to moisture	It stands the test
Cracking resistance	It stands the test			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 11
Surface scratch resistance (Mohs scale)	Minimum 4			UNE EN 67-101

Chemical features
Chemical resistance
-Domestic cleaning products	Type GA			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 13
-Swimming pool salt	Type GA
-Acids and bases (low concentration)	Minimum Type GLB
Stains resistance	Minimum Type 4			UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 14

Technical data
Manufacture process	Single-firing							UNE-EN 14411
Physical data
Size	33,3x100 cm (13.1x39.4 in) 32x99 cm (12.6x39 in)	25x75 cm (9.8x29.5 in)	20x50 cm (7.9x19.7 in)	27x41,5 cm (10.6x16.3 in)	20x40 cm (7.9x15.7 in)	23x33,5 cm (9.1x13.2 in)	20x20 cm (7.9x7.9 in)
Thickness(mm.)	11	10,5	11	10	9,2	9,1	7,6
Length, width, thickness, side straightness, orthogonality, flatness	Conforms to the requisites applicable to each model as defined in standard UNE·EN 14411 for Group BIII							UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 2
Water absorption	E> 10 %							UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 3
Flexion resistance N/sq. mm. and breaking strength	> 15 > 600							UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 4
Lineal thermic dilatation	< 7*10 -6 / º C							UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 8
Thermic impact resistance	It stands the test							UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 9
Cracking resistance	It stands the test							UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 11
Surface scratch resistance (Mohs scale)	Minimum 3							UNE EN 67-101

Chemical features
Chemical resistance
-Domestic cleaning products	Type GA							UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 13
-Swimming pool salt	Type GA
-Acids and bases (low concentration)	Minimum Type GLB
Stains resistance	Minimum Type 4							UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 14

Resistance to surface abrasion (glazed tiles)	To enquire according to the styles	UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 7
Lineal thermic dilatation	< 9*10 -6 / º C	UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 8
Thermic impact resistance	It stands the test	UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 9
Cracking resistance	It stands the test	UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 11
Surface scratch resistance (Mohs scale)	Minimum 4	UNE EN 67-101
Frost resistance	It stands the test	UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 12

Chemical features
Chemical resistance
-Domestic cleaning products	Type GA	UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 13
-Swimming pool salt	Type GA
-Acids and bases (low concentration)	Minimum Type GLB
Stains resistance	Minimum Type 4	UNE EN ISO 10545 Part 14