Etruscan is an Italian porcelain tile that expands on the charm of terra cotta tile looks by exploring a range of warm colors: Beige (‘Lazio’), Rose Brown (‘Umbria’), Red (‘Toscana’) and Brown (‘Marche’). Design possibilities are broad, starting with modular pattern field tile formats in 8” x 8”, 8” x 16” and 16” x 16”, enhanced by 9” x 10” monochromatic hexagon field tiles, 8” x 8” colorful decorative tiles and a unique 9” x 10” hexagon tile decorative mix. A 4” mesh-mounted hexagon mosaic tile is available. Etruscan porcelain tile is a beautiful contemporary exploration of a traditional floor tile look. The minimum required joint size for this series is 3/16”. Etruscan Lazio is rated for all residential and commercial applications, while Umbria, Toscana and Marche are rated for all residential and light commercial applications.
Sizes Available | 8x8, 8x16, 16x16, 9x10 hexagon, 8x8 deco, 9x10 hexagon deco, hexagon mosaic on 14x15 sheet, 3x16 bullnose |
Material | Porcelain |
Thickness | Hexagons: 10 mm; All other sizes: 9 mm |
Wear Rating | Lazio: 5 - Walls + Residential / Commercial Floor Applications; All others: 4 - Walls + Residential / Most Commercial Floor Applications |
Shade Variation | Marche: V4; All other colors: V3 |
Frost Proof | Yes |
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 0.77 |
Country of Origin | Italy |
Minimum Grout Joint | 3/16" *Grout joints in modular pattern may need to be larger |
Additional Information | Per ANSI standard A108.02,4.3.8.2; tiles longer than 15" should not be staggered more than 1/3 the length of the tile. |
Water Absorption | ISO 10545-3 | ≤ 0.5% |
Abrasion Resistance | ISO 10545-7 | 4 / 5 |
Breaking Strength | ISO 10545-4 | ≥ 35 N/mm2 |
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | AcuTest | 0.77 |
Dimensions Range | ISO 10545-2 | Conforms |
Frost Resistance | ISO 10545-12 | Frost Proof |
Chemical Resistance - Household Chemicals | ISO 10545-13 | Min. Class B |
Chemical Resistance - Low Concentration of Acids | ISO 10545-13 | Min. Class B |
Thermal Shock Resistance | ISO 10545-9 | Resists |
Resistance to Stains | ISO 10545-14 | Class 5 |
Crazing Resistance of Glazed Tiles | ISO 10545-11 | Resistant |