Group 5 or pei 5.
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It s important to pay close attention to the pei class when choosing a tile for a particular application.
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The classes are ranked from 1 to 5 with a rating of 1 being the most delicate tile type and a rating of 5 being the most durable.
It is important to note that the pei rating is the result of testing glaze wear only and not slip resistance.
A pei rating is given to a tile product based the hardness of its glaze.
Here is a breakdown of the separate tile classes on the pei scale and what they mean.
Tiles rated as a class 1 on the pei scale are not suitable for floors anywhere or under any circumstances.
A light duty class 0 or 1 tile is likely to crack if used on floors and a very thick class 5 tile may be so heavy that adhesives will have trouble holding it in place on a wall.
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Up to 154 revolutions.
For this reason the pei value is shown in tile catalogues as the requirement for the individual article rather than for the series as a whole which may have lighter and darker tiles.
Tiles suitable for areas with heavy traffic abrasive dirt and moisture and where safety and maximum performance are required.
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Recommended for medium commercial and light institutional use such as restaurants hotels hospital lobbies and corridors.
Group 4 or pei 4.
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The results of this test will determine the proper usage of a product.
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