This hardness is determined by the manufacturer using a standardized test.
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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.
Up to 154 revolutions.
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Choosing the right tiles.
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.
Tiles suitable for areas with heavy traffic abrasive dirt and moisture and where safety and maximum performance are required.
The results of this test will determine the proper usage of a product.
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Here is a breakdown of the separate tile classes on the pei scale and what they mean.
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A pei rating is given to a tile product based the hardness of its glaze.
Group 5 or pei 5.
Group 4 or pei 4.
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 suited for regular traffic.
Tiles rated as a class 1 on the pei scale are not suitable for floors anywhere or under any circumstances.
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Recommended for medium commercial and light institutional use such as restaurants hotels hospital lobbies and corridors.
Glazed tiles in this class are wall tiles only and unsuitable for use on floors.