Natural Marble | Hotels, high-end residential floors | Material: 100% natural dolomite marble ▲ (Industry: 95% avg marble content) Compressive Strength: 80 MPa (ASTM C170) ▲ (Industry: 65 MPa) Slip Resistance: 0.8 (R10 rating, EN 1341-1) | ▲ Advanced: Enhanced slip resistance (0.9) via nano-coating Unique natural veining for aesthetic appeal | Higher cost than ceramics Requires sealing (every 1–2 years) |
Ceramic Tiles | Residential floors, backsplashes | Water Absorption: <0.5% (ISO 10545-3) ▲ (Industry: up to 3%) Compressive Strength: 40 MPa (ASTM C642) ▲ (Base: 35 MPa) | Cost-effective Wide color/finish options (glazed, unglazed) | Less durable than porcelain Prone to chipping |
Porcelain Tiles | Commercial spaces, outdoor patios | Water Absorption: <0.5% (ISO 10545-3) Frost Resistance: Pass ASTM C625 ▲ (Industry: 70% pass rate) | ▲ Advanced: 95% frost resistance vs Base (85%) High durability for heavy traffic | Heavier, harder to cut Higher installation cost than ceramic |
Engineered Stone | Kitchen countertops, modern bathrooms | Chemical Resistance: Withstands 50+ exposures (ASTM D543) ▲ (Base: 30 exposures) Scratch Resistance: 6H hardness (ISO 15184) | Non-porous, maintenance-free Consistent color patterns | Higher cost than natural stone Cannot be repaired easily |
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) | Commercial offices, hospitals | Impact Resistance: 50 J (ASTM D2990) ▲ (Industry: 30 J) Moisture Resistance: Pass ASTM F3012 | ▲ Advanced: 70 J impact resistance vs Base (50 J) Lightweight, easy installation | Less durable in high-traffic areas over time Not heat-resistant |
Terrazzo Tiles | Public lobbies, artistic installations | Abrasion Resistance: 300+ cycles (ASTM C648) ▲ (Industry: 200 cycles) Customizability: Embedments (glass, metal) per ASTM C966 | Unique design flexibility High durability for heavy use | Higher upfront cost Requires professional installation |