Material Composition | High-traffic commercial areas, hotels | Industry: Ceramic (Density: 1.6 g/cm³) Base: Porcelain/Ceramic (1.8 g/cm³) ▲ Advanced: Porcelain (2.0 g/cm³) ▲▲ | Enhanced durability and longevity (Advanced resists cracks better) | Base: Slightly heavier; Advanced: Higher cost due to denser material |
Slip Resistance | Kitchens, bathrooms, wet areas | Industry: R9 (DIN 51130) Base: R10 (meets wet-area safety) ▲ Advanced: R11 (ideal for pools/spas) ▲▲ | Reduces fall risks in moist environments (Advanced exceeds DIN 51130 R11) | Matte finish may reduce gloss but improves grip |
Acid Resistance | Labs, industrial kitchens, food courts | Industry: Basic acid tolerance Base: ASTM C1585 (24hr exposure) ▲ Advanced: 48hr exposure ▲▲ | Withstands harsh chemicals (e.g., cleaning agents, acids) | Base: Moderate cost; Advanced: Requires specialized manufacturing |
Wear Resistance | Commercial floors, hotel lobbies | Industry: 200+ abrasion cycles (ASTM C1028) Base: 300 cycles ▲ Advanced: 400 cycles ▲▲ | Longer lifespan in high-traffic areas (Advanced outperforms industry by 100%) | Base: Moderate cost; Advanced: Premium pricing |
Antibacterial Properties | Healthcare facilities, food prep areas | Industry: Not standard Base: 99% bacteria reduction (JIS Z2801) ▲ Advanced: 99.9% reduction ▲▲ | Reduces bacterial growth (Advanced meets hospital-grade standards) | Additional antibacterial treatment adds to production cost |
Fire Resistance | Fire-rated walls, commercial kitchens | Industry: Basic fire resistance Base: ASTM C1170 (1200°C, 2hr) ▲ Advanced: 1400°C, 3hr ▲▲ | Meets fire safety codes (Advanced exceeds UL 1709 requirements) | Heavier tiles may require reinforced subfloors |
Heat Insulation | Near ovens, industrial zones | Industry: R-value 0.2 (ISO 8990) Base: R-value 0.3 ▲ Advanced: R-value 0.4 ▲▲ | Energy efficiency and safety in high-heat environments (Advanced cuts heat transfer by 50%) | Thicker tiles may complicate installation |