Abrasion Resistance - Coated With Glass Fusion™
TCA TEST REPORT NUMBER: TCA-145-04
TEST SUBJECT MATERIAL: Identified by client as Coated
TEST PROCEDURE: ASTM C1027: "Standard Test Method for Determining
Visible Abrasion Resistance of Glaze Ceramic Tile"
4x4 inch specimens were cut from individual tilesTEST RESULTS: There was an apparent visual difference in gloss or color after 6000 revolutions when viewed in the viewing box by more than one technician. Thus, in accordance with he test procedure, the subject tile is given a Class 4
A Gabbrielli Abrasimeter W1 was used to abrade the tile
10% Hydrochloric acid was used to remove any metal oxide staining.
Abrasion Resistance - Uncoated
TCA TEST REPORT NUMBER: TCA-145-04
TEST SUBJECT MATERIAL: Identified by client as Uncoated
TEST PROCEDURE: ASTM C1027: "Standard Test Method for Determining
Visible Abrasion Resistance of Glaze Ceramic Tile"
4x4 inch specimens were cut from individual tilesTEST RESULTS: There was an apparent visual difference in gloss or color after 2100 revolutions when viewed in the viewing box by more than one technician. Thus, in accordance with he test procedure, the subject tile is given a Class 4
A Gabbrielli Abrasimeter W1 was used to abrade the tile
10% Hydrochloric acid was used to remove any metal oxide staining.
Test Result Summary
Test results compare abrasion resistance. Glass Fusion™ is 65% more abrasion resistant than the ceramic tile tested.