About this product

8040 Cost Wood is a wood-effect digital glazed porcelain floor tile in the 200x1000mm Wood Strip series, made to ISO 13006. Its long strip format gives the appearance of natural timber to rooms at home. Each tile is 11 mm thick. A box holds 5 tiles, covers 1 Sq. m. and weighs approx. 25.5 Kgs. Tested values include water absorption 3% - 6%, modulus of rupture Min 22 Ind. Min 20 N/mm2, thermal shock resistance Min. 10 cycle and crazing resistance 4 cycle at 7.5 bar min, with Class AA, min for household chemicals and Class 1, min for staining. Catalogue code: 8040

Specifications

Size: 200x1000mm
Series: Wood Strip
Standard: ISO 13006
Thickness: 11 mm
No. of Tiles / Box: 5
Coverage Area / Box: 1 Sq. m.
Weight / Box (Approx.): 25.5 Kgs.
Water Absorption: 3% - 6%
Modulus of Rupture (N/mm2): Min 22 Ind. Min 20
Deviation in Length: ± 1.2 mm (200), ± 2.0 mm (1000)
Deviation in Thickness: ± 3.0 %
Surface Quality: Min. 95% free from visible defects
Crazing Resistance: 4 cycle at 7.5 bar min
Chemical Resistance: Resistant to all acids and Alkalis (except Hydrofluoric acid and its compounds)
Thermal Shock Resistance: Min. 10 cycle
Resistance to household chemicals: Class AA, min
Resistance to staining: Class 1, min
Design code: 8040

Buyer's guide

What to check

Check water absorption, which is 0.5% or lower for porcelain tiles.
Check breaking strength, flatness and edge straightness (rectified edges).
Confirm the finish and slip resistance for the intended floor or wall area.

What to ask the supplier

Ask for conformity to IS 15622 or ISO 13006 and the batch test report.
Ask for box coverage in square metres and the shade and calibre code on each box.