Premium Tile Materials for Floors, Walls, and Project Spaces
From residential interiors to commercial lobbies, the right tile material dictates your project’s performance and style. Compare our dense porcelain tile, versatile Ceramic Tile, and heavy-duty Vitrified Tile to find the perfect foundation for your floors, walls, and project areas.
Explore Tile Type
Choose from our core tile material types based on where the surface will be installed, how it needs to perform, and your desired design aesthetic.
Porcelain Tile
Porcelain tile is an incredibly dense, water-resistant material commonly specified for high-traffic areas such as floors, bathrooms, kitchens, and commercial interiors. It is the ultimate choice for projects that demand a refined surface that withstands heavy everyday use.
Technical Specification
Test Description
Characteristic
Test Method
Standard As Per ISO-13006/EN14411 Group
Orinda Value
Deviation In Length
IS-13630-1
±0.50%
±0.10%
Deviation In Width
IS-13630-1
±0.50%
±0.10%
Deviation In Thickness
IS-13630-1
±5.00%
±5.00%
Straightness Of Sides
IS-13630-1
±0.50%
±0.10%
Rectangularity
IS-13630-1
±0.60%
±0.15%
Surface Flatness
IS-13630-1
±0.50%
±0.20%
Surface Quality
IS-13630-1
Min. 95%
Min. 95%
Physical Properties
Characteristic
Test Method
Standard As Per ISO-13006/EN14411 Group
Orinda Value
Water Absorption
IS-13630-2
≤0.50%
≤0.50%
Modulus Of Rupture (N/mm²)
IS-13630-6
Min. 35 N/mm²
Min. 37 N/mm²
Breaking Strength (N)
IS-13630-6
≤7.5 mm – 700 N
≥7.5 mm – 1300 N
≤7.5 mm – 1000 N
≥7.5 mm – 1400 N
Moisture Expansion (mm/m)
IS-13630-3
0.06 Max
0.01 Max
Scratch Hardness Of Surface
IS-13630-13
Min. 4
Min. 4
Resistance Of Surface Abrasion (Glazed Tiles)
IS-13630-11
As Per Mfg.
Class I Min.
Co-Efficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion
IS-13630-4
As Per Mfg.
6.5 × 10⁻⁶ Max.
Thermal Shock Resistance
IS-13630-5
10 Cycles Min.
10 Cycles Min.
Crazing Resistance
IS-13630-9
As Per Mfg.
5 Cycles At 7.5 Bar Pressure
Impact Resistance – Co-Efficient Of Restitution
IS-13630-14
As Per Mfg.
0.55 Min.
Frost Resistance
IS-13630-10
As Per Mfg.
No Damage
Bulk Density (g/cc)
IS-13630-2
>2.0 gm/cc
>2.0 gm/cc
Chemical Properties
Characteristic
Test Method
Standard As Per ISO-13006/EN14411 Group
Orinda Value
Resistance Of Staining
IS-13630-8
Class I Min.
Class I
Resistance Of Household Chemicals
IS-13630-8
Class AA Min.
Class AA
Resistance To Acids & Alkalis
IS-13630-8
As Per Mfg.
Min. Class A
Slip Resistance
ISO-13006/EN14411 Group B1A
As Per Mfg.
As Per Mfg.
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technical specification
Characteristic
Standard As Per ISO-13006/EN14411 Group Bia
Our Value For 600X1200MM
Our Value For 800X1600MM
Test Method
Regulatory Properties
Deviation in length & width
± 0.5%
± 0.3%
± 0.1%
ISO-10545-2
Deviation in thickness
± 5.0%
± 4.0%
± 4.0%
ISO-10545-2
Straightness of sides
±5.00%
± 0.3%
± 0.1%
ISO-10545-2
Rectangularity
± 0.5%
± 0.1%
± 0.1%
ISO-10545-2
Surface flatness
± 0.5%
± 0.2%
± 0.2%
ISO-10545-2
Color difference
Uniformed
No change
No change
ISO-10545-16
Glossiness
As per mfg.
Min 90%
Min 90%
Glossometer
Physical Properties
Water Absorption
< 0.5%
≤0.50%
< 0.5% |
ISO-10545-3
IS-13630-6
Min. 35 N/mm²
Min. 37 N/mm²
Breaking Strength (N)
IS-13630-6
Massive Mechanical Properties
Modulus of rupture
Min. 35 N/mm²
Min. 40 N/mm²
Min. 35 N/mm²
ISO-10545-4
Breaking strength
Min. 1300 N
Min. 1500 N
>1500
ISO-10545-4
Impact resistance
As per mfg.
Min. 0.55
0.75 - 0.90
ISO-10545-5
Surface Mechanical Properties
Surface abrasion resistance
As per mfg.
Min. Class-3
Min. Class-3
ISO-10545-7
MOHS hardness
As per mfg.
Min. 4
Min. 7
EN 101
Thermo Hygrometric Properties
Thermal shock resistance
No damage
No damage
No Damage (10 cycle)
ISO-10545-9
Moisture expansion
Nil
Nil
Nil
ISO-10545-10
Thermal expansion (COE)
Max. 9.0 × 10⁻⁶
Max. 6.5 × 10⁻⁶
Max. 9.0 × 10⁻⁶
ISO-10545-8
Crazing resistance
As per mfg.
Min. 4 Cycle
Min. 4 Cycle
ISO-10545-11
Safety Properties
Slip resistance
As per mfg.
> 0.40
> 0.40
ISO-10545-17
Fire resistance
As per mfg.
Fireproof
Fireproof
N.A.
- Lavit Tile LLP reserves the right to delete and amend either totally or partially, any of the colours, shapes, sizes, references and other technical specification contained in this catalogue at any time. The colours shown of tiles in this catalogue are purely illustrative and limited to printing process. Please refer actual sample before final selection. The details of sizes, colours, references should be verified for typographical errors.
Euro Pinewood Pallte Packing
Box/Pallet
Pallet/Cont.
Box/Cont.
Sq.Mtr./Cont.
Weight/Cont
32
29
928
1336.32
IS-13630-28 Ton
32
28
896
1290.24
27 Ton
32
27
864
1244.16
26 Ton
Tile Material Comparison Chart
Use this quick-reference guide to understand the distinct advantages of our three core tile materials.
Requirement
Porcelain Tile
Ceramic Tiles
Vitrified Tiles
Floor use
- Highly Recommended
- Light Traffic Only
- Highly Recommended
Wall use
- Yes
- Best Use Case
- Yes
Bathroom use
- Waterproof
- Water-Resistant
- Waterproof
Kitchen use
- Yes
- Best for Backsplashes
- Yes
High-traffic
areas
- Yes
- No
- Exceptional
Commercial spaces
- Yes
- Walls Only
- Exceptional
Outdoor areas
- Yes (Textured)
- No
- Yes (Textured)
Large
format use
- Yes
- Limited
- Yes
Easy maintenance
- Yes
- Limited
- Yes
Budget-friendly walls
- Premium
- Excellent
- Premium
Why Choose Rocagres?
Rocagres offers highly curated tile materials backed by decades of Spanish-inspired design and advanced surface engineering.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
A globally recognized quality management system ensuring premium manufacturing standards across all floor and wall surfaces.
Material-Based Selection
Confidently choose between porcelain tile, Ceramic Tiles, and Vitrified Tiles, knowing each is engineered for a specific architectural purpose.
Tile Material Expertise
Rocagres supports diverse project needs, providing rock-solid foundations for luxury residential interiors and demanding commercial builds alike.
What Our Clients Says
Frequently Asked Questions About Tile Materials
Which tile material is best for floors in high-use areas?
For high-use floors, porcelain tile and vitrified tiles are commonly preferred because they are dense tile materials suitable for regular foot traffic. The final choice should depend on the tile finish, thickness, surface rating, and installation area.
How do I choose between different Tile Types?
Choose porcelain tile for versatile floor and wall use; ceramic tile for indoor walls, backsplashes, and decorative areas; and Vitrified Tile for dense flooring surfaces. The right tile material depends on traffic, water exposure, design style, and project type.
Are Ceramic Tiles suitable for floors or only for walls?
Ceramic Tiles can be used on some floors, but they are more commonly selected for indoor walls, backsplashes, bathrooms, kitchens, and decorative surfaces. For heavy-use floors or commercial spaces, check the product specification before choosing ceramic as the final floor tile material.
What tile material should I choose for bathrooms and kitchens?
For bathrooms and kitchens, select tile materials based on moisture levels, cleaning needs, surface grip, and whether the tile is for a floor or a wall. Porcelain tile and Vitrified Tiles are commonly used for floors, while Ceramic Tiles are often used for walls and backsplashes.
What is the difference between porcelain and vitrified tiles?
Porcelain tile is known for its dense tile body and versatile use on floors and walls. Vitrified Tiles are made through vitrification and are commonly selected for dense, low-porosity flooring surfaces. Both can be strong options, but the best choice depends on the product specification and intended application.
Find the Perfect Foundation for Your Project
Eliminate the guesswork from your material selection. Explore Rocagres tile types for floors, walls, bathrooms, and commercial spaces. Compare our premium porcelain, ceramic, and vitrified options to secure the right surface for your build.