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Technical Cement Tiles Materials utilized · Color layer o White Portland cement · Tile body o Gray Portland Cement Manufacturing process Cement tiles are completely hand made. The color layer is prepared in batches and every component is weighed in order to guarantee color consistency. The color is mixed in a horizontal mixer that guarantees the homogenization of the mixture. The color is then mixed with water and hand poured into the different molds. The thickness of the color layer will always be between 3 and 5 millimeters. Two layers of cement and sand are poured on top of the color layer and then the tile is pressed using a hydraulic press which applies 1,700 PSI of pressure. The following day the tiles are soaked in water in order to achieve water saturation of the piece. This guarantees proper cement hydration. The tiles are left to dry for 10 days and then hand inspected. Tiles are ready for shipment 28 days after they’ve been manufactured. At this stage the cement in the body and the color surface will have obtained 98% of its ultimate strength. Dimensions 200 x 200 mm +/- 1mm, thickness 160 mm +/- 2 mm, weight 3.6 lbs +/- 0.1 lbs Average coefficient of friction Unpolished / dry: 0.88 Freeze/Thaw resistance Cement tiles are not resistant to freeze/thaw cycles and should not be used outdoors were freezing temperatures may exist. Acid resistance Cement tiles are not resistant to acids and should be cleaned with neutral cleaners.
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