Introducing Metal Sense. A new concrete-effect porcelain tile from Italy.

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Metal Sense - Black Metal – Natural (ID: 4828)
Metal Sense - Brown Metal – Natural (ID: 4829)
Metal Sense - Grey Metal – Natural (ID: 4830)
Metal Sense - White Metal – Natural (ID: 4831)

Size & finish

Colour	Finish	Size (MM)
Black Metal \| Brown Metal \| Grey Metal \| White Metal	Natural	600 x 1200 x 6
Black Metal \| Brown Metal \| Grey Metal \| White Metal	Natural	1000 x 1000 x 6
Black Metal \| Brown Metal \| Grey Metal \| White Metal	Natural	600 x 600 x 6
Black Metal \| Brown Metal \| Grey Metal \| White Metal	Natural	300 x 600 x 6

600 x 1200

1000 x 1000

300 x 600

600 x 600

Special Pieces & Mosaic

Colour	Finish	Size (MM)	Special Piece
Black Metal \| Brown Metal \| Grey Metal \| White Metal	Natural	300 x 1200 x 6	Step Tile
Black Metal \| Brown Metal \| Grey Metal \| White Metal	Natural	65 x 1000 x 6	Skirting Tile
Black Metal \| Brown Metal \| Grey Metal \| White Metal	Natural	70 x 600 x 6	Skirting Tile
Black Metal \| Brown Metal \| Grey Metal \| White Metal	Natural	300 x 300 x 6	Mosaic (72x72mm)

Technical Specification

Shade Tone Variance

Colour	Variance
Black Metal	V3
Brown Metal	V3
Grey Metal	V3
White Metal	V3

Understanding Shade Tone Variance

Shade, texture and tone can vary from piece to piece within a single tile production run. V1 shade tone variation has little or no change from piece to piece where a V4 might have a substantial variety of shade, texture and tone variation.

Variance Rating	Description
V1	Uniform Appearance
V2	Slight Variation
V3	Moderate Variation
V4	Substantial Variation

Ramp Test Values (DIN 51130)

Colour	Finish/Style	R Rating Value	Friction
Black Metal	Natural	R9	Minimal
Brown Metal	Natural	R9	Minimal
Grey Metal	Natural	R9	Minimal
White Metal	Natural	R9	Minimal

Understanding Ramp Test Data

DIN Standard Ramp Testing (DIN 51130) is an alternative to Pendulum Testing and generally categorised as an 'off-site' activity because of the size and complexity of the equipment required to carry out the test. The Slip Resistance Values (RSV) are factory gate values (based on supplied tiles) and categorised using the Ramp Test (DIN 51130) method which is commonly used by European factories. In this method, a lubricated inclined platform is adjusted to a gradually increasing gradient, and the angle is measured at which a person walking on it slips.

We have deliberately not included the ramp test angles on this page as this information can be confused with the angle that a floor may be safely set to, which is incorrect. The shod test results are quoted as an R Rating value from R9 to R13, which relates to the ramp angle.

R Rating Value	Friction
R9	Minimal
R10	Normal
R11	Good
R12	Good
R13	Very high

See the Health and Safety Executives website for more information regarding the Ramp Test procedure. Ramp Test Certificate available on request.

Technical Data

Physical Properties	Standard of Test	Required Value	Manufacturers Mean Values
Length and width	EN ISO 10545-2	± 0.6% MAX	± 0.2% MAX
Thickness	EN ISO 10545-2	± 5.0% MAX	± 5.0% MAX
Linearity	EN ISO 10545-2	± 0.5% MAX	± 0.2% MAX
Wedging	EN ISO 10545-2	± 0.6% MAX	± 0.2% MAX
Warpage	EN ISO 10545-2	± 0.5% MAX	± 0.2% MAX
Water absorption	EN ISO 10545-3	≤ 0.5%	< 0.05%
Flexion resistance	EN ISO 10545-4	≥ 35 N/mm²	> 42 N/mm²
Resistance to deep abrasion	EN ISO 10545-6	≤ 175 N/mm³	140 mm³
Thermal expansion coefficient	EN ISO 10545-8	Testing method available	Available on Request
Thermal shock resistance	EN ISO 10545-9	Testing method available	Resistant
Frost resistance	EN ISO 10545-12	No sample must show alterations to surface	Frost resistance
Chemical Resistance	EN ISO 10545-13	No sample must show visible signs of chemical attack (acids-bases-additives for pools) except for products containing hydrofluoric acid and derivatives	Unaffected
Stain Resistance	EN ISO 10545-14	Unglazed tiles: Testing method available	Class 5
Slip resistance	DIN 51130	-	R9 Natural

Download Product Catalogue

You can download the Metal Sense product catalogue here. You can call us on 020 8731 6787 or email enquiry@porcelaintiles.co.uk for more information about our Italian porcelain tiles.

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Ordering tile samples

To order Metal Sense tile samples please choose from the swatches shown aboveto the left. You should see the tile swatches that are available and their corresponding Order buttons. Clicking the appropriate button will add the tile selection to your order.

To review your items or to complete your order simply click on the white tile icon in the top right-hand corner on any page of our website. You will then have the opportunity to review, edit or complete your order. You can also complete your order by clicking on the button below.

Complete order

Tile samples are provided in 120 x 120 mm or 150 x 150 mm format. For more complex or subtle patterned tiles, we provide 150 x 300 mm format samples.

Metal Sense is a concrete range of porcelain tiles. You can view more from our concrete collection here.

Environmental Certification

All our porcelain surfaces are manufactured using sustainable processes that minimise the impact on the environment, conserving both energy & natural resources.

All products are produced without the use of any harmful or radioactive materials, are free from pollutant emissions and will not effect air quality. All packing material is produced with recycled material. Wherever possible, heat generated as a by-product of the manufacturing process is used for electricity generation, making factories energy self sufficient. All waste material that is associated with the supply of the tile surface is fully recyclable.

All products are manufactured using materials from renewable sources. They have a reduced environmental impact throughout their lifespan and no toxic, harmful or polluting substances are used for their composition and production. The materials do not release toxic, harmful or polluting substances

Metal Sense is a concrete range of porcelain tiles. You can view more from our concrete collection here.

Metal Sense – Brown Metal metal-sense (Photo ID: 4824)
Metal Sense – White Metal metal-sense (Photo ID: 4825)
Metal Sense – Grey Metal and Black Metal metal-sense (Photo ID: 4826)
Metal Sense – White Metal, Black Metal and Brown Metal metal-sense (Photo ID: 4827)
Metal Sense – Grey Metal metal-sense (Photo ID: 4823)