Urbe Avorio & Fume

Avorio Urbe Collection

5 Sizes
6mm
8mm
20mm

Avorio is a grey concrete-effect porcelain tile from our Urbe Collection. See where each finish can be used. Order a free sample below.

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  • Urbe Avorio porcelain tile
    Urbe Avorio
Available sizes shown to scale next to a 1.78m person: 1200 x 1200mm, 600 x 1200mm, 1000 x 1000mm, 600 x 600mm, 300 x 600mm. 1200 X 1200600 X 12001000 X 1000600 X 600300 X 600

Avorio Sizes & Finishes

Avorio sizes and finishes
Finish Size (mm) Thickness Slip rating Variation Rectified Weight / m²
Natural 1200 × 1200 8mm R10 – – 17.7 kg
600 × 1200 8mm R10 V3 Yes 17.8 kg
1000 × 1000 6mm R10 V4 Yes 14.1 kg
600 × 600 8mm R10 V3 Yes 17.4 kg
300 × 600 8mm R10 V3 Yes 17.4 kg
Structured 600 × 1200 8mm R11 V2 Yes 17.8 kg
600 × 600 8mm R11 V2 Yes 17.4 kg
300 × 600 8mm R11 V3 Yes 17.4 kg
Grip 600 × 1200 20mm R11 V3 Yes 45.5 kg
1000 × 1000 20mm R11 V3 Yes 45.5 kg
600 × 600 20mm R11 V3 Yes 45.8 kg

Avorio Decorative Options

Avorio decors and special pieces
Piece Finish Size
Weave Natural 600 × 600 × 8mm
Weave Natural 600 × 1200 × 8mm
Mosaic (Chip Size 50x50mm) Natural 300 × 300 × 8mm
Skirting Tile Natural 70 × 600 × 8mm
  • Urbe Avorio Weave
    Avorio Weave
  • Urbe Avorio Mosaic 300 × 300
    Avorio Mosaic 300 × 300

Specification clause

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Avorio – Natural

Product
Urbe Collection, Avorio, Natural finish
Material
Concrete-effect porcelain tiles
Supplier
Porcelain Stones Ltd, www.porcelain-tiles.co.uk
Sizes
1200 × 1200 × 8 mm (17.7 kg/m², ref PG1381); 600 × 1200 × 8 mm (17.8 kg/m², rectified, ref PG1044); 1000 × 1000 × 6 mm (14.1 kg/m², rectified, ref PG1098); 600 × 600 × 8 mm (17.4 kg/m², rectified, ref PG1050); 300 × 600 × 8 mm (17.4 kg/m², rectified, ref PG1056)
Slip resistance
R10 (DIN 51130)
Pendulum Test Value (PTV)
Available on request
Shade variation
V3, V4
Water absorption
0.03% - 0.06% (ISO 10545-3)
Frost resistance
Conforms (ISO 10545-12)
Abrasion resistance
140 Mm³ (ISO 10545-6)
Suggested grout
Mapei – 111 Silver Grey tile grout
Recommended uses
Interior floors: Living areas & hallways, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Showers & wet areas, High-traffic & commercial. Interior walls: Feature walls, Full-height wall cladding, Kitchen splashbacks, Shower walls
Special pieces
Weave, Mosaic (Chip Size 50x50mm), Skirting Tile
Certification
BREEAM, LEED, EU Ecolabel, GREENGUARD, NSF
Samples
Free samples available
Product page
https://www.porcelain-tiles.co.uk/tile/avorio-natural/

Colour of grout recommended may be subjective.

Specifying Avorio for a project? Our team can advise on finishes, formats and quantities.

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Avorio Applications

Where each finish of Avorio can be specified, based on its slip rating, thickness and format.

Avorio applications by finish
Application Natural Structured Grip
Interior floors
Living areas & hallways Suitable Suitable Not recommended
Kitchens Suitable Suitable Not recommended
Bathrooms Suitable Suitable Not recommended
Showers & wet areas Suitable Suitable Not recommended
High-traffic & commercial Suitable Suitable Not recommended
Interior walls
Feature walls Suitable Suitable Not recommended
Full-height wall cladding Suitable Suitable Not recommended
Kitchen splashbacks Suitable Suitable Not recommended
Shower walls Suitable Suitable Not recommended
Exterior
Balconies & patios on a solid base Not recommended Suitable Suitable
Garden paving & raised pedestals Not recommended Not recommended Suitable

Guidance based on DIN 51130 slip ratings, thickness and format. Always confirm project-specific requirements, particularly for commercial and public spaces.

Avorio Product Story

Specify Avorio in Natural (R10) for interior floors and walls, including bathrooms and commercial areas; Structured (R11) for the same, as well as terraces and balconies; and Grip (R11) in 20mm for garden paving and raised pedestal systems, so the colour carries from interior to exterior. Available in thicknesses from 6mm to 20mm, and the collection can contribute to BREEAM and LEED assessments.

Avorio Create Bespoke Products

Porcelain slabs were never meant to stop at floors and walls. Large-format porcelain, made into tables, vanities and countertops in our UK workshops.

  • We can supply your vanity and basin in Avorio.

    Avorio also works with these colours →

    Made to measure in-house: curved fronts, integrated basins and storage, with a consistent finish from a single bathroom to a whole hotel.

    Shown in another colour.

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  • Fine Dining Tables

    Avorio also works with these colours →

    Bespoke dining tables with hard-wearing porcelain tops: heat, stain and scratch resistant, and low maintenance. Choose from four collections — Monarch, Luna, Vanguard and Phantom — or design your own. Needs a 12mm+ top. Not available in Avorio.

    Shown in another colour.

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  • Premium Kitchen Countertops

    Avorio also works with these colours →

    We template, make and install, with no third parties involved: 12mm and 20mm porcelain for worktops, waterfall islands and splashbacks. Needs a 12mm+ top. Not available in Avorio. See 12mm tops →

    Shown in another colour.

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Specifying Avorio

Can Avorio run continuously from interior to exterior?

Yes. Natural and Structured suit interior floors and Structured and Grip suit terraces and balconies, so the same colour carries across the threshold. Grip is available in 20mm for garden paving and raised pedestal systems. Surface texture differs between finishes, so review samples of each side by side.

What is the largest format of Avorio?

The largest format is 1200 × 1200mm (1.44 m² per piece), available in Natural. 5 sizes are available in total, from 300 × 600mm to 1200 × 1200mm.

Which finish of Avorio should I specify for each area?

Based on each finish's slip rating, thickness and format:

  • Natural (R10, 6/8mm) — all interior floors, including wet, high-traffic and commercial areas; interior walls.
  • Structured (R11, 8mm) — all interior floors, including wet, high-traffic and commercial areas; interior walls; exterior: balconies and patios on a solid base.
  • Grip (R11, 20mm) — exterior: balconies and patios on a solid base, garden paving and raised pedestals.

What thicknesses are available, and what are they for?

  • 6mm (Natural) — lightweight wall and floor installations.
  • 8mm (Natural and Structured) — interior floors and walls.
  • 20mm (Grip) — exterior paving, including garden and raised pedestal installations.

What does Avorio weigh?

Check substrate and fixing requirements for wall cladding, upper floors and furniture. By thickness:

  • 6mm — 14.1 kg/m²
  • 8mm — 17.4–17.8 kg/m²
  • 20mm — 45.5–45.8 kg/m²

Are there matching special pieces or decors?

Yes: special pieces (Mosaic (Chip Size 50x50mm) and Skirting Tile) and decors (Weave). Sizes and finishes are listed in the Sizes & Finishes table.

What sustainability credentials does Avorio have?

Avorio can contribute to BREEAM and LEED building assessments and meets EU Ecolabel, GREENGUARD and NSF requirements. Supporting documentation is available on request for project submissions.

Can I order samples?

Yes. Samples are available in Natural, Structured and Grip. Use the Order free sample button to choose the finishes you need.

Inside to Outside

Avorio is suitable for projects that require a continuous floor colour across interior and outdoor spaces. The 600 × 1200, 1000 × 1000, 600 × 600 and 300 × 600 formats are made for both, so layouts and joint lines can continue straight through.

Inside

Interior floors

Natural R10

  • 1200 × 1200 × 8 mm
  • 600 × 1200 × 8 mm
  • 1000 × 1000 × 6 mm
  • 600 × 600 × 8 mm
  • 300 × 600 × 8 mm

Structured R11

  • 600 × 1200 × 8 mm
  • 600 × 600 × 8 mm
  • 300 × 600 × 8 mm

Outside

Structured R11

Balconies & patios on a solid base

  • 600 × 1200 × 8 mm
  • 600 × 600 × 8 mm
  • 300 × 600 × 8 mm

Grip R11

Garden paving & raised pedestals (20mm)

  • 600 × 1200 × 20 mm
  • 1000 × 1000 × 20 mm
  • 600 × 600 × 20 mm

Format available inside and outside

Quantity & Weight Estimator

Work out how many tiles you need for each area, and the total weight for delivery, handling and structural checks.

Similar Colours

Other grey concrete effect porcelain tiles from different collections, ranked by how closely they match Avorio on finish, slip rating, thickness and format.

Avorio has been categorised as a grey concrete effect porcelain tile.

View Grey Concrete Effect Tiles

Urbe Collection

The Urbe Collection is available in the following colours:

  • Urbe Nocciola
    Nocciola
  • Urbe Corda
    Corda
  • Urbe Avorio
    Avorio
  • Urbe Grigio Urbe
    Grigio Urbe
  • Urbe Fume
    Fume
  • Urbe Carbone
    Carbone

Technical Specification

Technical Data

CharacteristicTest standardRequirementResult
Length and Width ISO 10545-2 ± 0.6% Max ± 0.1%
Thickness ISO 10545-2 ± 5% Max ± 5%
Linearity ISO 10545-2 ± 0.5% Max ± 0.1%
Wedging ISO 10545-2 ± 0.5% Max ± 0.1%
Warpage ISO 10545-2 ± 0.5% Max ± 0.2%
Water Absorption ISO 10545-3 ≤ 0.5 % 0.03% - 0.06%
Deep Abrasion Resistance ISO 10545-6 ≤ 175 Mm³ 140 Mm³
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ISO 10545-8 ≤ 9x10-6 °C-1 6.5x10-6 °C-1
Resistance to Thermal Shocks ISO 10545-9 Testing Method Available Resistant
Frost Resistance ISO 10545-12 Must not produce noticeable alteration to surface Conforms
Chemical Resistance ISO 10545-13 Testing Method Available On Request
Stain Resistance ISO 10545-14 Testing Method Available Resistant To Stain
Colour Resistance to Light DIN 51094 Must not produce noticeable colour variation Conforms

Shade Variation

Urbe Avorio shade variation by finish:

FinishRating
Natural V3 (moderate variation), V4 (substantial variation)
Structured V2 (slight variation), V3 (moderate variation)
Grip V3 (moderate variation)
Shade variation ratings V1 to V4 compared

Shade variation describes how much colour, tone and pattern differ from tile to tile in the same batch, from V1 (uniform appearance) to V4 (substantial variation). Lay out tiles from several boxes before fixing to see the full range.

Slip Resistance

Urbe Avorio has been slip tested using the DIN 51130 ramp test. Results by finish:

FinishR ratingSlip resistance
Natural R10 Normal
Structured R11 Good
Grip R11 Good

R ratings run from R9 (minimal slip resistance) to R13 (very high). They classify how a surface performs in the ramp test and are not the angle a floor can safely be laid at. Ramp test (DIN 51130) and pendulum test (BS 7976-2) certificates are available on request.

Download PDF Catalogue

You can download the Urbe PDF catalogue here, along with our Now Imagine catalogues for bespoke dining tables, vanities and kitchen countertops. You can call us on 020 3141 3337 or email enquiry@porcelaintiles.co.uk for more information about our Italian porcelain tiles.


Urbe catalogue click to download

Fine Dining Tables catalogue click to download

Bespoke Vanities & Basins catalogue click to download

Premium Kitchen Countertops catalogue click to download

Technical sheets include the product details, technical specification and environmental certification for each finish of Avorio.


Download Avorio – Natural technical sheet

Download Avorio – Structured technical sheet

Download Avorio – Grip technical sheet

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Environmentally Certified

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 affect 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.

Urbe meets the highest standards of quality and environmental regulations and conforms to the following certifications:

BREEAM®

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM®) was created by the BRE as a cost-effective means of bringing sustainable value to development. It helps investors, developers, design and construction teams and occupiers to use natural resources more efficiently. The environmental characteristics have been evaluated and found according to the requirements of content of recycled material for environmental assessment according to BREEAM® criteria.

LEED®

LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world's most widely used green building rating system by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED® certification provides independent, third party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measure. All certified projects receive a LEED® plaque, which is a nationally recognised symbol demonstrating that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work.

The LEED® program encourages the adoption of sustainable green building and development practices and promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognising performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

All porcelain tiles within our collection comply with LEED® certification and are suitable for the LEED® approval process.

EU Ecolabel

The EU Ecolabel helps you identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognised throughout Europe, EU Ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted.

The EU Ecolabel is awarded according to ecological criteria agreed on by experts, industry, consumer organisations and environmental NGOs and verified by independent third parties.

NSF®

NSF® has facilitated the development of more than 75 standards and protocols for sanitary food equipment, and has certified thousands of products as safe to use in restaurant and commercial kitchen settings. NSF® food equipment standards include requirements for material safety, design, construction and product performance. The products conform to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 51 – Food Equipment Materials. NSF/ANSI 51 establishes minimum public health and sanitation requirements for materials and finishes used in the manufacture of commercial foodservice equipment.

GREENGUARD

GREENGUARD Certification ensures that a product meets stringent standards for minimal emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air. This program provides assurance that products designed for indoor use adhere to strict chemical emissions limits, fostering the creation of healthier interiors. Manufacturers with GREENGUARD Certification gain credibility for their sustainability claims, supported by empirical technical data from an unbiased third-party organisation. The GREENGUARD Certification Program instils confidence by ensuring that indoor products meet strict chemical emissions limits, contributing to the creation of healthier interior spaces. This empowers manufacturers to produce and customers to identify products with low chemical emissions, thereby supporting air quality and environmental well-being.

For more information please read our article on Environmental Impact.

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