Contes Natural Finish

1

Size

R9

Natural

Variation

V2
9

Contes is a wood-effect porcelain slab and forms part of our Parquet Range. This slab is offered with a Natural finish. To order a Contes colour sample in Natural finish click the Order Sample button below or add to your favourites using the icon.

200 x 1200

Contes Product Story

Parquet is a contemporary collection of five wood styles, each one characterised by intricate knots and authentic graining. With delicate shades and textures, the appearance of Parquet has been thoughtfully designed for functionality and timeless elegance. The highly durable porcelain surface provides a responsible and environmentally sound flooring solution, with none of the maintenance requirements of real wood. Three sizes allow for a number of creative laying patterns, including an oversized 300 x 2400 mm plank which is ideal for open-plan living, while a 1200 mm option can be used to recreate the splendor of a herringbone floor. Beautiful and practical, Parquet is available in Natural, Grip and Structured finishes making it suitable for both residential and high-traffic commercial projects. With its characterful aesthetic, Parquet has the beauty and technical requirements to meet the growing demand for sustainable wood flooring. Contes is part of our  Wood-effect  Collection.

Size & finish

Colour Finish Size (MM)
Azur | Naves | Villard Grip 300 x 1200 x 20
Azur | Contes | Menton | Naves | Villard Natural 200 x 1200 x 9
Azur | Contes | Menton | Naves | Villard Structured 200 x 1200 x 9

Pair with...

With over 200 styles and colours to choose from, Italian porcelain offers designers an unrivalled level of creativity. But which tile pairings create a contrasting design, and which display similar hues for a more complementary look? The following tiles have been precisely selected by our design experts to work flawlessly with Contes.

    Similar Colours

    In addition to Contes, we also offer a number of other brown wood-effect porcelain tiles.

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    Parquet Collection

    The Parquet Collection is also available in the following colours and finishes:

    • Azur – Grip
      Azur – Grip
    • Azur – Natural
      Azur – Natural
    • Azur – Structured
      Azur – Structured
    • Contes – Natural
      Contes – Natural
    • Contes – Structured
      Contes – Structured
    • Menton – Natural
      Menton – Natural
    • Menton – Structured
      Menton – Structured
    • Naves – Grip
      Naves – Grip
    • Naves – Natural
      Naves – Natural
    • Naves – Structured
      Naves – Structured
    • Villard – Grip
      Villard – Grip
    • Villard – Natural
      Villard – Natural
    • Villard – Structured
      Villard – Structured

    Special Pieces & Mosaics

    Colour Finish Size (MM) Special Piece
    Azur | Contes | Menton | Naves | Villard Natural 330 x 1200 x 9 Step Tile - Gradino A
    Azur | Contes | Menton | Naves | Villard Natural 72 x 600 x 9 Skirting Tile

    Technical Specification

    Shade Tone Variance

    Contes – Natural has been classified: V2

    Understanding Shade Tone Variance

    porcelain tile shade tone variation

    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 RatingDescription
    V1Uniform Appearance
    V2Slight Variation
    V3Moderate Variation
    V4Substantial Variation

    Ramp Test Values (DIN 51130)

    Finish/StyleR Rating ValueFriction
    Natural R9 Minimal
    Structured R11 Good

    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 ValueFriction
    R9Minimal
    R10Normal
    R11Good
    R12Good
    R13Very 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 PropertiesStandard of TestRequired ValueManufacturers Mean Values
    SidesEN ISO 10545-2± 0.3% MAXComplies
    ThicknessEN ISO 10545-2± 5.0% MAXComplies
    Straightness of sidesEN ISO 10545-2± 0.3% MAXComplies
    RectangularityEN ISO 10545-2± 0.3% MAXComplies
    Surface flatnessEN ISO 10545-2± 0.4% MAXComplies
    Water absorptionEN ISO 10545-3≤ 0.5%≤ 0.1%
    Flexion resistanceEN ISO 10545-4S ≥ 700 N (< 7.5 mm)S ≥ 2.400 N
      S ≥ 1.300 N (> 7.5 mm) 
       R ≥ 48 N/mm²
      R ≥ 35 N/mm²(9mm)
    Impact resistanceEN ISO 10545-5Declared value> 0.48
    Abrasion resistanceEN ISO 10545-6≤ 175 mm³< 150 mm³
    Coefficient of linear thermal expensionEN ISO 10545-8-Available on Request
    Resistance to thermal shocksEN ISO 10545-9Pass according EN ISO 10545-1No damage
    Frost resistanceEN ISO 10545-12Pass according EN ISO 10545-1No damage
    Resistance to chemicalsEN ISO 10545-13B Min.A LA HA
    Resistance to stainsEN ISO 10545-14Declared value5
    Lead and cadmium dischargeEN ISO 10545-15Declared value< Than instrument limit
    Slip ResistanceDIN 51130-R9 Natural
       R11 Structured

    Parquet is ECOLABEL and LEED® certified.

    Download PDF Catalogue

    You can download the Parquet PDF catalogue here. You can call us on 020 3141 3337 or email enquiry@porcelaintiles.co.uk for more information about our Italian porcelain tiles. You can also download the Now Imagine catalogue here. Now Imagine provides our clients with full technical and manufacturing support, enabling them to incorporate large format Italian porcelain surfaces into their designs in new and innovative ways. Through our Now Imagine campaign we hope to inspire designers to think of each porcelain slab as a creative surface. Discover more here.

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    To order Contes – Natural tile samples please click the black Order Sample button.

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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 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.

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

    LEED®

    LEED<sup>®</sup> certified

    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 nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that a building us 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 recognizing 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

    ECOLABEL certified

    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 certified

    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 certified

    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 instills 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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