Ercolano Natural Finish
Sizes
Ercolano is a marble-effect porcelain tile and forms part of our Corona Range. This tile is offered with a Natural finish. To order a Ercolano tile sample in Natural finish click the Order Sample button below.
Corona - Ercolano – Natural
Ercolano Product Story
Corona is a luxurious collection of iconic Italian marble. Interior designers can now replicate the elegance of real marble, while benefiting from the technical performance, sustainability and low maintenance benefits of porcelain. Six marbles are available from the soothing hues of White Beauty with its soft veins, creamy crystalline hues of Travertine, while rich browns are exhibited in Nero Royal. With six sizes (from 150 x 600 mm to 1200 x 2400 mm), Corona can be specified in both highly Polished and Natural finishes and is offered in two thicknesses. Porcelain’s unrivalled durability and ease of installation also means that tiles can be specified for high-traffic commercial and retail projects. From sumptuous en suite bathrooms to grand hotel receptions, Corona can be used to clad both walls and floors in spectacular sheets of authentic marble. Corona can also be paired with dark or light woods and other surface materials to highlight architectural elements of the design. The dramatic veining is also well suited to Bookmatched pieces, which are available in two shades. These creative options add a level of opulence and grandeur to both domestic and commercial spaces and help to ensure Corona’s continued popularity within our Marble Collection. Ercolano is part of our Marble-effect Collection.
Corona – Ercolano Bookmatched 
Corona – Ercolano (Wall Bookmatched) 
Corona – Ercolano (Wall Bookmatched) 
Corona – Ercolano 
Corona – Ercolano 
Corona – Ercolano 
Corona – Ercolano
Ercolano Decorative Options
Bookmatched Ercolano Design 1 
Bookmatched Ercolano Design 2 
Bookmatched Ercolano Design 3
Size & finish
| Colour | Finish | Size(MM) |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch | Romano | White Beauty | Polished | 1200 x 2400 x 9 |
| Monarch | Romano | White Beauty | Natural | 1200 x 1200 x 9 |
| Monarch | Romano | White Beauty | Polished | 1200 x 1200 x 9 |
| Ercolano | Natural | 1200 x 1200 x 10.5 |
| Ercolano | Polished | 1200 x 1200 x 10.5 |
| Monarch | Nero Royal | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 600 x 1200 x 9 |
| Monarch | Nero Royal | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 600 x 1200 x 9 |
| Ercolano | Natural | 600 x 1200 x 10.5 |
| Ercolano | Polished | 600 x 1200 x 10.5 |
| Monarch | Nero Royal | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 600 x 600 x 9 |
| Monarch | Nero Royal | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 600 x 600 x 9 |
| Ercolano | Natural | 600 x 600 x 10.5 |
| Ercolano | Polished | 600 x 600 x 10.5 |
| Monarch | Nero Royal | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 300 x 600 x 9 |
| Monarch | Nero Royal | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 300 x 600 x 9 |
| Ercolano | Natural | 300 x 600 x 10.5 |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 150 x 600 x 9 |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 150 x 600 x 9 |
Related Tiles
In addition to Ercolano, we also offer a number of other beige marble-effect porcelain tiles.
Alternative Colours
The Corona Range is also available in the following colours and finishes:
Ercolano – Natural 
Ercolano – Polished Ercolano Bookmatched – Polished 
Monarch – Natural Monarch – Polished 
Nero Royal – Natural 
Nero Royal – Polished 
Romano – Natural Romano – Polished 
Travertine – Natural Travertine – Polished 
White Beauty – Natural White Beauty – Polished 
White Beauty Bookmatched – Polished
Bookmatched
The dramatic veining is also well suited to Bookmatched pieces, which are available in two shades, White Beauty and Ercolano. Available in ‘Block A’ and ‘Block B’ Polished marble surfaces, these Bookmatched tiles are designed to create maximum impact. Ideal for use in hotel lobbies or luxury bathrooms, Corona Bookmatched tiles are offered in 1200 x 2400 mm format for White Beauty, and a 1200 x 1200 mm option in Ercolano.
| Colour | Finish | Size(MM) | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Beauty | Polished | 1200 x 2400 x 9 | Bookmatch Block A |
| Ercolano | Polished | 1200 x 1200 x 10.5 | Bookmatch Block A |
| White Beauty | Polished | 1200 x 2400 x 9 | Bookmatch Block B |
| Ercolano | Polished | 1200 x 1200 x 10.5 | Bookmatch Block B |
Bookmatched Ercolano Design 1 Bookmatched Ercolano Design 2 Bookmatched Ercolano Design 3
Special Pieces & Mosaics
Corona offers three mosaic options including the stunning 3D Mosaic that dazzles as light reflects across its undulated surface. 3D Mosaic comes in 55 x 55 mm chip size. Standard 24 x 24 mm and 48 x 48 mm mosaic tiles are also available with all supplied on 300 x 300 mm mesh. Finally Mosaic Decor comes on a Polished surface in Monarch.
| Colour | Finish | Size(MM) | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nero Royal | Polished | 300 x 300 x 9 | Composizione F |
| Nero Royal | Polished | 300 x 300 x 9 | Composizione L |
| Nero Royal | Polished | 285 x 330 x 9 | Esagono |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 70 x 600 x 9 | Listello |
| Nero Royal | Polished | 57 x 600 x 9 | Listello |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 300 x 300 x 9 | Mosaic (Chip Size 24x24mm) |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 300 x 300 x 9 | Mosaic (Chip Size 48x48mm) |
| Monarch | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 300 x 300 x 9 | Mosaic 3D |
| Monarch | Polished | 300 x 300 x 9 | Mosaic Decor |
| Monarch | Polished | 300 x 1200 x 9 | Ramage 1/2/3 |
| Ercolano | Natural | 60 x 1200 x 10.5 | Skirting Tile |
| Ercolano | Polished | 60 x 1200 x 10.5 | Skirting Tile |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 72 x 600 | Skirting Tile |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 72 x 600 | Skirting Tile |
| Nero Royal | Natural | 72 x 600 x 9 | Skirting Tile |
| Nero Royal | Polished | 72 x 600 x 9 | Skirting Tile |
| Ercolano | Natural | 60 x 600 x 10.5 | Skirting Tile |
| Ercolano | Polished | 60 x 600 x 10.5 | Skirting Tile |
| Ercolano | Natural | 325 x 1200 x 10.5 | Step Tile |
| Nero Royal | Natural | 330 x 330 x 9 | Step Tile - Scalino Angolare |
| Nero Royal | Polished | 330 x 330 x 9 | Step Tile - Scalino Angolare |
| Nero Royal | Natural | 330 x 600 x 9 | Step Tile - Scalino Sagomato |
| Nero Royal | Polished | 330 x 600 x 9 | Step Tile - Scalino Sagomato |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 300 x 600 x 9 | Step Tile Gradino A |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 300 x 600 x 9 | Step Tile Gradino A |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 330 x 330 x 9 | Step Tile Gradino Ang. B |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 330 x 330 x 9 | Step Tile Gradino Ang. B |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 330 x 1200 | Step Tile Gradino B |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Natural | 330 x 600 x 9 | Step Tile Gradino B |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 330 x 600 x 9 | Step Tile Gradino B |
| White Beauty | Natural | 330 x 600 x 9 | Step Tile Gradino G |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | Natural | 300 x 600 x 9 | Step Tile Gradino G |
| Monarch | Romano | Travertine | White Beauty | Polished | 70 x 70 | Tozzetto |
Technical Specification
Shade Tone Variance
Corona has been classified:
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)
| Finish/Style | R Rating Value | Friction |
|---|---|---|
| R9 Natural | R9 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural | Polished | |||
| Sides | EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6% MAX (± 2.0 mm MAX) | Complies | Complies |
| Thickness | EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 5.0% MAX (± 0.5 mm MAX) | Complies | Complies |
| Straightness of sides | EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5% MAX (± 1.5 mm MAX) | Complies | Complies |
| Rectangularity | EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6% MAX (± 2.0 mm MAX) | Complies | Complies |
| Surface flatness | EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5% MAX (± 2.0 mm MAX) | Complies | Complies |
| Water absorption | EN ISO 10545-3 | ≤ 0.5% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Flexion resistance | EN ISO 10545-4 | S ≥ 700 N (< 7.5 mm) | S 2.900 N | S 2.900 N |
| S ≥ 1.300 N (> 7.5 mm) | ||||
| R ≥ 35 N/mm² | R 52 N/mm² | R 52 N/mm² | ||
| (60x60 size) | (60x60 size) | |||
| Impact resistance | EN ISO 10545-5 | DECLARED VALUE | 0.89 | 0.89 |
| Abrasion resistance | EN ISO 10545-6 | ≤ 175 mm³ | 139 mm³ | 139 mm³ |
| Coefficient of linear thermal-expansion | EN ISO 10545-8 | — | Available on Request | Available on request |
| Resistance to thermal shocks | EN ISO 10545-9 | PASS ACCORDING EN ISO 10545-1 | NO DAMAGE | NO DAMAGE |
| Frost resistance | EN ISO 10545-12 | PASS ACCORDING EN ISO 10545-1 | NO DAMAGE | NO DAMAGE |
| Resistance to chemicals | EN ISO 10545-13 | UB MIN. | UA ULA UHA | GA GLA |
| Resistance to stains | EN ISO 10545-14 | DECLARED VALUE | 5 | 5 |
| Slip resistance | DIN 51130 | - | R9 | - |
Corona is ECOLABEL and LEED® certified.
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Porcelain tiles are sustainable and environmentally certified and contain no harmful chemicals. They are made with 100% natural minerals and are frost resistant making them ideal for interior and exterior applications. Combining beauty with strength and possessing an ability to influence both lifestyle and emotion, porcelain tiles have become the new luxury surface covering. Expressing a style that demonstrates new forms of elegance and a versatility that caters for modern and traditional tastes, porcelain has the power to shape design trends.
Our Italian collection is carefully selected and regularly updated and uses the most advanced manufacturing techniques. This ensures we maintain the highest level of quality and performance without harming the environment.
Corona is ECOLABEL and LEED® certified.
LEED® certification
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All porcelain tiles within our collection comply with LEED® certification and are suitable for the LEED® approval process.
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