Nuvola Grip Finish

2

Sizes

R11

Grip

Variation

V3
20

Nuvola is a concrete-effect porcelain slab and forms part of our Calma Range. This slab is offered with a Grip finish and is available in 2 sizes. To order a Nuvola colour sample in Grip finish click the Order Sample button below or add to your favourites using the icon.

600 x 1200

600 x 600

Nuvola Product Story

Alongside tone and surface texture, colour is the central design element when using concrete as a building material. Calma is a new concrete-effect porcelain tile available in five dusty shades, including a pigmented charcoal. With ten practical sizes including 1.5 x 3 metre slabs, Calma is offered in 6 mm thickness, making it a flexible and adaptable surface for a host of applicational needs. For designers creating custom concrete interiors, Calma is completely waterproof, has anti-microbial properties and is resistant to extreme heat. This makes it the ideal material for countertops and work surfaces, but unlike standard concrete, Calma is practically maintenance free with its resistance to scratches and stains, and no requirement for sealant. Calma's authentic tones and textures make it ideal for contemporary schemes where the beauty of exposed materials is celebrated, combining a robust yet elegant surface with efficient and innovative design. Nuvola is part of our  Concrete-effect  Collection.

Size & finish

Colour Finish Size (MM)
Caramello | Inchiostro Natural 1500 x 3000 x 6
Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 1000 x 3000 x 6
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 1500 x 1500 x 6
Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 1000 x 1500 x 6
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 750 x 1500 x 6
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Grip 600 x 1200 x 20
Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Honed 600 x 1200 x 9
Caramello | Ecru | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 600 x 1200 x 9
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Structured 600 x 1200 x 9
Gesso Natural 600 x 1200 x 8
Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 1000 x 1000 x 6
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 750 x 750 x 6
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Grip 600 x 600 x 20
Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Honed 600 x 600 x 9
Caramello | Ecru | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 600 x 600 x 9
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Structured 600 x 600 x 9
Gesso Natural 600 x 600 x 8
Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Honed 300 x 600 x 9
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 300 x 600 x 9
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Structured 300 x 600 x 9

Related Tiles

In addition to Nuvola, we also offer a number of other grey concrete-effect porcelain tiles.

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Alternative Colours

The Calma Range is also available in the following colours and finishes:

  • Caramello – Grip
    Caramello – Grip
  • Caramello – Natural
    Caramello – Natural
  • Caramello – Structured
    Caramello – Structured
  • Ecru – Grip
    Ecru – Grip
  • Ecru – Natural
    Ecru – Natural
  • Ecru – Structured
    Ecru – Structured
  • Gesso – Grip
    Gesso – Grip
  • Gesso – Honed
    Gesso – Honed
  • Gesso – Natural
    Gesso – Natural
  • Gesso – Structured
    Gesso – Structured
  • Inchiostro – Grip
    Inchiostro – Grip
  • Inchiostro – Honed
    Inchiostro – Honed
  • Inchiostro – Natural
    Inchiostro – Natural
  • Inchiostro – Structured
    Inchiostro – Structured
  • Nuvola – Grip
    Nuvola – Grip
  • Nuvola – Honed
    Nuvola – Honed
  • Nuvola – Natural
    Nuvola – Natural
  • Nuvola – Structured
    Nuvola – Structured

Special Pieces & Mosaics

Colour Finish Size (MM) Special Piece
Caramello | Ecru | Gesso | Inchiostro | Nuvola Natural 65 x 600 x 9 Skirting Tile

Technical Specification

Shade Tone Variance

Nuvola – Grip has been classified: V3

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
Grip, Structured R11 Good
Natural R10 Normal

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

SpecificationTest MethodsRequired ValueManufacturers mean value
Length and WidthISO 10545-2± 0.6% max± 0.1%
ThicknessISO 10545-2± 5% max± 5%
LinearityISO 10545-2± 0.5% max± 0.1%
WedgingISO 10545-2± 0.6% max± 0.1%
WarpageISO 10545-2± 0.5% max± 0.2%
Water AbsorptionISO 10545-3≤ 0.5 %Natural: 0.05%
Deep abrasion resistanceISO 10545-6≤ 175 mm³140 mm³
Coefficient of linear thermal expansionISO 10545-8Testing method availableOn Request
Resistance to thermal shocksISO 10545-9Testing method availableResistant
Frost resistanceISO 10545-12No sample must show alterations to surfaceFrost proof
Resistance to chemical productsISO 10545-13No sample must show visible signs of chemical attack (Acids, bases, additives for pools) Except for products containg hydroflouric acid and derivativesComplies
Stain resistanceISO 10545-14Testing method availableResistant to stain

Calma is ECOLABEL and LEED® certified.

Download PDF Catalogue

You can download the Calma PDF 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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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

Calma 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.

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