Tested and Approved for Peace of Mind
Metropolitan Ceramics quarry tile products have had rigorous testing to provide you with the highest quality floor covering.
Tested and Approved for Peace of Mind
Metropolitan Ceramics quarry tile products have had rigorous testing to provide you with the highest quality floor covering.
Metropolitan Ceramics Unglazed Quarry Tile Test Results
By ANSI Standard Specification A 137.1 Metropolitan® Ceramics’ unglazed tile is classified as quarry tile, however, the exceptional technical characteristics noted enables Metropolitan quarry tile to be used in virtually any application suitable for tile.
Specification
Test
Standard
Result
Abrasion Resistance
ASTM C1243
Maximum Value of 275 mm³
Metropolitan tests at < 275 mm³
Abrasion Resistance
ASTM C1243
Maximum Value of 275 mm³
Metropolitan tests at < 275 mm³
Absorption 5-hour boil
ASTM C373
Maximum 5%
Metropolitan tests at 3% maximum and qualifies as vitreous
Absorption 5-hour boil
ASTM C373
Maximum 5%
Metropolitan tests at 3% maximum and qualifies as vitreous
Breaking Strength
ASTM C648
Average ≥ 250 lbf.
Metropolitan tests at 400lbf. or better
Breaking Strength
ASTM C648
Average ≥ 250 lbf.
Metropolitan tests at 400lbf. or better
Thickness
ASTM C499
Max. range of .050”
Metropolitan meets the standard
Thickness
ASTM C499
Max. range of .050”
Metropolitan meets the standard
Nominal Size
ASTM C499
The facial dimension of each tile in the sample shall not vary more than ±2.00% from the nominal dimension.
Metropolitan meets the standard
Nominal Size
ASTM C499
The facial dimension of each tile in the sample shall not vary more than ±2.00% from the nominal dimension.
Metropolitan meets the standard
Freeze/Thaw
ASTM C1026
Observations after 300 cycles.
No visible damage.
Metropolitan meets the standard
Freeze/Thaw
ASTM C1026
Observations after 300 cycles.
No visible damage.
Metropolitan meets the standard
Shear Bond Strength
ASTM C482
50 P.S.I. or better
Metropolitan exceeds the standard
Shear Bond Strength
ASTM C482
50 P.S.I. or better
Metropolitan exceeds the standard
DCOF Acu Test (wet)
ANSI A326.3-2017
BOT 3000
ANSI A326.3
At time of manufacture, Metropolitan QUARRYBASICS XA Abrasive tests at ≥0.70. All other Metropolitan products exceed 0.60.
Areas of Use Designations
DCOF Acu Test (wet)
ANSI A326.3-2017
BOT 3000
ANSI A326.3
At time of manufacture, Metropolitan QUARRYBASICS XA Abrasive tests at ≥0.70. All other Metropolitan products exceed 0.60.
Areas of Use Designations
Warpage
ASTM C485
Min. -1.5% Max. 1.5% along any edge.
Min -1.0% Max 1.0% on either diagonal.
Metropolitan meets the standard
Warpage
ASTM C485
Min. -1.5% Max. 1.5% along any edge.
Min -1.0% Max 1.0% on either diagonal.
Metropolitan meets the standard
Wedging
ASTM C502
Min. -1.0% Max. 1.0%
Metropolitan meets the standard
Wedging
ASTM C502
Min. -1.0% Max. 1.0%
Metropolitan meets the standard
Chemical Resistance
ASTM C650
As Reported
Class A Classification
Chemical Resistance
ASTM C650
As Reported
Class A Classification
Stain Resistance
ASTM C1378
As Reported
Metropolitan Meets the Standard
Stain Resistance
ASTM C1378
As Reported
Metropolitan Meets the Standard
Scratch Hardness
MOHS
No Industry Standard
7
Scratch Hardness
MOHS
No Industry Standard
7
Download Test Results
Metropolitan Ceramics Test Results are also available to download as a PDF. This single-page PDF Contains results for thirteen standards, including results for Breaking Strength, DCOF, and Stain Resistance.
