UNGLAZED CERAMIC QUARRY TILE
QuarryBasics® Clear Tones
Natural selection of colors and shapes designed for multi-use commercial and residential design needs.
UNGLAZED CERAMIC QUARRY TILE
QuarryBasics®
Natural selection of colors and shapes designed for multi-use commercial and residential design needs.
Quarry Tile for Demanding Applications
QuarryBasics® unglazed ceramic quarry tile offers the combination of long wear and great looking colors and shapes. The colors coordinate to fit high traffic, multi-use, commercial and residential design needs. QUARRYBASICS are the foremost natural, unglazed, high density ceramic quarry tile made in the U.S.A.
Metropolitan Ceramics’ QuarryBasics® quarry tiles are designed for areas of heavy use. The products are extruded and fired in kilns at high temperatures to create quarry tile that is very low absorption (vitreous), slip resisting and extremely durable. Metropolitan Ceramics’ QuarryBasics® quarry tile meets or exceeds eight durability tests, including breaking strength and abrasion resistance.
Specified for commercial kitchen floors throughout the United States and abroad, use QuarryBasics® tiles for the most formidable commercial flooring applications. Places like food processing plants, convenience stores or public spaces, anywhere extremes in temperature and wet conditions are prevalent will benefit from having a QuarryBasics® quarry tile floor.
QuarryBasics® unglazed quarry tiles are available in natural earth tone colors, including Raven, a nearly black color. QuarryBasics® quarry tiles are ½” thick for added strength.
Metropolitan Ceramics
QuarryBasics® Clear Tones
Through-The-Body-Color
Different from glazed tile, no wearing off or scratching the glaze.
Low Absorption
Resists soiling, suitable for areas subject to spills and moisture.
Relieved Edges
Less susceptible to chipping, more natural-looking.
Extremely Durable
Resists thermal shock, impact and abrasion.
Proven Performance
Years of providing durable floor covering. Millions of square feet have been installed.
QuarryBasics®
Color Options
QuarryBasics® Clear Tones
108 Chestnut BrownAvailable Size(s)
6"x6"
705 Pewter
(Premium Color)Available Size(s)
6"x6"
710 Raven
(Premium Color)Available Size(s)
4"x8", 6"x6" & 8"x8"
505 Plaza Gray
Quarrybasics®
NOT AVAILABLE
507 Puritan Gray
NOT AVAILABLE
108 Chestnut BrownAvailable Size(s)
6"x6"
705 Pewter
(Premium Color)Available Size(s)
6"x6"
710 Raven
(Premium Color)Available Size(s)
4"x8", 6"x6" & 8"x8"
310 Mayflower Red
QuarryBasics®
107 Boulevard
QuarryBasics®
DISCONTINUED
108 Chestnut Brown
QuarryBasics®
QuarryBasics® Clear Tones
710 Raven | 6x6
QuarryBasics® Ironspot
31IS Mayflower RedAvailable Size(s)
6"x6"
57IS Puritan GrayAvailable Size(s)
6"x6"
310 Mayflower Red
QuarryBasics®
105 Buckskin
QuarryBasics®
107 Boulevard
QuarryBasics®
DISCONTINUED
108 Chestnut Brown
QuarryBasics®
QuarryBasics® Ironspot
31IS Mayflower Red
Size Details
QuarryBasics® - All Sizes are 1/2" Thick.
Size : 6" x 6"
6" x 6" - Actual Size
Available Colors:
108 Chestnut Brown
705 Pewter(premium color)
710 Raven(premium color)
Size : 8" x 8"
7 5/8" x 7 5/8" - Nominal
Available Colors:
710 Raven(premium color)
Size : 4" x 8"
3 5/8" x 7 5/8" - Nominal
Available Colors:
710 Raven(premium color)
Product Details
QuarryBasics®
Surface Type
Unglazed & Smooth
Edge Type
Cushioned
Shade Variation
V2 Slight Variation
Breaking Strength
800 LBF
DCOF Rating
≥0.60
Thickness
1/2" Thick
Trim Options
QuarryBasics®
Trim is available in corresponding QuarryBasics Clear Tones and Ironspot colors. XA Abrasive uses Ironspot trim.
Q3565
Cove Base
Q3565 L/R
Cove Base Outside Corner
Q3565 B
Cove Base Inside Corner
Q3585
Cove Base
Q3585 L/R
Cove Base Outside Corner
Q1485
Bullnose
Q1485 L/R
Bullnose Corner
Product Literature
QuarryBasics®
Deluxe Brochure
Sixteen page color brochure designed to show color and texture options and provide detailed technical information including, piece dimensions, spec information, and estimating data.
Specifications
Word Document template to use in preparing a final, quarry tile specification incorporating products manufactured by Metropolitan Ceramics, by Ironrock Capital, Inc.
Test Results
Single page PDF of Metropolitan Ceramics test results. Contains results for thirteen standards, including results for Breaking Strength, DCOF, and Stain Resistance.
Metropolitan Ceramics® Warranty
Download a PDF version of Ironrock dba Metropolitan Ceramics limited warranty.
Metropolitan Ceramics® Product Brochure
Eight page color brochure designed to show color options, applications and safety benefits of Metropolitan Ceramics® slip resisting Unglazed Quarry tile.
Metropolitan Ceramics® Specifications-2023
Word Document template to use in preparing a final, quarry tile specification incorporating products manufactured by Metropolitan Ceramics, by Ironrock Capital, Inc.
Metropolitan Ceramics® Test Results-2023
Single page PDF of Metropolitan Ceramics test results. Contains results for thirteen standards, including results for Breaking Strength, DCOF, and Stain Resistance.
Metropolitan Ceramics® Warranty
Download a PDF version of Ironrock dba Metropolitan Ceramics limited warranty.
Commercial Kitchen Comparison
This single sided sales sheet compares Metropolitan Ceramics quarry tile to a variety of commercial kitchen floor finishes..
Features & Benefits
Use this sales sheet to learn all about the many features and benefits specific to a Metropolitan Ceramics quarry tile floor installation.
Quarry Tile Vs. Epoxy
Want to better understand the difference between a quarry tile vs. epoxy floor? This sheet compares quarry tile to epoxy in the commercial kitchen setting.
Commercial Kitchen Comparison
This single sided sales sheet compares Metropolitan Ceramics quarry tile to a variety of commercial kitchen floor finishes..
Features & Benefits
Use this sales sheet to learn all about the many features and benefits specific to a Metropolitan Ceramics quarry tile floor installation.
Quarry Tile Vs. Epoxy
Want to better understand the difference between a quarry tile vs. epoxy floor? This sheet compares quarry tile to epoxy in the commercial kitchen setting.
Vertical Market Sheets
These 14 Sheets relate all the vital features and benefits and speak directly to the needs of targeted market segments.
Green Documents
QuarryBasics®
Green Squared Certificate
Green Squared is North America’s first sustainable product program written exclusively for tiles and tile installation material. Ironrock has gone through the certification process and has obtained Green Squared Certification for all quarry tile and thin brick products. Download the certification from SCS Global Services.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Ironrock has taken part in an industry-wide Environmental Product Declaration – EPD. The EPD reports the environmental footprint of North American made ceramic tile across all major impact categories within a 60 year building service life. This EPD is an initiative of the Tile Council of North America. Use the EPD to fulfill requirements of leading green building programs.
Material Ingredients Guide (Industry Wide)
Ironrock is a participating manufacturer in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Material Ingredient Guide (MIG). The MIG is the result of a North American tile industry collaboration, led by WAP Sustainability through the support of TCNA and its members. It is a resource for ceramic tile, mortar, and grout manufacturers to use when providing the content and chemical makeup of their products or “material ingredient transparency”.
Sustainability Product Report (SPR)
Ironrock has sustainability product reports for all product lines. These reports encompass all green information for each product in an easy-to-use and share pdf format. The reports include links to information on VOCs, material ingredients, EPD, recycled content, regional materials, and Green Squared Certification, as well as product-specific links. The product SPR’s are your one-stop resource for environmental information about Ironrock products.
Life Cycle Costs Study
This study examines the life-cycle costs of various flooring options in commercial buildings, offering a comprehensive comparison of floor coverings. With Quarry Tile being the most economical of all floor finishes. Visit WhyTile.com to read the full report.
Trim Perspectives
QuarryBasics®
Trim is available in corresponding QuarryBasics Clear Tones and Ironspot colors. XA Abrasive uses Ironspot trim.
Size Details
QuarryBasics® - All Sizes are 1/2" Thick
Size : 6" x 6"
6" x 6" - Actual Size
Available Colors:
105 Buckskin
108 Chestnut Brown
310 Mayflower Red
705 Pewter(premium color)
710 Raven(premium color)
Size : 8" x 8"
7 5/8" x 7 5/8" - Nominal
Available Colors:
310 Mayflower Red
710 Raven(premium color)
Size : 4" x 8"
3 5/8" x 7 5/8" - Nominal
Available Colors:
310 Mayflower Red
710 Raven(premium color)
Product Details
QuarryBasics®
Surface Type
Unglazed & Smooth
Edge Type
Cushioned
Shade Variation
V1 Uniform Appearance
Breaking Strength
800 LBF
DCOF Rating
≥0.60
Thickness
1/2" Thick
Trim Options
QuarryBasics®
Q3565
Cove Base
Q3565
L-R Cove Base Outside Corner
Q3565B
Cove Base Inside Corner
Q3585
Cove Base
Q3585
L-R Cove Base Outside Corner
Q1485
Bullnose
Q1485
L-R Bullnose Corner
Product Literature Downloads
QuarryBasics®
Green Documents Downloads
QuarryBasics®
Samples & Distribution
Want to see a product? Request a sample here or locate your nearest quarry tile distributor.