Porcelain floor tile (8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 20mm)
Porcelain floor tiles are dense, vitrified ceramic products manufactured through dry pressing or extrusion of refined clay, feldspar, and silica, fired at temperatures exceeding 1200°C. Available in 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 20mm thicknesses, these tiles meet AS 13006:2020 Group BIa classification with water absorption below 0.5%. Suitable for residential, commercial, and external applications across all Australian climate zones (1-8), they provide excellent durability, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability.
- Residential flooring - all areas including wet areas
- Commercial flooring - retail, office, hospitality
- External paving - patios, balconies, pool surrounds
- High-traffic public spaces - airports, shopping centres
- Healthcare facilities - hospitals, aged care
- Industrial flooring - warehouses, factories
- Facade cladding systems (ventilated)
- Rooftop terraces with pedestal systems (20mm)
- Bushfire-prone area construction (BAL-FZ compliant)
- Marine environment applications
Porcelain tiles evolved from traditional ceramic tiles through refinement of raw materials and increased firing temperatures. First developed in Italy in the 1970s, they entered the Australian market in the 1980s. Modern manufacturing uses digital printing technology (introduced 2008) allowing photorealistic surface designs. Australian Standard AS 13006:2020 harmonised with ISO standards, establishing current classification system. The 20mm thickness variant emerged in 2010s for external pedestal applications. Current market dominated by imports from Italy, Spain, and China, with limited local production at National Ceramic Industries Australia (NSW).
DISCLAIMER: This specification document is generated from the CLAD Materials Atlas Database. Information is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional engineering advice. Values are typical and may vary by batch, manufacturer, and production run. Verify suitability for specific project applications independently.