Marazzi USA
Arctic Bay
Glazed Ceramic
Refreshing as a pine-scented breeze rugged as snow-capped mountains, Arctic Bay exemplifies the free-spirited outlook and independent attitude favored by modern homeowners, designers and contractors.

This robust ceramic stakes its claim with native earthen colors, boldly structured surfaces and distressed edges. Three versatile sizes and veined colors encourage creativity.
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Test Results Floor/Wall Wall
Technical
Characteristics		 ANSI
Standard		 ASTM
Test Results 		ANSI
Standard		 ASTM
Test Results 		ASTM
Test Method
   
Water Absorption 3.0% - 7.0% 2% - 5% N/A N/A C373
Frost Resistance As reported Resistant N/A N/A C1026
Scratch Resistance MOHS 1-10 8 N/A N/A MOHS Scale
Breaking Strength Average ≥ 250 lbf. ≥ 374 lbf. N/A N/A C648
Facial Dimension +/- 3.0% from Nominal Within standard N/A N/A C499
Nominal Thickness ≤ 0.04 in. (1.02 mm max) Within standard N/A N/A C499
Wedging (squareness) +/- 0.50% or +/-2.0mm* Within standard N/A N/A C502
Edge Warpage (flatness) +/- 0.75% or +/- 2.0 mm* Within standard N/A N/A C485
Abrasion Resistance Class 0 - Class V Class IV N/A N/A C1027
Dry Coefficient of Friction As reported 0.60 ≤ COF < 0.70 N/A N/A C1028
Wet Coefficient of Friction As reported 0.60 ≤ COF < 0.70 N/A N/A C1028
Chemical Resistance Class A - Class E A N/A N/A C650
Stain Resistance Class A - Class E A N/A N/A C1378

Notes:

* Whichever is less.

Usage Chart
Usage Residential Commercial Institutional
 
Floors X X  
Walls X X X
Counters X X X
Pool Liner X X X
 
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