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PEI Ratings for Ceramic Tile
Although there are no industry standards, most ceramic tile is rated for use by the Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) abrasion test and is recommended by the American Society Testing Materials (ASTM). PEI ratings measure the wear resistance of the tile surface.
- Class 1 - No Foot Traffic:
Ceramic tile suggested for interior residential and commercial wall applications only.
- Class 2 - Light Traffic:
Ceramic tile suggested for interior residential and commercial wall applications and for residential bathroom floor applications only.
- Class 3 - Light to Moderate Traffic:
Ceramic tile suggested for residential floor, countertop, and wall applications.
- Class 4 - Moderate to Heavy Traffic:
Ceramic tile suggested for residential, medium commercial and light institutional floor and wall applications.
- Class 5+ - Heavy to Extra Heavy Traffic:
Ceramic tile suggested for residential, commercial and institutional floor and wall applications subjected to heavy to extra heavy traffic.
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