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What is a thin porcelain tile?
Thin porcelain tiles, often referred to as TPT or Thin-body Porcelain Tiles, are light weight but strong porcelain tiles that require significantly less material and energy to produce than an equivalent standard thickness porcelain tiles which makes them easier to handle and kinder to the environment. Thin porcelain tiles, such as Realgres thin porcelain tile, can make a significant contribution to best practice in sustainable design.

Are Realgres Thin porcelain tiles as strong as traditional porcelain tiles?
Yes, in fact, according to independent tests, Realgres ultra-thin porcelain tiles are nearly twice as strong as equivalent standard porcelain tiles. This is due to the high quality materials used to make Realgres Thin porcelain tiles and the manufacturing process. Ordinary porcelain tiles are produced using an extrusion manufacturing process where as Realgres Thin tiles are pressed. The result is a porcelain tile which is very dense, strong and harder wearing with extremely low water absorption

Are Realgres Thin porcelain tiles suitable for walls and floors?
Yes, Realgres Thin porcelain tiles are suitable for use on both walls and floors. All Realgres Thin porcelain tiles are tested for slip resistance using the more accurate pendulum test.

Do Realgres Thin tiles comply with current British and European standards?
Yes, Realgres Thin porcelain tiles are rigorously tested and comply with all current British and European standards.

Can Realgres Thin tiles be used out doors?
Yes, Realgres porcelain tiles will not fade in direct sunlight and are resistant to heat and frost. Our porcelain tiles may be used for patio's, gardens and even to clad the outside of buildings. Furthermore, the incredibly low water absorption rate of our ultra-thin porcelain tiles means that they are suitable for use in swimming pools and wet areas. Please note that all tiles intended for use on floors should have a slip resistance of at least 36 or greater according to HSE recommended guidelines.

Are Realgres Thin porcelain tiles suitable for use with underfloor heating systems?
Yes, porcelain tiles are a great conductor of heat and Realgres Thin tiles are perfectly suited for use with both wet and dry underfloor heating systems. Being ultra-thin, our porcelain tiles allow underfloor heating systems to heat up faster and require around a third less energy to reach working temperature, improving the response time of your heating system and saving you money.

Can Realgres Thin tiles be installed over existing tiles?
Yes, providing that the existing tiles are sound and are adequately bonded to the wall. The tiles must be clean and free from contaminates and a suitable priming agent, should be applied to the existing tiles prior to over tiling.

What is the variance in the stated size of Realgres Thin tiles?
Realgres Thin tiles are manufactured with a hi degree of accuracy with a size variance of only +/- 1mm.

Is it possible to order samples of Realgres Thin porcelain tiles?
Yes, we provide samples and are free, please contact us.