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PORCELAIN TILES

absolute

UniclassL5331

EpicE412

CI/SfB (43) Sg2

September 2008

2

04 introduction

12 virgo

14 corona

16 fornax

18 carina

20 chara

22 grus

24 hydra

26 tucana

28 vela

30 crucis

32 velorium

34 hercules

36 delphinius

38 cygnus

40 gemini

42 technical

specifi cation charts

colour notation & dda

installation and cleaning

PORCELAIN

TILES

porcelain tilesindex

absolute - index

TECHNICAL

12 virgo 14 corona

16 fornax 18 carina

20 chara 22 grus

24 hydra 26 tucana

28 vela 30 crucis

32 velorium 34 hercules

36 delphinius 38 cygnus

40 gemini 42

technical

4 absolute - introduction

Recycling - responsible manufacturing

introductioncompany credentials

Founded in 1901 Johnson Tiles (formally

H & R Johnson Tiles Ltd) is the leading

manufacturer and supplier of ceramic tiles

in the UK, with a long history of market

leadership and industry production

development.

Part of the Norcros Group we have sister

manufacturing bases in South Africa and

Greece with additional offi ces in Dubai,

USA and Australia.

In 2001 an investment in excess of

£35 million allowed us to develop a new fully

automated production facility on a single

integrated site in Stoke-on-Trent.

Our UK factory produces over 5 million

square metres of ceramic tiles for use in the

UK and overseas markets.

Johnson Tiles products are used in a wide

range of commercial and non commercial

projects and we supply ceramic tiles to

almost every country of the world.

Our strength is based on a comprehensive

portfolio of leading edge quality products

combined with very high levels of

customer service. As manufacturers

we have extremely stringent quality and

environmental control standards.

In 2006 we created and opened the award

winning Material Lab design resource

centre at 10 Great Titchfi eld Street,

London, offering designers and architects

an environment where products such as

ceramics, glass, wallpaper, carpet tiles,

eco-resins, fabrics and many more materials

can be explored.

We have a longstanding commitment to

environmental management and have had

a formal environmental policy since 1992.

Our environmental management system is

certifi ed against the ISO14001 standard.

We were the fi rst ceramics company within

the whitewares sector to gain certifi cation

against the ISO14001 standard in 1998

and have since successfully upgraded our

certifi cation to meet the latest requirements

of ISO14001:2004. We are the only UK

wall tile manufacturer to have ISO14001

accreditation.

The company has never been subject to

any prosecutions or formal environmental

regulatory action for any breaches of

environmental legislation.

In 1997 Johnson Tiles were awarded

the Queens Award for Environmental

Achievement for our ceramic waste

recycling scheme.

To our knowledge we are the only

manufacturer in the world to operate such

a scheme. This scheme which has been in

continuous use since 1992 also enabled

Johnson TIles to win the Manufacturing

Industry Achievement Award for

Environmentalist of the Year in 1997.

In 2008 Johnson Tiles was the only

ceramics manufacturer or supplier to appear

in the Times 50 Best Green Companies list.

Approximately 25% of the material used to

produce our wall tiles comes from recycled

ceramic materials from our own and other

local companies.

Various recycling and energy saving

schemes throughout our production and

offi ce processes allow us each year to:-

Save 20,000 tonnes of ceramic landfi ll from

our own and local ceramic factory waste

saving 360 tonnes of CO2 in transportation

on materials

Save 1250 tonnes of virgin timber

Use 92% recycled materials in our

packaging

Re-use 32 million litres of water

(30% of the total factory usage)

Save 42 million kWh of energy

Save 2400 tonnes of CO2

Our energy and material savings are

detailed in our “Ceramic Tile Environmental

Strategy” document.

Material Lab - London Hercules

FornaxCrucis

Hydra

Delphinius

8 9introduction - colours

introductioncolours

grusPAGE 22

min 600 x 30mm

max 600 x 600mm

Wheat

Straw

Olive

Pumice

Black

hydraPAGE 24

min 100 x 33mm

max 450 x 450mm

Sand

Olive

Cocoa

tucanaPAGE 26

min 30 x 30mm

max 600 x 600mm

Cream

Putty

Graphite

Pumice

Sienna

Wheat

velaPAGE 28

min 300x 300mm

max 600 x 600mm

Graphite

Wheat

Pumice

Coffee

cygnusPAGE 38

min 150 x 150mm

max 600 x 300mm

Vanilla

Sand

Coffee

Cocoa

geminiPAGE 40

min 450 x 450mm

max 900 x 450mm

White

Straw

Coffee

Lava

Black

introduction - colours

introductioncolours

virgoPAGE 12

min 300 x 300mm

max 600 x 600mm

Dove

Lava

Cement

Blue

Pewter

coronaPAGE 14

min 600 x 300mm

max 600 x 600mm

Almond

Sand

Dove

Black

Cocoa

fornaxPAGE 16

min 445 x 147mm

max 900 x 450mm

Slate

Black

Cocoa

Bone

carinaPAGE 18

min 600 x 300mm

max 600 x 600mm

Straw

Coffee

Smoke

Graphite

Olive

charaPAGE 20

min 15 x 15mm

max 600 x 600mm

Steel

Smoke

Vanilla

Coffee

Wheat

Pumice

Lava

crucisPAGE 30

min 600 x 120mm

max 600 x 600mm

Vanilla

Wheat

Ochre

Oyster

Bone

Pumice

Graphite

veloriumPAGE 32

min 50 x 50mm

max 600 x 600mm

Graphite

Wheat

Pewter

Sand

herculesPAGE 34

min 300 x 15mm

max 450 x 450mm

Smoke

Sand

Black

delphiniusPAGE 36

min 450 x 450mm

max 900 x 450mm

Gunmetal

White

Pumice

Wheat

Cocoa

Graphite

Slate

porcelain tiles

Wall Floor Wet Barefoot Material Finish

Internal & External Internal - Porcelain Woodgrain

SPECIFICATION

Over 600 products in 15 ranges varying from 30 x 30mm mosaics to 900 x 450mm large format ceramics.

Finishes include glazed, polished, honed, smooth, textured and ribbed. All ranges are available in multiple size

formats with skirtings and most have associated mosaics. All ranges are suitable for fl oor and wall usage.

Product information (see example below) is provided to assist in the specifi cation and suitability of products.

These recommendations are generic only, please contact our technical advisory service for specifi c guidance

on fi tness for purpose applications Tel: 0845 210 3000.

Corona COR05E Cocoa 600 x 300mm

FINISHES

13

COLOURS

absolutevirgo

Dove Lava

BlueCement Pewter

300 x 80mm - Round Top


VIR1NS Dove Natural

VIR2NS Lava Natural

VIR3NS Cement Natural

VIR4NS Blue Natural

VIR5NS Pewter Natural


Internal & External Internal - Un-Glazed Porcelain Various

SPECIFICATION

Pendulum R Value Shade Variation Wet Ramp Traffi c

Dry 59 Wet 34 R10 V1 B Commercial

FLOOR VALUES - NATURAL

AVAILABILITY - SKIRTINGS

Skirtings



FLOOR VALUES - LAPATO

absolute - virgo

virgo

600 x 300mm 300 x 300mm*

AVAILABILITY - ALL ABOVE SIZES

VIR01N Dove Natural

VIR02N Lava Natural

VIR03N Cement Natural

VIR04N Blue Natural

VIR05N Pewter Natural

VIR01L Dove Lapato

VIR02L Lava Lapato

VIR03L Cement Lapato

VIR04L Blue Lapato

VIR05L Pewter Lapato

VIR03L Cement Lapato 600 x 600mm

NATURAL

LAPATO

* 300 x 300mm not available in Lapato

600 x 600mm

SIZES - THICKNESS 10mm

600 x 600mm 600 x 300mm

15

corona

Skirtings

COR1ES Almond

COR2ES Sand

COR3ES Dove

COR4ES Black

COR5ES Cocoa



absolute - corona

Floor: COR03E Dove 600 x 600mm Counter: COR04E Black 600 x 300mm

absolutecorona

COLOURS

BlackDove

Almond Sand

Cocoa


COR01E Almond

COR02E Sand

COR03E Dove

COR04E Black

COR05E Cocoa

WOODGRAIN



SPECIFICATION


Dry 59 Wet 24 R11 V2 A Commercial

FLOOR VALUES

SIZES - THICKNESS 11mmFINISH

FINISHES

17

COLOURS

absolutefornax

Slate Black

BoneCocoa

600 x 10mm 3D*



Mosaic Sheet Size - 600 x 50mm

FOX1NS Slate Natural

FOX2NS Black Natural

FOX3NS Cocoa Natural

FOX4NS Bone Natural


Skirtings

absolute - fornax


Dry 58 Wet 24 R9 V3 - Commercial



Internal & External Internal - Porcelain Various

SPECIFICATION


Dry 63 Wet 16 - V3 - Commercial




FLOOR VALUES - TEXTURED

AVAILABILITY - MOSAIC

FOX01T Slate 3D

FOX02T Black 3D

FOX04T Bone 3 D

*Wall use only

fornax

600 x 600mm

445 x 445mm

600 x 300mm 600 x 100mm 900 x 450mm

445 x 147mm*

AVAILABILITY - 900 x 450mm

FOX01N Slate Natural

FOX02N Black Natural

FOX03N Cocoa Natural

LAPATO

TEXTURED

AVAILABILITY - 600 x 600mm / 445 x 445mm / 600 x 300mm / 600 x 100mm

FOX01N Slate Natural*

FOX02N Black Natural*

FOX03N Cocoa Natural*

FOX04N Bone Natural*

FOX01L Slate Lapato

FOX02L Black Lapato

FOX03L Cocoa Lapato

FOX04L Bone Lapato

AVAILABILITY - 445 x 445mm / 445 x 147mm

FOX01T Slate Textured

FOX02T Black Textured

FOX03T Cocoa Textured

FOX04T Bone Textured

*Also available in 445 x 147mm


FOX02N Black Natural 600 x 100mm

NATURAL

600 x 600mm

19

carina

300 x 90mm - Square Top

600 x 90mm - Square Top

CAR1NS Straw

CAR2NS Coffee

CAR3NS Smoke

CAR4NS Graphite

CAR5NS Olive


Skirtings

absolute - carina

Floor: CAR04N Graphite 600 x 300mm scored wide Walls: CAR04N Graphite 600 x 300mm

absolutecarina

Olive

COLOURS

GraphiteSmoke

CoffeeStraw

CAR01N Straw

CAR02N Coffee*

CAR03N Smoke*

CAR04N Graphite

CAR05N Olive*


600 x 300mm 600 x 300mm Scored Wide 600 x 300mm Scored Narrow

* Not available in 600 x 600mm


Internal & External Internal - Porcelain Natural

SPECIFICATION



FLOOR VALUES

FINISH

NATURAL


FINISHES

21

COLOURS

absolutechara

Vanilla

PumiceWheat

Smoke Coffee

Lava

Steel - Metal Strip

600 x 150mm

600 x 15mm

Skirtings


SIZES - METAL STRIPS THICKNESS 11mm

AVAILABILITY - ABOVE SIZES

CHA07E Steel

CHA1ES Smoke Woodgrain

CHA2ES Vanilla Woodgrain

CHA3ES Coffee Woodgrain

CHA4ES Wheat Woodgrain

CHA5ES Pumice Woodgrain

CHA6ES Lava Woodgrain


absolute - chara


Internal & External Internal & External Yes Porcelain Woodgrain

SPECIFICATION - NOT STEEL



FLOOR VALUES - NOT STEEL

15 x 15mm

chara

600 x 120mm600 x 300mm600 x 600mm


CHA01E Smoke Woodgrain

CHA02E Vanilla Woodgrain

CHA03E Coffee Woodgrain


STEEL

CHA04E Wheat Woodgrain

CHA05E Pumice Woodgrain

CHA06E Lava Woodgrain

WOODGRAIN

CHA01E Smoke Woodgrain 600 x 600mm

600 x 600mm

23

grus



GRU1NS Wheat

GRU2NS Straw

GRU3NS Olive

GRU4NS Pumice

GRU5NS Black


Skirtings

absolute - grus

Floor: GRU04N Pumice 600 x 600mm Wall: GRU04N Pumice Scored 600 x 300mm

absolutegrus

Wheat

Pumice Black

Straw

Olive

COLOURS

AVAILABILITY - ALL ABOVE SIZES (non mosaic)

GRU01N Wheat

GRU02N Straw

GRU03N Olive

GRU04N Pumice

GRU05N Black

600 x 300mm450 x 450mm



Internal & External Internal - Porcelain Natural

SPECIFICATION



FLOOR VALUES

NATURAL

FINISH

600 x 300mm Scored

25

Mosaic Sheet Size 300 x 300mm

COLOURS

absolutehydra

Sand

Olive Cocoa

HYD1NM Sand

HYD2NM Olive

HYD3NM Cocoa



HYD1NS Sand

HYD2NS Olive

HYD3NS Cocoa

100 x 33mm


Internal Internal - Porcelain Natural

SPECIFICATION



FLOOR VALUES

absolute - hydra

Skirtings


hydra

445 x 445mm 445 x 300mm 445 x 147mm 300 x 300mm 300 x 147mm 147 x 147mm

HYD01N Sand

HYD02N Olive

HYD03N Cocoa

AVAILABILITY - ALL ABOVE SIZES (non mosaics)

NATURAL


HYD03N Cocoa Mixed Sizes

AVAILABILITY - MOSAICS

600 x 600mm

27



tucana

30 x 30mm 300 x 30mm



TUC4LM Pumice

TUC5LM Sienna

TUC6LM Wheat

TUC1LM Cream

TUC2LM Putty

TUC3LM Graphite

TUC4LS Pumice

TUC5LS Sienna

TUC6LS Wheat

TUC1LS Cream

TUC2LS Putty

TUC3LS Graphite


Skirtings

absolute - tucana

Floor: TUC05L Sienna 450 x 450mm Wall: TUC6LM Wheat 30 x 30mm Mosaic

absolutetucana

COLOURS

Cream PEI III Graphite PEI III

Wheat PEI IIIPumice PEI III

Putty PEI III

Sienna PEI III

600 x 300mm 450 x 450mm

TUC04L Pumice

TUC05L Sienna

TUC06L Wheat

TUC01L Cream

TUC02L Putty

TUC03L Graphite


Dry 57 Wet 16 R9 V2 B Light Commercial

FLOOR VALUES


Internal & External Internal - Glazed Porcelain Lapato

SPECIFICATION

LAPATO



600 x 600mm

29

COLOURS

absolutevela

WheatGraphite

CoffeePumice



300 x 300mm Scored A 300 x 300mm Scored B 300 x 300mm Scored C 300 x 300mm Scored D

VEL1NS Graphite

VEL2NS Wheat

VEL3NS Pumice

VEL4NS Coffee

absolute - vela


Skirtings


Internal & External Internal - Un-Glazed Porcelain Natural

SPECIFICATION



FLOOR VALUES

vela

450 x 450mm600 x 300mm 600 x 300mm Scored

NATURAL

VEL01N Graphite

VEL02N Wheat

VEL03N Pumice

VEL04N Coffee

AVAILABILITY - ALL ABOVE SIZES (including scored tiles)

FINISH SIZES - THICKNESS 10mm

Floor: VEL03N Pumice 600 x 600mm Walls: VEL03N Pumice 600 x 300mm & 300 x 300mm Scored A

600 x 600mm 600 x 300mm

crucis

Graphite

Skirtings

CRU1ES Vanilla

CRU2ES Wheat

CRU3ES Ochre

CRU4ES Oyster

CRU5ES Bone

CRU6ES Pumice

CRU7ES Graphite

600 x 95mm Round Top


absolute - crucis 31

CRU03E Ochre 600 x 600mm

absolutecrucis

COLOURS

Wheat

Bone Pumice

OchreVanilla

Oyster

600 x 120mm

WOODGRAIN

CRU01E Vanilla

CRU02E Wheat

CRU03E Ochre

CRU04E Oyster

CRU05E Bone

CRU06E Pumice

CRU07E Graphite




SPECIFICATION


Dry 63 Wet 38 R10 V2 - Light Commercial

FLOOR VALUES


600 x 600mm

33



COLOURS

absolutevelorium

Graphite Wheat

SandPewter

50 x 50mm 100 x 50mm

Mixed Large



VLM1TM Graphite

VLM2TM Wheat

VLM3TM Pewter

VLM4TM Sand

VLM1TS Graphite

VLM2TS Wheat

VLM3TS Pewter

VLM4TS Sand


Internal & External Internal Yes Un-Glazed Porcelain Textured

SPECIFICATION


Dry 58 Wet 31 R11 V4 C Commercial

FLOOR VALUES


Skirtings

absolute - velorium

100 x 50mm Brick

velorium

600 x 300mm 300 x 300mm

VLM01T Graphite

VLM02T Wheat

VLM03T Pewter

VLM04T Sand

TEXTURED



VLM04T Sand Mixed Sizes

FINISHES

35


hercules


445 x 80mm - Round TopMixed Large


HRC1NM Smoke Natural

HRC2NM Sand Natural

HRC3NM Black Natural

HRC1NS Smoke Natural

HRC2NS Sand Natural

HRC3NS Black Natural


Skirtings

absolute - hercules

Floor: HRC01L Smoke Lapato 445 x 445mm Walls: HRC1NM Smoke Natural Mixed Large Mosaic

absolutehercules

Smoke

BlackSand

COLOURS

445 x 445mm

HRC01N Smoke Natural

HRC02N Sand Natural

HRC03N Black Natural

HRC01L Smoke Lapato

HRC02L Sand Lapato

HRC03L Black Lapato


600 x 300mm 300 x 300mm*

* Available in natural fi nish only








Internal & External Internal - Porcelain Various

SPECIFICATION


NATURAL

LAPATO

37

absolutedelphinius

White

Cocoa

Pumice

Graphite Slate


Skirtings


DEL1ES Gunmetal Ribbed

DEL2ES White Ribbed

DEL3ES Pumice Ribbed

DEL4ES Wheat Ribbed

DEL5ES Cocoa Ribbed

DEL6ES Graphite Ribbed

DEL7ES Slate Ribbed


Internal & External Internal - Un-Glazed Porcelain Ribbed

SPECIFICATION


Dry 60 Wet 20 R9 V1 A Commercial

FLOOR VALUES

absolute - delphinius

delphinius

Gunmetal

Wheat

COLOURS

RIBBED

450 x 450mm

900 x 450mm 900 x 225mm

DEL01E Gunmetal Ribbed

DEL02E White Ribbed

DEL03E Pumice Ribbed

DEL04E Wheat Ribbed

DEL05E Cocoa Ribbed

DEL06E Graphite Ribbed

DEL07E Slate Ribbed


Floor: DEL05E Cocoa 450 x 450mm Walls: DEL05E Cocoa 900 x 225mm


39

cygnus


Skirtings


CYG1BS Vanilla Bush Hammered

CYG2BS Sand Bush Hammered

CYG3BS Coffee Bush Hammered

CYG4BS Cocoa Bush Hammered

absolute - cygnus

CYG01B Vanilla 600 x 300mm & 300 x 300mm

absolutecygnus

Vanilla Sand

CocoaCoffee

CYG01B Vanilla Bush Hammered

CYG02B Sand Bush Hammered

CYG03B Coffee Bush Hammered

CYG04B Cocoa Bush Hammered

300 x 300mm600 x 300mm 300 x 150mm 150 x 150mm


COLOURS

FINISH

BUSH HAMMERED


Internal & External Internal Yes Un-Glazed Porcelain Bush Hammered

SPECIFICATION


- R10 V2 B Commercial

FLOOR VALUES

FINISHES

41

COLOURS

absolutegemini

White Straw

LavaCoffee Black



GEM1ES White Basket Weave

GEM2ES Straw Basket Weave

GEM3ES Coffee Basket Weave

GEM4ES Lava Basket Weave

GEM5ES Black Basket Weave



FLOOR VALUES - BASKET WEAVE





Internal & External Internal - Un-Glazed Porcelain Patterned

SPECIFICATION


Skirtings

absolute - gemini

gemini

BASKET WEAVE

LAPATO

600 x 600mm 450 x 450mm 900 x 450mm

900 x 225mm


GEM04L Lava Lapato

GEM05L Black Lapato

GEM01E White Basket Weave

GEM02E Straw Basket Weave

GEM03E Coffee Basket Weave

GEM04E Lava Basket Weave

GEM05E Black Basket Weave


GEM01E White Basket Weave 900 x 450mm

42 43

technical

technical - colour notations

colour notations

Ran

ge

Col

our

Refl

ect

ance

Yl

NC

S L

ight

ness

Pan

tone

A

rchi

tect

ural

NC

S

Pan

tone

BS

4800

RA

L D

esig

n

RA

L K

5

Chara

Grus

Grus

Grus

Grus

Grus

Hydra

Hydra

Hydra

Tucana

Tucana

Tucana

Tucana

Tucana

Tucana

Vela

Vela

Vela

Vela

Crucis

Crucis

Crucis

Crucis

Crucis

Crucis

Crucis

Velorium

Steel

Wheat

Straw

Cocoa

Pumice

Black

Sand

Olive

Cocoa

Cream

Putty

Graphite

Pumice

Sienna

Wheat

Graphite

Wheat

Pumice

Coffee

Vanilla

Wheat

Ochre

Oyster

Bone

Pumice

Graphite

Graphite

49.03

71.45

67.48

31.51

37.35

10.06

46.75

23.47

8.16

53.85

33.73

10.48

24.22

19.61

51.30

10.06

70.62

33.89

24.34

69.18

70.89

45.44

54.70

74.33

49.03

13.53

6.34

0.73

0.87

0.85

0.56

0.62

0.24

0.71

0.46

0.20

0.76

0.59

0.25

0.47

0.40

0.75

0.24

0.87

0.59

0.47

0.86

0.87

0.70

0.77

0.89

0.73

0.30

0.16

-

1005-Y20R

1010-Y40R

4005-Y50R

3502-G

7502-B

2030-Y20R

4040-Y20R

8005-Y20R

2010-Y10R

4010-Y10R

7502-R

5010-G90Y

4050-Y30R

2020-Y10R

7502-B

1010-Y10R

4000-N

5005-Y50R

1005-R

1005-Y50R

2020-Y70R

2005-B20G

1000-N

2502-B

7000-N

8500-N

429

4755

4685

404

422

446

4675

465

Black 4

468

7536

Cool Grey 11

7536

4645

468

446

468

424

7531

5245

489

4735

443

White

429

425

433

15-4101

13-1007

13-1008

16-1210

16-0000

18-0201

15-1220

16-1324

19-1217

14-1112

16-1105

18-5203

17-1107

17-1430

14-1112

18-0201

12-0804

17-1501

17-0909

-

12-0605

16-1219

13-4404

11-0602

15-4101

18-0403

19-1102

-

10 B 17

08 B 17

08 B 21

00 A 05

00 A 13

-

-

08 B 29

-

10 B 21

-

10 B 25

-

-

00 A 13

10 C 31

10 A 11

08 B 25

08 B 17

08 B 17

04 C 33

18 B 17

22 B 15

-

00 A 13

-

240 70 05

080 90 10

080 80 20

060 50 05

000 75 00

000 40 00

070 70 20

070 50 20

070 30 10

080 80 10

075 70 20

000 45 00

090 60 10

060 50 40

080 80 10

000 40 00

095 90 10

000 55 00

060 50 10

040 80 05

070 90 10

040 70 20

200 70 05

000 85 00

240 70 05

000 30 00

000 20 00

-

1015

1015

1019

7042

7016

1001

1001

-

-

-

-

7002

8001

-

7016

1014

7022

-

-

1015

-

-

7047

7040

9004

9004

technical


colour notations

Ran

ge

Col

our

Refl

ect

ance

Yl

NC

S L

ight

ness

Pan

tone

A

rchi

tect

ural

NC

S

Pan

tone

BS

4800

RA

L D

esig

n

RA

L K

5

Virgo

Virgo

Virgo

Virgo

Virgo

Corona

Corona

Corona

Corona

Corona

Fornax

Fornax

Fornax

Fornax

Carina

Carina

Carina

Carina

Carina

Chara

Chara

Chara

Chara

Chara

Chara

Dove

Lava

Cement

Blue

Pewter

Almond

Sand

Dove

Black

Cocoa

Slate

Black

Cocoa

Bone

Straw

Coffee

Smoke

Graphite

Olive

Smoke

Vanilla

Coffee

Wheat

Pumice

Lava

64.66

21.35

38.16

28.60

39.03

72.49

71.45

57.14

6.34

7.84

38.16

10.06

9.16

72.06

49.70

16.05

44.84

8.41

8.94

33.89

45.17

15.50

54.00

38.16

12.12

0.84

0.43

0.63

0.53

0.64

0.88

0.87

0.79

0.16

0.19

0.63

0.24

0.22

0.88

0.73

0.35

0.69

0.20

0.21

0.59

0.70

0.34

0.77

0.63

0.28

1502-Y

5502-B

3502-Y

4010-R90B

3500-N

1002-R

1005-Y20R

2000-N

8500-N

8005-Y50R

3502-Y

7502-B

7020-Y40R

1002-Y

2020-Y20R

6010-Y50R

3005-G80Y

8000-N

7020-G90Y

4000-N

1002-Y50R

6010-Y70R

2005-Y70R

3502-Y

7005-G50Y

Cool Grey 2

431

422

430

Cool Grey 6

434

4755

427

433

497

422

446

4705

Cool Grey 1

-

-

414

Cool Grey 11

448

424

-

-

434

422

418

14-4500

18-4005

16-5803

17-4111

13-4403

13-0002

13-1007

13-5304

19-1102

19-1218

16-5803

18-0201

19-1020

11-0606

15-1220

17-0808

14-6305

18-5203

19-0622

17-1501

-

17-1418

13-3801

16-5803

19-0312

10 A 03

00 A 09

10 A 07

-

10 A 07

-

10 B 17

10 A 03

-

-

10 A 07

00 A 13

-

10 A 03

06 C 33

08 B 25

-

-

10 C 39

10 A 11

08 B 17

-

04 B 17

10 A 07

-

100 80 05

240 50 05

080 60 05

240 60 05

000 70 00

-

080 90 10

000 85 00

000 20 00

050 20 16

080 60 05

000 40 00

050 30 20

000 90 00

075 70 30

040 50 10

090 70 10

000 45 00

080 30 20

000 55 00

060 80 10

040 40 10

-

080 60 05

100 40 05

9002

7046

-

7000

7004

-

1015

-

9004

8016

-

7016

8011

9002

1001

8025

7032

-

7008

7022

-

8025

-

-

7009

Note: These results are from Johnson Tiles internal test reports and are to be used for guidance only. For tiles with CSV V2 - V4 Refl ectance, Lightness and Colour Notation values are for average colour hue.

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Test Standard Requirement Typical Test Value

Length/Width 10545-2 (BS6431:Part10/EN98) ±0.75% Pass

Thickness 10545-2 (BS6431:Part10/EN98) ±5% Pass

Straightness of side 10545-2 (BS6431:Part10/EN98) ±0.5% Pass

Rectangularity 10545-2 (BS6431:Part10/EN98) ±0.6% Pass

Surface fl atness 10545-2 (BS6431:Part10/EN98) ±0.5% Pass

Water Absorption 10545-3 (BS6431:Part11/EN99) ≤0.5% Pass

Modulus of Rupture 10545-4 (BS6431:Part12/EN100) ≥35N/mm2 Pass

Abrasion Resistance 10545-6 (BS6431:Part14/EN102) ≤175mm3 Pass

Linear Thermal Expansion 10545-8 (BS6431:Part15/EN103) Max 9 x 10-6 K-1 Pass

Thermal Shock 10545-9 (BS6431:Part16/EN104) Pass Pass

Frost Resistance 10545-12 (BS6431:Part22/EN202) Resistant Pass

Chemical Resistance 10545-13 (BS6431:Part19/EN122) Class C Pass

Stain Resistance 10545-14 (BS6431:Part19/EN122) Min Class 3 Pass

Fire Rating Class 0 Non Combustable

UV Colour Resistance Unaffected by light

Weight/m2

Product Thickness 9mm 21kg




physical properties

All tiles in this brochure are classed as BIa products

For actual test results by range please contact the technical helpline on 0845 210 3000 or email: [email protected]

Abrasion resistance only applicable to un-glazed porcelain and through body porcelain tiles.For durability properties of glazed porcelain range (Tucana) refer to PEI values on product page.

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colour notations

Ran

ge

Col

our

Refl

ect

ance

Yl

NC

S L

ight

ness

Pan

tone

A

rchi

tect

ural

NC

S

Pan

tone

BS

4800

RA

L D

esig

n

RA

L K

5

Velorium

Velorium

Velorium

Hercules

Hercules

Hercules

Delphinius

Delphinius

Delphinius

Delphinius

Delphinius

Delphinius

Delphinius

Cygnus

Cygnus

Cygnus

Cygnus

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini

Wheat

Pewter

Sand

Smoke

Sand

Black

Gunmetal

White

Pumice

Wheat

Cocoa

Graphite

Slate

Vanilla

Sand

Coffee

Cocoa

White

Straw

Coffee

Lava

Black

72.06

49.03

70.62

31.06

51.30

6.31

10.06

72.06

65.17

84.98

12.61

6.34

37.11

63.49

41.00

24.34

12.20

85.71

46.75

22.85

33.89

13.53

0.88

0.73

0.87

0.56

0.75

0.16

0.24

0.88

0.84

0.94

0.29

0.16

0.62

0.83

0.66

0.47

0.28

0.94

0.71

0.45

0.59

0.30

1002-Y

2502-B

1010-Y10R

4005-B20G

2020-Y10R

8502-Y

7502-B

1002-Y

1500-N

0505-Y20R

7005-Y50R

8500-N

3502-B

1502-R

3010-Y50R

5005-Y50R

7005-Y20R

0502-Y

2030-Y

4030-Y50R

4000-N

7000-N

Cool Grey 1

429

468

444

468

Black

446

Cool Grey 1

427

-

Warm Grey 11

433

443

434

7529

7531

-

Cool Grey 1

4675

4635

424

425

11-0606

15-4101

12-0804

16-4706

14-1112

19-0506

18-0201

11-0606

14-4102

11-0105

19-0809

19-1102

16-0000

13-0002

16-1310

17-0909

18-0513

12-0104

15-1220

16-1325

17-1501

18-0403

10 A 03

-

10 C 31

18 B 21

-

12 B 29

00 A 13

10 A 03

00 A 01

08 B 15

08 B 29

-

00 A 05

-

-

08 B 25

-

10 A 03

-

08 C 39

10 A 11

00 A 13

000 90 00

240 70 05

095 90 10

220 60 05

080 80 10

000 25 00

000 40 00

000 90 00

000 80 00

075 90 10

040 40 05

000 20 00

000 65 00

040 80 05

-

060 50 10

060 40 05

080 90 05

070 70 20

060 40 30

000 55 00

000 30 00

9002

7040

1014

-

-

6015

7016

9002

-

1013

-

9004

7004

-

-

-

7006

7032

1001

8007

7022

9004

Note: These results are from Johnson Tiles internal test reports and are to be used for guidance only. For tiles with CSV V2 - V4 Refl ectance, Lightness and Colour Notation values are for average colour hue.

46 47technical - colour shade variation

technical

V1 Low Variation

Least possible shade variation between tiles in a box. When installed and mixed correctly the effect is a consistent overall appearance.

V3 High Variation

Considerable shade variation within a box. When installed and mixed correctly the effect is a fi nish with a high degree of shade variation. These differences are a design feature of V3 rated tiles.

V2 Moderate Variation

Low to moderate shade variation within a box. When installed and mixed correctly the effect is a fi nish with subtle shade differences. These differences are a design feature of V2 rated tiles.

V4 Random Variation

Highest possible shade variation within a box. Colours vary from tile to tile and when mixed and fi xed correctly create a high degree of shade variance in the installation. This high shade variance is a design feature of V4 rated tiles.

Pendulum Test (for general usage areas) TRRL – Transport & Road Research Laboratory)

A swinging test apparatus which determines the co-effi cient of friction using a 4S rubber slider to simulate soled shoes. The test value equates100x the co-effi cient of friction.

High Slip Potential – 24 and below Moderate Slip Potential – 25 to 35 Low Slip Potential – 35+

Surtronic Surface Roughness

This is determined using a TR100 roughness meter. A stylus traverses across the surface and the movement of the stylus is electronically recorded to ascertain the surface roughness.

Below 10 µm – high slip potential 10 µm to 20 µm – moderate slip potential 20+ µm – low slip potential

Ramp Test (DIN51130) Wet Shod Traffi cked areas

Used to assess fl oor tiles for shoe traffi cked areas. The test utilises a surface lubricant (R value).

R9 - 3º to 10º R10 - >10º to 19º R11 - >19º to 27º R12 - >27º to 35º

Wet Ramp Test (DIN51097) Wet Barefoot Areas

Used to assess a fl oor tile’s suitability for wet barefoot conditions. Tiles are classifi ed in 1 of 3 groups as an indication of their suitability.

Class A – Dry areas including dry changing areas, dry barefoot corridors

Class B – as A plus pool surrounds, communal showers, pool beach areas, disinfectant spray areas, wet change areas

Class C – as A & B plus pool surround inclines, walk through pools, Jacuzzi fl oors and seats, inclined pool edges and steps

Please refer to product pages for actual test results.

colour shade variationColour Shade Variation (CSV) values are assigned to fl oor tiles within this literature. These values must only be used as a guide. Shade, colour and pattern variation are inherent characteristics of all ceramic tiles. Before fi xing several cartons should be opened and the contents mixed to ensure that the shade variation and/or patterning are acceptable. CSV is split into 4 categories:

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technical - slip resistance

Slip Resistance

The slip resistance of a fl oor fi nish is the most important safety consideration. Effective and suitable slip resistant characteristics will reduce the likelihood of slipping particularly for the elderly, visually or mobility impaired.

Slip resistance depends upon many factors:

The roughness of the surface

Whether it is wet or dry when in use

Whether the fl oor fi nish is regularly contaminated by liquids or other contaminants

The wear characteristics of the fl oor fi nish

Implementation of a suitable cleaning and maintenance schedule

In addition there are other factors that can affect the slip resistance and performance characteristics of a fl oor fi nish, these include:

Lighting, glare and humidity

Slopes and ramps

Visual or acoustic distractions

Type of footwear worn

The risk of slipping or tripping is increased if the coeffi cient of friction values of the two materials varies greatly. This can be minimised by locating the material or fi nish change at predictable locations ie door or wall openings.

Slip resistant fl oor fi nishes are recommended for use in areas where safety is paramount i.e. entrances, ramps, stairs and landings, escape routes, commercial kitchen areas, areas adjacent to hazardous machinery or activities and areas subject to frequent wetting i.e. shower fl oors, swimming pool surrounds – this is not an exhaustitive list.

Maintaining Slip Resistance of Floor Finishes

The two main factors affecting the ongoing slip resistance performance of a fl oor fi nish are wear resistance and surface contaminants.

Wear Resistance

Porcelain tiles offer the commercial specifi er unrivalled wear resistance. Correctly specifi ed and installed these tiles would be

expected to last the lifetime of the building. The slip resistant characteristics of the tile are maintained with the implementation of a suitable cleaning regime.

Surface Contaminants

Areas subject to expected surface contaminants should incorporate the use of slip resistant fl oor tiles. The degree of slip resistance changes with the contaminant - i.e. water as a contaminant has less effect on slip resistance than oil or margarine. Further details can be found on www.hse.gov.uk

Falls in Floors

Where fl uid contamination cannot be avoided HSE guidance recommends that fl oors are laid to falls so that the majority of the contamination drains to properly constructed outlets. Profi led tiles allow the contaminant to collect in the low areas whilst the high areas remain relatively dry or at least above the surface of the contaminant. The degree of slope of a fall depends upon many factors including – surface contaminant, degree of usage, affected area etc. As an example a minimum fall of 1:50 is recommended in the “Specifi ers Handbook for Inclusive Design – Internal Floor Finishes” available from RIBA Bookshops.

Floors Subject to Surface Contamination

Swimming Pools and Wet Areas

Wet barefoot areas (showers, wet change areas and pool surrounds) must be slip resistant when wet with a non-abrasive surface

Should be easy to keep clean to maintain the slip resistance of the fl oor material at all times

Should have a texture that is as comfortable as possible for bare feet

Should be laid to falls

Should incorporate fl ush drain covers wherever possible

Should use fl oor fi nishes that achieve either category “B” or category “C” slip resistance when tested by DIN51097 Wet Ramp Test. (Category “C” has greater slip resistance than category “B” – in certain instances only category “C” is suitable).

Commercial Kitchens

Hygiene and slip resistance are extremely important in Commercial Kitchens. Kitchens are likely to not only receive water contamination but also wet and dry foods. oils and greases from cooking either through spillage or splashing.

Floors for commercial kitchens should provide suffi cient surface roughness to create a slip resistant fi nish. Roughness values of over 20µm are normally adequate (“Specifi ers Handbook for Inclusive Design – Internal Floor Finishes” available from RIBA Bookshops) for areas that are frequently or permanently wet.

Floor fi nishes should also be easy to clean and stain resistant to maintain hygiene.

Further information on slip resistance and good practice for fl ooring is available from the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk/slips

Slip Resistance Further Reading

This information is for guidance only. Further information is available from:

www.hse.gov.uk

Specifi ers Handbook for Inclusive Design published by RIBA ISBN 1-85946-255-3

BS5385-3:1989 Code of practice for the design and installation of ceramic fl oor tiles and mosaic

BS5385-4:1992 Code of practice for tiling and mosaics in specifi c conditions

BS8300:2001 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people

Access to and use of buildings – The Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document M

To date no single test method is universally accepted for slip resistance by British and European Standards. Aesthetics of a fl ooring installation must not override safety.

All of the slip resistance values given in this publication are factory gate values (based on as supplied tiles). These slip resistance values can only be maintained in service with the implementation of a suitable cleaning and maintenance regime.

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48 49technical - cleaning

cleaningMaintaining the appearance and characteristics (especially slip resistance values) of fl oor tiles is achieved with the implementation of a suitable cleaning regime. It must be stressed that the cleaning material manufacturers instructions must be followed at all times. Regular and correctly undertaken cleaning should maintain a fl oor product as close to its original state as possible. Incorrect or infrequent cleaning will adversely affect the properties of the fl ooring material and increase potential hazards. Generally the smoother the surface of the tile the easier it is to clean. However, it should be noted that textured products, required to give adequate slip resistance when wet, can be satisfactorily cleaned – the cleanability of a surface is more a function of the contaminant than the texture of the surface. It is therefore essential when selecting and specifying a fl oor fi nish that the use of the area and likely contaminants, safety, aesthetic and hygiene requirements are all taken into account at the specifi cation stage.

Cleaning can be split into several categories, each of which is dependant upon installation type (ie wet barefoot areas, shopping malls, public toilets etc) and frequency of usage (ie high, medium or low traffi c):-

Builders Clean

This should be undertaken prior to a fl oor being brought into service. The builders clean removes any residual fi lm left over from the grouting operation and is a one off cleaning process. It is imperative that this is carried out as any grout residues left behind will act as a key for dirt resulting in the installation being diffi cult to clean.

Temporary sealers may be used to facilitate cleaning off after laying which can be removed with the use of alkaline detergents.

Cementitious Grouts

The use of a mild acid decementing solution followed by thorough rinsing will remove all but the most stubborn of cement residues.

Epoxide Grouts

It is essential that ALL residue be removed from the surface of the tiles during the grouting process and before the resin cures. Failure to achieve this will result in a very diffi cult and expensive process using gel-type epoxide removers.

Routine Cleaning

The regular use of detergents or other cleaning agents which are excessively acidic or alkaline could cause irreversible damage to the ceramic tile surface. Degreasing agents that contain wax, sodium silicate or other additives which leave sticky deposits and thus retain dirt should be avoided. Oil residues or build-ups of wax can be removed with a proprietary wax and polish remover.

Manual Cleaning

In normal conditions tiles require little maintenance and can be easily kept clean by sweeping and then mopping with warm water to which a neutral or nearly neutral detergent has been added. The cleaning solution should remain on the fl oor for 5 to 15 minutes (see manufacturers instructions) to allow it to penetrate and emulsify the dirt after which it should be removed by rinsing thoroughly with clean water. The rinsing process removes the dirt so the use of clean water is important.

Mechanical Cleaning

For larger fl oor areas or areas of textured tiles the use of a rotary scrubbing machine is recommended (machines should not be used at speeds in excess of 450rpm). The choice of brush type is very important. Union mix brushes are suitable for light washing and scrubbing, polypropelene brushes are suitable where dirt deposits are especially heavy. The cleaning solution should remain on the fl oor for 5 to 15 minutes (see manufacturers instructions) after which a secondary scrubbing action and clean mop or suction should be undertaken to remove the solution and dirt.

High Pressure Cleaning

Tiles seldom require the use of high pressure cleaning. Whilst the process will not damage the tiles care must be taken to avoid erosion of the grout. To minimise grout erosion ensure that the water beam is continually moved from side to side and not allowed to concentrate on the grouted joints. Water containing abrasives or steam cleaners should not be used on ceramic tiles.

Wet Areas

Wet barefoot areas may attract build-ups of body fats, soaps, oil residues and organic growth. To prevent these a mildly acidic cleaning agent used regularly is preferable. If build up has been allowed a preliminary deep clean with a proprietary cleaner is required followed by regular use of a mildly acidic cleaning agent solution.

Periodic Deep Cleaning

Occasionally foreign matter may cause surface marks that cannot be removed with the usual cleaning processes and materials. If the surface mark cannot be removed, other materials should be considered (it is advisable to experiment on a small inconspicuous area):-

Paint – Paint Remover

Organic Stains – Bleach or one off treatment with washing soda

Rust – Masonry Cleaner

Oil, Fat, Grease – Detergent or degreaser

Mould Growth – Household bleach or proprietary cleaner

Tea, Coffee, Ink – Household bleach or proprietary cleaner

Abrasive powders or cleaners should never be used on ceramic tiles.

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technical - installation

installationCodes of Practice

All fi xing of fl oor and cladding tiles should be in accordance with the following codes of practice guidelines:-

BS5385 Part 1 – 1995 (Code of practice for the design and installation of internal wall tiling and mosaics in normal conditions)

BS5385 Part 2 – 2006 (Code of practice for the design and installation of external ceramic wall tiling and mosaics)

BS5385 Part 3 – 1989 (Code of practice for the design and installation of ceramic fl oor tiles and mosaics)

BS5385 Part 4 – 1992 (Code of practice for ceramic tiling and mosaic in specifi c conditions)

BS8000 Section 11.1 – 1989 (Workmanship on Building Sites, Part 11, Code of practice for wall and fl oor tiling).

Floor and cladding tiles are made from quality refi ned raw materials and are un-glazed class BIa (porcelain) products, as such they require the use of polymer modifi ed adhesives (classifi cation C2*) and grouts specially formulated for fi xing and grouting of porcelain tiles.

* Check with adhesive manufacturer for additional C1 product suitability.

Substrates

Before tiling is commenced it is important to ensure that the correct minimum curing periods have been observed for all substrates:-

Concrete – 6 weeks

Screed (non modifi ed) – 3 weeks

Rendering (non modifi ed) – 2 weeks

Gypsum Plastering – 4 weeks

Brickwork/Blockwork – 6 weeks

Accuracy of the substrate must be checked to ensure that the guidance given in BS5385 has been achieved i.e. “local variations in level for a nominally fl at fl oor or wall should be such that, when checked with a 2m straightedge, any gap under the straightedge between points of contact does not exceed 3mm”.

Design/Layout

Consideration to locations of plane changes and room sizes should be undertaken to ensure the best tile size is selected to minimise cutting and improve aesthetics.

Movement Joints

The location, type and scope of all movement joints must be ascertained prior to any fi xing works. All structural joints must be followed through to the face of the tile at full width with intermediate movement joints (minimum 6mm wide) being situated at:-

Changes of plane

Wall/fl oor junctions

Where tiling abuts other materials

Additionally at 3 to 4.5m maximum centres for wall tiling and 8 to 10m maximum bay centres for fl oor tiling (in suspended fl oors the bay dimensions should be reduced by providing additional joints over supporting walls and beams).

Movement joints can either be fi lled with a suitable backer, bond breaker and fi ller (e.g. epoxy polysulphide – please check with manufacturer for suitability) or be of the pre-formed variety.

Adhesives

Adhesives should be in accordance with BS EN 12004, Class C2*. Particular adhesive choice will be governed by the substrate.

* Check with adhesive manufacturer for additional C1 product suitability.

Johnson Tiles recommend the use of Johnson’s Professional adhesives and grouts, see below:

Grouts

The choice of grout type should refl ect the expected service conditions of the installation.

For general fl oor tiling grouts should be class CG2 ie Johnson Professional Wide Joint Flexible Grout.

For fl oors subject to frequent wetting ie showers and pool halls grout should be class CG2 for hard water areas or RG1 for soft water areas ie Johnson Professional Wide Joint Flexible Grout (CG2), Easy Clean Epoxy (RG1).

Where hygiene is important ie commercial kitchens and hospitals grout should be class RG1 ie Johnson Professional Easy Clean Epoxy.

For specifi c adhesive or grout advice please contact Johnson Professional helpline 0870 609 2851

Fixing Tiles

All fl oor tiles should be fi xed with a solid bed of adhesive, this ensures maximum durability and strength within the installation and long term adhesion performance. This is achieved with the use of a notched solid bed trowel. It is good practice to periodically remove a recently fi xed tile to ensure that the correct bedding is being achieved and maintained. When fi xing all tiles care must be taken to ensure that no lipping of tiles occurs.

Substrate Johnson Professional Adhesive

Concrete Rapid Set/Rapidset Flexible

Sand/Cement Screed Rapid Set/Rapidset Flexible

Wood Floors Speedfl ex Overlay with minimum 12mm WBP/marine ply and prime back, face and edges with Johnson Professional Prime & Seal

Brickwork/Blockwork One Part Flexible

Sand/Cement Render One Part Flexible

Plasterboard One Part Flexible Prime with Johnson Professional Prime & Seal

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general informationEnvironmental Management

Johnson Tiles Limited, Harewood Street, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent has achieved ISO 14001 for Environmental Management Systems at its Stoke on Trent factory.

Colour

The Absolute range is notated by the Natural Colour System (NCS).

Reference guides to other colour referencing systems are also given in this publication.

Fitness for Purpose

For specifi c suitability and fi tness for purpose details contact the Technical Helpline or visit the website: www.johnson-ceramics.com

Important

During the course of manufacture of all ceramic tiles some variation in shade or pattern can occur. Before fi xing tiles several cartons should be opened and the contents mixed to ensure that the size, shade, colour and patterning are acceptable.

Tile Sizes

All sizes in the brochure are nominal. Please contact our Technical Helpline for specifi c information.

Johnson Tiles cannot accept responsibility for any tiles that have been fi xed.

Nothing in these statements does or will affect the statutory rights of the consumer.

Samples Tel: 01782 524064Fax: 01782 524138 Email: [email protected]

Technical Helpline Tel: 0845 210 3000Fax: 01782 524138 Email: [email protected]

International Technical Helpline: +44 (0) 1782 524067

www.johnson-ceramics.com

Johnson Tiles recommend the use of adhesives and grouts from the Johnson Professional range. For further information and a detailed fi xing specifi cation please contact 0870 609 2851.

The colours shown on the tile products in this brochure are as accurate as the limitations of the printing process will allow. Please refer to actual product samples before purchasing.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this literature. In the interests of progress, however, Johnson Tiles reserve the right to change specifi cations and availability without prior notice.

Acknowledgements

Johnson Tiles would like to thank the many companies who have helped in the production of this publication.

© Property of and used under license from Scandinavian Colour Institute AB, SCI Sweden.se, Stockholm, 2001. See your local NCS distributor for original NCS standard samples

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technical - dda

dda - disability discrimination actThe Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) introduced new measures to prevent discrimination against disabled people. The Act was broadened in 2005 to form the current Disability Discrimination Act 2005.

The DDA requires accessible environments to be provided for disabled people, either in their place of work or for access to goods, services or facilities (public spaces). Those commissioning new buildings or adaptations to existing buildings must consider the implications of the DDA and their ability to provide buildings that do not discriminate against disabled people (physical or mental impairments).

When specifying ceramics there are 2 main areas of relevance within the DDA.

Colour Refl ectance (Contrast)

The DDA gives guidance on good visual contrast for the visually impaired between various elements of a building by the use of Light Refl ectance Values (LRV).

LRV is a general term for contrast and is measured as the proportion of useful light refl ected by a coloured object, fl oor, wall or ceiling. LRV is measured on a scale of 0 to 100 where 0 is perfect black and 100 perfect white (in reality 0 and 100 are unobtainable colours). According to NCS Colour Centre in practical terms black is approx 6 and white approx 85. See pages 42-44 for values.

The current guidelines from Building Regulations Approved Document M on contrast are that a minimum difference of 30 LRV points should be specifi ed for adjacent surfaces to ensure that visually impaired people are not discriminated against. In the specifi c example of ceramic tiles this difference should be between:

Floors to walls

Ceiling to walls

Handrails to walls

Sanitary fi ttings to walls

Visual contrast between fl oors and walls is important in enabling visually impaired people to assess and gauge the size and shape of a room. It is important that the greatest visual contrast occurs where the fl oor meets the wall (skirting) as this gives the most accurate visual indication of the extent of the room. Where provided, skirtings should contrast visually with the fl oor and be similar in colour and tone to the wall surface.

Tactile Foot Braille

Recommendations from the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR), the joint mobility unit of the RNIB and the Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) led to the need for Tactiles to be used as warning features for stairs, ramps and platforms.

Available in 400x400x10mm format and in 2 colour options the Johnson Tactile System offers compliance with not only the DDA requirements but also the DETR, RNIB and CAE recommendations. Specifi ed correctly the Johnson Tactile System will ensure that any new building Access Audits will be compliant with the Access to Goods and Services part of the DDA.

The Johnson Tactile System is manufactured to the highest technical and performance standards. The surface of the Tactile products have the enhanced performance qualities of a slip resistance durundum inclusion in the surface of the tile.

The Corduroy profi le is designed to warn visually impaired people of the presence of specifi c hazards. Such a profi le is “Foot Braille” and is a warning associated with steps, ramps or the approach to on-street light rapid transit platforms. The Corduroy profi le is an internationally accepted Tactile surface that conveys the message of hazard and implies proceed with caution.

The Blister profi le is designed to warn visually impaired people of the edge of all off-street platforms. The profi le consists of a series of offset, fl at topped dome studs. The parallel rows of studs are designed to be installed at right angles to the direction of traffi c and are normally located behind the platform edge coping.

For details of Johnson Tiles Tactile System see our Kerastar brochure.

This information is not exhaustive and the requirements at the time of specifi cation must be checked.

BS8300:2001 Amendment 1 indicates that there is anecdotal evidence to suggest that a 20 point LRV difference may be suffi cient – especially where large adjacent areas are involved.

It must be noted that the guidance on LRV values given in this brochure are correct at the time of print. This is a subject that may be reviewed by the regulatory body at any time so it is advisable to check the guidelines at the time of specifi cation of product.

The DDA details given in this brochure are to be used as an outline guide only and are the details as Johnson Tiles understand them at the time of print. If in doubt of any details contained herein the Act should be read in full.

Middle East Offi ce, Johnson Tiles, PO Box 50518, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Tel ++97 14 398 6004 Fax ++97 14 398 7066

Johnson Tiles (Pty) Ltd, Olifantsfontein, South Africa.

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Johnson Tiles is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Ltd, Ladyfi eld House, Station Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1BU. Registered in England under number 566694.

® Johnson Tiles, Johnson and Material Lab are registered trade marks.™ All product names are the trade marks of H & R Johnson Tiles Ltd and licensed to Norcros Group (Holdings) Ltd trading as Johnson Tiles.

Printed in England 2008

10 Great Titchfi eld Street, London W1W 8BBT: 020 7436 8629 F: 020 7436 9031E: [email protected] www.material-lab.co.uk

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