Or perhaps bathrooms / wet areas?
How much does a PTV change when a tile is wet?
How much does a PTV change when a tile is wet?
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polished porc will get on avarage ptv 60 70 dry 16 20 wetOr perhaps bathrooms / wet areas?
How much does a PTV change when a tile is wet?
Had to go to my mac then to see them PDF's. Else I'd have replied earlier. This is something I seem to be interested in just lately.have been doing a little testing today on the same range of tiles here s the sort of results you can get
They'll use tiles that meet the PTV even for wet areas, else they'd not get insured to open the shop when it's raining. I'd assume. And they have various other risk assessments going on that stipulate wet floor signs when wet and whatnot.The PTV should be considered in relation to the area the tile is placed in. In many instances the PTV in wet conditions should be checked and recommended by the tiler.
I am in the process of choosing and ordering tiles for a butchers floor which is often covered in blood and needs hosing down daily. I find it safest to turn to experts like Dorset Wooliscroft (now part of Original Style family). They give PTV for both wet and dry conditions in their tile brochure - I am recommending the butcher goes for a wet PTV rating of 54, and will specify epoxy grout.
As to whether or not commercial shop traders need anti-slip tiles - well has anyone been into a Debenhams lately? Polished porcelain on the floor, but with matting at the entrance, and additional floor mats placed near the entrance when heavy rain falling outside. As tilers we can recommend and point out the risks of certain types of tile, but the use of the floor is up to the individual in charge of the premises.
So that kinda answers my feelings on the survey. As tilers we need to be informed, advise and make recommendations. I often give a percentage risk of (cracking, tile debonding, slip) of a danger or problem, but let the customer choose what to do. Use of the tiled area becomes their responsibility if we give informed advice. And I don't want to lose too much potential work by telling customers I won't tile if they ignore my advice.
well it seems as you go darker the ptv seems to increase so tomorrow c4 c 5 see how that goesHad to go to my mac then to see them PDF's. Else I'd have replied earlier. This is something I seem to be interested in just lately.
So the Paris C3 passes with flying colours even when wet. But the C1 and C2 seem to be brilliant dry, but below what you'd want in a wet area?
Really?!well it seems as you go darker the ptv seems to increase so tomorrow c4 c 5 see how that goes
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