BUILDING BLOCKS™ CONCRETE
Glazed Body Match Porcelain
Description
Designed in collaboration with Gensler as design consultant, the Building Blocks™ Concrete line beautifully replicates the contemporary look of concrete while bringing in an added layer of warmth and sophistication. Designed to blend perfectly with other Building Blocks™ products, as well as the Gensler designed Back to Basics™ line, this line provides endless design possibilities.
6” x 12” Cove Base pieces available for this series. MOQ and lead-times apply. Consult an Emser associate for details.
4 Colors | 4 Sizes
Technical Specifications
| Nominal Size (in.) | 12 x 24 | 24 x 47 | 15 x 29 | 29 x 29 |
| Edge Detail | Rectified | Rectified | Rectified | Rectified |
| Finish | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte |
| Faces | 64 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| Thickness (mm.)* | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Grout Joint Recommendation (in.) | 1/8 | 1/8 | 1/8 | 1/8 |
* Tile thickness could vary based on size. Larger format tiles will have a higher thickness.
Testing
| Method | Results |
| Abrasion Resistance C1027* | IV |
| Breaking Strength C648 |
> 700LBF |
| Chemical Resistance C650 | Resistant |
| Water Absorption C373 | ≤0.50% |
| DCOF AcuTest WET | > 0.60 |
| Scratch Hardness MOHS | 5 |
| Shade Variation | V2 |
| VOC | 0% |
* The beauty of high gloss or polished products may be susceptible to scratching that is more visible on the surface of the tile.
Download and View Care And Maintenance
Sizes and Trim
Usage
| USAGE TYPES: | YES/NO |
| COMMERCIAL FLOOR* | YES |
| RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WALL | YES |
| SHOWER WALL | YES |
| SHOWER FLOOR |
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| STEAM SHOWER |
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| KITCHEN COUNTER |
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| STOVE AREA |
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| FIREPLACE FACADE |
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| COVERED EXTERIOR WALL FREEZING CLIMATES |
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| COVERED EXTERIOR WALL NON-FREEZING CLIMATES |
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| UNCOVERED EXTERIOR WALL FREEZING CLIMATES |
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| UNCOVERED EXTERIOR WALL NON-FREEZING CLIMATES |
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| COVERED EXTERIOR FLOOR FREEZING CLIMATES |
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| COVERED EXTERIOR FLOOR NON-FREEZING CLIMATES |
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| UNCOVERED EXTERIOR FLOOR FREEZING CLIMATES |
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| UNCOVERED EXTERIOR FLOOR NON-FREEZING CLIMATES |
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| POOL DECK |
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| POOL WATERLINE |
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| INSIDE POOL | YES |
| SPA / HOT TUB |
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| UV/ SUN EXPOSURE SENSITIVE | NO |
* Emser recommends a .50 or greater DCOF for Commercial Dining Floors.
The usage chart is provided as a general guide only. Actual job site conditions may change a product’s suitability for a specific application. If special conditions apply, please contact an Emser representative for clarification of use prior to purchasing.