Commercial Floor Tiles: How to Select High-Traffic Vitrified Surfaces
Key specifications: PEI rating, modulus of rupture, chemical resistance, and slip ratings
Which tiles are suitable for commercial floors?
Commercial floor suitability depends on the selected product, traffic, contamination, maintenance and installation conditions. A floor application tag is a starting point; obtain product-specific performance evidence and have the project specifier assess it before ordering.
Which specifications should procurement request?
Ask for abrasion or wear data where applicable, breaking strength, slip resistance assessed for the intended conditions, chemical resistance and dimensional information. Confirm the test method and sample or batch covered. Do not infer a PEI or slip rating from a finish name.
How should wet areas and entrances be assessed?
Tell the specifier about water, oils, cleaning regimes and expected footwear. Slip resistance requires an assessment appropriate to the site and local requirements. A single number or a matte or carving finish is not a universal safety guarantee.
How do I build a Cevic shortlist?
Filter the catalogue for floor-tagged products and check their listed dimensions. Request samples, test evidence and packing information. Wall-only products such as Falcon Mint, Osmos Aqua and the carving designs should not be selected as commercial flooring based on appearance alone.