Overview of Ecostone Collection

The Ecostone collection by FINCIBEC offers porcelain stoneware tiles inspired by natural stone aesthetics, combining elegant color variations and veining with the durability and technical benefits of porcelain. It is designed to meet modern aesthetic and functional demands, featuring a broad color palette and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Product Range and Formats

The collection includes five color variants: Moka Stone, Malabar Stone, Dark Stone, Castle Stone, and Lime Stone. Tile sizes and thicknesses are:

• 60x120 cm (24"x47") - 10 mm thickness, rectified edges
• 60x60 cm (24"x24") - 9.5 mm thickness, rectified edges
• 30x60 cm (12"x24") - 9.5 mm thickness, rectified edges
• 50x100 cm (20"x40") - 20 mm thickness, natural or rectified edges

Surface finishes include Natural and Grip, with Grip designed for outdoor use. Special pieces and mosaics (mesh and muretto styles) complement the range.

Technical Features and Standards

Ecostone tiles are full-body colored fine porcelain stoneware compliant with UNI EN 14411 Annex G - BIa and UNI EN ISO 13006 Annex G - BIa standards. Key specifications include:

• Dimensional Tolerances: Sides ±0.9 mm or ±0.6%, Thickness ±0.5 mm or ±5%, Edge straightness ±0.75 mm or ±0.5%, Rectangularity ±0.75 mm or ±0.5%, Surface flatness ±0.75 mm or ±0.5%.
• Water Absorption: ≤ 0.5% (actual ≤ 0.1%), indicating high density and low porosity.
• Flexural Strength: ≥ 35 N/mm², meeting or exceeding standards.
• Impact Resistance: Declared value > 0.80, ensuring durability.
• Abrasion Resistance: ≤ 175 mm³, suitable for heavy foot traffic.
• Thermal Expansion Coefficient: α = 6.7 x 10⁻⁶ °C⁻¹.
• Resistance to Thermal Shock and Frost: Passed tests with no damage.
• Chemical Resistance: Compliant with household chemicals, swimming pool additives, and acids/alkalis at various concentrations.
• Stain Resistance: Fully compliant with standards.
• Lead and Cadmium Release: Below detection limits, ensuring safety.
• Slip Resistance: Meets DM 236/89 BCRA (>0.40), ANSI A 137.1 Wet DCOF (>0.42), DIN 51130 (R10-R11), and DIN 51097 (A+B or A+B+C for mosaics).

Usage Recommendations and Installation Notes

Suitable for high-traffic floors (use class C5) and outdoor environments, especially with Grip finish and 20 mm thickness options. Mixing tiles from multiple boxes during installation is recommended to ensure natural variation and uniformity.

Packaging and Logistics

Packaging varies by tile size, with details on box quantities, weight, and pallet coverage to facilitate handling. For example, 60x120 cm tiles come 2 pieces per box covering 1.44 m² and weighing 34 kg per box.

Disclaimer and Quality Assurance

FINCIBEC reserves the right to modify specifications without notice and disclaims liability for damages from such changes. Catalog color shades are indicative and may vary. Users should verify product codes, packaging, and weights against current price lists.

Additional Technical Details

The document consolidates compliance with international standards (EN 10545 series, ISO 13006) covering dimensional characteristics, mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and safety parameters:

• Nominal sizes range from 7 cm to 15 cm with grip sizes minimum 5 cm.
• Dimensional tolerances include sides ±0.9 mm, thickness ±0.5 mm, edge straightness ±1.5 mm, orthogonality ±2 mm, and planarity ±0.75 mm.
• Physical properties confirm water absorption ≤0.5%, flexural strength ≥35 N/mm², impact resistance >0.80, abrasion resistance ≤175 mm³, thermal expansion α = 6.7 x 10⁻⁶ °C⁻¹, and resistance to thermal shock and frost.
• Chemical resistance meets standards for household and swimming pool chemicals, with implied compliance for acids and alkalis.
• Stain resistance and heavy metal release (lead, cadmium) are within safe limits.
• Slip resistance meets multiple international standards ensuring safety in wet and dry conditions.

Contact Information

For certificates, detailed data, and inquiries, contact FINCIBEC S.p.A:
Via Radici in Monte, 18/19, 42014 Roteglia (RE), Italy
Tel: +39 0536 855.511
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.century-ceramica.it