VARA™
GLAZED PORCELAIN
Description
Vara™ takes its inspiration from the natural beauty of marble. This stunning line evokes the luxurious look of natural stone but with the easy care of porcelain tile. The subtle veining and crisp coloring creates a stylish environment.
3 Colors | 3 Sizes
Technical Specifications
| Size | 24" x 47" |
24" x 24" |
12" x 24" |
| Edge Detail | Rectified | Rectified | Rectified |
| Finish | Matte/Polished | Matte/Polished | Matte/Polished |
| Faces | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| Thickness* | 12mm |
(M/P) - 10/9.5mm | (M/P) - 9/9.2mm |
| Lbs./PC | 46.34 | 17.87 | 8.10 |
| Grout Joint Recommendation | 1/8" | 1/8" | 1/8" |
* Tile thickness could vary based on size. Larger format tiles will have a higher thickness.
Testing
| Method | Matte | Polished |
| Breaking Strength C648 | >450 |
>450 |
| DCOF A137.1 | >0.55 | <0.42 |
| Abrasion Resistance | III | II |
| MOHS Hardness | 7 | 5 |
| Chemical Resistance C650 | Resistant | Resistant |
| Stain Resistance C1378 | Resistant | Resistant |
| Water Absorption C372 | <.50% | <0.5% |
| Shading | V2 | V2 |
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Sizes and Trim
Usage
| USAGE TYPES: | YES/NO |
| COMMERCIAL FLOOR WET* | TIP* |
| COMMERCIAL FLOOR DRY* |
TIP* |
| RESIDENTIAL FLOOR |
TIP* |
| RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WALL |
TIP* |
| SHOWER WALL | TIP* |
| RESIDENTIAL SHOWER FLOOR |
TIP* |
| COMMERCIAL SHOWER FLOOR |
TIP* |
| STEAM SHOWER |
TIP* |
| KITCHEN COUNTER |
TIP* |
| STOVE AREA |
TIP* |
| FIREPLACE FAÇADE | TIP* |
| EXTERIOR WALL | TIP* |
| EXTERIOR FLOOR (NOT POOL) | TIP* |
| POOL WATERLINE |
TIP* |
| UV STABLE |
TIP* |
* 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.