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Urban Tones™

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Introducing Urban Tones™ the first collection manufactured with OutStand Technology™. OutStand's patent-pending glaze technique creates a crystalline-shield-like layer of protection which results in superior surface wear resistance and gives Urban Tones the following attributes:
  • GREEN – Contains more than 60% pre-and post-consumer recycled material content (RMC%) – one of the first porcelain tiles in the industry!
  • Made in the USA – Field tiles are American-made. Meets the requirements for projects or contracts the mandate the use of American-made products.
  • Superior Technical Performance – Crystalline-shield-like layer of protection, which lasts the life of the tile and results in superior surface wear resistance
  • Additional Performance – Has a high coefficient of friction. Is also scratch, stain and frost-resistant
  • Microban Antimicrobial Protection – Infused with Microban® Antimicrobial Technology (Microban), which inhibits the growth of stain- and odor-causing bacteria on the surface of the tile.
  • PTCA Certification – Certified by the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency.
Field Tile
Click to Zoom - Designer White R960

Designer White
R960

Click to Zoom - Designer White Salt & Pepper R980

Designer White Salt & Pepper
R980

Click to Zoom - Biscuit R962

Biscuit
R962

Click to Zoom - Biscuit Salt & Pepper R982

Biscuit Salt & Pepper
R982

Click to Zoom - Mushroom R963

Mushroom
R963

Click to Zoom - Mushroom Salt & Pepper R983

Mushroom Salt & Pepper
R983

Click to Zoom - Cappuccino R966

Cappuccino
R966

Click to Zoom - Cappuccino Salt & Pepper R986

Cappuccino Salt & Pepper
R986

Click to Zoom - Nutmeg R970

Nutmeg
R970

Click to Zoom - Nutmeg Salt & Pepper R988

Nutmeg Salt & Pepper
R988

Click to Zoom - French Roast R969

French Roast
R969

Click to Zoom - French Roast Salt & Pepper R987

French Roast Salt & Pepper
R987

Click to Zoom - Light Smoke R964

Light Smoke
R964

Click to Zoom - Light Smoke Salt & Pepper R984

Light Smoke Salt & Pepper
R984

Click to Zoom - Smokey Quartz R965

Smokey Quartz
R965

Click to Zoom - Smokey Quartz Salt & Pepper R985

Smokey Quartz Salt & Pepper
R985

Click to Zoom - Black R961

Black
R961

Click to Zoom - Black Salt & Pepper R981

Black Salt & Pepper
R981

Click to Zoom - Artichoke R967

Artichoke
R967

Click to Zoom - Bimini Blue R968

Bimini Blue
R968

Shade Variation:
Medium (V2)
Medium (V2)

Tile Thickness: 5/16"
Recommended Grout Joint: 3/16"
Applications:
  Indoor Outdoor
Walls/Backsplashes X -
Floors X -
Countertops X -
Pool Linings - X
Pool Deckings - -
Patios - -
Performance Characteristics:
  C.O.F.
Wet    Dry
Moisture
Absorption
Breaking
Strength
MOH's Chemical
Resistance
 R960, R980, R962,
R982, R966, R986 
 > 0.60    > 0.65 <0.5%  >300 lbs. 9.0 Resistant
R964, R984, R963,
R983 
 > 0.60    > 0.65 <0.5%  >300 lbs. 9.0 Resistant
R967, R965, R985,
R961, R981, R968,
R969, R987, R970,
R988 
 > 0.60    > 0.65 <0.5%  >300 lbs. 8.0 Resistant
Abrasion Resistance:  5
4
Notes:
  • Use of a modified latex thinset is recommended.
  • Not for use on ramps.
  • Additional linear and rectangular sizes from as narrow as 2" wide up to 24" long are available through Linear Express™, American Olean's linear cutting service. Visit www.americanolean.com/linearexpress for sizes and ordering information.
  • Since there are variations in all fired ceramic products, the tile and trim supplied for your particular installation may not match these samples. Final selection should be made from actual tiles and trim not from tile and trim samples or reproductions. Manufactured in accordance with ANSI A137.1 standards. Natural lighting, wall-washed lighting and tile installed at different planes may impact color tonality.
  • Suitable for exterior walls in freezing and non-freezing climates when proper installation methods are followed.
  • Urban Tones™ colors coordinate with select Urban Canvas™, Bright, Matte, Unglazed Mosaics, Satinglo™ and Satinbrites™ colors.
  • Bullnose Outcorner requires extended lead time.
  • Cove Base and Cove Base Outcorner available in solid colors only, no Salt & Pepper colors.
  • Cove Base and Cove Base Outcorner pieces are Glazed Ceramic and not suitable for exterior applications.
  • Water, oil, grease, etc. create slippery conditions. Floor applications with exposure to these conditions require extra caution in product selection. For additional application information, click here to view our Factors to Consider.
Tile Sizes
6" x 6"

6" x 6"

12" x 12"

12" x 12"

18" x 18"

18" x 18"

Available Trim
Bullnose P43C9 - 3" x 12"

Bullnose
P43C9
3" x 12"

Bullnose P4669 - 6" x 6"

Bullnose
P4669
6" x 6"

Bullnose Outcorner PC4669 - 6" x 6"

Bullnose Outcorner
PC4669
6" x 6"

Cove Base P36C9TB - 6" x 12"

Cove Base
P36C9TB
6" x 12"

Cove Base Outcorner PC36C9TB - 1" x 6"

Cove Base Outcorner
PC36C9TB
1" x 6"



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