1.4 Nero Scuro 14 mm Anthracite Concrete-Look Porcelain Tiles – Sichenia

• Colour: deep anthracite, with cement clouds and small pores
• Collection: 1.4 – Sichenia
• Look: fine concrete, with subtle shading
• Material: unglazed, full-body, homogeneous porcelain stoneware, vitrified throughout, group BIa (EN 14411 annex G, ISO 13006 annex G)
• Thickness: 14 mm
• Surface: Brush – brushed, matt, R10 (DIN 51130)
• Edges: rectified
• Breaking strength: ≥ 5,000 N (EN ISO 10545-4)
• Bending strength: ≥ 45 N/mm²
• Water absorption: ≤ 0.1%
• Deep abrasion resistance: ≤ 140 mm³
• Frost and thermal shock resistance: yes, no alteration (EN ISO 10545-12, EN ISO 10545-9)
• Stain resistance: class 5
• Chemical resistance: class A to household chemicals and swimming pool salts; LA and HA to acids and alkalis
• Coefficient of friction (B.C.R.A.): > 0.40 on dry and wet surfaces
• Shade variation: V2 – slight differences between tiles
• Use: indoor and outdoor floors – homes, hotels, bars and restaurants, shops, shopping centres, stations and airports; indoor pool lining
• Recommended joint: at least 2 mm indoors; outdoors, the joint width is set by the designer
• Recycled content: at least 40%
• Manufacturer: Sichenia Gruppo Ceramiche, Sassuolo – Made in Italy

• 60×60 cm · 14 mm · Brush R10 – 3 tiles/box, 1.08 m²/box, 33.3 kg/box

The price shown is per box. The price per square metre is shown below the price.

1.4 tiles are 14 mm thick, compared with 9–10 mm for standard porcelain stoneware: according to Sichenia, they withstand a breaking load of about 500 kg, against 200 kg for a 10 mm tile. They are laid on indoor and outdoor floors.

The pattern has 10 different faces, so the floor does not look repetitive.

Does dust show on a dark floor?

On any very dark floor, light-coloured dust shows more easily. The cement clouds and small pores of 1.4 Nero Scuro make it less noticeable than on a plain black tile; water and a neutral detergent are enough for cleaning.

Why a 14 mm tile?

The extra thickness makes the tile much stronger: the breaking strength declared by Sichenia is over 5,000 N, about 500 kg, against roughly 200 kg for 10 mm porcelain stoneware. That is why 1.4 is used in shops, shopping centres, stations and airports, as well as in homes.

Can 1.4 tiles be laid outdoors too?

Yes. Sichenia recommends the 1.4 collection for indoor and outdoor use: it is frost and thermal-shock resistant and absorbs less than 0.1% water. Indoors the joint is at least 2 mm; outdoors, its width is set by the designer.

How many boxes should I order?

One box holds 3 tiles of 60×60 cm, i.e. 1.08 m², and weighs 33.3 kg. Enter the floor area in the calculator on this page: the number of boxes is worked out automatically, with a 10% allowance for cuts.