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| Our Tile Backing Types |
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| For information on the types of stainless steel, aluminum and finishes our tiles contain, please visit our Material Information page. For a quick summary of what you may want to consider in choosing a tile type, see the bottom of this page for an answer to "Which type of tile should I choose?". |
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| All of our brushed (satin) stainless steel tiles are manufactured from 304 stainless steel, which has excellent corrosion resistance (will not rust) and is the grade most often used in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries and in architectural applications. Many stainless steel tiles that are available on the market are either manufactured from a lesser grade of stainless steel (e.g., 400 series), which will rust over time or manufactured from a metal that has been laminated with stainless steel. |
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| Surface Mount |
| Our surface mount tiles have an overall thickness of approximately 1/8". They are ideal for all applications. |
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| Hardboard Backing |
This is not to be confused with a cork backing, which is a less expensive alternative offered elsewhere. Our Hardboard backed tiles have an overall thickness of approximately 1/4". They are ideal for kitchens (backsplashes, walls, etc.) and moderate moisture level environments. This choice of backing is most frequently installed as kitchen backsplashes. If you have a concern with the level of moisture in your kitchen (which differs from the average kitchen), then you may choose the fiberock® backing.
Material Description
The Hardboard backing on our tiles is manufactured from high density eucalyptus. The high natural oil content of the eucalyptus fiber material aids in the product's water resistance. Eucalyptus material also has outstanding technical characteristics. These characteristics, including the high density of the eucalyptus material, make it highly valued for applications where strength and durability are critical. The eucalyptus material lasts an incredibly long time. This product has no formaldehyde binders added. |
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| Fiberock® Backing |
Our Fiberock® backed tiles have an overall thickness of approximately 3/8". They are ideal for bathrooms and other moisture rich environments. They are both mold and water resistant.
Material Description
Fiberock® Tile Backerboard derives both strength and water-resistance from its uniform composition. Made of a uniquely engineered gypsum/cellulose-fiber combination, Fiberock® Tile Backerboard is strong and water resistant all the way through the core and intended for use in wet areas including tub and shower surrounds. In independent lab tests per ASTM D3273-00 "Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber," Fiberock® Tile Backerboard scored a perfect "10". With no paper face to delaminate, Fiberock® Tile Backerboard maintains its integrity even when wet.
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| Which tile type should you choose? |
| If you plan on installing our tiles in a moisture rich environment, you should choose the fiberock® backed tiles. If you are installing them as a kitchen backsplash, you can choose any of the three types. If you are trying to decide which to choose, you should consider the installation process. All of our tiles can be installed with PL Polyurethane Premium Construction
Adhesive. This adhesive forms a solid bond with drywall and a variety
of other substrates. Our fiberock® backed tiles may also be installed with traditional thinset mortar. If you need to cut the tiles, you can use a bandsaw with a metal cutting blade, an angle grinder with a metal cut-off disk, or a dremel with a cut-off
disk (we also can cut them for you). The fiberock® backed tiles can also be cut with a wetsaw. The video segment from HGTV's Spice up My Kitchen (click here to view it) shows a Hardboard backed tile installation. Please review our Installation Guide and Custom Cut page for further details. |
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