Full body vitrified tiles are made by verification process and have a homogenous body. They can withstand heavy footfall since the MOH is 6 on scratch hardness test. The strength to resist weight does not hamper the aesthetic appeal of the tiles. While the continuous usage of Kota stone might result in flaking. Full body tile shade has a slight variation ( 5-10% ). But the quality & shade is unpredictable for Kota Stone being a natural product. Full Body Tiles can resist stains due to an invisible glaze layer unlike in natural stone. Kota stone is porous, and hence susceptible to staining from spills & drops Kota stone is not acid and alkali resistant and can be stained easily, whereas full body tiles are chemical restraint and this has been tested & certified in internal & external labs. Full body tiles have almost negligible water absorption (less than 0.08%), whereas Kota stone has slightly higher water absorption, approx. 0.31% (Source : Scribd). Hence, Full Body Tiles are most suitable for spaces with exposure to water andmoisture. Full body tiles are matte finish & to keep the friction high even when the surface is wet. On the other hand, Kota stone have the tendency of being slippery. Full body vitrified Tiles are easy to install once the surface is prepared, while for Kota stone you need to polish it several times after installation leading to a noisy and cumbersome process. In addition, Kota stone may require polishing later tomaintain its sheen. Each tile of the Sahara series (of 600x600mm size) weighs approximately 6.5kg +/- 0.3kg,. A Kota stone of similar size with 15mm thickness weighs around 20kg which eventually adds to the weight of the entire structure (building). Comparatively the lighter weight of Sahara full body vitrified tiles makes them the ideal choice. Chemical Resistance Slip Resistance Stain Resistance Color Variation Water Absorbtion Installation Process Wear and Tear FULL BODY VITRIFIED TILES ADVANTAGES OVER KOTA STONE Building Weight 07
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