Back Alley Designs- Decorative Tile, Tile Backsplash and Custom Tile



372 YONGE STREET,
BARRIE, ONTARIO,
L4N 4C8, CANADA
(TORONTO - GTA)
TEL.:  705-812-0033
FAX:   705-728-0869
Glass Tile - Decorative Tile
Application: Flooring, wall covering, counter top, backsplash, spa.

*Results from independent testing met and exceeded ASTM criteria set forth by ANSI standards for commercial wall and floor applications. They passed freeze-thaw testing, as well as resistance to chemical substances including all common household and cleaning materials, swimming pool chemicals, hydrochloric acid solution and potassium hydroxide. Additionally, the floor tiles’ surface has a coefficient of friction that exceeds OSHA standards. 

Available Sizes: 

*6”x6” Non-Tempered
*6”x8” Non-Tempered
*8”x10” Tempered
*12”x12” Tempered and Non-Tempered 
*12" circular
*12" x 15" cutting board

Tile Thickness: 0.25 inches


Glass Tile Specifications - Decorative Tiles
ASTM C1026: Tiles showed NO evidence of freeze-thaw damage
after completing 15 cycles of freeze thaw.
ASTM C1028: Static Coefficient of Friction Dry =.86 Wet =.52
ASTM C373: Water absorption rate of .37% = impervious
ASTM C650: Resistance to Chemical Substances:

Not affected by the following: Acetic Acid 3% & 10%; Ammonium Chloride,
100 g/L; Citric Acid Solution, 30 g/L & 100g/L; Lactic Acid, 5%; Phosperic
Acid, 10%; Sulfamic Acid, 3% & 10%; Swimming Pool Chemicals = Sodium
Hypochlorite Solution, 20mg/L; Acids & Bases = Hydrochloric Acid
Solution, 3% & 18%; Potassium Hydroxide, 30 g/L & 100 g/L

ASTM C485: Warpage of Tile Edge warpage: .02%
Diagonal Warpage: 0.00%

ASTM C499: Facial dimensions and thickness of tile
Average difference of 0.020 inches

ASTM C502: Wedging of Tile Average percent wedging was 0.03%
ASTM C648: Average breaking strength is 1931 lbf
Mohs’ Scratch Hardness: 5 (1-talc to 10-diamond)


Ceramic Satin Tile - Decorative Tiles
Application: Backsplash, shower, wall mural

Ceramic satin finish tiles offer enhanced resilience and scratch resistance. Unsanded grout is recommended, and any commercially available adhesive for ceramic tile may be used. They can be cleaned with a household non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth. 

Available Sizes:

*2.0" x 2.0"
*4.25" x 4.25"
*6”x6”
8" x 10"
12" x 12"


Ceramic Gloss Tile - Decorative Tile
Application: Decorative Art and Photo Reproduction

Ceramic gloss tiles are resistant to many chemicals, but are not recommended for surfaces subject to direct abrasion. To preserve this decorative tile, always use non-abrasive cloths and cleansers.

Available Sizes: 

*2.0" x 2.0"
*4.25" x 4.25"
*6”x6”


Stone Tile - Decorative Tiles
Application: Wall covering, border, decorative art.

Tumbled stone is a compressed sandstone product that adds an "old-world" look to the artwork. The tiles are very porous and must be sealed if used in water applications. Each tile is individually cut, causing some variation in colour, texture, size and thickness, which may result in missing corners and/or chipped edges in some tiles. You may use standard adhesive recommended for tumbled stone tile. Sanded or unsanded grout may be used. 

Available Sizes:

*4.25" x 4.25"
*6”x6”


Tile Installation - Decorative Tiles and Murals
Tile murals are numbered and marked for layout left to right and top to bottom. 1/16" grout lines are recommended to maintain image perspective. Use silicone grouts, as standard tile grouts are very abrasive and can scratch the tiles if you trowel the grout in. If you are incorporating tiles into a tile project you can use standard grouts.  You can trowel the grout in if you mask off the tiles first. 

 

Cleaning and Care - Decorative Tiles
Use a non-abrasive cloth and household cleanser. Do not use strong chemical cleaners such as muriatic acid, lacquer thinner or acetone.


*Pure bleach does not alter decorative tile. Ensure that you clean your custom tile with a non-abrasive cleaner and cloth to maintain and preserve its vivid image.



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Back Alley Designs- Decorative Tile, Tile Backsplash and Custom Tile