Metropolitan Ceramics Tile Products

PRODUCT PRESENTATION

QUARRYBASICS® clear tones – when the job demands it.

Description and uses.

Unglazed ceramic quarry tile manufactured using the extrusion method. QUARRYBASICS® are suitable for use indoors and outdoors. Metropolitan Ceramics quarry tile is low absorption with a tight die skin surface and relieved edges. Because the tile is not glazed, the natural earth tones are through the body.  Metropolitan quarry tile resists soiling, moisture, impact, and abrasion. The unglazed surface is also slip resisting. Because of the natural raw materials and the firing process, the tile produces no off gassing sometimes associated with other flooring products. Metropolitan Ceramics products are maintenance friendly, and when properly cared for will meet the most demanding applications with years of quality service. The look of Metropolitan quarry tile can actually be enhanced over time when subjected to a scheduled maintenance program. QUARRYBASICS® represents the most popularly specified colors in the Metropolitan Ceramics line.

Sizes.
Sizes and shapes range from the basic net 6" x 6" (152 x 152 mm) tiles and nominal 8" x 8" (203 x 203 mm), 4" x 8" (102 x 203 mm) and 4" x 4" (102 x 102 mm). Metropolitan offers a complete range of matching trim pieces for the QUARRYBASICS® line. All QUARRYBASICS® are 1/2" thick.
See the CAD LIBRARY portion of this profile for complete field and trim drawings.

Colors.
310 Mayflower Red.
105 Buckskin.
107 Boulevard.
507 Puritan Gray.
101 Oyster Bay.
108 Chestnut Brown.
505 Puritan Gray.
205 Adobe.
220 Auburn.


ENVIROQUARRY
In excess of 60% recycled content
Pre-consumer

IN EXCESS OF 60% RECYCLED CONTENT (Pre-consumer)

The production of our extruded quarry tile creates a by-product that cannot be added, in large volume, to our existing colors. Other manufacturing processes create by-products including glaze waste and fired scrap.

Through additional blending of large quantities of this by-product with virgin material, we are now able to offer a product with a pre-consumer* recycled content of over 60%. ENVIROQUARRY meets the same tough standards as our regular quarry product and is kiln flashed for random color variation and added appeal.

Metropolitan Ceramics® is pleased to bring to market a product that performs so well and has the potential to divert hundreds of tons of material from the waste stream.

NOTE: Because of the nature of ENVIROQUARRY (high recycled content) there may be some shade variation from run to run and within longer runs of the material. Flashing of the product will help in the blending of color variations, but some variation is to be expected in a product of this sort.

*pre-consumer recycled material is a waste product of a manufacturing process, diverted from the waste stream and not normally used by industry during the original manufacturing process.

Sizes.
ENVIROQUARRY is available in nominal 8 x 8 (7 5/8" x 7 5/8"), 6" x 6", and nominal 4 x 8 ( 3 5/8" x 7 5/8") sizes.

Color.
# 850 ENVIROQUARRY


QUARRYBASICS® X Colors -  metallic additive for Added Slip Resistance.

Description and uses.
Metropolitan Ceramics' quarry tile with a metallic additive dispersed throughout the body of the tile for enhanced slip resistance. All of the features and benefits of the clear tone colors, designed for heavy traffic areas subject to frequent spills and moisture. The QUARRYBASICS® X Colors have a coefficient of friction of 0.9 dry and 0.7 wet, meet ADA guidelines as manufactured, and when properly maintained offer enhanced slip resistance for the life of the installation. QUARRYBASICS X Colors also have a distinctive "speckled" look that is appealing and helps hide dirt and marks. Because of the nature of the additive, X-Colors will perform best when maintained using the proper equipment. A copy of our maintenance guide is available from our web site, www.metroceramics.com. While the metallic additive makes the X-Colors the optimum choice for high traffic commercial applications with slip/fall concerns, the texture of the surface may preclude using QUARRYBASICS® X Colors in some commercial and residential applications.

Sizes.
QUARRYBASICS® X Colors are available in 6 x 6, nominal 4 x 8 (3 5/8" x 7 5/8") and
8 x 8 (7 5/8" x 7 5/8") sizes. The tiles are 1/2" thick. Matching bullnose trim is available in X colors, and coordinating trim is available in QUARRYBASICS® clear tone colors.

Colors.
31X Commercial Red
57X Stone Gray
15X Malibu Beach

METRO TREAD®  -  treaded tile for Added Slip Resistance.

Description and uses.
METRO TREAD® System treaded tile is the second option offered from Metropolitan Ceramics for heavy traffic areas subject to frequent spills and moisture. METRO TREAD® is produced with nine raised treads across the surface of each tile. The "ribs" are spaced 5/8" apart for added slip resistance that will not wear off. The treaded surface is part of the tile body. METRO TREAD® has the same features and benefits of Metropolitan's other fine quarry products, with the added benefit of increased slip resistance due to the raised tread surface. Because of the treaded surface, METRO TREAD® has a coefficient of friction of 0.9 dry and 0.7 wet at time of manufacture. METRO TREAD® meets ADA guidelines as manufactured.

METRO TREAD® is a floor system and should be used in one of two of the following patterns, depending on the application:

"Checkerboard system" features the direction of the ribs alternating from tile to tile. This pattern is suitable for open areas such as commercial kitchens and industrial applications.

"Linear system" with the ribs installed running in the same direction across the width of the installation, is used in areas where traffic flow is perpendicular to the direction of the ribbed-tread. Suitable for walkways, entryways and access ramps as well as on stair steps.

Sizes.
METRO TREAD® is available in 6" x 6" x 1/2" size.

Colors.
METRO TREAD® is available in three colors, MT31T Mayflower Red, MT57T Puritan Gray and MT15T Buckskin.

SOMERSET™ - for Architectural applications.

Description and uses.
Somerset™ combines the natural appeal of rich shade variation from tile to tile, with the durability and slip resisting features and benefits of our other Metropolitan Quarry tile. Somerset™ is the perfect answer for restoration and renovation projects, indoors and out. Somerset™ also works well for new construction where a classic style is the desired result. Somerset™ is suitable for both commercial installations such as a courtyard or entryways and residential applications such as a patio, walkway or foyer. There was a time when most hard fired ceramic products were functional, durable and naturally rich in character. The unrefined raw materials, wood or coal fuel, and the firing process itself combined to give the fired product deeply varied hues that could be influenced, but seldom controlled by the artisan. In an effort to recapture those natural colors and effects, Metropolitan has worked to recreate the conditions that made naturally fired tile so richly varied in depth of color and tone. Somerset is the result. Subtle yet strong earth tones, mellow ranges and deep hues, combine to make Somerset timeless and at the same time compatible with contemporary designs and materials. Recapture this classic tradition in renovations and new construction.

Sizes.
Somerset™ is available in 6 x 6, nominal 8 x 8 (7 5/8 x 7 5/8) and nominal 4 x 8 (3 5/8 x 7 5/8) sizes.

Colors.
Somerset™ is available in #250 Galaxy, #350 Harvard Square, #255 Aztec and #458 Cordoba.

ECO QUARRY™ – economical size (AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL ORDER)

Description and uses.
Eco Quarry™ was developed as a 3/8" thick alternative to standard 1/2" thick quarry tile. Eco Quarry has all of the features and benefits of Metropolitan Ceramics' unglazed quarry tile in an economical 3/8" thickness. Eco Quarry also uses recycled material as part of the raw materials that go into the body composition.

  • Meets or exceeds all of the ANSI Standards for 1/2" thick quarry tile.
  • Less handling at warehouse and jobsite.
  • Reduced freight costs.
  • Uses less grout.
  • Value priced.
  • Bullnose in 3/8" thickness is part of the line. Also works with standard 1/2" cove base, and corner trim pieces.
  • Provides a smooth "transition" from glued down carpet, vinyl, and wood floors to tile floor.
Sizes.
6 x 6 x 3/8

Colors.
#ECO 310 Mayflower Red
#ECO 507 Puritan Gray
#ECO 105 Buckskin

METRO® ESQ - manufactured square edge tile.
(AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL ORDER)

Description and uses.
Metropolitan Ceramics Epoxy System Quarry is a square edge quarry tile product designed specifically for use with installations that require an epoxy grout application* The advantage METRO ESQ has over other square edge products, is that most others are ground to square. METRO ESQ is manufactured with a square edge. There is no compromise of the die skin, making METRO ESQ less susceptible to chipping.

  • Designed specifically to be used with epoxy grout. For jobs that specify epoxy.
  • All of the benefits of Metropolitan Quarry. Now in a square edge tile.
  • METRO ESQ can be set with a 1/4" or smaller grout joint.  Perfect for setting with 1/4" tile racks.
  • Manufactured with a square edge, not ground to square. Less chance of chipping because the tile maintains its die skin.
  • Designed for flush grout joints. Smooth transition from tile to tile.
* please see the Tile Council of America handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation for specifics on installations using epoxy grout.

Sizes.
METRO® ESQ is available in 6 x 6 x 1/2 size.
Q1665 Bullnose trim is part of the METRO ESQ product line.

Colors.
#ESQ310 Mayflower Red
#ESQ507 Puritan Gray
#ESQ 105 Buckskin 

METRO®PAVERS – Engineered to meet the demands of heavy truck traffic and industrial applications.
(AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL ORDER ONLY)

Description and uses.
METRO®PAVERS are for areas requiring an extremely durable and cleanable flooring product. METRO PAVERS pass all applicable modulus of rupture testing and meet the ASTM standard for industrial floor brick ASTM C410. The relieved edges and uncompromised die skin body resists cracking, spalling, and erosion. METRO PAVERS also resists thermal shock and can be used indoors and outdoors in any climate. The Dense vitreous body composition of METRO PAVERS resists chemical attacks.

Sizes.
METRO PAVERS are available in 6" x 9" x 3/4" size.

Colors.
METRO PAVERS are available in #310 Mayflower Red.

COMPONENTS and PARTS
For a selection of our standard field shapes and trim shapes, see the CAD LIBRARY portion of this profile.

Tile Shapes
Metropolitan Ceramics' unglazed quarry tile is available in nominal 4" x 4", 4" x 8" and 8" x 8" and net 6" x 6" sizes. All tiles are 1/2" thick except the 3/8" thick Eco Quarry tile. A 3/8" grout joint is recommended for all tile products except METRO Epoxy System Quarry tile. METRO ESQ can be used with a 1/4" or smaller grout joint. METRO PAVERS are available in 6" x 9" x 3/4" size.

Additional Information
For guide specifications, test results and warranty information, see the "Specifications, Test Results and Warranty" Profile in this program.

For additional information about installation, technical data and maintenance, visit our website at www.ironrock.com.


Ironrock
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Canton, Ohio 44711
Tel: (330) 484-4887
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