Wear Rating
Whether opening a neighborhood eatery or simply preparing your home for hosting the whole gang, you need your floor tailor-made for its anticipated crowd-size.
We measure the durability of Mohawk Ceramic Tile by observing the visible surface abrasion when subjected to industry testing procedures. From these tests tiles are evaluated for wear resistance on the P.E.I. (Porcelain Enamel Institute) scale from 1 (lowest resistance) to 5 (highest resistance):
PEI 1: Light Traffic - recommended for residential floors and bathrooms subject to soft-soled footwear or normal traffic without scratching dirt.
PEI 2: Medium Traffic - recommended for residential interiors or normal footwear traffic with small amounts of scratching dirt.
PEI 3: Medium-Heavy Traffic - recommended for all residential interiors and light commercial applications subject to normal footwear traffic with occasional
amounts of scratching dirt.
PEI 4: Heavy Traffic - suitable for all residential interiors and most commercial applications subject to high footwear traffic and scratching dirt.
PEI 5: Heavy-Plus Traffic - all residential and commercial areas subject to extreme footwear traffic and scratching dirt, where heavy-duty wearability is needed.
Using the P.E.I scale translates into great choices for your household like the Sardara and Mira Lagos styles of our Natural Collection, both of which fall under the PEI 4: Heavy Traffic rating. You will rest assured knowing that your Mohawk-tested floor can withstand the rigors of any social function.
Scratch Hardness | Wear Rating | Water Absorption