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Full Body Tiles Manufacturer

Full body tiles with colour running through the entire thickness. Chip-resistant edges, PEI 5 rating, breaking strength > 1800N. Ideal for airports, malls and heavy commercial use.

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Full body tiles from Livenza Granito are engineered for environments where durability is non-negotiable. Unlike surface-coated tiles, the colour and texture of full body tiles run through the entire thickness of the tile — meaning chips, scratches, or edge wear do not expose a different-coloured body underneath. This makes them the preferred choice for airports, shopping malls, hospitals, industrial floors, and any high-traffic commercial space where long-term appearance and structural integrity are critical.

Technical Specifications

Key parameters tested to ISO 13006 and BIS standards

ParameterValue / Standard
Water Absorption< 0.5% (ISO 10545-3, Group BIa)
Breaking Strength> 1800 N (ISO 10545-4)
PEI Abrasion Rating5 — highest rating
Colour ConsistencyThrough entire thickness
Edge Chip VisibilityVirtually invisible (same colour throughout)
Available Sizes600×600 mm, 600×1200 mm, 800×1600 mm
FinishesMatt, Polished, Rustic
Calibration Tolerance± 0.3 mm
Chemical ResistanceClass A
Frost ResistanceClass F — frost resistant

Key Advantages

Through-Body Colour

Colour and texture run through the entire tile thickness — edge chips are virtually invisible, maintaining appearance for decades.

Highest Breaking Strength

Breaking strength exceeding 1800N — engineered for airports, shopping malls, hospitals, and industrial facilities.

PEI 5 Rating

The highest abrasion resistance rating — suitable for the most demanding high-traffic commercial environments.

Low Maintenance

No surface coating to wear through — full body tiles maintain their appearance with minimal maintenance even after years of heavy use.

Step Riser Combinations

Available as matched floor + riser combinations (600×1200mm + 200×1200mm) for staircase applications.

Specified Worldwide

The standard specification for airports, transit hubs, shopping malls, and hospitals across 60+ countries.

What Are Full Body Tiles and Why Do They Last Longer?

In a standard glazed tile, the decorative colour and pattern exist only in the glaze layer — a thin coating on the surface of the tile body. If this surface is chipped or worn through, the underlying body (which is typically a different colour) becomes visible, making the damage obvious and unsightly.

Full body tiles solve this problem by incorporating the colour and texture throughout the entire thickness of the tile — from the top surface to the bottom. This is achieved by using pigmented raw materials in the tile body itself, so the colour is consistent at every depth. The result is a tile where edge chips and surface wear are virtually invisible, maintaining a consistent appearance even after years of heavy use. This is why full body tiles are the standard specification for airports, hospitals, shopping centres, and industrial facilities worldwide.

Technical Advantages of Full Body Tiles

Beyond their visual consistency, full body tiles from Livenza Granito offer superior technical performance. Our full body porcelain tiles achieve water absorption below 0.5%, breaking strength exceeding 1800N, and a PEI abrasion resistance rating of 5 — the highest rating, suitable for the most demanding commercial applications. The through-body construction also means the tiles can be cut, ground, or polished at the edges without exposing a different-coloured body, enabling clean mitre cuts for step nosings, countertop edges, and architectural details.

Available in sizes from 600x600mm to 800x1600mm, our full body tiles are offered in concrete-look, stone-look, and solid colour designs — all with the understated, professional aesthetic that commercial architects and specifiers demand.

Ideal Applications for Full Body Tiles

Full body tiles are the specification of choice for: airport terminals and transit hubs, shopping mall concourses and food courts, hospital corridors and clinical areas, hotel lobbies and high-traffic corridors, educational institutions, industrial and warehouse floors, and outdoor public spaces. Their combination of visual durability, high breaking strength, and low maintenance makes them the most cost-effective long-term flooring solution for commercial projects.

Buying & Installation Tips

Full body tiles are the correct specification for airports, malls, hospitals, and any space with trolley or luggage traffic.
For staircase applications, always use matched step + riser combinations from the same batch for colour consistency.
The higher breaking strength of full body tiles (> 1800N) means they can span larger substrate voids without cracking.
Full body tiles can be polished on-site after installation for a seamless, grout-line-minimal appearance.
For industrial applications with forklift traffic, specify 20mm thick full body tiles for maximum load resistance.
Always verify PEI 5 rating for mall concourses and airport terminals — standard GVT/PGVT (PEI 3–4) is not sufficient.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In surface-coated tiles (like standard GVT/PGVT), the colour and pattern are only in the glaze layer on the surface. In full body tiles, the colour runs through the entire thickness of the tile. This means chips, scratches, and edge wear on full body tiles are virtually invisible, as the exposed body matches the surface colour.

Full body tiles are generally priced slightly higher than equivalent surface-coated tiles due to the additional raw material cost of pigmenting the entire tile body. However, their superior durability and lower long-term maintenance costs make them more economical over the life of a commercial project.

Livenza Granito full body tiles carry a PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) abrasion resistance rating of 5, which is the highest rating available. This means they are suitable for the most demanding commercial applications with extremely heavy foot traffic.

Yes. Full body tiles can be polished at the surface to achieve a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish. Because the colour runs through the body, polishing does not alter the appearance of the tile — it simply changes the surface texture. This is also why full body tiles can be used for step nosings and countertop edges with a clean, consistent appearance.

Our full body tile range is available in 600x600mm, 600x1200mm, and 800x1600mm. We also produce step riser combinations (600x1200mm floor tile with 200x1200mm riser) for staircase applications where through-body consistency is essential.

Yes. Full body tiles with water absorption below 0.5% are frost-resistant and suitable for outdoor applications. Their high breaking strength also makes them suitable for vehicular traffic areas such as driveways and parking areas when installed on an appropriate substrate.