Form · 12–75 mm
Aggregate-Based — indicative fig. C·01
Fire Varies Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Unit unclearCompressive 20-95MPa StructuralDesign life 50yr
Premium composite flooring material combining marble, granite, glass or other aggregates with cement or epoxy binders, offering exceptional durability, design flexibility, and 50-100+ year lifespan suitable for all Australian climate zones.
01 Physical
Density 2600-2870kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.6-2.87
Porosity 2.1-3.2%
Water absorption 0.1-5.0% (by mass)
Hardness 3-7
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Good-Excellent
pH tolerance 4-14
Surface roughness 0.8-100
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 4.8-70MPa
Compressive strength 20-95MPa
Flexural strength 13.8-31MPa
Shear strength 1.5-20
Poisson's ratio 0.18-0.40
Impact resistance 8-35
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1.0-2.8W/m·K
Specific heat 800-950J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 6.0-8.7
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Varies (cementitious can be non-combustible if tested to AS 1530.1)
Fire resistance level 0-120
Ignition temp >750°C
Flame spread index 0-25
Smoke dev. index 0-50
Heat release rate <50
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 46.23
Carbon footprint 13.3-21.5
Embodied energy 8-15MJ/kg
Water footprint 175-187
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 20-77
Renewable content 0-15
Circular score 8.5
VOC emissions 0-50
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 8-9
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 50-100+
Maintenance interval 1-365
Warranty period 7-10
Material cost (range) 120-400
Material cost (per unit) 150-350
Lead time 0-28
Lifecycle cost 250-600
Annual maintenance 2-5
Market availability Good
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Exceptional durability (50-100+ years lifespan)
- Non-combustible (suitable for BAL-FZ bushfire zones)
- Low maintenance costs (AUD $2-5/m²/year)
- 100% recyclable at end of life
- Infinite design possibilities
- Superior abrasion resistance (ASTM C241 Ha>20)
- Zero VOC emissions (cement-based)
- Thermal mass for passive climate control
- Seamless hygienic surface (in-situ)
- Slip resistance customizable (P3-P5 ratings)
Constraints
- High initial cost (AUD $150-400/m²)
- Specialized installation required
- Hard underfoot (low resilience)
- Cold surface in winter
- Potential for cracking without proper joints
- Extended installation time (curing/grinding)
- Limited DIY potential
- Weight considerations (2600-2900 kg/m³)
- Acoustic reflectivity (NRC 0.03-0.15)
- Repair difficulty for seamless installations
08 Applications
A1 Commercial flooring (retail, hospitality, healthcare)
A2 Institutional buildings (schools, universities, museums)
A3 Transport infrastructure (airports, train stations)
A4 Residential high-end flooring
A5 External paving (covered areas)
A6 Benchtops and vertical cladding
A7 Stair treads and landings
A8 Public spaces requiring high durability
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.