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    Coco Tiles

 Coco Tiles Specifications

Dimensions
Tile Size: 30cm x 30cm (11.8" x 11.8")
Panel Size: 120cm x 120cm (47.2" x 47.2")
Thickness: Backer 9mm
  Overall: Varies by chip style

 Coco Tiles and LEED®

Related LEED Credits: Supporting documentation available upon request.

  Materials and Resources – MR 4.1/4.2 Recycled Content
     ~ Recycled Content, 30-40% post-industrial recycled material: Coconut Shells

  Materials and Resources – MR 6
     ~ Rapidly Renewable Resources, Manufactured with rapidly renewable raw material: Coconuts grown in yearly harvest cycle.

 Coco Tiles Fabrication Guidelines

Coco Tiles are a unique handmade tile backed with 9mm sustainably harvested wood (FSC certification pending). Standard wood tile-setting guidelines should be followed, including proper conditioning and installation.

Conditioning: Coco Tiles should be conditioned for a minimum of 72 hours before installation. This will allow tiles to adjust to the ambient local temperature and humidity level.

Installation: Coco Tiles can be installed directly over framing members–studs or furring strips (check building codes in your area). All coco tiles may be put up with a combination of panel adhesive and nails.

Cutting: Coco Tiles can be cut with standard tile saws. We recommend at least 4000 rpm blade speed and a high-quality blade with fine teeth.- do not use water as this may cause swelling of the wood backer. Chipping along the cut edge may occur; the chips may be repaired with normal woodworking adhesive. It is recommended to cut in between chips. Cutting through chips may result in chip loss.