Overview:

Naturally cured and polished flooring and cladding concrete tiles suitable for indoor or outdoor residential or commercial purposes. 

Product Description:

Huestone tiles require no baking or firing in any part of the production as the tile is cured at ambient temperatures. As the tiles are cured naturally, the embodied energy from the manufacturing of the tiles is reduced compared to baked, kiln-fired, or autoclaved, machine polished tiles.

The surface finish is inherent to the tiles and the product is not machine or chemically finished to achieve a smooth ‘polished’ look. The only chemical used in production is a small quantity of water conditioner.

The tiles are composed of granite aggregate, quartz sand and inorganic oxides, bound with cement. Materials are natural so can be recycled easily. Waste material from the production process is recycled into concrete.

High resistance to abrasion and wear and low porosity due to lack of grinding or polishing of the top surface. Stain and UV resistant and colourfast.

No toxic substances are used in the making of this product and manufacturers have a water recycling system in place.

Tiles are suitable for flooring, cladding, stair treads, decorative trim, in indoor or outdoor settings.

A variety of sizes, textures, thicknesses and edging profiles are available. 

Country of Origin

Victoria, Australia

Ecospecifier Issue of Concern / Red Lights

Cyrstalline Silica-

The product contains a proportion of respirable free crystalline silica in the quartz component. In 1996, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz, from occupational sources, as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).

However, this classification was based on uncertain evidence and the Australian body, ASCC/NOHSC (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission) have not classified crystalline silica as a carcinogen. No excess risk of lung cancer or other cancers from using these products exists. Nonetheless, users should take caution in avoiding dust inhalation during installation.

Note- this issue of concern relates to cutting, grinding and other occupational production activities, and is not a problem as installed in buildings. Crystalline silica exists in a variety of other common materials such as brick, concrete, render, grout, tile, glass, etc.

Assessment Comparison

Resilient flooring, including PVC, ceramic or terra cotta tiles and polished concrete.

Availability:

VIC, TAS, SA, QLD, NT, NSW, ACT, WA

Other information:

Information last verified on 7/05/08.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

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