All About ‘Arena 12x24’ A classic stone visual with a nicely textured surface combining style and durability. Arena is a ceramic tile that is suitable for residential or light commercial usage. Shaw Floors recommends this product in the following areas: Walls Floors Product Specifications Flooring Type Tile & Stone Style 221TS ARENA 12X24 Color 00150 SILVER Collection ARENA Product Type Glazed Ceramic Glaze Hardness Product Specifications Glaze Hardness Glaze Hardness The relative hardness of glazed tile is an important issue that should be addressed when selecting a tile. The test is performed by scratching the surface of the tile with different minerals and subjectively assigning a Method of Hardness "MOH's" number to the glaze. The softest mineral used is talc (a #1 rating if no scratch), the hardest is a diamond (a #10 rating if no scratch). Other minerals of varying hardness that provide MOH's values of five or greater are suitable for most residential floor applications while a value of seven or greater is normally recommended for commercial applications. Both abrasion resistance and glaze hardness should be addressed when considering using glazed tiles as floor products. Back to Specs 8.000 Shade & Texture Variation Product Specifications Shade & Texture Variation Shade & Texture Variation Variations in size, color, texture, and pattern are to expected in ceramic flooring. In fact, they should be enjoyed. These variations are part of what makes ceramic tile such a unique and beautiful choice for your home. Each Shaw Ceramic flooring product is labeled for shade and color variation with one of the following ratings: Low – Consistent shade and texture Moderate – Moderate shade and texture variation High – High shade and texture variation Random – Very high shade and texture variation For a neat, contemporary-looking tile floor, choose a tile with a low shade and texture rating. A tile with a high or random shade and texture rating will achieve a more casual, rustic effect. Back to Specs MODERATE sq.ft.per 19.38 Surface Texture STONE Surface Finish SMOOTH Water Absorption 6.00 Break Strength 350 Slip Resistant NO Frost Resistant NO Made in the USA NO Country Of Origin Mexico