The shading and texture of the product are other factors to consider. Do you want tiles with a smooth surface or a rough, textured surface? Do you want the tiles to all look the same, or have some or a lot of variation for a unique installation? Whatever the look you decide, keep in mind that shade variation is inherent in all fired products. Many tiles are deliberately produced with a wide shade variation in order to capture the natural beauty of the product.
| Shade and Texture Index | ||||||||||||||
| Low | Moderate | High | Very High | |||||||||||
| Shade Variation | Shade Variation | Shade Variation | Shade Variation | |||||||||||
| LSV |
Differences among pieces from the same production run are minimal. |
| MSV | Clearly distinguishable texture and/or pattern within similar colors. |
| HSV | While the colors present on a single piece of tile will be indicative of the colors to be expected on the other tiles, the amount of colors on each piece may vary significantly. |
| VHSV | Random color differences from tile to tile, so that one tile may have totally different colors from that on other tiles. Thus, the final installation will be unique. |
NOTE: Shade variation is an inherent characteristic of ceramic tile. Always make color selection from a product sample. Since the shipment may vary from samples, please inspect the entire shipment before installing. During installation, cartons must be mixed. Installation constitutes acceptance of the product. *No claims will be honored after installation.*