TILE & STONE Clarity Digital Imaging This technology creates more realistic visuals, improved color saturation, and fewer pattern repeats. The most common traditional glazing application uses rotocolor methods (rotating silicon drums are infused with liquid glaze that are rolled onto the tile creating the pattern and texture). This method creates a two dimensional visual and because of the method a pattern repeat can be more obvious and occur more often. Also the ability of the glaze to reach the surface edges and heavy textures can be a challenge. Clarity Digital Imaging is similar to high definition ink jet printing. High tech digital machinery controls every element of the application process. The glaze is applied in multiple layers using spray nozzles and offers ultimate precision and attention to detail. The ability to manipulate where the glaze is applied on each tile reduces the number of pattern repeats, and as a result, one product can have 40 to 60 different faces—resulting in up to 10X more graphic variation. The choice is clear, Clarity Digital Imaging by Shaw Tile & Stone. PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) Rating / Wear Rating Group Group 5 Recommended for all interior residential and heavy commercial uses. Group 4 Recommended for all interior residential and moderate commercial uses. Group 3 Recommended for all interior residential and light commercial uses. Group 2 Recommended for all walls and bathroom floors where softer footwear is worn. Group 1 Recommended for residential interior walls. Shade & Texture Ratings V1 LOW Low shade and texture variations within each carton. V3 HIGH High shade and texture variations within each carton. V2 MODERATE Distinguishable differences in texture and pattern within each color. V4 RANDOM Random variations of shade and texture within each carton. IMPORTANT: It is imperative that tiles from various cartons be continually blended during installation to insure optimum appearance. Back to Table of Contents 44