Thermal Blue
Consistent coloring, a standard for pools and patios.
2026 Collection · New
Dark Select
Deep, rich tone for bold contemporary spaces.
Dark Select is the deepest tone in the 2026 collection, a charcoal surface for contemporary spaces and for designs that want the paving to recede while planting, water or architecture leads.
New for 2026, in sizes from 12 × 12 up to 24 × 48, with coping available in mitred or bullnose.
- Thickness
- ¾″
- Sizes
- 12 × 12 · 12 × 24 · 24 × 24 · 24 × 48
- Coping
- Available, mitred or bullnose
- Finish
- Natural stone texture, slip-resistant
- Applications
- Patios, pool decks, roof decks and walkways
Photos and swatches only go so far. Order a sample to see the color and texture in your own light.
Specifications
Dark Select specifications.
Dark Select is part of the Everblue collection: ¾″ outdoor porcelain, tested to ASTM, ISO and EN standards. Figures below are from the Everblue installation guide.Slip resistance test data
| Characteristic | Test standard | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | ASTM C499 · ISO 10545-2 | ¾″ |
| Weight | — | 9 lb/ft² |
| Water absorption | ASTM C373-88 · ISO 10545-3 | ≤ 0.5% (certified porcelain tile) |
| Breaking strength | ASTM C1505 · ISO 10545-4 | > 2,500 lbf |
| Modulus of rupture | ISO 10545-4 | > 7,000 psi |
| Bending strength | EN 1339 | 14.38 kN, Class 14 |
| Static load, 24 × 24 paver | EN 12825 | Centre > 1,700 lbf · Side > 1,200 lbf · Diagonal > 1,500 lbf |
| Impact resistance | ISO 10545-5 | > 0.55 |
| Abrasion resistance | ISO 10545-6 | < 175 mm², conforms |
| Frost resistance | ASTM C1026 · ISO 10545-12 | Resistant, no visible defects after repeated freeze–thaw |
| Thermal shock resistance | ASTM C484 · ISO 10545-9 | Resistant |
| Chemical resistance | ASTM C650 · ISO 10545-13 | UB min UA · acids and alkalis ULA/UHA |
| Stain resistance | ASTM C1378 · ISO 10545-14 | Class 5, the highest class |
| Fire resistance | EN 13501-1 | A1 / A1FL |
| Dynamic coefficient of friction | ANSI A137.1 / A326.3 | > 0.60 wet · > 0.60 dry |
| Barefoot ramp test | ANSI A326.3 · DIN 51097 | A + B + C |
| Shod ramp test | DIN 51130 | R11 |
| Slip resistance | B.C.R.A. (DM 236/89) | > 0.40 |
Coping
- Bullnose 12″ × 24″
- Double bevel 12″ × 24″
- Mitered 12″ × 24″
Coping is available for Thermal Blue, Natural Variegated and Sand.
Installation
Everblue can be dry-laid on a draining base, on sand over a compacted base, on a concrete pad, on pedestals for roof decks, or wet-laid with cementitious adhesive. Pavers are set with ¾6″ spacers and must never be plate compacted. Always work with a professional, certified installer.
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