Thermal Blue
Consistent coloring, a standard for pools and patios.
2026 Collection · New
Storm Gray
A cool, even mid-gray.
Storm Gray is an even, cool grey with minimal variation, suited to clean modern layouts and large uninterrupted terraces where consistency matters more than movement.
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
Storm Gray specifications.
Storm Gray 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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