Technical specifications include water absorption rating of approximately seven percent. TerraTile meets industry standards for chemical-resistance floor tiles. It is fade-proof, fire-proof, dent proof; and is resistant to oils, acids, detergents, chemicals, frost, mold and salt attack. TerraTile is ideal for residential, commercial and industrial applications. They are well suited for use in commercial kitchens, restaurants, shopping centers, pathways, factories, railway stations, and food processing plants where their natural, slip resistant, tough, unglazed surface allows easy maintenance.