Description
APE Fiore Brina 6×6 — Premium Porcelain Decorative Tile from Spain
The APE Fiore Brina 6×6 is a matte, cement-look porcelain decor tile from Spain that recreates the charm of traditional Mediterranean hydraulic tiles with the durability of a fully vitrified porcelain body. Brina works in a restrained palette of soft greys arranged into an angular pinwheel geometry, delivering quiet, contemporary movement that pairs cleanly with both warm and cool interiors.
About the Fiore (Carmen Fiorella) Collection
Part of APE Grupo’s Fiorella collection under the Carmen “true tiles” brand, the Fiore series revives classic Spanish hydraulic-cement designs in a modern, fully vitrified porcelain. Brina works in a restrained palette of soft greys arranged into an angular pinwheel geometry, delivering quiet, contemporary movement that pairs cleanly with both warm and cool interiors. A uniform (V1) appearance keeps each piece consistent for a clean, repeatable pattern across the installation.
Installation & Applications for APE Fiore Brina 6×6
The 6″x6″ (15×15 cm) format lets designers and installers run a continuous patterned field or scatter decors among solid Fiore tiles for a more random, reclaimed look. Recommended applications include kitchen backsplashes and feature walls, bathroom walls and floors, powder rooms, entryway and laundry floors, and hospitality accent areas. Its DCOF of 0.49 supports interior wet-area floors at light residential traffic levels.
Technical Specifications
- Material: Glazed porcelain stoneware (Group BIa, GL)
- Finish: Matte
- Nominal Size: 6″x6″ (15×15 cm)
- Thickness: 7.10 mm
- Application: Interior walls & light-traffic residential floors
- PEI / Abrasion Resistance (EN ISO 10545-07): Class II
- Shade Variation: V1 (Uniform)
- Light Reflectance (LRV): Not published by manufacturer; visually mid-range light reflectance — a neutral grey that sits comfortably between bright and dark schemes
- Water Absorption (EN ISO 10545-03): < 0.5% (fully vitrified)
- Flexion Resistance (EN ISO 10545-04): ≥ 54 N/mm²
- Stain Resistance (EN ISO 10545-14): Class 5 (highest)
- Chemical Resistance (EN ISO 10545-13): GHA (acids & alkalis)
- Slip Resistance (UNE-EN 16165-C): Class 2
- Slip Resistance (DCOF, ANSI A326.3): 0.49
- Frost Resistance: Porcelain body, water absorption < 0.5%
- Standard: UNE-EN 14411 compliant
- Country of Origin: Spain
Manufacturer reference: View the full Fiorella collection on APE Grupo.














