PEI Rating Selector
Tell us the space, the foot traffic, whether grit gets walked in and whether it is wet — and get the minimum PEI grade and water-absorption group you should buy, with a finish note and a dealer checklist. Aligned to IS 15622 / ISO 10545-7; buyer guidance, not a spec.
Your floor, in four answers
PEI rates the abrasion resistance of the glaze (ISO 10545-7): I walls only, III normal homes, IV heavy domestic and light commercial, V heavy commercial. We start from the space, then adjust for traffic and grit, and set a water-absorption group (IS 15622). Guidance only — confirm ISI/BIS-marked grades with your dealer.
Minimum grade to buy
PEI 0 · III
Normal homes
A living / dining with medium traffic needs PEI III so the glaze survives years of footfall without wearing dull.
PEI wear scale (your pick highlighted)
Min. absorption group
BIb 0.5–3%
Vitrified — dense and durable, fine for indoor home floors.
Suggested finish
Glossy or matte both work for a clean, dry floor — pick on looks. Darker grout ages better.
What to ask the dealer
Ask for the ISI/BIS-marked spec sheet: confirm PEI III (or higher), water-absorption group BIb (0.5–3%), and the surface finish.
Copies your PEI and absorption spec into a DesignAI prompt to visualise the floor.
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