Kirei Coco tiles

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Tile and panels made from reclaimed coconut shells.

Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.4 Acoustic property 2.5 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environmental impact 3.1 LEED 4 Life Safety & Rating Standards 4.1 Flammability rating 4.2 Coefficient of friction 5 References 5.1 Notes 5.2 Student contributions 6 See also 6.1 Similar materials 6.2 Building references 7 External links 7.1 Additional resources 7.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 09 77 00

Tile and panels made from reclaimed coconut shells.

Traditional uses

• Architectural Millwork
• Wallcovering
• Retail Displays
• Cabinetry
• Flooring
• Furniture
• Finished Products
• Spas
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Backsplash

Emerging uses / trends

• Residential Interior

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Three-dimensional raised surface
• Adds texture, some are woven
• Tropical
• Multiple patterns and color combinations
• Available in light, medium, dark and mixed textures

Surface forms / shapes

• These tiles and panels can be used vertically and horizontally
• Can be cut with standard tile saws; however, chipping along edges may occur. These chips can be repaired with woodworking adhesive.

Cost analysis

• $34.83 / One 12"x12" tile ^[1]
• $528.17 / One 48"x48" panel ^[2]

Material properties

Primary structural use

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Material performance

• Durable in wet environments

Dimensional and opening restriction

• 12"x12" tiles
• 48"x48" panels

Acoustic property

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Manufacturing process and assembly

Kirei Coco Tiles are handmade tile backed with 9mm sustainably harvested wood. Standard wood tile-setting guidelines should be followed, including proper conditioning and installation. Kirei Coco Tiles should be conditioned for a minimum of 72 hours before installation. This will allow tiles to adjust to the ambient local temperature and humidity level. Kirei Coco Tiles can be installed directly over framing members-studs or furring strips. All coco tiles may be put up with a combination of panel adhesive and nails. ^[3]

Environmental impact

• Reduced Waste: Coconuts are harvested for food but only the inside is edible. Therefore, there are many coconut shells being burned or thrown away adding to air pollution and landfill waste. Kirei Coco tiles remove these shells form the waste stream. ^[4]

• FSC-Certified Backer: Kirei Coco Tile backer material is made using FSC-Certified plywood sustainably managed forests. ^[5]

• Resins & Adhesives: Only low-or zero VOC glues and resins are used in the construction, helping to lessen harmful pollutants.^[6]

LEED

• MR 4.1/4.2 Recycled Content
• 30-40% post-industrial recycled material: Coconut Shells
• MR 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
• Manufactured with rapidly renewable raw material: Coconuts grown in yearly harvest cycle
• Minimum 30% rapidly renewable material
• (MR 7) Certified Wood (Pending)

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Life Safety & Rating Standards

Flammability rating

• Class "C"

Coefficient of friction

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References

Notes

1. ↑ http://www.indigogreenstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=849
2. ↑ http://www.indigogreenstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=849
3. ↑ http://kireiusa.com/pdfs/KCoc_SpecSheet2008_F.pdf
4. ↑ http://kireiusa.com/pdfs/KCoc_SpecSheet2008_F.pdf
5. ↑ http://kireiusa.com/pdfs/KCoc_SpecSheet2008_F.pdf
6. ↑ http://kireiusa.com/pdfs/KCoc_SpecSheet2008_F.pdf
7. ↑ http://kireiusa.com/pdfs/LEED_SpecSheet_Aug08_F.pdf

Student contributions

• Sarah Niland, Spring 2010

See also

Similar materials

• Kirei
• Kirei Wheatboard

Building references

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External links

Additional resources

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Leading manufacturers

• www.kireiusa.com

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