Custom Commercial Floor Tile & High-DCOF Systems
Custom architectural floor tile systems fabricated by Custom Tiles, LLC utilize ceramic, porcelain, and specialty glass materials engineered for permanent installations.
Made-to-order custom floor tile designs are produced for high-traffic environments, including transit platforms, commercial interiors, and exterior pedestrian surfaces. Decorated tile systems are engineered to maintain visual integrity under abrasion, weather exposure, and sustained foot traffic.
Projects are typically specified according to slip resistance, abrasion ratings, substrate conditions, and anticipated traffic levels to ensure long-term performance.
We offer a range of tile compositions and print methods and assist project teams with performance requirements, documentation, and specification considerations throughout the planning process. Installations are fabricated using kiln-fired ceramic tile printing technology engineered for slip performance, abrasion resistance, and long-term durability in demanding architectural environments. See examples of completed architectural installations in our custom tile project portfolio.
Custom Decorated Floor Tile
Custom floor tile systems are specified for architectural environments where durability, slip resistance, and long-term visual performance are required. These decorated floor tile installations combine porcelain, ceramic, or specialty glass tile bodies with kiln-fired imagery engineered for commercial and high-traffic environments. Custom floor tile designs may include murals, medallions, branding elements, or large-scale artwork integrated directly into the flooring system.
Intended Applications
- Hospitality floors (lobbies, corridors, amenity areas)
- Commercial interiors (retail, civic, institutional)
- Residential feature floors and entryways
- Wayfinding, branding, and decorative insets within larger flooring systems
Available Processes
- High-resolution kiln-fired imaging (digital)
- Screen printed porcelain (ideal for repeat patterns and brand standards)
- Custom color matching and proofing workflows for design teams
Performance Synopsis
- Wear & traffic: Heavy Commercial
- Slip resistance: >0.80 DCOF Available
- Maintenance/cleanability: Stain Resistant / Resistant to Harsh Cleaning Chemicals
- For Interior and Exterior use: Fade Proof and Frost Resistant 100+ Years
Technical Specifications
Anti-Slip Floor Tile Performance (PDF)
Slip resistance • Surface abrasion • Chemical and stain resistance
How to Start a Project
- Share artwork, dimensions, and target environment (interior/exterior, traffic level).
- We recommend suitable tile bodies/finishes and confirm performance needs.
- Review proof(s) and finalize quantities, schedule, and delivery requirements.
View available sizes, minimum quantities, and current pricing in our custom floor tile pricing guide.
Regulations and Documentation
2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Exert:
306.2 Slip resistant.
Decks, ramps, coping, and similar step surfaces shall be slip resistant and cleanable. Where surfaces are evaluated for slip resistance, such surfaces shall have, when tested wet, a minimum pendulum slip rating classification of P4 if tested in accordance with SA AS4586 or a minimum Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) of 0.42 [emphasis ours] if tested in accordance with ANSI A326. The design professional shall determine the appropriate classification and level of slip resistance necessary based on surface type, placement environment, and pedestrian traffic. Special features in or on decks such as markers, brand insignias, and similar materials shall be slip resistant.
ANSI A326.3 American National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Materials—2021
3.0 Specification
3.1 DCOF ≥ 0.42*: Unless otherwise declared by the manufacturer, hard surface flooring materials suitable for level 2 interior spaces expected to be walked on when wet with water shall have a measured wet DCOF value of 0.42* or greater when tested using SBR testfoot material and SLS solution as per this standard. However, hard surface flooring materials with a measured wet DCOF value of 0.42* or greater are not necessarily suitable for all projects. The specifier shall determine materials appropriate for specific project conditions, considering by way of example, but not in limitation, type of use, traffic, expected contaminants, expected maintenance, expected wear,3 and manufacturers’ guidelines and recommendations. 3.2 DCOF < 0.42*: When tested using SBR testfoot material and SLS solution as per the procedure in this standard, hard surface flooring materials with a measured wet DCOF value of less than 0.42* (including by way of example, but not in limitation, polished surfaces), unless otherwise declared by the manufacturer, shall only be installed when the surface will be kept dry when walked upon and proper safety procedures will be followed when cleaning the hard surface flooring materials. Hard surface flooring not intended to be walked upon when wet shall have a dry DCOF value of 0.42* or greater when tested per Section 10.0 of this standard. 1 The values determined by this test method reflect the dynamic friction between the testfoot and the hard surface.
3.4 Manufacturer-Declared Product Use Classification: … INFORMATIVE NOTE: Hard surface flooring materials with a measured wet DCOF value less than 0.42* are often used in areas such as shopping malls (outside the food court), hotel lobbies, office buildings, etc. where a certain appearance (e.g. glossy) and ease of cleaning are highly desired and measures are in place to keep the floor dry when walked upon.
4.1.4 Exterior, Wet: See Section 3.4. (Manufacturer-Declared Product Use): Product shall be manufacturer-declared for this category based on manufacturing parameters, internal quality control criteria, and manufacturer experience with similar surfaces. Attributes to consider include, but are not limited to, product size, texture, structure, and additionally in wet applications, drainage. Products meeting Exterior, Wet criteria may require frequent maintenance to keep clean. INFORMATIVE NOTE: Possible Areas of Use: Subject to determination by specifier and the criteria in this standard, may include, but are not limited to, level outdoor living spaces including pool decks, walkways, patios, and sidewalks, where such floors may be walked upon when wet (excluding ice or snow) if level, clean, maintained, and free of standing water or other contaminants.
Equivalency Note: The wet pendulum test method is used to determine the Slip Resistance Value (SRV) which is the mean BPN (British Pendulum Number) for the sample being tested. This BPN represents the dimensionless unit of slip-resistance that is used to generate a slip rating (P5 to P0). When converted, the SRV of 40 specified within Section 315.2 (Wet Pendulum Test Method) is equivalent to the DCOF value of 0.42 specified within Section 315.3.1 (DCOF, Level Walkways). Additionally, NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 requires ground level surfaces of aquatic water play venues to have a minimum P4 rating, or SRV of not less than 40 in accordance with AS 4586.
Product Use Classification
Classification | Reference Category | Criteria |
Interior, Dry | ID | ≥ 0.42 dry DCOF*1 (per Section 10.1) |
Interior, Wet | IW | ≥ 0.42 wet DCOF* (per Section 9.1) or Manufacturer-Declared |
Interior, Wet Plus | IW+ | Manufacturer-Declared |
Exterior, Wet | EW | Manufacturer-Declared |
Oils/Greases | O/G | Manufacturer-Declared |
Installing Custom Floor Tile
An important tip for the do-it-yourselfer: Brief tile installation video. Want to prevent slips and falls? We can guide you through the maze of regulations and documentation. Plan your project with us for professional guidance and the appropriate custom flooring solution.
For the most rapid turnaround when pressed for time, see information on custom interior flooring: Glass tile for walls and floors
Additional technical information links are here.
