How flexible is soft ceramic? To what extent can it bend?
180°
No cracks upon bending
100cycles
No cracks after freeze-thaw cycles
0.9MPa
Tensile Bond Strength
PROLOGUE
A "breathable" wall must first be flexible.
Traditional ceramic tile cladding has an inherent conflict: tiles are rigid, while walls and insulation systems are "dynamic". Thermal expansion and contraction, moisture swelling and shrinkage, and minor deformation of the substrate occur daily.
Rigid tiles cannot adapt to such deformation, generating massive temperature-humidity shear stress at the adhesive layer — this is the root cause of hollowing, cracking and falling off.
The industry’s recognized ideal model is progressive increase in deformability from anti-crack base mortar → adhesive → facing tile. Soft ceramic embeds flexibility into its molecular structure to fulfill this requirement.
CHAPTER 01
Flexibility is not merely an adjective, but a critical test indicator.
To what degree can it bend? The industry standard provides quantified results:
01
Flexibility · 180° Bending Without Cracks
In accordance with the flexibility test method specified in JC/T 2219-2014, no cracks occur after 180° bending around a cylinder. This means it can be directly bent and applied on external corners, internal corners and curved surfaces without cutting and jointing.
02
Tensile Bond Strength · 0.9 MPa
Tensile bond strength reaches 0.9 MPa after 20 minutes of open time at standard temperature. Notably, the shear bond strength remains 1.2 MPa after high-temperature thermal aging. It will not turn brittle or crack in winter, maintaining flexibility under all weather conditions.
Data source: Public test data for flexible ceramic tiles (tested under standard temperature and 0℃). The flexibility test of Fuzhen high-density soft ceramic has passed the national inspection (Report No. XJ2024B03H000092).
CHAPTER 02
What shapes can it bend into? Three "impossible" forming states
180°
Column Cladding · Wrap Cylinders in One Piece
Applied on cylinders with a diameter of 300mm without cracking or hollowing. What stone cladding and ceramic tile corner jointing cannot achieve can be fulfilled in one single piece by soft ceramic.
R0.3m
Curved Wall · Minimum Bending Radius
Industry data shows that the minimum bending radius of soft ceramic can reach 0.3m. It can closely fit curved walls, arched doorways and dome surfaces, unlocking greater freedom for irregular architectural designs.
100cycles
Freeze‑thaw Resistance
Flexibility enables soft ceramic to "deform together with the wall". No cracks or peeling occur under repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Its flexibility is not only for shaping, but also guarantees crack resistance and service life.
CHAPTER 03
Where does the flexibility come from?
The answer lies in its formula and manufacturing process — a structure of "inorganic skeleton + organic flexible component".
CHAPTER 04
Four Core Values Brought by "Flexibility"
Seismic Resistance · Crack Resistance
It deforms along with thermal stress of the substrate and releases shear stress layer by layer, preventing hollowing and cracking fundamentally.
Irregular Shapes · Unlimited Design
Curved walls, arched columns, domes and curved surfaces. Designers can unleash creativity freely, as soft ceramic can be bent for installation.
Construction · Higher Efficiency
Cuttable with scissors and bendable around corners. No cutting and splicing required for internal and external corners to speed up corner installation.
Transportation · Lower Breakage
Lightweight for bulk packing and handling, free from brittle damage. On-site wastage is remarkably lower than ceramic tiles and stone materials.
CHAPTER 05
Beyond flexibility, Fuzhen’s complete inspection records
Flexibility never comes at the cost of performance. Fuzhen soft ceramic has passed all test items inspected by three authoritative institutions:
Flexibility (Bending): Qualified, no cracks | JC/T 2219-2014Combustion Performance Class: Class A Non-combustible | GB 8624-2012Water Absorption Rate: As low as 5.8% | GB/T9966.3/2020Antibacterial Rate: ≥ 99.9% | JC/T 2039-2010Chalking Grade: Grade 0 | GB/T 16259-2008Thermal Dimensional Change Rate: 0.0% | GB/T 4085-2008Bonding Strength: ≥ 0.9 MPa, 100% full mortar coverage | JC/T 547-2017Artificial Weathering Resistance: No abnormality after 2500h | JC/T 2219-2014
Test Report No.: XJ2024B03H000092 (CNAS Inspection)Testing Institutions: China Academy of Building Research, Shanghai Jianke Inspection, China National Test & Inspection Holding Group
CHAPTER 06
Fuzhen Soft Ceramic · Four Core Advantages
① Class A Non-combustible · Fire Resistance
Compliant with GB 8624-2012 Class A standard. It is non-combustible in fire and releases
no toxic smoke, directly meeting mandatory fire safety requirements for high-rise
buildings and crowded public places.
② Antibacterial & Mildew Resistant · 99.9%
Antibacterial rate ≥99.9%, mildew resistance Grade 0. It inhibits mold growth under long-term humid conditions, ideal for schools, restrooms and medical facilities.
③ High Density · Zero Chalking
Water absorption rate as low as 5.8% (measured by national inspection), chalking Grade 0, weathering resistance for 2500h — both flexibility and density are fully achieved.
④ Special Adhesive · Complete System
Specially developed matching adhesive with bonding strength ≥ 0.9 MPa to achieve 100% full mortar coverage. Flexible facing material combined with rigid adhesive creates a perfect integration of rigidity and flexibility.
FUZHEN · CLOSING
Only bendable wall materials deserve buildings with elegant shapes.
It can be bent 180° without cracks, fitting cylindrical surfaces and resisting freeze-thaw
cycles. Fuzhen high-density soft ceramic delivers four core advantages: Class A fire resistance,
99.9% antibacterial & mildew-proof performance, high density with zero chalking, and a
dedicated adhesive system. It enables every wall to gracefully take on custom curved forms.