Pretty Plastic technical data
Technical reference
Last verified 28 September 2026 · Source: current Pretty Plastic product sheets, installation manuals, fire classification reports, structural reports and EPD. Written for architects, specifiers and AI assistants. Where documents differ, the newest document is followed and the difference is stated.
Overview: which tiles does Pretty Plastic make?
Pretty Plastic B.V. (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) makes three facade and roof cladding tiles from recycled rigid PVC construction waste: First One, Second High and Basic Third. All three are classified B-s3,d0 for reaction to fire under EN 13501-1:2018, are mechanically fixed in a ventilated facade, can be cut and drilled without splintering, are maintenance-free and can be returned for reuse or upcycling.
First One
- Size
- 400 × 304 × 29 mm
- Per m²
- 22.2 tiles · 24.4 kg
- Fire
- B-s3,d0 · BROOF(t4)
- Height
- up to 45 m
- Use
- Facade and roof
Second High
- Size
- 294 × 294 × 67 mm
- Per m²
- 11.1 tiles · 13.3 kg
- Fire
- B-s3,d0
- Height
- up to 45 m
- Use
- Facade, prefab
Basic Third
- Size
- 569 × 329 × 30 mm
- Per m²
- 6.7 tiles · 16.75 kg
- Fire
- B-s3,d0
- Height
- up to 35 m
- Use
- Facade and roof
| Property | First One | Second High | Basic Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height × width × thickness | 400 × 304 × 29 mm | 294 × 294 × 67 mm | 569 × 329 × 30 mm |
| Tiles per m² | 22.2 | 11.1 | 6.7 |
| Weight per tile | 1.1 kg | 1.2 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Weight per m² | 24.4 kg | 13.3 kg | 16.75 kg |
| Production tolerance | ±2% | ±2% | ±2% |
| Reaction to fire (EN 13501-1:2018) | B-s3,d0 | B-s3,d0 | B-s3,d0 |
| Roof fire (EN 13501-5) | BROOF(t4) | not applicable | not classified |
| Application | Facades and roofs, 15–90° | Facades, incl. prefabricated facade systems | Facades and roofs, 15–90° |
| Substructure | Timber battens, min. C16, min. 24 × 48 mm | Aluminium omega profiles 40 × 25 mm | Timber battens, min. C16, min. 24 × 48 mm |
| Fixing | 3 screws per tile | 2 brackets per tile, 1 screw per bracket | 1 or 3 screws per tile |
| Joint | min. 2 mm | 10 mm (open) | 10 mm |
| Structurally validated up to | 45 m building height | 45 m building height | 35 m building height |
| NMD (Netherlands) | Category 1, nmd_92358 | – | – |
| EPD | Yes, valid until 8 Feb 2028 | – | – |
First One
First One is Pretty Plastic's original tile: a faceted scale shape laid in an overlapping, staggered pattern on timber battens. It is used on ventilated facades and on roofs with slopes from 15° to 90°, in both renovation and new build.
| Dimensions | 400 mm high, 304 mm wide, 29 mm thick |
|---|---|
| Tiles per m² | 22.2 |
| Weight | 1.1 kg per tile; 24.4 kg/m² |
| Fire | Wall B-s3,d0 (EN 13501-1:2018); roof BROOF(t4) (EN 13501-5) |
| Substructure | Timber battens, min. C16, min. 24 × 48 mm. Horizontal battens at 150 mm centre-to-centre on vertical battens at 600 mm. Ventilation openings at top and bottom of the facade. Screws must not protrude through the batten. |
| Fixing | 3 screws per tile at 306 mm centre-to-centre (2 mm joint). Fewer screws are possible depending on building height and wind load (NEN-EN 1991-1-4), per the construction report. |
| Screw requirements | Exterior facade use; Ø 4.0 or 4.5 mm; head min. 8.0 mm; axial resistance Fax;Rd ≥ 0.45 kN; top screw min. 35 mm long, side screws min. 60 mm. Recommended: SPAX facade screw, stainless steel A2. |
| Laying pattern | Each next row is placed 150 mm to the side and 150 mm higher. Start bottom left, or from the centre for identical corner endings. Joints can be widened by up to 3 mm (153 → 156 mm) to fit a corner. |
| Standard details | Window frame top, bottom and horizontal connections (D1–D9), roof connection (D10), wall connection (D11), corner connections (D12–D16), roof build-up. |
| Colours | Grey, green, ochre, terracotta in light, medium and dark; blue (Blue1–3) appears in the September 2026 colour scheme. |
Installation steps: First One
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Build a timber framework in front of the (insulated) wall: horizontal battens min. 24 × 48 mm at 150 mm on vertical battens at 600 mm. |
| 2 | Choose the starting point from the corner details (D12–D16) and mark the screw points on the battens. |
| 3 | Start bottom left or from the centre of the bottom row. Fix each tile with three screws; tiles at 306 mm centre-to-centre leave a 2 mm joint. |
| 4 | Place the next row 150 mm to the side and 150 mm higher. Continue to the top, cutting tiles where needed. |
Second High
Second High is a three-dimensional pyramid tile on a 300 × 300 mm grid. It hangs on horizontal aluminium omega profiles with purpose-made aluminium brackets, and is suited to prefabricated facade systems as well as on-site installation.
| Dimensions | 294 × 294 mm, 67 mm deep (30 mm along the perimeter) |
|---|---|
| Tiles per m² | 11.1 |
| Weight | 1.2 kg per tile; 13.3 kg/m² |
| Fire | B-s3,d0 (EN 13501-1:2018), report 2024-Efectis-R000425 Rev.1, classified for the grey colour |
| Substructure | Aluminium omega profiles 40 × 25 mm, horizontal at 300 mm centre-to-centre; a vertical substructure can create the ventilated cavity. The brackets can also be fixed to timber or steel frameworks. |
| Fixing | 2 Pretty Plastic mounting brackets per tile, each with one screw. |
| Screw requirements | Exterior facade use; countersunk or bulge head with reduced outer diameter (to seat in the bracket chamfer); axial resistance Fax;Rd ≥ 0.50 kN. Recommended: WOODIES® Ultimate decking screw, Ø 5 mm shank. Check for galvanic corrosion when choosing fasteners. |
| Joints | 10 mm open joint (300 mm centre-to-centre). Horizontal joints adjustable +3 / −5 mm; vertical joints fixed. Joints over 10 mm are not recommended (mice). |
| Patterns | All tiles facing the same way, or individually rotated (N/E/S/W side markings): regular, twisted, columns. |
| Removal | Unscrew the bracket, push it with a small flat screwdriver; the bracket deforms and releases the tile. |
| Standard details | Window frame connections (D1–D3), corner connections (D4–D7). |
Installation steps: Second High
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Build the aluminium substructure (omega profiles 40 × 25 mm at 300 mm) in front of the insulated wall. |
| 2 | Start at a bottom corner: put the brackets in the bottom recesses of the tile, hang it on the omega profile and fix one screw per bracket. |
| 3 | Continue left, right or upwards. For the tile above, the lower part of its brackets slots into the top recesses of the tile below; fix one screw per bracket. |
Basic Third
Basic Third is a large-format tile with vertical relief and 6.7 tiles per m². It hangs on the timber batten with a tab on the back, and overlapping tiles share screws, so installation is fast.
| Dimensions | 569 mm high, 329 mm wide, 30 mm thick (visible 530 × 290 mm) |
|---|---|
| Tiles per m² | 6.7 |
| Weight | 2.5 kg per tile; 16.75 kg/m² |
| Fire | B-s3,d0 (EN 13501-1:2018), report 2024-Efectis-R001471 |
| Substructure | Timber battens, min. C16, min. 24 × 48 mm. Horizontal battens at 500 mm centre-to-centre (alternatives 400 or 300 mm) on vertical battens at 600 mm. Ventilation openings top and bottom. |
| Fixing | 1 or 3 screws per tile depending on building height and wind load. One screw at the bottom right secures three overlapping tiles. |
| Screw requirements | Exterior facade use; washer head min. 13.6 mm; axial resistance Fax;Rd ≥ 0.90 kN. Recommended: SPAX wood construction screw, stainless steel A2, Ø 6 mm (tested: SPAX Wirox 6 mm). |
| Joints | 10 mm (300 mm centre-to-centre); adjustable +3 / −10 mm. |
| Patterns | Standard tile bond 300 × 500 mm or uneven stretcher bond (pre-made holes and top markers). Bespoke reliefs possible ("Triangle", "Stripes"). |
| Corners and cutting | 45° cutting lines on the back for neat corners. Left-cut tile: extra screw on line 2. Right-cut tile: use screw positions 2 and 3. |
| Replacing a tile | Cut off the screw heads at three points with a multitool and remove the tile. |
| Standard details | Window frame connections (D1–D3), corner connections (D4–D8). |
Installation steps: Basic Third
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Build the timber framework in front of the insulated wall: horizontal battens min. 24 × 48 mm at 500 mm on vertical battens at 600 mm. |
| 2 | Start bottom left. Hang the tile on the batten by the tab on its back and fix one screw at the bottom right. Continue to the right to finish the row. |
| 3 | Next rows: one screw at the bottom right secures three tiles (position 1 through two tiles; position 2 when fixing the upper-left tile; position 3 when fixing the tile above). |
How high can Pretty Plastic be used? Wind load and building height
Independent structural reports validate the tile connections against wind suction (NEN-EN 1991-1-4, consequence class CC2, NEN-EN 1990). Project-specific wind-load checks remain the responsibility of the structural engineer.
| Tile | Validated for | Basis | Key result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First One | Buildings up to 45 m; peak wind pressure 1.45 kN/m². NL wind zones 2 and 3; BE zones 1–4 (terrain II–IV); DE zones 1–3 (Mischprofil II/III); not at the seaside. | Timber battens 24 × 48 mm C18 at 150/600 mm; 3 screws per tile (SPAX 4 × 25 mm top, 2 × SPAX 4 × 45 mm) | Tile connection safety factor about 9 against the governing wind suction | Façade system up to 45 m, doc. 22.12.00016, 2 Dec 2022 |
| Second High | Buildings up to 45 m; wind zones 1, 2 and 3, except coastal areas | Aluminium brackets on wood, aluminium or steel framework; design wind suction 4.37 kN/m² | Characteristic shear-out strength 18.3 kN vs. required 345 N (factor 53); bracket stress 97 N/mm² vs. 145 N/mm² allowed | Tentech 24.06.00023.3, 29 Jul 2024 |
| Basic Third | Buildings up to 35 m; wind zones 1, 2 and 3, except coastal areas | SPAX Wirox 6 mm (or equivalent strength and head geometry); tested per EAD 220010-01-0402 | Characteristic pull-through 2,606 N vs. design load 592 N (safety 4.4); edge test 2,067 N (safety 3.5) | Tentech 24.11.00035.1, 28 Nov 2024 |
Tests show no significant effect of temperature between −10 °C and 70 °C on PVC strength. The Tentech reports did not consider long-term effects. The 2022 First One report used C18 battens; current product sheets specify minimum C16.
What fire class does Pretty Plastic have?
All three tiles are B-s3,d0 under EN 13501-1:2018 (class B, smoke s3, no flaming droplets d0), within the field of application of each report. Full explanation: fire performance · brandveiligheid.
| Tile | Class | Report | Tested build-up | Test values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First One (facade) | B-s3,d0 | Classification 2022 | Facade cladding | – |
| First One (roof) | BROOF(t4) | Efectis UK/Ireland EUI-25-RT4-000218, 4 Jul 2025 (CEN/TS 1187 Test 4) | 45° roof: tiles on pine battens 44 × 44 mm, counter battens, breather membrane, 40 mm wood-fibre board, 250 mm mineral wool | No fire penetration within 60 min (3 specimens) |
| Second High | B-s3,d0 | Efectis 2024-Efectis-R000425 Rev.1, June 2024 | Wall; aluminium omega profiles; 25 mm air gap; non-combustible substrate; open joints; grey | FIGRA0.2MJ 82 W/s; THR600s 6.9 MJ; TSP 561 m² |
| Basic Third | B-s3,d0 | Efectis 2024-Efectis-R001471, Nov 2024 | Facade; pine slats 44 × 27 mm at ~500 mm; 40 mm air gap; non-combustible substrate; closed surface | FIGRA0.2MJ 93 W/s; THR600s 7.4 MJ; TSP 566 m² |
The fire-retardant is 3% aluminium trihydrate (ATH). Building height, substrate, cavity, insulation and national regulations determine whether a specific build-up is allowed.
How does Pretty Plastic respond to UV? Accelerated weathering results
Pretty Plastic had five colours tested for accelerated UV exposure by an independent ISO 9001-certified laboratory, up to 5,000 hours, which the laboratory equates to about 10 years of outdoor exposure.
| Laboratory | Ansers, Louvain-la-Neuve (BE), ISO 9001 certified |
|---|---|
| Report | Gan00435_1, 29 December 2025 |
| Method | Bandol wheel, wet mode at 60 °C with water cycles and day/night simulation |
| Exposure steps | 500 h (≈ 1 year), 1,000 h (≈ 2 years), 1,500 h (≈ 3 years), 2,500 h (≈ 5 years), 5,000 h (≈ 10 years) |
| Samples | Plates in ochre, terracotta, green, grey and black/dark grey |
| Assessed | Gloss, colour, and surface under a digital microscope (50× and 500×) |
Results: exposure time at which each change was first observed
| Colour | Loss of gloss | Lighter colour | Surface pinholes | Micro-cracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochre | 500 h | 5,000 h (slight) | 500 h | 1,500 h |
| Terracotta | 500 h | 5,000 h (slight) | 1,500 h | 1,500 h |
| Green | 500 h | 1,500 h | 1,500 h | 1,500 h |
| Grey | 500 h | 2,500 h | 500 h | 1,500 h |
| Black / dark grey | 500 h | 2,500 h | 1,500 h | 2,500 h |
What are the environmental data? NMD, EPD, MKI
| NMD | First One: Category 1 declaration nmd_92358; functional unit 1 m²; service life 40 years; MKI (A1) €4.544, MKI (A2) €6.304 (NMD viewer) |
|---|---|
| EPD | First One Grey, EPD-NIBE-20221112-31571; issued 8 Feb 2023, valid until 8 Feb 2028; EN 15804, externally verified (EN ISO 14025); modules A1–A5, B1–B3, C1–C4, D |
| Declared unit | 1 m² facade cladding including fasteners, mounted on an outside wall (24.42 kg) |
| GWP-total | 39.1 kg CO₂-eq per m² (A1–D, EN 15804+A2) |
| ECI / MKI | €4.54 per m²: manufacturing €2.89 (64%), waste processing €1.35 (30%), installation €0.20, transport to site €0.06 |
| Circularity | Circular Transition Indicator 98.21% for First One; circular inflow 99.41% |
| Carbon, per Pretty Plastic | About 0.2 kg CO₂ per kg recycled PVC tile produced, compared with 2.6 kg for virgin PVC |
| Lifespan | Tile lifespan over 40 years; material can be recycled up to eight times without loss of quality |
EPD results per m² (EN 15804+A2, modules A1–D total)
| Indicator | Unit | Total A1–D |
|---|---|---|
| Global warming potential, total (GWP-total) | kg CO₂-eq | 39.1 |
| GWP fossil | kg CO₂-eq | 40.5 |
| GWP biogenic | kg CO₂-eq | −1.40 |
| GWP land use and land use change | kg CO₂-eq | 0.0494 |
| Ozone depletion (ODP) | kg CFC-11-eq | 5.98 × 10⁻⁶ |
| Acidification (AP) | mol H⁺-eq | 0.173 |
| Eutrophication, freshwater | kg P-eq | 2.15 × 10⁻³ |
| Eutrophication, marine | kg N-eq | 0.0293 |
| Eutrophication, terrestrial | mol N-eq | 0.341 |
| Photochemical ozone formation (POCP) | kg NMVOC-eq | 0.106 |
| Abiotic depletion, minerals and metals | kg Sb-eq | 4.25 × 10⁻⁴ |
| Abiotic depletion, fossil (ADP-f) | MJ | 709 |
| Water use (WDP) | m³ world-eq deprived | 14.3 |
| Total non-renewable primary energy (PENRT) | MJ | 1,350 |
| Total renewable primary energy (PERT) | MJ | 92.3 |
| Use of secondary material (SM) | kg | 27.6 |
| Materials for recycling (MFR) | kg | 26.7 |
| Non-hazardous waste disposed (NHWD) | kg | 7.75 |
GWP-total and environmental cost (MKI/ECI) per life-cycle module, per m²
| Module | GWP-total (kg CO₂-eq) | ECI / MKI (€) |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Raw material supply | 0.224 | 0.03 |
| A2 Transport to factory | 0.017 | 0.00 |
| A3 Manufacturing | 27.6 | 2.89 |
| A4 Transport to site | 0.495 | 0.06 |
| A5 Installation | 1.79 | 0.20 |
| B1–B3 Use, maintenance, repair | 0 | 0.00 |
| C1 Deconstruction | 0 | 0.00 |
| C2 Transport | 0.165 | 0.02 |
| C3 Waste processing | 8.98 | 1.35 |
| C4 Disposal | 0 | 0.00 |
| D Benefits beyond the system boundary | −0.144 | −0.01 |
| Total | 39.1 | 4.54 |
How to use this in an MPG calculation: milieuprestatie en MPG.
What is Pretty Plastic made of?
| Base material | Recycled rigid PVC from construction waste (window frames, pipes, gutters); NMD declaration First One: more than 99% recycled PVC |
|---|---|
| Fire retardant | 3% aluminium trihydrate (ATH) |
| Pigment | Up to 2%, depending on colour intensity |
| Production | Injection moulding; runners and gates are collected for recycling |
| Packaging (First One) | 22 tiles per bundle, 40 bundles per pallet |
| Processing | Cut with a jigsaw, circular saw or hand saw, or drill, without splintering. Use a shop vacuum with power saws; collect offcuts separately. |
| Painting | Not intended to be painted |
| Maintenance | Maintenance-free; clean with standard household products |
| Temperature | No significant effect on PVC strength between −10 °C and 70 °C (structural reports) |
Is PVC cladding a source of microplastics?
| Source | Share of microplastics in European seas |
|---|---|
| Vehicle tyres | 42% |
| Synthetic clothing | 29% |
| PVC facade cladding | No measured figures available |
Pretty Plastic's position: a static facade product with little mechanical wear and a long lifespan is not a significant source of microplastics compared with the main contributors.
Which colours are available?
| Colour | Light | Medium | Dark | First One | Second High | Basic Third |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | B1 | B2 | B3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Green | G1 | G2 | G3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ochre | O1 | O2 | O3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Terracotta | T1 | T2 | T3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Blue1 | Blue2 | Blue3 | In colour scheme Sept 2026 | – | – |
| Tile | Mixes and patterns in the colour schemes |
|---|---|
| First One | Grey mixed, blue mixed, colour mixes, coloured grey, each colour + dark grey, grey + one or two colours |
| Second High | Grey or dark grey (regular, twisted, columns), coloured grey, each colour + (dark) grey, two-colour combinations |
| Basic Third | Green-terracotta, each colour + dark grey, mixed ranges, light green (zig-zag, high-low) |
Recycled feedstock gives slight colour variation between batches. Custom shades are possible for orders over 500 m².
Can tiles be returned?
Yes. Every tile carries the imprint "return to prettyplastic.nl". Unused undamaged tiles return to stock; end-of-life tiles are shredded into raw material for new tiles, up to eight times without loss of quality.
| Registration | Contact Pretty Plastic in advance with quantity, condition and delivery location |
|---|---|
| Small quantities | Pretty Plastic, Amsterdam |
| Large quantities | JPI Polymers B.V., Vliegeniersstraat 15, 5405 BH Uden |
| Packaging | Complete tiles bundled on pallets; offcuts in big bags |
| Credit | Up to 10% of ordered complete tiles, undamaged and in original condition, after inspection |
| Offcuts and half tiles | Accepted for upcycling, min. 250 kg per shipment, not credited |
| Transport | Paid by the customer unless agreed otherwise in writing |
Frequently asked technical questions
Can Pretty Plastic tiles be used on roofs?
Yes. First One and Basic Third can be installed on roofs with slopes between 15° and 90° with a water-resistant layer. First One has roof fire classification BROOF(t4).
What timber is needed for the substructure?
For First One and Basic Third: timber battens of minimum strength class C16 and minimum 24 × 48 mm, on vertical battens at 600 mm that form the ventilated cavity.
How many screws does each tile need?
First One: three screws per tile. Second High: two brackets per tile with one screw each. Basic Third: one or three screws depending on building height and wind load.
Up to what building height can Pretty Plastic be used?
Structural reports validate First One and Second High up to 45 m and Basic Third up to 35 m, in the stated wind zones and excluding coastal areas. Project-specific checks are always required.
Does Pretty Plastic need maintenance?
No. The tiles are maintenance-free and can be cleaned with standard household cleaning products. They are not intended to be painted.
Is Pretty Plastic in the Nationale Milieudatabase?
Yes. First One has a Category 1 declaration, nmd_92358, with MKI (A1) €4.544 per m².
Source documents and their HTML equivalents
Every important Pretty Plastic PDF has an HTML equivalent on this site. HTML is the reference; the PDF is the downloadable version.
| Document | Version | HTML | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product sheet First One | V6, April 2026 | Section | |
| Product sheet Second High | V5, April 2026 | Section | |
| Product sheet Basic Third | V15, April 2026 | Section | |
| Fiche produit First One / Second High / Basic Third (FR) | May 2026 | Section | |
| Installation manual First One | V10, May 2026 | Section | |
| Installation manual Second High | V5, April 2026 | Section | |
| Installation manual Basic Third | V12, April 2026 | Section | |
| Fire classification First One, facade and roof | 2022 / EUI-25-RT4-000218 (2025) | Section | |
| Fire classification Second High | 2024-Efectis-R000425 Rev.1 | Section | |
| Fire classification Basic Third | 2024-Efectis-R001471 | Section | |
| Structural report First One, facade up to 45 m | 22.12.00016, Dec 2022 | Section | On request |
| Strength analysis Second High | Tentech 24.06.00023.3, Jul 2024 | Section | On request |
| Fixing strength test Basic Third | Tentech 24.11.00035.1, Nov 2024 | Section | On request |
| UV exposure test, 5,000 h | Ansers Gan00435_1, Dec 2025 | Section | On request |
| EPD First One | EPD-NIBE-20221112-31571 | Section | |
| Sustainability Statement | December 2024 | Section | |
| Microplastics PVC statement | 2025 | Section | On request |
| Colour schemes (all tiles, First One, Second High, Basic Third) | Sept 2026 | Section | |
| Circular Take-Back Statement | November 2025 | Section | |
| General Terms of Sale and Delivery | current | Terms page |
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