ISO 13007-6:2020

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13007-6
First edition
2020-11
Ceramic tiles — Grouts and
adhesives —
Part 6:
Requirements, test methods,
evaluation of conformity, classification
and designation for waterproof
membranes used with the installation
of ceramic tiles
Carreaux céramiques – Mortiers de joints et colles —
Partie 6: Exigences, méthodes d'essai, évaluation de la conformité,
classification et désignation des membranes d’étanchéité utilisées
pour l'installation des carreaux céramiques
Reference number
ISO 13007-6:2020(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Requirements . 2
5 Classification and designation . 3
6 Marking and labelling . 4
Annex A (normative) Test methods . 5
Bibliography .15
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Foreword
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13007-6:2020(E)
Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives —
Part 6:
Requirements, test methods, evaluation of conformity,
classification and designation for waterproof membranes
used with the installation of ceramic tiles
1 Scope
This document applies to all bonded sheet waterproofing membranes that are used beneath ceramic
tiling for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This document provides the terminology concerning the products and specifies the test methods and
the values of performance requirements for bonded sheet waterproofing products associated with tile
adhesives.
Furthermore, this document specifies the evaluation of conformity and the classification and
designation of all bonded sheet waterproofing products beneath ceramic tiling.
NOTE 1 Bonded sheet waterproofing products can also be used beneath other types of tiles (natural and
agglomerated stones etc.), where they do not adversely affect these materials.
NOTE 2 This document does not address crack isolation, decoupling, sound control, thermal properties, or any
aspect of membranes apart from waterproofing.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 13006, Ceramic tiles — Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking
ISO 13007-1, Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives — Part 1: Terms, definitions and specifications for
adhesives
ISO 13007-2, Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives — Part 2: Test methods for adhesives
ISO 15605, Adhesives — Sampling
EN 197-1, Cement — Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
EN 480-1:2014, Admixture for concrete, mortar and grout — Test methods — Part 1: Reference concrete
and mortar for testing
EN 1008, Mixing water for concrete — Specification for sampling, testing and assessing the suitability of
water, including water recovered from processes in the concrete industry, as mixing water for concrete
EN 1067, Adhesives — Examination and preparation of samples for testing
EN 1931, Flexible sheets for waterproofing — Bitumen, plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing —
Determination of water vapour transmission properties
EN 12390-2, Testing hardened concrete — Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests
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EN 12620, Aggregates for concrete
ASTM E96, Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
bonded sheet waterproofing membrane
BM
single- or multi component waterproofing membrane applied as a preformed sheet in a uniform layer
or layers, beneath ceramic tiling in such a manner as to be bonded to the substrate as well as the tile
according to manufacturer’s instructions
Note 1 to entry: The final waterproofing membrane may include a separately applied seam sealer.
Note 2 to entry: The bonded sheet waterproofing membrane can be flat or structured with a geometric
configuration.
3.2
primer
liquid coating applied to the surface, prior to the application of a bonded sheet waterproofing product,
to improve adhesion and durability of the bond between the substrate and the membrane
4 Requirements
The bonded sheet waterproofing membrane products shall comply with the characteristics specified in
Table 1.
Table 2 gives the additional characteristics that might be required for special service conditions.
The tile adhesive used for evaluation should be the same for all testing performed in a series, a C2S1
adhesive being recommended. The amount of water and/or liquid admixture required for preparing the
adhesives used to affix to the sheet membrane shall be the same for all tests.
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Table 1 — Product requirements — Fundamental characteristics
Characteristic Requirement Test method
2
Initial tensile adhesion strength ≥0,2 N/mm A.6.2
2
Tensile adhesion strength after water contact ≥0,2 N/mm A.6.3 or A.6.4
2
Tensile adhesion strength after heat ageing ≥0,2 N/mm A.6.5
2
Tensile adhesion strength after freeze-thaw cycles ≥0,2 N/mm A.6.6
2
Tensile adhesion strength after contact with lime water ≥0,2 N/mm A.6.9
Water permeability No visual A.7
penetration below
membrane
and
≤3,0 g weight gain
when tested at a
seam
Fundamental characteristics are the characteristics that a bonded sheet waterproofing membrane product always needs
to have.
Table 2 — Product requirements — Optional characteristics
Characteristic Requirement Test method
2
Enhanced adhesion (BM2 rating) – All tensile strengths listed above ≥0,5 N/mm
Low water vapour permeance (W rating) <1,0 Perm A.8
2
Tensile adhesion strength after contact with chlorinated water (P ≥0,5 N/mm A.6.7 or A.6.8
rating)
Optional characteristics are characteristics for specific service conditions where enhanced levels of performance are
required, or which provide further information about its general performance.
5 Classification and designation
The bonded sheet waterproofing membranes are classified according to the conformity with
fundamental or optional characteristics from Tables 1 and 2:
BM1 Bonded sheet waterproofing membrane;
OR
BM2 Enhanced adhesion bonded sheet waterproofing membrane.
NOTE Membranes not meeting the minimum tensile adhesion requirements of Tables 1 and 2 are considered
unbonded membranes.
It is possible to have different classes, related to the different optional characteristics given in Table 2.
These classes are designated by the following abbreviations:
P resistant to contact with chlorinated water (i.e. for use in swimming pools);
W resistant to water vapour permeation.
The product is designated by the symbol BM1 or BM2, followed by the abbreviation of the optional
characteristics it has. Table 3 describes the designation of the products types and classes which shall
be used.
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Table 3 — Classification and designation of bonded sheet waterproofing membranes
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
TYPE CLASS
BM1 or 2 Normal or enhanced adhesion bonded sheet waterproofing membrane
BM1 or 2 P Normal or enhanced adhesion bonded sheet waterproofing membrane resistant to con-
tact with chlorinated water
BM1 or 2 W Normal or enhanced adhesion bonded sheet waterproofing membrane with low water
vapour permeance
BM1 or 2 PW Normal or enhanced adhesion bonded sheet waterproofing membrane with low water
vapour permeance and resistance to contact with chlorinated water
6 Marking and labelling
Products conforming with the requirements of this document shall be clearly marked with the following
information:
a) name of the product;
b) manufacturer’s mark and place of origin;
c) date or code of production, shelf life and conditions of storage;
d) number of this document, i.e. ISO 13007-6, and date of issue;
e) type of product according to Clause 6 (using symbols given in Clause 6);
f) instructions for use:
— substrate bonding materials required to adhere sheet membrane to substrate;
— mode of application (including recommended primer and/or surface preparation);
— minimum quantity or thickness of the adhesive product;
— maturing time for initial membrane bonding to substrate (where applicable);
— delay for installing ceramic tiles;
— suitable tile adhesive(s) (type and class in accordance with ISO 13007-1);
— field of application (internal, external, wall, floor etc.).
NOTE In the designation of a sheet waterproofing membrane, information about special properties can be
included when the product is intended for use in specific applications.
This information shall be marked on the packaging and/or on the product’s technical data sheet.
This does not remove the requirement that all manufacturers claiming conformity with this document
should state declared values for the properties of their products, when required.
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Annex A
(normative)

Test methods
A.1 Sampling
A.1.1 Tile adhesive
Take a sample of at least 2 kg of the product to be tested in accordance with ISO 15605 and EN 1067.
A.1.2 Membrane
2
Cut a sample of at least 1 m of the membrane to be tested. Avoid using membrane material from too
close to the edge of the sheet.
A.1.3 Other: membrane adhesive (if required), primer (if required), seam sealer (if
required)
Obtain a full unit of any of these materials if required.
A.2 Test conditions
Standard conditions shall be (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity (RH) and a circulation of air in
the working area less than 0,2 m/s.
When the test specimens have to be conditioned according to the test method, the tolerances in the
time of conditioning for all test specimens shall be as follows:
Conditioning Tolerance
24 h ±0,5 h
7 d ±3 h
14 d ±6 h
21 d ±9 h
28 d ±12 h
A.3 Test materials
A.3.1 General
Condition all test materials for at least 24 h under standard conditions. The materials to be tested shall
be within their shelf life.
A.3.1.1 Sheet waterproofing membrane
The sheet waterproofing membrane is any self-bonded (peel and stick) or bonded sheet waterproofing
membrane to be evaluated within this document.
A.3.1.2 Membrane adhesive
The membrane adhesive used is as recommended by the waterproofing membrane manufacturer.
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A.3.1.3 Primer
The primer is used if applicable and requested by the manufacturer of the sheet waterproofing
membrane.
A.3.1.4 Seam sealer
The seam sealer is used if applicable and requested by the manufacturer of the sheet waterproofing
membrane.
A.3.1.5 Tile adhesive
The tile adhesive used for evaluation should be the same for all testing performed in a series, a C2S1
adhesive being recommended.
A.3.2 Ceramic tiles
The tiles shall be clean and dry.
The tiles used for this method shall be of:
— type BI : fully vitrified tile conforming to ISO 13006 with one side visually flat and no surface
a
treatment, with a water absorption ≤0,5 % by mass, unglazed and with a plain adhering surface,
with facial dimensions of (50 ± 1) mm × (50 ± 1) mm for testing flat membranes.
— type BI : fully vitrified tile conforming to ISO 13006 with one side visually flat and no surface
a
treatment, with a water absorption ≤0,5 % by mass, unglazed and with a plain adhering surface, with
facial dimension of (100 ± 1) mm × (100 ± 1) mm for testing geometrically configured membranes.
A.3.3 Test substrate
A.3.3.1 Concrete slab
The concrete slab shall comply with ISO 13007-2.
A.3.3.2 Other substrates (optional)
Other substrates may be used upon agreement if the substrate is recommended for the ceramic tile
application by the membrane manufacturer. To demonstrate compatibility with other optional
substrates, the product shall be applied to the selected substrate in accordance with the initial adhesion
2
test method (A.6.2). When a result of more or equal to ≥0,2 N/mm is achieved or cohesive failure occurs
in the substrate, the requirement is considered satisfied.
A.3.4 Ceramic tile adhesive
The ceramic tile adhesive shall comply with ISO 13007-1.
A.3.5 Sodium hypochlorite
Analytical or technical grade sodium hypochlorite is used.
A.4 Apparatus
A.4.1 Weight
A weight with a cross sectional area less than or equal to 100 mm × 100 mm, capable of exerting a force
of (20 ± 0,05) N.
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A.4.2 Pull head plates
Square metallic plates, with dimensions of less than or equal to 100 mm × 100 mm and a minimum
thickness of 10 mm with a suitable fitting for connection to the test machine.
A.4.3 Machine for pull testing
A test machine for direct pull tensile force test and with suitable capacity and sensitivity for the test.
The machine shall be capable of applying the load to the pull-head plate at the rate of (250 ± 50) N/s
through a suitable fitting that does not exert any bending force.
A.4.4 Air-circulating oven
An air-circulating oven capable of controlling the temperature to within ±3 °C.
A.4.5 Equipment for water pressure permeability test
Any equipment which permits the specified specimen (A.7) to be placed in such a way that the water
pressure acts from above the specimen. The machine shall permit the unexposed faces to be observed
to detect any possible sign of water permeation (see Figure A.1). The internal diameter of the sealing
ring shall be (100 ± 1) m
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