ISO 13007-2:2005

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13007-2
First edition
2005-09-15


Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives —
Part 2:
Test methods for adhesives
Carreaux céramiques — Mortiers de joints et colles —
Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai pour les colles





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ISO 13007-2:2005(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 General test conditions and procedures. 1
3.1 Sampling. 1
3.2 Test conditions . 2
3.3 Test materials. 2
3.4 Mixing procedures. 2
3.5 Test substrate . 3
3.6 Failure patterns . 3
3.7 Test report . 3
4 Test methods. 4
4.1 Determination of open time . 4
4.2 Determination of slip . 6
4.3 Determination of shear adhesion strength (for D and R adhesives). 7
4.4 Determination of tensile adhesion strength (for C adhesives) . 10
4.5 Determination of transverse deformation . 13
4.6 Determination of chemical resistance. 16
Annex A (informative) Concrete Test Slab. 35
Bibliography . 39

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Foreword
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ISO 13007-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 189, Ceramic Tile.
ISO 13007 consists of the following parts, under the general title Ceramic Tiles — Grouts and adhesives:
 Part 1: Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives
 Part 2: Test methods for adhesives
 Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts
 Part 4: Test methods for grouts

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13007-2:2005(E)

Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives —
Part 2:
Test methods for adhesives
1 Scope
This part of ISO 13007 specifies methods for determining characteristics for adhesives used in the installation
of ceramic tiles.
The following test methods are described:
 determination of open time (4.1);
 determination of slip (4.2);
 determination of shear adhesion strength (4.3);
 determination of tensile adhesion strength (4.4);
 determination of transverse deformation (4.5);
 determination of chemical resistance (4.6).
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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
3 General test conditions and procedures
3.1 Sampling
A representative sample of at least 2 kg shall be used.
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3.2 Test conditions
Standard conditions shall be (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity and a circulation of air in the testing
area less than 0,2 m/s. Other test conditions may be specified in Clause 4. The tolerance in the time of
conditioning for all test specimens shall be as follows:
Conditioning Tolerance
24 h
± 0,5 h
7 days
± 3 h
14 days
± 6 h
21 days
± 9 h
28 days
± 12 h
3.3 Test materials
Condition all test materials including water for at least 24 h under standard conditions. The adhesive to be
tested shall be within its shelf life, where this is specified.
3.3.1 Ceramic tiles
The tiles shall be checked prior to conditioning to ensure that they are unused, clean and dry. The type of tile
shall be as specified under the specific test procedures found in Clause 4.
3.4 Mixing procedures
3.4.1 Cementitious adhesives (C)
The amount of water and/or liquid admix required for preparing the adhesive shall be as stated by the
manufacturer in parts by mass, i.e. liquid to dry powder (in the case where a range of values is given, the
average shall be used).
Using a minimum quantity of 2 kg of the powder and the recommended quantity of liquid, prepare the
adhesive in a mixer of the planetary type using the slow speed settings (140 ± 5) rotations per min and
(62 ± 5) rev/min planetary movement. (See Figures 1 and 2.)
Carry out the following procedure:
 pour the liquid into the pan;
 scatter the dry powder over the liquid;
 mix for 30 s;
 take out the mixing paddle;
 scrape down the paddle and pan within 1 min;
 replace the paddle and mix for 1 min.
If required by the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions, let the adhesive mature as specified and then mix for
an additional 15 s.
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3.4.2 Dispersion adhesive (D) or reaction resin adhesive (R)
Where ready-to-use dispersion adhesives or reaction resin adhesives are to be used, the manufacturer’s
instructions shall be followed.
3.5 Test substrate
3.5.1 Concrete test substrate
The mandatory concrete test substrate shall be (40 ± 5) mm thick, have a moisture content of less than 3 %
3 3
by mass and have a water absorption at the surface after 4 h of testing in range of 0,5 cm to 1,5 cm . The
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cohesive strength as referenced in A.3.3 shall be at least 1,5 N/mm . An example of a method for
manufacturing a suitable concrete test slab and the procedures for measuring the cohesive strength and
surface water absorption is given in Annex A.
3.5.2 Other substrates
Other substrates may be used upon agreement if the substrate is recommended for ceramic tile application by
the adhesive manufacturer. To demonstrate compatibility with other optional substrates, the adhesive shall be
applied to the selected substrate in accordance with the determination of open time test method (4.1).
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When the result of W 0,5 N/mm is achieved or cohesive failure occurs in the substrate, the requirement is
considered satisfied.
3.6 Failure patterns
3.6.1 Adhesion failure (AF-S or AF-T)
Failure occurs at the interface between adhesive and substrate (AF-S) or between tile and adhesive (AF-T).
The test value equals the adhesive strength [Figure 3 a) and b)]. In some cases the failure may occur in the
adhesive layer between the tile and the pull head plate (BF) [Figure 3 c)]. In this case the adhesive strength is
greater than the test value and the test should be repeated.
3.6.2 Cohesive failure within the adhesive (CF-A)
Failure occurs within the adhesive layer [Figure 3 d)].
3.6.3 Cohesive failure in the substrate or in the tile (CF-S or CF-T)
The failure occurs within the substrate (CF-S) [Figure 3 e)] or within the body of the tile (CF-T) [Figure 3 f)]. In
this case, the strength of the adhesive is greater than the test value.
The modes of failure may be a combination of any of the above. An approximate percentage of each shall be
recorded.
3.7 Test report
The following information shall be provided in the test report:
a) reference to this part of ISO 13007, i.e. “ISO 13007-2”;
b) date of test;
c) type of adhesive, commercial designation and manufacturer's name;
d) source, date obtained and complete identification of test sample;
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e) handling and storage of samples before testing;
f) test conditions;
g) amount of water or liquid used for preparing adhesive;
h) test results (individual and mean values and mode of failure where required);
i) full description of test substrate;
j) any other factor that could have affected the result.
4 Test methods
4.1 Determination of open time
4.1.1 General
Open time shall be tested following the general test conditions and procedures given in Clause 3 and the
specific instructions which follow.
4.1.2 Test materials
4.1.2.1 Ceramic tiles
The tiles used for this test shall be:
Group BIII porous body tile, complying with ISO 13006 of water absorption (15 ± 3) % mass fraction, cut to
facial dimensions of (50 ± 1) mm × (50 ± 1) mm.
4.1.2.2 Test substrate
The mandatory concrete test substrate shall conform to requirements given in 3.5.1.
4.1.3 Apparatus
4.1.3.1 Test mass, of less than 50 mm × 50 mm cross sectional area, capable of exerting a uniform force
of (20 ± 0,05) N.
4.1.3.4 Pull-head plates, square metallic plates, with dimensions of (50 ± 1) mm and a minimum
thickness of 10 mm, with a suitable fitting for connection to the test machine.
4.1.3.3 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.
4.1.4 Procedure
Apply a thin layer of the adhesive, mixed in accordance with 3.4.1, to the concrete slab with a straight edge
trowel. Then apply a thicker layer and comb with a notched trowel having 6 mm × 6 mm notches at 12 mm
centres for cementitious adhesives and 4 mm × 4 mm notches at 8 mm centres for dispersion adhesives and
reaction resin adhesives. The trowel shall be held at an angle of approximately 60° to the substrate at a right
angle to one edge of the slab and drawn across the slab parallel to that edge (in a straight line).
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After 5, 10, 20, 30 or more minutes, place at least ten test tiles 50 mm apart, on the adhesive within 30 s.
Place tiles on no more than 4 ribs for C adhesives and no more than 6 ribs for D adhesives.
Load each tile with (20 ± 0,05) N for 30 s.
After 27 days storage under standard conditions, bond the pull-head plates to the tiles with a suitable high
strength adhesive (e.g. epoxide adhesive).
After a further 24 h storage under standard conditions determine the tensile adhesion strength of the adhesive
by applying a force increasing at a constant rate of (250 ± 50) N/s.
4.1.5 Evaluation and expression of results
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The individual tensile adhesion strengths are quoted to 0,1 N/mm using the following formula:
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where
S is the individual tensile adhesion strength, in newtons per square millimetre;
a
F is the total tensile load, in newtons;
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A is the bonding area, in square millimetres (2 500 mm ).
The tensile adhesion strength for each time interval is determined as follows:
 determine the mean of the ten values;
 discard the values falling out of the range of ± 20 % of the mean value;
 if five or more values remain, determine the new mean;
 if less than five values remain repeat the test;
 determine the mode of failure of the test units (see 3.6).
The open time in minutes, is the maximum time interval at which the adhesive meets the tensile adhesion
strength requirement, defined in ISO 13007-1 for open time.
4.1.6 Test report
The following information shall be provided in the test report:
a) reference to this part of ISO 13007, i.e. “ISO 13007-2”;
b) date of test;
c) type of adhesive, commercial designation and manufacturer's name;
d) source, date obtained and complete identification of test sample;
e) handling and storage of samples before testing;
f) test conditions;
g) amount of water or liquid used for preparing adhesive;
h) test results (individual and mean values and mode of failure where required);
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i) full description of test substrate;
j) any other factor that could have affected the result;
k) open time in minutes.
4.2 Determination of slip
4.2.1 General
Slip shall be tested following the general test conditions and procedures given in Clause 3 and the specific
instructions which follow.
4.2.2 Test materials
4.2.2.1 Ceramic tiles
The tiles used for this method shall be:
Group BI fully vitrified tile in accordance with ISO 13006, with a water absorption u 0,2 % by mass, unglazed
a
and with facial dimensions of (100 ± 1) mm × (100 ± 1) mm and mass of (200 ± 10) g.
4.2.2.2 Concrete test substrate
The concrete test substrate shall conform to requirements given in 3.5.
4.2.3 Apparatus
4.2.3.1 Steel straight edge.
4.2.3.2 Clamps.
4.2.3.3 Masking tape, 25 mm wide.
4.2.3.4 Spacers, two (25 ± 0,5) mm × (25 ± 0,5) mm × (10 ± 0,5) mm thick spacers made from stainless
steel.
4.2.3.5 Mass, capable of exerting a force of (50 ± 0,1) N with a cross-sectional area of less than
(100 ± 1) mm × (100 ± 1) mm.
4.2.3.6 Vernier caliper, accurate to 0,01 mm.
4.2.4 Procedure
Secure the steel straight edge at the top of the concrete substrate so that its bottom edge is horizontal when
the slab is raised to its vertical position. Position 25 mm-wide masking tape (4.2.3.3) immediately below the
steel straight edge and apply a thin layer of the adhesive to the concrete slab with a straight edge trowel.
Then apply a thicker layer of adhesive to the surface of the concrete substrate so that it just overlaps the
bottom edge of the masking tape.
Comb the adhesive at right angles to the straight edge with a notched trowel having
 6 mm × 6 mm notches at 12 mm centres for cementitious adhesives, and
 4 mm × 4 mm notches at 8 mm centres for dispersion adhesives and reaction resin adhesives.
Hold the trowel at an angle of 60° to the substrate and parallel to the straight edge.
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Immediately remove the masking tape, position 25 mm spacers (or the spacing bar) against the straight edge
and after 2 min, place a type BI tile against the spacers (as shown in Figure 4), and load with a weight of
a
(50 ± 0,1) N for (30 ± 5) s.
Remove the spacers and measure the gap between the straight edge and the tile with the Vernier caliper to
within ± 0,1 mm. Immediately and carefully lift the slab into a vertical position. After (20 ± 2) min, re-measure
the gap, as before, at its maximum point. The maximum slip of the tile under its own weight is the difference
between the two readings.
Carry out the test for each of three tiles, for each adhesive. Report the results in millimetres and the mean
value.
4.2.5 Test report
The following information shall be provided in the test report:
a) reference to this part of ISO 13007, i.e. “ISO 13007-2”;
b) date of test;
c) type of adhesive, commercial designation and manufacturer's name;
d) source, date obtained and complete identification of test sample;
e) handling and storage of samples before testing;
f) test conditions;
g) amount of water or liquid used for preparing adhesive;
h) test results (individual and mean values and mode of failure where required);
i) full description of test substrate;
j) any other factor that could have affected the result;
k) slip in millimetres (individual and mean values).
4.3 Determination of shear adhesion strength (for D and R adhesives)
4.3.1 General
Shear adhesion strength shall be tested following the general test conditions and procedures given in
Clause 3 and the specific instructions which follow.
4.3.2 Test materials and apparatus
4.3.2.1 Ceramic tiles
The tiles used for this test shall be:
 Dispersion adhesives (D)
Group BIII glazed porous body tiles in accordance with ISO 13006; water absorption (15 ± 3) % mass
fraction, with facial dimensions of (108 ± 1) mm × (108 ± 1) mm and at least 6 mm thick;
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 Reaction resin adhesives (R)
Group BI fully vitrified tiles in accordance with ISO 13006; with water absorption u 0,2 % mass fraction,
a
unglazed with plane adhering surface and with facial dimensions of (100 ± 1) mm × (100 ± 1) mm.
4.3.2.2 Template
A smooth non-absorbent frame (e.g. polytetrafluoroethylene) in accordance with Figure 5 for D adhesives and
Figure 7 for R adhesives.
4.3.2.3 Spacers
Spacer rods 0,8 mm diameter approximately 40 mm long.
4.3.2.4 Mass
A mass of less than 100 mm × 100 mm cross sectional area capable of exerting a uniform force of
(70 ± 0,15) N.
4.3.2.5 Test machine
A test machine with suitable capacity and sensitivity for the test and with a variable testing speed. The
machine shall be capable of applying the load to the tile through a suitable jig.
4.3.2.6 Shear test jig
Any suitable jig used to transfer into shear from the compression or tensile load exerted by the testing
machine. Examples of suitable jigs are shown in Figures 9 and 10.
4.3.2.7 Air circulating oven
An air circulating oven capable of controlling the temperature to within ± 3 °C
4.3.3 Procedure
Each test unit shall be prepared with two Group BIII tiles for D adhesives or Group BI tiles for R adhesives.
a
Draw a straight line on the adhearing side of one tile, 6 mm from the tile edge (to serve as a guide for
overlapping the tile as explained as follows).
Place the template (see Figures 5 and 7) over the unglazed back of the first test tile. Trowel sufficient
adhesive across the template and then screed it clean so as to neatly and completely fill the holes in the
template. Carefully remove the template vertically (see Figures 6 and 8).
Place spacers rods at each corner of the first tile, approximately 20 mm over the tile. After 2 min place a
second standard test tile over the coated tile, offset to provide an overlap between tiles with displacement of
6 mm, using the previously scribed line as a guide and ensuring that the edges of the tiles are parallel.
(Figure 6 for D adhesives and Figure 8 for R adhesives).
Place the test units on a plane surface and carefully load with (70 ± 0,15) N for 3 min. After removing the
weight carefully remove the spacer rods, without disturbing the relative position of the tiles in the test units. A
total of ten test units is required per conditioning.
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4.3.4 Adhesion strength (for D and R adhesives)
4.3.4.1 Conditioning
Condition ten test units in standard test conditions (see 3.2)
 7 days for R adhesives, or
 14 days for D adhesives.
4.3.4.2 After conditioning
After conditioning has been completed, place the test units in a shear test jig and apply a shear force by
moving the crosshead at a speed of (5 ± 0,5) mm/min until failure occurs. Report the results in newtons.
4.3.5 Adhesion strength after water immersion (for D and R adhesives)
Condition ten test units in standard conditions (see 3.2) for
 21 days for adhesives (D2), or
 7 days for rapid drying adhesives (D2F) and reaction resin adhesives (R).
Then immerse in water at (23 ± 2) °C
 21 days for reaction resin adhesives (R), or
 7 days for dispersion adhesives (D2; D2F).
Remove the units and wipe with a cloth. Test them as described in 4.3.4.2.
Report the results in newtons.
CAUTION — This test is only for those dispersion adhesives used in internal installations subject to
wet conditions
4.3.6 Adhesion strength after heat aging (for D adhesives)
Condition ten test units in standard conditions (see 3.2) for 14 days, and then place them in an air-circulating
oven at (70 ± 2) °C for a further 14 days, ensuring that air is free to circulate around each test unit.
Condition the units for a further 24 h in standard conditions, and test them as described in 4.3.4.
Report the results in newtons.
4.3.7 Adhesion strength at elevated temperature (for D adhesives)
Use the procedure described in 4.3.6, but test the tile adhesion 1 min after removal of test unit from air
circulating oven.
Report the results in newtons.
4.3.8 Adhesion strength after thermal shock (for R adhesives)
After conditioning ten test units in standard conditions for 7 days, place the test pieces in a water bath
maintained at (23 ± 2) °C for 30 min and then in a (100 ± 2) °C waterbath for a further 30 min.
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Repeat the cycle for a total of four times and then place the test pieces in the (23 ± 2) °C bath for
approximately 30 min for cooling.
Remove each test piece from the water, wipe off the excess water and test as described in 4.3.4.
Report the results in newtons.
4.3.9 Evaluation and expression of results
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Divide the individual values, in newtons, by the area of adhesive contact (D: 5 480 mm ; R: 1 660 mm ).
Determine the shear adhesion strength in the following way:
 determine the mean of ten values;
 discard the values falling out of the range of ± 20 % from the mean value;
 if five or more values remain, determine the new mean value;
 if less than five values remain, repeat the test.
4.3.10 Test report
The following information shall be provided in the test report:
a) reference to this part of ISO 13007, i.e. “ISO 13007-2”;
b) date of test;
c) type of adhesive, commercial designation and manufacturer's name;
d) source, date obtained and complete identification of test sample;
e) handling and storage of samples before testing;
f) test conditions;
g) amount of water or liquid used for preparing adhesive;
h) test results (individual and mean values and mode of failure where required);
i) full description of test substrate;
j) any other factor that could have affected the result;
k) shear adhesion strength for each condition, in newtons per square millimetre.
4.4 Determination of tensile adhesion strength (for C adhesives)
4.4.1 General
Tensile adhesion strength shall be tested following the general test conditions and procedures given in
Clause 3 and the specific instructions which follow.
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4.4.2 Test materials
4.4.2.1 Ceramic tiles
The tiles used for this test shall be:
Group BI fully vitrified tile complying in accordance with ISO 13006, with a water absorption of u 0,2 % by
a
mass, unglazed and with a plane adhering surface, with facial dimensions of (50 ± 1) mm × (50 ± 1) mm.
4.4.2.2 Test substrate
The concrete test substrate shall conform to requirements given in 3.5.
4.4.3 Apparatus
4.4.3.1 Mass, less than 50 mm × 50 mm cross sectional area capable of exerting a force of (20 ± 0,05) N.
4.4.3.2 Pull head plate.
Square metallic plates, with dimensions of (50 ± 1) mm × (50 ± 1) mm and a minimum thickness of 10 mm
with a suitable fitting for connection to the test machine.
4.4.3.3 Tensile testing apparatus.
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.
4.4.3.4 Air circulating oven, capable of controlling the temperature to within ± 3 °C.
4.4.4 Procedure
4.4.4.1 Preparation of test units
Apply a thin layer of the adhesive, to the concrete slab with a straight edge trowel. Then apply a thicker layer
and comb with a notched trowel having 6 mm × 6 mm notches at 12 mm centres.
The trowel shall be held at an angle of approximately 60° to the substrate at a right angle to one edge of the
slab and drawn across the slab parallel to that edge (in a straight line).
After 5 min, place ten type BI tiles on the adhesive at a distance apart of 50 mm, and load each tile
a
(20 ± 0,05) N for 30 s.
4.4.4.2 Tensile adhesion strength
After 27 days storage under standard conditions, bond the pull head plates to the tiles with a suitable high
strength adhesive (e.g. epoxide).
After a further 24 h storage under standard conditions, determine the tensile adhesion strength of the
adhesive by applying a force at a constant rate of (250 ± 50) N/s.
If fast-setting properties of adhesives are to be tested, bond the pull head plates a minimum of 2 h before
determining the tensile adhesion strength.
Report the results in newtons.
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4.4.4.3 Tensile adhesion strength after water immersion
Condition the test units in standard conditions for 7 days and immerse in water at the standard temperature.
After 20 days remove the test units from the water, wipe with a cloth and bond the pull head plates to the tiles.
After a further 7 h in standard conditions, immerse the test units in water at the standard temperature.
The following day remove the test units from water and immediately determine the tensile adhesion stre
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