CEN/TC 67 - Ceramic tiles

This document specifies a method for measuring the deflection of ceramic tiles for calculating their radius of curvature.
NOTE      ISO 13006 provides property requirements for tiles and other useful information on these products.

The objective of this document is to define a test method to determine the light reflectance value (LRV) of ceramic tiles, including mosaic tiles.
It is applicable to solid-coloured, multicoloured and non-uniform shade tile surfaces including tile with flame effects, speckled or textured with different types of finishing.

This document specifies the methods for determining characteristics for grouts used in internal and external installation of ceramic tiles.
This document does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
The following test methods are described:
-   Determination of flexural and compressive strength (9.1);
-   Determination of water absorption (9.2);
-   Determination of shrinkage (9.3);
-   Determination of resistance to abrasion (9.4);
-   Determination of chemical resistance (9.5).
Grouts for ceramic tiles can also be used for other kinds of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect the stones.
WARNING - This document can involve hazardous materials and operations. It is important that persons using this document are familiar with normal laboratory practice. This document does not purport to address all the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any European and national regulatory conditions.

This document is applicable to ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This document gives the terminology concerning the products, working methods (see Annex A), application properties, etc. for ceramic tile grouts.
This document specifies the performance requirements for cementitious and reaction resin grouts for ceramic tiles.
This document does not contain criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
Ceramic tile grouts can also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect these materials.

This document specifies a method for determining the moisture expansion of ceramic tiles.

This document specifies a method for the determination of lead and cadmium given off by the ceramic tiles surface.

This document specifies a test method for determining the modulus of rupture and breaking strength of all ceramic tiles.
NOTE       ISO 13006 provides property requirements for tiles and other useful information on these products.

This document defines Product Category Rules (PCR) providing guidelines and rules for developing a type III environmental declaration (EPD) for ceramic tiles produced by extrusion and dry-pressing techniques, mainly used for internal and/or external floorings and walls coverings and façade cladding.
These PCR specify the calculation rules in accordance with EN 15804:2012+A1:2013 for the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of ceramic tiles for developing an EPD, as well as the requirements on the background of the LCA.
These PCR:
-   define the parameters to be declared and the way in which they are collated and reported;
-   describe which stages of ceramic tiles’s life cycle are considered in the EPD and which processes are to be included in the life cycle stages;
-   defines rule for the development of scenarios;
-   include the rules for calculating the Life Cycle Inventory and the Life Cycle Impact Assessment underlying the EPD, including the specification of the data quality to be applied;
-   include the rules for reporting predetermined, environmental and health information, that is not covered by LCA for a ceramic tile, construction process and construction service where necessary;
-   define the conditions under which ceramic tiles can be compared based on the information provided by EPD.
The EPD developed using these PCR will contain data from the product stages (A1 to A3). Optionally, the manufacturer can include all modules of the product’s life cycle stages (construction process, use, and end of life) (A4 to C4), using the scenarios described in 7.3 when primary data are not available. The results of these stages shall be shown individually (without being added together).
Therefore, these PCR cover:
-   EPD cradle-to-gate (only the product stage is considered);
-   EPD cradle-to-grave (the whole life cycle of ceramic tiles is considered). In these type of EPD module D may be included.
After verification an EPD is valid for a 5 year period from the date of issue, after which it shall be reviewed and verified.

This document specifies methods for determining the dimensional characteristics (length, width, thickness, straightness of sides, rectangularity, surface flatness) and the surface quality of ceramic tiles.
Tiles with areas less than 4 cm2 are excluded from measurements of length, width, straightness of sides, rectangularity and surface flatness.
NOTE       Spacer lugs and glaze blobs and other irregularities of the sides are intended to be ignored when measuring length, width, straightness of sides, rectangularity, if these are subsequently hidden in the joints after fixing (installation).

This European Standard is applicable to the following three types of adhesives for ceramic tiles, i.e. cementitious ones for internal and external tile installations, dispersion and reaction resin ones for internal tile installations, on walls and floors.
This European Standard gives the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc, for ceramic tile adhesives.
This European Standard specifies the performance requirements for the adhesives for ceramic tiles.
It also specifies the appurtenant test methods, assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP), as well as classification, designation and marking of adhesives for ceramic tiles.
This European Standard does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
Ceramic tile adhesives may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect these materials.

This European Standard applies to all liquid-applied water impermeable products, based on polymer modified cementitious mortars, dispersions and reaction resin coatings, used beneath ceramic tiling, for external tile installations on walls and floors and in swimming pools.
This European Standard gives the terminology concerning the products and specifies the test methods and the values of performance requirements for liquid-applied water impermeable products associated with tile adhesives.
This European Standard specifies the evaluation of conformity and the classification and designation of liquid-applied water impermeable products beneath ceramic tiling.
This European Standard does not contain recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles and grouts in combination with water impermeable products.
NOTE 1   Liquid-applied water impermeable products may also be used beneath other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where they do not adversely affect these materials.
NOTE 2   The user of this European Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This European Standard does not purport to address all the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate health and safety practices and to ensure compliance with any European and national regulatory conditions.

ISO 10545-3:2018 specifies a method for determining water absorption, apparent porosity, apparent relative density and bulk density of ceramic tiles. This method is applicable to classification of tiles and product specifications.

This European Standard defines terms and specifies characteristics for ceramic tiles, including mosaics (i.e. any piece that can fit into a square area of 49 cm2) produced by extrusion or dry-pressing techniques, used for internal and/or external floorings (including stairs) and/or walls. Furthermore, it provides the level of requirements for these characteristics and references to the test methods applied as well as provisions for the assessment and verification of the constancy of performance.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
-   meshed backed products;
-   ceramic decorative accessories or trims (such as edges, corners, skirting, capping, coves, beads, curved tiles and other accessory pieces);
-   ceramic tiles made by processes other than extrusion or dry-pressing;
-   dry-pressed unglazed ceramic tiles with water absorption greater than 10 %;
-   ceramic tiles used for floorings on external road finishes;
-   ceramic tiles used in ceiling finishes or suspended ceilings.

This European Standard specifies the methods for determining characteristics for adhesives used in internal and external installation of ceramic tiles.
This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
The following test methods are described:
-   determination of open time (8.1);
-   determination of slip (8.2);
-   determination of tensile adhesion strength for cementitious adhesives (8.3);
-   determination of shear adhesion strength of dispersion adhesives (8.4);
-   determination of shear adhesion strength of reaction resin adhesives (8.5);
-   determination of transverse deformation of cementitious adhesives (8.6).
NOTE   Ceramic tile adhesives can be used also for other kinds of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect the stones.
WARNING - This European Standard can involve hazardous materials and operations. Persons using this standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This European Standard does not purport to address all the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any European and national regulatory conditions.

ISO 10545-13:2016 specifies a test method for determining the chemical resistance of ceramic tiles at room temperature. The method is applicable to all types of ceramic tiles.

ISO 10545-14:2015 specifies a method for determining the resistance to stains of the proper surface of ceramic tiles.

ISO 10545-1:2014 specifies rules for batching, sampling, inspection, and acceptance/rejection of ceramic tiles.

ISO 10545-8:2014 defines a test method for determining the coefficient of linear thermal expansion of ceramic tiles.

ISO 15045-9:2013 specifies a test method for determining the resistance to thermal shock of all ceramic tiles under normal conditions of use.

ISO 10545-6:2010 specifies a test method for determining the resistance to deep abrasion of all unglazed ceramic tiles used for floor coverings.

ISO 10545-16:2010 describes a method for utilizing colour measuring instruments for quantifying the small colour differences between plain coloured ceramic tiles, which are designed to be of uniform and consistent colour. It permits the specification of a maximum acceptable value, which depends only on the closeness of match and not on the nature of the colour difference.

The aim of this European Prestandard is to give general rules to be followed in the design and installation of ceramic tiling. Therefore this prestandard shall not be considered as a substitute for existing national codes of practice containing more detailed rules specific to the respective countries. This prestandard deals with the design and installation of internal and external wall and floor tiling.

CMC - AtP mistake (missing superseding note)

Gives a method for determining the resistance to surface abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering.

Corrects a numerical value in figure A.1.

Specifies a method for determining the frost resistance of all ceramic tiles intended for use in freezing conditions in the presence of water.

Defines a test method for determining the crazing resistance of all glazed ceramic tiles except when the crazing is an inherent decorative feature of the product.

This document defines Product Category Rules (PCR) providing guidelines and rules for developing a type III environmental declaration (as in EN 15804:2012+A2:2019) for ceramic tiles produced by extrusion and dry-pressing techniques, mainly used for internal and/or external floorings and walls coverings, facade cladding and ceilings.
NOTE   The assessment of social and economic performances at product level is not covered by this document.
The core PCR:
-   define the indicators to be declared, information to be provided and the way in which they are collated and reported,
-   describe which stages of ceramic tiles’ life cycle are considered in the EPD and which processes are to be included in the life cycle stages;
-   define rules for the development of scenarios;
-   include the rules for calculating the Life Cycle Inventory and the Life Cycle Impact Assessment underlying the EPD, including the specification of the data quality to be applied;
-   include the rules for reporting predetermined, environmental and health information, that is not covered by LCA for a ceramic tile, construction process and construction service where necessary;
-   define the conditions under which ceramic tiles can be compared based on the information provided by EPD.
These PCR are intended to be used for cradle to grave and module D assessment.
After verification an EPD is valid for a 5-year period from the date of issue, after which it is reviewed and verified.

This document applies to all liquid-applied water impermeable products, based on polymer modified cementitious mortars, dispersions and reaction resin coatings, used beneath ceramic tiling, for external tile installations on walls and floors and in swimming pools.
This document specifies the test methods and the requirements for the non-harmonised characteristic and the designation and marking of liquid-applied water impermeable products beneath ceramic tiling.
This document does not contain recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles and grouts in combination with water impermeable products.
NOTE   Liquid-applied water impermeable products are also used beneath other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where they do not adversely affect these materials.

This document specifies the additional characteristics for the adhesives for ceramic tiles, i.e. cementitious ones for internal and external tile installations, dispersion and reaction resin ones for internal tile installations, on walls and floors.
This document provides the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc., for ceramic tile adhesives.
This document does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE   Ceramic tile adhesives are also used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect these materials.

This document applies to all liquid-applied water impermeable products, based on polymer modified cementitious mortars, dispersions and reaction resin coatings, used beneath ceramic tiling, for external tile installations on walls and floors and in swimming pools.
This document specifies the essential characteristics, the respective threshold levels and test methods for liquid-applied water impermeable products associated with tile adhesives.
This document specifies the assessment and verification of constancy of performance, of liquid-applied water impermeable products beneath ceramic tiling.
NOTE   This document does not contain recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles and grouts in combination with water impermeable products.

This document is applicable to the following three types of adhesives for ceramic tiles, i.e. cementitious ones for internal and external tile installations, dispersion and reaction resin ones for internal tile installations, on walls and floors.
This document specifies the essential characteristics and the respective threshold levels of the adhesives for ceramic tiles.
It also specifies the appurtenant test methods and the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP).
NOTE   This document does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.

2016-05-14: WI abandonned following cancellation of ISO WI (see ISO notification in dataservice on 2016-05-17).

This European Standard applies to all ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors. This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the shrinkage of ceramic tile grouts. This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.

This European Standard applies to all ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the shrinkage of ceramic tile grouts.
This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE   Ceramic tile grouts can also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect the stones.

This European Standard applies to ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This standard gives the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc., for ceramic tile grouts.
This European Standard specifies the performance requirements for cementitious and reaction resin grouts for ceramic tiles.
This European Standard does not contain criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE   Ceramic tile grouts can also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect these materials.

This European Standard applies to all ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the water absorption coefficient due to capillary action when the grout surface contacts the water without any additional pressure. The coefficient is measured by means of prisms.
This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE   Ceramic tile grouts may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect the stones.

This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the chemical resistance of ceramic tile adhesives and grouts under anticipated service conditions.
This European Standard applies to reaction resin ceramic tile grouts and adhesives for internal and external ceramic tile installations on walls and floors.
This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles and grouts.
NOTE   Ceramic tile adhesives and grouts can be used also for other kinds of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect the materials.
WARNING - This European Standard can involve hazardous materials and operations. Persons using this standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This European Standard does not purport to address all the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any European and national regulatory conditions.

This European Standard applies to all ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This European Standard describes the test method to be used to determine the compressive and flexural strength of ceramic tile grouts.
This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE   Ceramic tile grouts may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect the stones.

This European Standard applies to all ceramic tile grouts used for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the abrasion resistance of ceramic tile grouts.
This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE   Ceramic tile grouts may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect the stones

Contains a method for determining the moisture expansion of ceramic tiles by immersing a reheated tile into boiling water and measurement the proportional change in length.

Describes a method for the determination of lead and cadmium given off by the glaze of ceramic tiles. They are placed in an acetic acid solution and the amount of lead and cadmium released is determined by an appropriate method.

ISO 10545-4:2014 specifies a test method for determining the modulus of rupture and breaking strength of all ceramic tiles.

Contains minor amendments in subclause 4.2 and in subclause 6.1.2 and subclause 6.1.3.

Contains minor amendments in subclause 3.10 and subclause 5.1.2.

This European Standard applies to all liquid-applied water impermeable products, based on polymer modified cementitious mortars, dispersions and reaction resin coatings, used beneath ceramic tiling, for external tile installations on walls and floors and in swimming pools.
This European Standard gives the terminology concerning the products and specifies the test methods and the values of performance requirements for liquid-applied water impermeable products associated with tile adhesives.
This European Standard specifies the evaluation of conformity and the classification and designation of liquid-applied water impermeable products beneath ceramic tiling.
This European Standard does not contain recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles and grouts in combination with water impermeable products.

This European Standard is applicable to ceramic tile cementitious adhesives, dispersion adhesives and reaction resin adhesives for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This standard gives the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc, for ceramic tile adhesives.
This European Standard specifies the values of performance requirements for ceramic tile adhesives (cementitious, dispersion and reaction resin adhesives).
This European Standard does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE   Ceramic tile adhesives may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect these materials.

This European Standard applies to all liquid-applied water impermeable products, based on polymer modified cementitious mortars, dispersions and reaction resin coatings, used beneath ceramic tiling, for external tile installations on walls and floors and in swimming pools.
This European Standard gives the terminology concerning the products and specifies the test methods and the values of performance requirements for liquid-applied water impermeable products associated with tile adhesives.
This European Standard specifies the evaluation of conformity and the classification and designation of liquid-applied water impermeable products beneath ceramic tiling.
This European Standard does not contain recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles and grouts in combination with water impermeable products.
NOTE 1   Liquid-applied water impermeable products may also be used beneath other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where they do not adversely affect these materials.
NOTE 2   The user of this European Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This European Standard does not purport to address all the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate health and safety practices and to ensure compliance with any European and national regulatory conditions.

TC - Modifications regarding the quality of the four figures in the standard.

This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the transverse deformation of cementitious ceramic tile adhesives and grouts.
This European Standard is applicable to all cementitious ceramic tile adhesives and grouts for internal and external tile installations on floors and walls.
It is not applicable to non-cementitious adhesives and grouts , e.g. dispersion and reactive resin adhesives and grouts.
This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE   Ceramic tile adhesives can also be used for other kinds of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect these materials.