CERAMIC TILES
technical characteristics
PIASTRELLE DI CERAMICA • CARREAUX EN CÉRAMIQUE • KERAMISCHE FLIESEN
caratteristiche tecniche • caracteristiques techniques • technische eigenschaften
The International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) calssifies dry-pressed ceramic tiles into 5 groups, according to their water absorption : CERAMIC TILE CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13006:1998 (E) \ European Norm EN14411:2006 Method of Production
PORCELAIN TILES
GRES PORCELLANTO • GRES CERAME • FEINSTEINZEUG
Test Discription
90º
Kg
Standard Test Method
Body Group
International Standard ISO 13006:1998 (E) (Group BIa)
Unglazed Glazed
Polished (Rectified)
Unpolished (Unrectified)
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 0.6%
+/- 0.3%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.3%
Thickness
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 5.0%
+/- 5.0%
+/- 5.0%
+/- 5.0%
Rectangular Squareness
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 0.6%
+/- 0.4%
+/- 0.2%
+/- 0.4%
Straightness of sides
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 0.5%
+/- 0.4%
+/- 0.2%
+/- 0.4%
Surface Flatness
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 0.5%
+/- 0.4%
+/- 0.5%
+/- 0.4%
Water Absorbtion
BS EN ISO 10545-3
<=0.5%
< = 0.4%
< = 0.05%
< = 0.05%
Modulus of Rupture : N/ mm2
BS EN ISO 10545-4
> = 35
> = 40
> = 45
> = 50
Breaking Strength
BS EN ISO 10545-4
> = 1300 N
> = 1400 N
> = 1500 N
> = 1600 N
BS EN ISO 10545-6
> = 175/mm
Resistance to deep Abrasion
BS EN ISO 10545-7
Manufacturer to state Abrasion class
3
-
> = 150/mm
PEI Class 2 - 5
-
3
> = 150/mm
3
-
BS EN ISO 10545-8
<=9 X 10
Thermal Shock Resistance
BS EN ISO 10545-9
No visible defect
No visible defect
No visible defect
No visible defect
Crazing Resistance
BS EN ISO 10545-11
No crazing
No crazing
-
-
Frost Resistance
BS EN ISO 10545-12
No visible damage
No visible damage
No visible damage
No visible damage
Resistance to chemicals
BS EN ISO 10545-13
No visible effect
No visible effect
No visible effect
No visible effect
Resistance to Stains
BS EN ISO 10545-14
Manufacturer to state class
Stain removed Min. class 4
Stain removed Min. class 2
Stain removed Min. class 2
DIN 51094
No change in color
No change in color
No change in color
No change in color
K
<=7 X 10
-6 o -1
K
<=7 X 10
-6 o -1
K
<=7 X 10
> 3% - <= 6%
> 6% - <= 10%
> 10%
Blb
Blla
Bllb
Blll
R.A.K. Ceramics Standard Test Method
Group BIII
Group BIIa
Group BIb
Length & Width
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 0.3%
+/- 0.3%
+/- 0.3%
Thickness
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 5.0%
+/- 5.0%
+/- 5.0%
Rectangular Squareness
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 0.4%
+/- 0.4%
+/- 0.4%
Straightness of sides
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 0.3%
+/- 0.3%
+/- 0.3%
Surface Flatness
BS EN ISO 10545-2
+/- 0.3%
+/- 0.3%
+/- 0.3%
Water Absorbtion
BS EN ISO 10545-3
> 10% - < = 19%
> 3% - < = 5%
> 0.5% - < = 3%
Modulus of Rupture N/mm2
BS EN ISO 10545-4
> = 18
> = 30
> = 35
Breaking Strength Thickness > = 7.5 mm Thickness < 7.5 mm
BS EN ISO 10545-4 > = 700 > = 400
> = 1100 > = 700
> = 1200 > = 800
Resistance to Surface Abrasion
BS EN ISO 10545-7
Class 2 - 4
Class 2 - 4
Class 2 - 5
Thermal Shock Resistance
BS EN ISO 10545-9
No visible defect
No visible defect
No visible defect
Crazing Resistance
BS EN ISO 10545-11
No crazing
No crazing
No crazing
Resistance to chemicals
BS EN ISO 10545-13
No visible effect
No visible effect
No visible effect
Resistance to Stains
BS EN ISO 10545-14
Class-5 Stains removed
Class-5 Stains removed
Class-5 Stains removed
Scratch Hardness : (Moh’s)
EN 101
4-6
5-8
5-8
Test Discription
Linear Thermal Expansion
-6 o -1
> 0.5% - <= 3%
Bla
Conformity to Norms
90º
Resistance to Surface Abrasion
<= 0.5%
Classification of Resistance to Abrasion - Glazed Tiles Class 0 Glazed tiles in this class are not recommended for use on floors. Class 1 Floor coverings in areas that are walked on essentially with soft-soled footwear or bare feet without scratching dirt (for example residential bathrooms and bedrooms without direct access from the outside). Class 2 Floor coverings in areas that are walked on by soft-soled or normal footwear with occasional small amounts of scratching dirt (for example rooms in the living areas of homes but with the exception of kitchens, entrances, and other rooms which may have lot of traffic.) This does not apply to abnormal footwear - for example hob-nailed boots. Class 3 Floor coverings in areas that are walked on more often with normal footwear and small amounts of scratching dirt (for example residential kitchens, halls, corridors, balconies, lobbies and terraces). This does not apply to abnormal footwear - for example hob-nailed boots. Class 4 Floor coverings that are walked on by regular traffic with some scratching dirt so that the conditions are more severe than class 3 (for example entrances, commercial kitchens hotles, exhibition and salerooms). Class 5 Floor coverings that are subject to severe pedestrian traffic over sustained periods with some scratching dirt, so that the conditions are the most severe for which glazed floor tiles may be suitables (for example public areas such as shopping centres, airport concourses, hotel foyers, public walkways and industrial applications).
RAK Ceramics Specifications
Length & Width
Color Resistance to UV light
Dry- Pressed Ceramic TIles
Water Absorption
-6 o -1
K
Kg