Ceramic Tile Standards

Standardization of ceramic tiles generally used for floor coverings and wall facings.

Ceramic tile standards. Ceramic tile distributors association ctda membership composed of tile sellers and wholesale distributors in north america. Iso tc 189 wg 1 test methods working group iso tc 189 wg 2 product specifications working group iso tc 189 wg 3 products for installation working group iso tc 189 wg 4 thin tiles working group iso tc 189 wg 6. A rating of 1 is the highest quality and thickest tile available 3 4 inch thick and you. Standard test method for measuring warpage of ceramic tile.

They are periodically revised or reaffirmed by the ansi accredited standards committee asc a108 for which tcna is the secretariat. Ceramics is an ancient art. The standard for ceramic tile has a new revision ansi a137 1 2019 american national standard specifications for ceramic tile. Dating back to 24 000 bc and originally composed of animal fat and bone blended with bone ash and a fine claylike material ceramics found a true calling as functional pottery in 9 000 bc.

Standard test method for facial dimensions and thickness of flat rectangular ceramic wall and floor tile. Tiles are graded using a numerical numbering system based on their thickness and quality. This european standard defines terms and specifies characteristics for ceramic tiles including mosaics i e. The industry standards don t require that ceramic tile trim is used.

Other countries typically don t use the trim that we often use in usa such a surface bullnose quarter round and coves. Ctda is the chief marketing. Ansi standards for ceramic glass stone and other hard surface tiles and panels tile installation materials and tile installation requirements are available from tcna. Adhering to standards for ceramic tile published by the tile council of north america tcna an ansi accredited standards developing organization is crucial for those involved in the.

There are some building codes that require cove base for commercial areas for sanitary reasons. As a compilation of voluntary standards for installing ceramic tile each can be referenced or included in the ceramic tile sections of tile specifications. Ceramic tile education foundation ctef at one time one of the main training elements of the tile industry the ctef is now chiefly concerned with contractor and tile installer certification. 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.