Ceramic Tile Standards

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.

Ceramic tile standards.

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. 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. A rating of 1 is the highest quality and thickest tile available 3 4 inch thick and you. Other countries typically don t use the trim that we often use in usa such a surface bullnose quarter round and coves.

Ceramic tile distributors association ctda membership composed of tile sellers and wholesale distributors in north america. The standard for ceramic tile has a new revision ansi a137 1 2019 american national standard specifications for ceramic tile. Ansi standards for ceramic glass stone and other hard surface tiles and panels tile installation materials and tile installation requirements are available from tcna. Ctda is the chief marketing.

Standard test method for measuring warpage of ceramic tile. C501 84 2015 standard test method for relative resistance to wear of unglazed ceramic tile by the taber abraser. 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. 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. As a compilation of voluntary standards for installing ceramic tile each can be referenced or included in the ceramic tile sections of tile specifications. Standardization of ceramic tiles generally used for floor coverings and wall facings. 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.

There are some building codes that require cove base for commercial areas for sanitary reasons. This european standard defines terms and specifies characteristics for ceramic tiles including mosaics i e. They are periodically revised or reaffirmed by the ansi accredited standards committee asc a108 for which tcna is the secretariat. Although metal or plastic profile trims are used a lot.