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European ceramic tile standard EN 14411:2016 (Ceramic tiles — Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking)
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Ceramic Tile
Background
EN 14411:2016 (Ceramic Tiles — Definitions, Classification, Characteristics and Marking) is a European standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It specifies the definitions, classification, characteristics, and marking requirements for ceramic tiles, and provides guidance for enterprises applying this standard.
Scope of Application
EN 14411:2016 applies to indoor and outdoor ceramic tiles manufactured by dry pressing or extrusion, including stair tiles. It does not apply to ceramic tiles used for outdoor road surfaces, ceilings, or suspended ceilings.
Category
According to EN 14411:2016, ceramic tiles are classified based on their forming method and water absorption rate:
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Molding method |
I Class (low water absorption) Eb≤3% |
II Class (medium water absorption) 3% < Eb ≤ 6% |
II Class (medium water absorption) 6% < Eb ≤ 10% |
III Type (High Water Absorption) Eb>10% |
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A Extrusion |
AⅠa Class Eb ≤ 0.5% AⅠb Class 0.5% < Eb ≤ 3% |
AⅡa-1 Class AⅡa-2 Class |
AⅡb-1 Class AⅡb-2 Class |
AⅢ Class |
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B Dry pressing |
BⅠa Class Eb ≤ 0.5% BⅠb Class 0.5% < Eb ≤ 3% |
BⅡa Class |
BⅡb Class |
BⅢ Class |
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(1)AⅡa Classes A and AⅡb are divided into two sections based on the differing performance characteristics of the products. (2)BⅢ This category includes only glazed bricks; it excludes dry‑pressed, unglazed bricks with an water absorption rate exceeding 10%. |
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Test Standard
EN 14411 ：2016 Relevant test standards in the specification:
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Test Standard Test Standard |
Test Requirement Test Requirements |
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EN ISO 10545-2 |
Length, width and thickness( Length × Width × Thickness) |
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Straightness and squareness Edge straightness and perpendicularity |
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Flatness Flatness |
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Surface quality Appearance quality |
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EN ISO 10545-3 |
Water absorption Water absorption rate |
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EN ISO 10545-4 |
Breaking strength Failure strength |
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EN ISO 10545-4 |
Modulus of rupture Modulus of rupture |
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EN ISO 10545-5 |
Impact resistance Impact resistance |
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EN ISO 10545-6 |
Resistance to deep abrasion - unglazed tiles Abrasion resistance of unglazed tiles |
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EN ISO 10545-7 |
Resistance to surface abrasion - glazed tiles Abrasion resistance of glazed tile surfaces |
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EN ISO 10545-8 |
Linear thermal expansion Linear thermal expansion coefficient |
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EN ISO 10545-9 |
Resistance to thermal shock Determination of Thermal Shock Resistance |
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EN ISO 10545-10 |
Moisture expansion Wet expansion |
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EN ISO 10545-11 |
Resistance to crazing-glazed tiles Glaze Crack Resistance Test (Glazed Tiles) |
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EN ISO 10545-12 |
Frost resistance Frost resistance (for exterior wall and floor tiles) |
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EN ISO 10545-13 |
Resistance to chemical Chemical resistance |
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EN ISO 10545-14 |
Resistance to staining Pollution-resistant |
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EN ISO 10545-15 |
Lead and cadmium release Leaching amounts of lead and cadmium |
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EN ISO 10545-16 |
Small color differences Color difference |
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CEN/TS 16165 |
Slip resistance Non-slip |
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EN 12004 |
Adhesive strength Bond strength |
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CEN/TS 15209 |
Tactile surface Tactile sensation |
In addition to European standards, other countries and regions have established their own ceramic tile testing standards.SATISFY offers ceramic tile testing services according to standards from various countries and regions worldwide.
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Country/Region |
Test Standard |
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International |
ISO 13006 : 2018 |
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China |
GB/T 23266-2009 |
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Europe |
EN 14411 : 2016 |
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United States |
ANSI A 137.1-2021 |
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Saudi Arabia |
SASO 1031 |
Appendix: Summary of Ceramic Tile Testing Standards
EN 14411 ：2016 Ceramic tiles — Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking
EN ISO 10545-2 Ceramic tiles — Part 2 ： Determination of dimensions and surface quality
EN ISO 10545-3 Ceramic tiles — Part 3 ： Determination of water absorption, apparent porosity, apparent relative density and bulk density
EN ISO 10545-4 Ceramic tiles — Part 4 ： Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength
EN ISO 10545-5 Ceramic tiles - Part 5 ： Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient of restitution
EN ISO 10545-6 Ceramic tiles - Part 6 ： Determination of resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed tiles
EN ISO 10545-7 Ceramic tiles - Part 7 ： Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles
EN ISO 10545-8 Ceramic tiles - Part 8 ： Determination of linear thermal expansion
EN ISO 10545-9 Ceramic tiles — Part 9 ： Determination of resistance to thermal shock
EN ISO 10545-10 Ceramic tiles — Part 10 ： Determination of moisture expansion
EN ISO 10545-11 Ceramic tiles. Part 11 ： determination of crazing resistance for glazed tiles
EN ISO 10545-12 Ceramic tiles - Part 12 ： Determination of frost resistance
EN ISO 10545-13 Ceramic tiles - Part 13 ： Determination of chemical resistance
EN ISO 10545-14 Ceramic tiles - Part 14 ： Determination of resistance to stains
EN ISO 10545-15 Ceramic tiles — Part 15 ： Determination of lead and cadmium given off by tiles
EN ISO 10545-16 Ceramic tiles - Part 16 ： Determination of small color differences
CEN/TS 16165 Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces - Methods of evaluation
EN 12004 Adhesives for ceramic tiles. Test methods
CEN/TS 15209 Tactile paving surface indicators produced from concrete, clay and stone
GB/T 23266-2009 Ceramic tiles — Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking
ANSI A 137.1-2021 Ceramic tiles — Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking
ISO 13006 ：2018 Ceramic tiles — Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking
SASO 1031 Testing Requirements for Ceramic Tiles in Saudi Arabia
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