Testing & Analysis
At Ceram, we offer testing of ceramic floor and wall tiles to a wide range of UK, European and International Standards, including the EN 14411 quality standard and CE Marking requirements. Ceram is a notified CE Marking body and UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 0013 for the full range of tests described in ISO 10545.
Why test?
- Raw material assessments
- Product development
- Quality control
- Product and material evaluation conformity
- Fitness for purpose
- Safety
- Legislation
- Environmental impact.
Tiles are categorised through their manufacturing process (extruded or pressed), application (floor or wall), water absorption level, and finish (glazed or unglazed). Once categorised specific tests are applicable from the following list described in ISO 10545:
- Dimensions and surface quality
- Water absorption
- Modulus of rupture/breaking strength
- Impact resistance
- Deep abrasion
- Surface abrasion
- Thermal expansion
- Thermal shock resistance
- Moisture expansion
- Crazing resistance
- Frost resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Stain resistance
- Metal release for lead and cadmium.
Additionally, Ceram conduct slip resistance testing by pendulum according to BS 7976 as well as ramp tests according to DIN 51130 and 51097. See Slip Resistance Testing for further information.
