ISO 10545-2-2018 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10545-2:2018 — Ceramic tiles — Part 2: Determination of dimensions and surface quality. This International Standard specifies standardized methods for measuring dimensional characteristics (length, width, thickness, straightness of sides, rectangularity, surface flatness) and for assessing the surface quality of ceramic tiles.

Abstract

ISO 10545-2:2018 defines procedures and acceptance-related measurements for tile dimensions and surface quality. It gives the measurement methods and rules for excluding very small specimens (tiles with area less than 4 cm² are excluded from several dimensional measurements) and clarifies which minor surface irregularities may be ignored for measurement purposes.

General information

• Status: Published; International Standard (confirmed).
• Publication date: September 2018 (Edition 2, 2018).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 — Ceramic tiles.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2018).
• Number of pages: 13 pages (ISO edition).

Scope

This part of ISO 10545 specifies methods for determining dimensional characteristics of ceramic tiles (length, width, thickness, straightness of sides, rectangularity and surface flatness) and for evaluating surface quality. It applies to tiles intended for use as ceramic floor and wall coverings but excludes measurements on tiles smaller than a specified minimum area for certain tests; it also defines how to treat small side irregularities and glaze blobs that will be hidden after installation.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized measurement of tile length and width, with defined tolerances and measurement procedures.
• Measurement of tile thickness and assessment of thickness variation.
• Methods to determine straightness of sides and rectangularity (edge and angle checks).
• Surface flatness testing and assessment of visible surface quality/defects.
• Rules for excluding very small tiles from some dimensional checks (area less than 4 cm²) and guidance on ignoring certain side/glaze irregularities if they will be hidden after fixing.

Typical use and users

Used by ceramic tile manufacturers for quality control, by independent testing laboratories for type-approval and testing, by product specifiers and architects to verify conformity with project requirements, and by procurement/regulatory bodies to ensure products meet dimensional and surface-quality expectations before acceptance and installation.

Related standards

ISO 10545-2 is part of the ISO 10545 series of test methods for ceramic tiles. Commonly referenced companion parts include ISO 10545-1 (sampling and basis for acceptance), ISO 10545-3 (water absorption and density), ISO 10545-4 (modulus of rupture and breaking strength), ISO 10545-6/7 (abrasion/wear), ISO 10545-8/9/10/11/12/13/14, and additional parts addressing stain, chemical and frost resistance and other properties — together forming the standard test-method suite for tile performance.

Keywords

ISO 10545-2, ceramic tiles, dimensions, surface quality, straightness, rectangularity, thickness, surface flatness, tile test methods, ISO, tile quality.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10545-2:2018 is the ISO test-method standard that specifies how to measure dimensions and assess surface quality of ceramic tiles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers measurement procedures and evaluation criteria for length, width, thickness, straightness of sides, rectangularity, surface flatness and surface defects; it also explains which small irregularities may be ignored when they will be concealed after installation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tile manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, product specifiers, architects, installers concerned with acceptance tolerances, and regulators or buyers conducting conformity checks.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2018 edition (Edition 2) is the published, current ISO edition for part 2; it superseded earlier editions (for example the 1995 edition) as part of the ISO review and confirmation cycle.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10545-2 is one part of the ISO 10545 series (multiple parts cover sampling, water absorption/density, mechanical, thermal, chemical and other performance test methods for ceramic tiles).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ceramic tiles, dimensions, surface quality, straightness, rectangularity, thickness, flatness, ISO 10545, test methods.