ISO 13007-1:2014

Overview

ISO 13007-1:2014 - Ceramic tiles - Grouts and adhesives - Part 1: Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives - defines terminology, classification and minimum performance requirements for ceramic tile adhesives used for internal and external installations on walls and floors. The standard covers three adhesive types - cementitious (C), dispersion (D) and reaction resin (R) - and specifies required performance values (adhesion/shear strength, open time, slip, deformability, etc.) and designation rules for product labelling.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Terminology and scope: Definitions for substrate, open time, pot-life, slip, adjustability, deformability and other core terms used across tile adhesive testing and specification.
• Classification & designation: Adhesives are designated by type (C, D, R) plus class/characteristics (e.g., C1, C2, D2, R1, R2) and special symbols (F = fast setting, A = accelerated drying, T = slip resistant, E = extended open time, S = deformable, P = exterior plywood adhesion).
• Performance thresholds (examples from the standard):
  • Cementitious adhesives (C1): tensile adhesion strength ≥ 0.5 N/mm²; improved class C2: ≥ 1.0 N/mm².
  • Dispersion adhesives (D1): shear adhesion strength ≥ 1.0 N/mm² (fundamental); D2 has higher/extra requirements.
  • Reaction resin adhesives (R1): shear adhesion strength ≥ 2.0 N/mm².
  • Open time: typical minimum specified is 20 minutes; Extended open time (E) ≥ 30 minutes; Fast setting (F) open time ≥ 10 minutes.
  • Slip resistance (T): vertical slip ≤ 0.5 mm.
  • Deformability (S): S1 ≥ 2.5 mm and < 5 mm; S2 ≥ 5 mm.
• Substrates: Standard concrete is mandatory for testing; exterior glue plywood criteria are specified (P1/P2 adhesion requirements).
• Test methods: Performance values are verified using the test methods in ISO 13007-2.

Applications and users

ISO 13007-1 is practical for:

• Tile adhesive manufacturers - to classify, label and declare product performance.
• Specifiers and architects - to select adhesives that meet mechanical and environmental requirements.
• Tile contractors and installers - to understand product capabilities (open time, slip, deformability) for correct application.
• Testing laboratories and certifiers - to verify compliance using ISO 13007-2 test procedures.
• Project engineers and procurement teams - when writing technical specifications for internal/external wall and floor tiling.

Related standards

• ISO 13007-2: Test methods for adhesives (normative for performance verification)
• ISO 13006: Definitions, classification and marking of ceramic tiles
• ISO 13007 (Parts 3 & 4): Grouts and grout test methods

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