ISO 10545-14-2015 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10545-14:2015 — Ceramic tiles — Part 14: Determination of resistance to stains. Specifies a laboratory method for assessing the resistance of the exposed surface of ceramic tiles (typically glazed tiles) to staining agents and the effectiveness of subsequent cleaning procedures.

Abstract

Defines test specimens, staining agents, test procedure, classification of results and required reporting for determining how resistant a ceramic tile surface is to common staining substances and to recommended cleaning actions. The method is intended to support quality control, classification and conformity claims for tile products.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed under systematic review; current edition confirmed in 2021).
• Publication date: September 2015 (Edition 2, 2015-09).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 (Ceramic tiles).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2015).
• Number of pages: 8 pages (ISO official document); note that national/adopted versions (EN, DIN, BSI) often include national forewords/annexes and therefore show larger page counts in some catalogues.

Scope

This part of ISO 10545 specifies a standardised laboratory method to determine the resistance to stains of the proper (exposed) surface of ceramic tiles. It covers selection/preparation of test specimens, list and preparation of staining agents, application and dwell times, specified cleaning operations, classification criteria for stain removal and reporting requirements. It is applicable to glazed ceramic tiles and other tile surfaces where the surface to be tested is defined.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and selection of test specimens (size, number, orientation and surface to be tested).
• List and preparation of staining agents (common household/industrial stains plus specified oil-based and coloured agents).
• Application procedure: controlled application, dwell time and conditioning before cleaning.
• Specified cleaning sequence and cleaning materials/technique to attempt removal of stains.
• Classification of results into resistance classes based on residual staining after cleaning and the required test report items.
• Normative annexes giving preparation details for certain staining agents (for example green and red oil-based staining agents) and examples of test solution preparation.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and R&D laboratories use the standard for product development and routine quality control to classify tile stain resistance. Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies use it to verify manufacturer claims. Architects, specifiers and purchasers use the classification results to compare products for applications where stain resistance matters (kitchens, food-service, hospitals, laboratories, commercial areas). Tile trade associations and certification schemes also reference the method.

Related standards

ISO 10545-14 is one part of the multi-part ISO 10545 series on ceramic tile test methods (parts include: sampling and acceptance, dimensions and surface quality, water absorption, bending strength and breaking strength, abrasion resistance, thermal properties, frost and chemical resistance, stain resistance, lead and cadmium emission, colour differences, etc.). National/adopted versions (EN, DIN, BSI) are commonly available as identical or aligned texts.

Keywords

ceramic tiles, stain resistance, ISO 10545-14, test method, glazed tiles, staining agents, cleaning procedure, classification, tile testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10545-14:2015 is the International Standard that specifies a laboratory method to determine the resistance of the exposed surface of ceramic tiles to staining and the effectiveness of cleaning procedures.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test specimen preparation, a defined set of staining agents and their preparation, the procedure for applying stains, specified cleaning actions, classification of test results and reporting requirements; annexes give details for certain test solutions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tile manufacturers, independent test laboratories, certification bodies, product specifiers (architects, engineers) and procurement professionals use the standard for product development, quality control, conformity assessment and specification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2015 edition (Edition 2) is the current ISO edition for Part 14; ISO lists the 2015 version as published and shows it was last reviewed/confirmed in 2021. National/adopted publications (EN, DIN, BSI) that reproduce the ISO text may carry different publication dates or additional national material.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10545 is a multi-part series of test methods for ceramic tiles; Part 14 is the stain-resistance test and is commonly referenced together with related parts on chemical resistance, abrasion, thermal shock, frost resistance and dimensional/physical tests.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Stain resistance, ceramic tiles, glazed surface testing, staining agents, cleaning protocol, classification, ISO 10545 series.