ISO 10545-7-1996 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10545-7:1996 — Ceramic tiles — Part 7: Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles. Gives a laboratory method for determining the resistance to surface abrasion (wear) of glazed ceramic tiles intended for floor coverings.

Abstract

This part of ISO 10545 specifies a test method to assess the resistance of glazed ceramic tiles to surface abrasion under defined laboratory conditions. The result is used to classify glazed tiles for suitability in floor applications where surface wear is a concern.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; version confirmed on systematic review).
• Publication date: December 1996 (Edition 1, 1996 — published 1996-12; catalog listings also show 19 December 1996).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 (Ceramic tiles).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1996).
• Number of pages: 7 pages.

Scope

This standard specifies a reproducible laboratory procedure to determine the resistance to surface abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering. It is intended for use in material testing, classification and quality control of glazed floor tiles.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the test specimen and preparation requirements.
• Specified test apparatus and abrasive medium for simulating surface wear.
• Test procedure, including number of revolutions/cycles and load conditions.
• Measurement of wear (e.g., loss of glaze thickness, change in appearance or weight loss) and reporting of results.
• Criteria for classifying glazed tiles by abrasion resistance for floor use.

Typical use and users

Used by ceramic tile manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, product certifiers, architects, specifiers and quality assurance departments to: verify product performance, classify tiles for intended floor-usage, support specifications and ensure compliance with procurement or regulatory requirements.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 10545 series (Ceramic tiles). Related parts commonly used alongside ISO 10545-7 include ISO 10545-1 (sampling), ISO 10545-2 (dimensions and surface quality), ISO 10545-3 (water absorption), ISO 10545-4 (modulus of rupture/breaking strength), ISO 10545-6 (deep abrasion for unglazed tiles), ISO 10545-8 (linear thermal expansion), ISO 10545-9 (thermal shock), ISO 10545-11 (crazing resistance), ISO 10545-12 (frost resistance), ISO 10545-13 (chemical resistance) and ISO 10545-14 (stain resistance).

Keywords

ISO 10545-7, ceramic tiles, glazed tiles, surface abrasion, wear resistance, tile testing, floor tiles, ISO 10545 series.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10545-7:1996 is an international standard that defines a laboratory method to determine the resistance to surface abrasion of glazed ceramic floor tiles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, test apparatus and procedure, measurement of wear and the reporting format for glazed tiles' surface-abrasion resistance used in floor applications.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, certifiers, architects, specifiers and quality/control personnel use it to classify and verify the wear performance of glazed floor tiles.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1996 edition (Edition 1) remains the published ISO document and was last reviewed/confirmed in ISO's systematic review process (confirmed in 2021). Users should check with ISO or their national standards body for any amendments or newer related national/adopted versions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 10545 series of test methods for ceramic tiles; other parts address dimensions, strength, water absorption, thermal and chemical resistance, staining and related properties.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ceramic tiles, glazed tiles, abrasion resistance, wear test, ISO 10545, floor tiles, tile testing.