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ANSI A137.1 American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile, 2019
- Cover
- Abstract
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Committee Members
- Standards
- NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
- Contents
- A137.1 American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile—2019 [Go to Page]
- 1.0 Purpose
- 2.0 Scope
- 3.0 Definition of Terms
- 4.0 Tile Classification [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Class
- 5.0 Procedures for Sampling and Testing and Basis for Acceptance [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Lot Size
- 5.1.1 Lot Size Units
- 5.2 Sample Size
- 5.3 Sampling Plan
- 5.4 General Procedure for Sampling, Testing, Basis for Acceptance, and Aesthetic Classification and Shade Variations 5.4.1 Facia
- 5.4.1.2
- 5.4.1.3
- 5.4.2 Aesthetic Classification and Shade Variations 5.4.2.1
- 5.4.2.2
- 5.4.2.3
- 5.4.3 Examination for Facial and Structural Defects (Sections 9.1 and 9.2); Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing (Table 4) 5.
- 5.4.3.2
- 5.4.3.2.1
- 5.4.3.3
- 5.5 Basis for Acceptance
- 5.5.1 Facial and Structural Defects
- 5.5.1.1
- 5.5.2 Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests (see Table 4)
- 5.5.3 Test Methods
- 6.0 Ceramic Tile (Field and Trim) [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Allowable Properties by Tile Type
- 6.2 Field Tile 6.2.1 Nominal Sizes and Shapes
- 6.2.2 Non-Destructive Testing
- 6.2.2.1
- 6.2.2.1.1
- 6.2.2.1.2
- 6.2.2.1.3
- 6.2.2.1.4
- 6.2.2.1.5
- 6.2.2.1.6
- 6.2.2.1.7
- 6.2.2.1.8
- 6.2.2.1.9
- 6.2.2.1.10
- 6.2.2.1.11
- 6.2.2.1.12
- 6.2.2.1.12.1
- 6.2.2.1.12.2
- 6.2.3
- 6.2.3.1
- 6.2.3.2
- 6.2.3.3
- 6.2.3.4
- 6.2.3.5
- 6.2.3.5.1
- 6.2.3.5.1.1
- 6.2.3.5.1.2
- 6.2.3.5.1.3
- 6.2.3.5.1.4
- 6.2.3.5.1.5
- 6.2.3.5.1.6
- 6.2.3.6
- 6.2.3.7
- 6.2.3.8
- 6.2.3.9
- 6.3 Trim Units 6.3.1
- 6.3.2 Non-Destructive Testing
- 6.3.2.1
- 6.3.2.1.1
- 6.3.2.1.2
- 6.3.2.1.3
- 6.3.2.1.4
- 6.3.2.1.5
- 6.3.2.1.6
- 6.3.2.1.7
- 6.3.2.1.8
- 6.3.3
- 6.3.3.1
- 6.3.3.2
- 6.3.3.3
- 6.3.3.4
- 6.3.3.5
- 6.3.3.6
- 7.0 Specialty Tile [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Freeze-Thaw Cycling
- 7.2 Moisture Expansion
- 7.3 Linear Thermal Expansion
- 7.4 Visible Abrasion Resistance
- 7.5 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction
- 7.6 Performance of Specialty Tile
- 8.0 Grade Marking and Certification [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Grade Marking Distinguishes Various Qualities and Attributes of Ceramic Tiles
- 8.2 Definition of Grades 8.2.1 Standard Grade (First Grade)
- 8.2.2 Second Grade
- 8.3 Labeling Procedures 8.3.1 Glazed Wall Tile, Mosaic Tile, Quarry Tile, Pressed Floor Tile, Porcelain Tile, and Specialty Tile
- 8.3.2 Name and Address
- 8.3.3 Country of Origin
- 8.4 Authorized Use
- 8.5 Certification
- 8.6 Pre-Certification
- 9.0 Applicable Evaluation Procedures [Go to Page]
- 9.1 Procedure for Determining Structural Defects in Field Tile and Trim Units 9.1.1 Field Tile
- 9.1.2 Trim Units
- 9.1.3 Recording
- 9.2 Procedure for Evaluating Ceramic Tile for Facial Defects 9.2.1
- 9.2.2
- 9.2.3
- 9.2.4
- 9.2.5
- 9.2.6
- 9.2.7
- 9.2.8
- 9.2.9
- 9.2.10
- 9.2.11
- 9.3 Test Method for Color Difference (Shading) of Monochromatic (Aesthetic Class V0) Glazed Ceramic Field Tile 9.3.1
- 9.3.2
- 9.3.3
- 9.3.4
- 9.3.5
- 9.4 Evaluation of Shade Value of Ceramic Tiles (Aesthetic Classes V1 to V4)
- 9.4.1 Viewing Board Criteria 9.4.1.1
- 9.4.1.2
- 9.4.1.3
- 9.4.1.4
- 9.4.1.5
- 9.4.2 Evaluator Criteria 9.4.2.1
- 9.4.3 Procedure for Visual Evaluation of Ceramic Tile 9.4.3.1
- 9.4.3.2
- 9.4.3.3
- 9.5 Test Method for Mounting Variations 9.5.1
- 9.5.2
- 9.5.3
- 9.5.4
- 9.5.5
- 9.5.6
- 9.5.7
- 9.5.8
- 9.5.9
- 9.5.10
- 9.5.11
- FIGURES [Go to Page]
- Figure 1: Mosaic Surface 1x1 Trim
- Figure 2: Mosaic Surface 2x2 Trim
- Figure 3: Mosaic Conventional 1x1 Trim
- Figure 4: Mosaic Conventional 2x2 Trim
- Figure 5: Mosaic Pool Edge Trim
- Figure 6: Mosaic Surface 1x1 Flat Top Base
- Figure 7: Mosaic Surface 1x1 Round Top Base, Option 1
- Figure 8: Mosaic Surface 1x1 Round Top Base, Option 2
- Figure 9: Mosaic Surface 1x1 Round Top Base, Option 3
- Figure 10: Mosaic Surface 2x2 Flat Top Base, Option 1
- Figure 11: Mosaic Surface 2x2 Flat Top Base, Option 2
- Figure 12: Mosaic Surface 2x2 Round Top Base
- Figure 13: Quarry 4x8 Bullnose
- Figure 14: Quarry 6x6 Bullnose
- Figure 15: Quarry 6x8 Round Top Base
- Figure 16: Quarry 4x8 Round Top Base
- Figure 17: Quarry 6x6 Round Top Base
- Figure 18: Quarry 6x6 Flat Top Base
- Figure 19: Quarry 6x8 Flat Top Base
- Figure 20: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 8x8 Trim, Option 1
- Figure 21: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 8x8 Trim, Option 2
- Figure 22: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 8x8 Trim, Option 3
- Figure 23: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 12x12 Trim
- Figure 24: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 6x8 Round Top Base
- Figure 25: Glazed Wall 4x4 Surface Trim
- Figure 26: Glazed Wall 6x8 Surface Trim
- Figure 27: Glazed Wall 4x4 Surface Bullnose
- Figure 28: Glazed Wall 6x6 Surface Bullnose
- Figure 29: Glazed Wall 2x6 Surface Bullnose
- Figure 30: Glazed Wall 2x4 Surface Bullnose
- Figure 31: Glazed Wall 4x6 Surface Bullnose
- Figure 32: Glazed Wall 6x4 Surface Bullnose
- Figure 33: Glazed Wall 4x4 Base
- Figure 34: Glazed Wall 4x4 Sanitary Base
- Figure 35: Glazed Wall 4x6 Sanitary Base
- Figure 36: Glazed Wall 6x6 Sanitary Base
- Figure 37: Glazed Wall Counter Rail (Sink Rail
- Figure 38: Glazed Wall 4x4 Conventional Trim
- Figure 39: Glazed Wall 6x6 Conventional Trim
- Figure 40: Glazed Wall 4x6 Conventional Trim
- Figure 41: Glazed Wall 6x4 Conventional Trim
- Figure 42: Glazed Wall 2x6 Conventional Bullnose
- Figure 43: Glazed Wall 4x4 Conventional Bullnose
- Figure 44: Glazed Wall 6x6 Conventional Bullnose
- Figure 45: Glazed Wall 2x6 Conventional Base
- Figure 46: Glazed Wall 6x6 Conventional Base, Option 1
- Figure 47: Glazed Wall 6x6 Conventional Base, Option 2
- Figure 48: Glazed Wall 4x6 Conventional Base
- Figure 49: Glazed Wall Quarter Round Trim
- Figure 50: Glazed Wall Double Return Trim
- Figure 51: Master Grade Certificate
- Figure 52: Letter of Compliance Certificate [Go to Page]