scope:

This European Standard specifies sizes, dimensional tolerances, mechanical, physical and chemical requirements, surface quality requirements and marking of ceramic tiles. It is applicable only to dust-pressed glazed tiles of first quality, with a water absorption (E> 10%) according to group BIII of EN 87, for use as both wall and floor coverings. Tiles in this group are mainly used in areas not subject to severe mechanical load. They are not intended for applications where conditions of frost may apply. There is a small production of dust-pressed ceramic unglazed tiles with a water absorption greater than 10% that is not covered by this standard.