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Preliminary Draft Indian Standard

PRESSED CERAMIC TILES SPECIFICATION
(First Revision of IS 15622)

FOREWORD

(Formal clauses to be added later)

The standard was first published in 2006 as a general specification for ceramic tiles for
different water absorption categories to cover all the important requirements. The
standard superseded the separate specifications for each category of ceramic tiles
covered in IS 13753, IS 13754, IS13755 and IS13756. In addition to the above, the
standard also incorporated the following:

a) Category of the ceramic tiles with water absorption less than 3 percent as per
the existing IS 13756 had been changed to two categories namely one for the
range of water absorption 0.08 percent to 3 percent and another having range
of less than 0.08 percent.
b) Category of the ceramic tiles with water absorption 6 percent to 10 percent
had been omitted which were covered in IS 13754.
c) Certain modular preferred sizes as well as non-modular sizes for the tiles
having the varying water absorption have been added.
d) Test requirements for the ceramic tiles having the different water absorption
capacity were brought in line with latest practice being followed in the country.

Considering the different qualities of pressed ceramic tiles available in the country, a
need was felt to classify each group (on basis of water absorption) of tile into different
grades, primarily on basis of their surface characteristics. Accordingly, the revision of
the standard has been undertaken and requirements on dimensions, surface quality,
physical and chemical properties of each of the grades of tiles namely first quality
(premium quality), second quality (commercial quality) and third quality (economy
quality) have been defined.

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Preliminary Draft Indian Standard

PRESSED CERAMIC TILES SPECIFICATION
(First Revision of IS 15622)

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies sizes, dimensional tolerances, surface quality, mechanical,
physical and chemical requirements, and marking of ceramic tiles.

1.2 The standard is applicable for pressed ceramic glazed or unglazed tiles of first quality
(premium quality), second quality (commercial quality) and third quality (economy quality)
for use as both floors and walls coverings.

1.3 There is a small production of pressed ceramic unglazed tiles with water absorption
greater than 10 percent which is not covered by this standard.

2 REFERENCES

The standards given at Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were
valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this
standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions
of the standards.

3 DEFINITIONS

3.1 For the purpose of this standard the definition of pressed ceramic tile given in
IS 13712 and the following shall apply.

3.1.1 Spacer Lugs

Lugs are projections located along certain edges of tiles so that when two tiles are placed
together in line, the lugs on adjacent edges separate the tiles. Lugs are positioned so that
the joint between the tiles may be filled with grout without the lugs remaining exposed.

4 CLASSIFICATION

4.1 Pressed ceramic tiles, based on their water absorptions shall be classified as
Group B Ia, Group B Ib, Group B II and Group B III as defined in IS 13712. Each group
shall be further categorized into three grades based on dimensions, surface quality,
physical and chemical properties as:

a) First quality (premium quality) tiles First quality (premium quality) tiles shall be
fairly free from all kinds of surface or other defects. These tiles should also
conform to dimensional, physical and chemical requirements as defined in this
standard.
b) Second quality (commercial quality) tiles Second quality (commercial quality)
tiles are of fairly good quality except that they may have small visible defects
(that are generally not noticeable from a distance) and may have size and shade
variation higher than those seen in first quality tiles. The overall appearance of
the surface may still remain pleasing and should not impair the asthetic design.
This quality should also conform to dimensional, physical and chemical
requirements as defined in this standard.
c) Third quality (economy quality) tiles Third quality (economy quality) tiles have
apparent defects such as some contamination spots, short glazing, unevenness,
depressions, holes, decorating faults, nipped glaze, nipped corner, small shallow
cracks on the edges and variations in shade, design or size. These tiles would
however maintain their integrity without any loss of dimensions (broken corners,
etc). This quality of tiles should also conform to dimensional, physical and
chemical requirements defined in this standard.

4.2 The surface of tiles and components belonging to this group can be smooth, profiled,
wavy, decorated or finished in some other way. It can be unglazed (UGL) or glazed (GL).
Glazed tiles shall be of glossy, matt or semi-matt finish.

4.3 Tiles may have spacer lugs.

5 SHAPES AND SIZES

5.1 Unless otherwise specified the shape and size of pressed ceramic tiles shall be
given in the following tables and Fig. 1 and Fig. 2:

a) Table 1 and 2: For tiles with water absorption, E > 10 percent (Group BIII),
b) Table 3 and 4: For tiles with water absorption, 3<E 6 percent (Group B II),
c) Table 5 and 6: For tiles with water absorption, 0.08<E 3 percent (Group B I b),
d) Table 7 and 8: For tiles with water absorption, E 0.08 percent (Group BI a).

Note:
1. Table 1, Table 3, Table 5 and Table 7 give the modular preferred sizes.
2. Table 2, Table 4, Table 6 and Table 8 give the most common non-modular sizes.

5.2 For pressed tiles with dimensions other than those given in Tables 1, 3, 5, 7 and
Table 2, 4, 6, 8, the work size shall be declared by the manufacturer. The relevant
requirements for work size and thickness given in the respective tables shall
however apply.

5.3 Spacer Lug Tiles

5.3.1 Spacer lug projection shall normally be of 0.6 mm. The lugs on adjacent edges
shall separate the tiles by a distance not less than the specified width of joints
(see Fig. 2).

5.3.2 Pressed tiles may be made with other spacer lug systems and in such cases the
manufacturers work size shall apply.

NOTE Some tiles have one or more manufacturing projections along certain edges and smaller than
0.3 mm. These are not intended as spacer lugs and shall not be used to space joints.

5.4 Accessories

Dimensions and tolerances of accessories (like soap-holders, etc), where appropriate,
shall be as agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

6 REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Dimensional, physical and chemical requirements of the tiles shall be as given in the
following tables:

a) Tables 9 to 12 For first quality (premium quality) tiles (for Group B III, B II, B Ib
& B Ia, respectively).
b) Tables 13 to 16 For second quality (commercial quality) tiles (for Group B III,
B II, B Ib & B Ia, respectively).
c) Tables 17 to 20 For third quality (economy quality) tiles (for Group B III, B II,
B Ib & B Ia, respectively).

6.2 The tiles shall meet the surface quality requirements specified in Tables 21 to 24
(for Group B III, B II, B Ib and B Ia, respectively).

6.3 Sampling and basis for acceptance shall be in accordance with IS 13630 (Part 15).

7 MARKING AND DESIGNATION

7.1 Marking

Ceramic tiles and/or their packaging shall be marked with the following:

a) Name and address of the manufacturer and/or trade - mark and the country of origin,
b) Batch number/date of manufacture, and
c) Designation of tiles as per 7.2.

7.2 Designation

The tiles shall be designated by the following:

a) Pressed tile and classification (group and grade);
b) Nature of tile surface as glazed or unglazed denoted by GL or UGL;
c) Modular (M) or Non-modular, Nominal size (work size)

For example, a glazed pressed tile of water absorption group B III, first quality having
modular dimension 15 x15 cm and work size 148 mm x 148 mm shall be designated as:

Pressed tile, GL, B III (first quality), M 15cmx15cm (W 148mmx148mm)

7.3 BIS Certification Marking

The tiles may also be marked with the Standard Mark.

7.3.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of the Bureau of
Indian Standards Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The
details of conditions under which a licence for use of the Standard Mark may be
granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian
Standards.

Table 1 Modular Preferred Sizes for Tiles with Water Absorption,
E > 10 Percent (Group B III)

(Clause 5.1)

Table 2 Non-modular Sizes for Tiles with Water Absorption,
(Clause 5.1)

Work Size (W) Nominal Size (N)
cm

(1)
Length (a)
mm
(2)
Width (b)
mm
(3)
Thickness (d )
mm

(4)

40 x 40
32 x 48
32 x 60
32 x 40
33 x 33
31.5 x 42
32 x 32
30 x 30
30 x 15
25 x 25
21.6 x 10.8
20 x 40
20 x 30
20 x 20
20 x 15
15.2 x 15.2
15.2 x 7.6
15 x 15
15 x 7.5
10.8 x 10.8
10 x 20
The manufacturer shall choose the
work size in such a way that the
difference between the work size
and the nominal size is not more
than 2 percent and 5 mm

For spacer lug tiles, one work size
shall apply for each nominal size
within the limits mentioned above
The thickness shall be
specified by the manufacturer.
It includes the profile on the
visible face and on the rear
side

Work Size (W)

Coordinating Size (C)
cm

(1)

Length (a)
mm
(2)
Width (b)
mm
(3)

Thickness (d )
mm

(4)

M30 X 30
M30 x 15
M25 x 15
M20 X 20
M20 X 15
M20 x 10
M15 x 15
M10 x 10

work size in order to allow a
nominal joint width between
1.5 mm and 5 mm
The thickness shall be specified
by the manufacturer. It includes
the profile on the visible face and
on the rear side

3<E 6 Percent (Group B II)

(Clause 5.1)

3<E 6 Percent (Group B II)

(Clause 5.1)

cm

(1)
Length (a)
mm
(2)
Width (b)
mm
(3)
Thickness (d)
mm

(4)

10 x 10
15 x 7.5
15 x 10
15 x 15
15.2 x 7.6
15.2 x 15.2
20 x 10
20 x 20
25 x 25
30 x 15
30 x 20
30 x 30
30.6 x 30.6
31.5 x 31.5
40 x 30
40 x 40
40.6 x 40.6

The manufacturer shall choose
the work size in such a way that
the difference between the work
size and the nominal size is not
more than 2 percent and 5 mm
The thickness shall be specified by the
manufacturer. It includes the profile on
the visible face and on the rear side

Work Size (W) Coordinating Size (C)
cm

(1)
Length (a)
mm
(2)
Width (b)
mm
(3)
Thickness (d)
mm

(4)

M10 x 10
M15 x 15
M20 x 10
M20 x 15
M20 x 20
M30 x 30
M40 x 40
M45 x 45

work size in order to allow a
nominal joint width between 2 mm
and 5 mm
The thickness shall be specified
by the manufacturer. It includes
the profile on the visible face and
on the rear side

0.08< E 3 Percent (Group B I b)

(Clause 5.1)

0.08< E 3 Percent (Group B I b)

(Clause 5.1)

Work Size (W) Nominal Size (N )
cm

(1)
Length (a)
mm
(2)
Width (b)
mm
(3)
Thickness (d )
mm

(4)

10 x 10
15 x 7.5
15 x 10
15 x 15
15.2 x 7.6
15.2 x 15.2
20 x 10
20 x 20
25 x 25
30 x 15
30 x 20
30 x 30
40 x 30
45 x 45
60 x 60

The manufacturer shall
choose the work size in
such a way that the
difference between the work
size and the nominal size is
not more than 2 percent
and 5 mm
side

Work Size (W) Coordinating Size (C )
cm

(1)
Length (a)
mm
(2)
Width (b)
mm
(3)
Thickness (d )
mm

(4)

M10 x 10
M15 x 15
M20 x 10
M20 x 15
M20 x 20
M30 x 30

The manufacturer shall choose
the work size in order to allow a
nominal joint width between
2 mm and 5 mm
specified by the
manufacturer. It includes
the profile on the visible
face and on the rear side

E 0.08 Percent, (Group B I a)

(Clause 5.1)

Table 8 Non-modular sizes for Tiles with Water Absorption,
E 0.08 Percent, (Group B I a)

(Clause 5.1)

cm

(1)
Length (a)
mm
(2)
Width (b)
mm
(3)
Thickness (d)
mm

(4)

10 x 10
15 x 7.5
15 x 10
15 x 15
15.2 x 7.6
15.2 x 15.2
20 x 10
20 x 20
25 x 25
30 x 15
30 x 20
30 x 30
40 x 30
60 x 60
60 x 90
90 x 90
90 x 120

such a way that the
difference between the work
size and the nominal size is
not more than 2 percent
and 5 mm
side

Work Size (W) Coordinating Size (C)
cm

(1)
Length (a)
mm
(2)
Width (b)
mm
(3)
Thickness (d)
mm

(4)

M10 x 10
M15 x 15
M20 x 10
M20 x 15
M20 x 20
M30 x 30
M45 x 45

order to allow a nominal
joint width between 2
mm and 5 mm
specified by the
manufacturer. It includes
the profile on the visible
face and on the rear side

Table 9 Test requirements for First Quality/Premium Quality Pressed Tiles with Water Absorption,

(Clause 5.1)

Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
Method of Test, Ref to
Part of IS 13630
(3)
A) Dimensions
i) Length and width:

a) The deviation in percent of the average size
of each tile (2 or 4 sides) from the work
size (W)

I 12 cm : 0.5
1)

I > 12 cm : 0.2
Tile with spacer lugs +0.6/-0.3
I 12 cm: +0.4 / -0.2 b) The deviation in percent of the average size
of each tile (2 or 4 sides) from the average
size of the 10 test specimen ( 20 or 40 sides)
I > 12 cm : 0.15
Tile with spacer lugs
ii) Thickness :

The deviation, in percent of the average
thickness of each tile from the work size
thickness.

a) < 250 cm
2

0.25

3.0
b) > 250 to 500 cm
2
3.0
c) > 500 to 1000 cm
2
4.0
d) > 1000 cm
2
4.0
iii) Straightness of sides
2)
(Facial sides):

The maximum deviation from straightness, in
percent related to the corresponding work
sizes.

0.15

iv) Rectangularity
2)
:

The maximum deviation from rectangularity in
percent related to the corresponding work
sizes

0.15

Tile with spacer lugs 0.15

v) Surface Flatness :
The maximum deviation from flatness, in
percent:

a) Centre curvature, related to diagonal
calculated from the work sizes

0.22
b) Edge curvature, related to the
corresponding work size

c) Warpage, related to the diagonal
calculated from the work sizes.

0.22

Part I

Table 9 (Concluded)

Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
Part of IS 13630
(3)
B) Physical Properties

i) Water Absorption percent
by weight

ii) Modulus of rupture, in
N/mm

iii) Breaking strength, in N

iv) Moisture expansion, in
mm/m

v) Scratch hardness of surface
(Mohs)

vi) Co-efficient of linear thermal
expansion from ambient
temperature to 100
o
C.

vi) Thermal shock resistance.

vii) Crazing resistance
3)

C) Chemical Properties

i) Resistance to staining of
glazed tiles

ii) Resistance to household
chemicals and swimming
pool water cleansers
except to cleansing agents
containing hydrofluoric acid
and its compounds

iii) Resistance to acids and
alkalis (with the exceptions
of hydrofluoric acid and its
compounds)

10 percent, when the value exceeds 20
percent this shall be indicated by the
manufacturer. (Average 10percent)

Average 12 for thickness < 7.5 mm
Average 15 for thickness 7.5 mm

200 for 7.5 mm thickness, Min
500 for > 7.5 mm thickness, Min

0.04

3, Min

9 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

10 cycles, Min

4 cycles @ 7.5 bar, Min

Class 1, Min

Class AA, Min

Required if agreed, according to the chemical
resistance class indicated by the
manufacturer.

Part 2

Part 6

Part 3

Part 13

Part 4

Part 5

Part 9

Part 8

1) For tiles having one or more adjacent glazed tiles
2) Not applicable for tiles having curved shapes
3) Certain decorative effects may have a tendency to craze. These shall be identified by the manufacturer, in which case the crazing test
is not applicable.

Table 10 Test requirements for First Quality/Premium Quality Pressed Tiles with Water Absorption,
3<E6 percent (Group BII)
(Clause 5.1)

Surface of the Product (s)

Characteristics

(1)
S 90
cm
(2)
90 < S 190
cm
(3)
190 < S 410
cm
(4)
S > 410
cm
(5)
Method of Test,
Ref to Part of IS
13630
(6)
A) Dimensions

i) Length and width

a) The deviation in percent of the
average size of each tile (2 or 4
sides) from the work size (W):

1) Unrectified 1.0 0.75 0.4 0.4
2) Rectified 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.1
b) The deviation in percent of the
sides) from the average size of the
10 test specimen (20 or 40 sides)

1) Unrectified

0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4
2) Rectified 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1
ii) Thickness

The deviation, in percent of the
average thickness of each tile from
the work size thickness.

10

10

5

5

1)
(Facial sides)
The maximum deviation from
straightness, in percent related to the
corresponding work sizes:

a) Unrectified

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.3
b). Rectified 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1
iv) Rectangularity
1)

rectanglularity in percent related to the
corresponding work sizes:
a) Unrectified

0.8

0.4

0.3

0.3
b) Rectified 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1

Part 1

v) Surface Flatness

The maximum deviation from flatness,
in percent

a) Centre curvature, related to
diagonal calculated from the work
sizes
1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5
1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5

1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5

Table 10 (Concluded)

Surface of the Product(s) Characteristics

(1)
S 90
(cm)
(2)
90 < S 190
(cm)
(3)
190 < S 410
(cm)
(4)
S > 410
(cm)
(5)
Method of Test,
Ref to Part of IS
13630
(6)

i) Water absorption percent by
weight

Average 3 < E 6, Individual maximum 6.2

Part 2

ii) Modulus of rupture, in N/mm

Average 30, Individual 28, Min

Part 6

7.5 mm thickness: 500, Min
> 7.5 mm thickness:1 000, Min

iv) Scratch hardness of surface
(Mohs scale):
a) Commercial application
b) Residential applications
1) Glazed
2) Unglazed tiles

6, Min
5, Min

Part 13

v) Resistance to abrasion of glazed
tiles Class I to V:

a) Commercial application IV, Min
b) Residential applications II, Min
Part 11
temperature to 100 C (K
1
).
9x10
-6
, Max Part 4

vii) Thermal shock resistance 10 cycles, Min Part 5
viii) Crazing resistance
2)
glazed tiles. 4 cycles at 7.5 Bar, Min Part 9
ix) Frost resistance

Required, if agreed Part 10


i) Resistance to staining of glazed
tiles

Class 1, Min

Part 8
chemicals and swimming pool
water cleansers except to
cleansing agents containing
hydrofluoric acid and its
compounds

Glazed tiles (Unglazed tiles) Class AA, Min Part 8
iii) Resistance to acids and alkalis
(with the exceptions of hydrofluoric
acid and its compounds)
Required, if agreed according to the chemical
resistance class indicated by the manufacturer.

Glazed tiles
1)
Because of firing, slight variations from the standard color are unavoidable. This does not apply to intentional irregularities of colour variation
of the face of - pressed tiles of low water absorption (which can be unglazed, glazed or partly glazed) or to the color variation over a tile area,
which is characteristic for this type of tile and desirable. Spots or colored dots which are introduced for decorative purposes are not
considered a defect.
2)
Certain decorative effects may have a tendency to craze. These shall be identified by the manufacturer, in which case the crazing test is not
applicable

Table 11 Test requirements for First Quality/Premium Quality Pressed Tiles with
Water Absorption, 0.08 < E 3 percent (Group BIb)
(Clause 5.1)

Surface S of the product Characteristics

(1)

S 90
cm
(2)

90 < S 190
cm
(3)

190 < S 410
cm
(4)

S > 410
cm
(5)

Method of
Test, Ref
to Part of
IS 13630
(6)

A) Dimensions
i) Length and width
sides) from the work size (W)

1.0

0.75

0.2

0.1
sides) from the average size of the
10 test specimen (20 or 40 sides)
0.6 0.3 0.2 0.1
ii) Thickness
the work size thickness.

5

5

4

4

1)
(Facial sides)
corresponding worksizes.

0.5

0.4

0.3 0.1
iv) Rectangularity
1)
rectangularity in percent related to
the corresponding work sizes.
0.8 0.4 0.3 0.1
v) Surface flatness
flatness, in (percent):

diagonal calculated from the work
sizes
0.8

0.4 0.3 0.2
0.8 0.4 0.3 0.2
0.8 0.4 0.3 0.2

Part1


i) Water absorption, percent by mass

Average 3, Individual maximum, 3.3

Average 38, Individual minimum 35

> 7.5 mm thickness: 1200, Min

Part 2

Part 6

Part 6


Surface S of the Product Characteristics

(1)
S 90
cm
(2)
90 < S 190
cm
(3)
190 < S 410
cm
(4)
S > 410
cm
(5)

Method of
Test, Ref to
Part of IS
13630
(6)

iv) Moisture expansion, in mm/m

0.02, Max

Part 3
v) Scratch hardness of surface
(Mohs scale)

a) Commercial application 6, Min Part 13
b) Home application 5, Min

vi) Abrasion resistance
Resistance to abrasion of glazed
tiles Class I to V

a) Commercial application IV, Min Part 11
b) Home application II, Min

vii)Co-efficient of linear thermal
temperature to 100 C (K
1
).

7x10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4
viii) Thermal shock resistance 10 cycles, Min Part 5
ix) Crazing resistance
2)
glazed tiles. 4 cycles @ 7.5 bar, Min Part 9
x) Frost resistance.

Required

Part 10
C) Chemical Properties.

tiles
Class 1, Min Part 8
Hydrofluoric acid and its
compounds.

a) Glazed tiles Class AA, Min Part 8
iii) Resistance to acids and alkalies
(With the exceptions of
Hydrofluoric acid and its
compounds).

Part 8
a) Glazed tiles Required, if agreed according to the chemical
resistance class indicated by the manufacturer

1) Because of firing, slight variations from the standard color are unavoidable. This does not apply to intentional irregularities of coluor
variation of the face of - pressed tiles of low water absorption (which can be unglazed, glazed or partly glazed) or to the color
variation over a tile area, which is characteristic for this type of tile and desirable. Spots or colored dots which are introduced for
decorative purposes are not considered a defect.

2) Certain decorative effects may have a tendency to craze. These shall be identified by the manufacturer, in which case the crazing
test is not applicable.

Table 12 Test requirements for First Quality/Premium Quality Pressed Tiles with
Water Absorption, E 0.08 percent (Group BI a)
(Clause 5.1)


(1)
S 90
(cm)
(2)
90 < S 190
(cm)
(3)
190 < S 410
(cm)
(4)
S > 410
(cm)
(5)
Method of
Test, Ref
to Part of
IS 13630
(6)
A) Dimensions

i) Length and width

sides) from the work size (W)

1.0

0.75

0.2

0.1
sides) from the average size of
the 10 test specimen (20 or 40
sides)
0.6 0.3 0.2 0.1
ii) Thickness

the work size thickness

5

5

4

4

1)
(Facial sides)

corresponding work sizes.

0.5

0.4

0.3 0.1

Part 1

iv) Rectangularity
1)

rectangularity in percent related to
the corresponding work sizes
0.8 0.4 0.3 0.1

v) Surface Flatness

The maximum deviation from flatness,
in (percent):

a) Center curvature, related to diagonal
calculated from the work sizes.
0.8 0.4 0.3 0.2
0.8 0.4 0.3 0.2
0.8 0.4 0.3 0.2

i) Water absorption percent by weight

Part 2


Average 0.08, Individual maximum, 1.0

Average 47, Individual minimum 44

>7.5 mm thickness: 1500, Min

Part 6



(1)
S 90
(cm)
(2)
90 < S 190
(cm)
(3)
190 < S 410
(cm)
(4)
S > 410
(cm)
(5)
Method of
Test, Ref to
Part of IS
13630
(6)

iv) Scratch hardness of surface (Mohs
scale)

6, Min

Part 13

v) Abrasion Resistance
Resistance to deep abrasion of
unglazed tiles (Removed volume in
mm
3
)

100, Max

Part 12
expansion from ambient temperature
to 100 C ( K
1
)
6x10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4
vii) Thermal shock resistance 10 cycles, Min Part 5
viii) Frost resistance

Required

Part 10
ix) Impact resistance Required Part 14
x) Bulk density, in (g/cc)

2.2, Min Part 2


i) Resistance to household chemicals
and swimming pool water cleansers
except to cleansing agents
containing hydrofluoric acid and its
compounds:

Unglazed tiles
2)
Required Part 7
ii) Resistance to acids and alkalies
(With the exceptions of hydrofluoric
acid and its compounds):

Unglazed tiles
2)
Required
2)
Part 7

1)
Because of firing, slight variations from the standard color are unavoidable. This does not apply to intentional irregularities of coluor
variation of the face of - pressed tiles of low water absorption (which can be unglazed, glazed or partly glazed) or to the color variation
over a tile area, which is characteristic for this type of tile and desirable. Spots or colored dots which are introduced for decorative
purposes are not considered a defect.

2)
If the hue becomes slightly different this is not considered to be chemical attack.

Table 13 Test requirements for Second Quality/Commercial Quality Pressed Tiles with Water
Absorption, E > 10 Percent (Group B III)
(Clause 5.1)

Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
Method of Test, Ref to Part
of IS 13630
(3)
A) Dimensions


a) The deviation in percent of
the average size of each tile
(2 or 4 sides) from the work
size (W)

I 12 cm : 0.6
1)
I 12 cm : 0.5


+0.6/-0.3
b) The deviation in percent of
(2 or 4 sides) from the
average size of the 10 test
specimen ( 20 or 40 sides)

I 12 cm : 0.5
1)
I 12 cm : 0.3


0.35
ii) Thickness :

average thickness of each tile
from the work size thickness
a) < 250 cm
2

4.0

b) > 250 to 500 cm
2
4.0
c) > 500 to 1000 cm
2
5.0
d) > 1000 cm
2

5.0
Part 1
2)
(Facial
sides):

straightness, in percent related
to the corresponding work sizes.

0.3

iv) Rectangularity
2)
:

rectangularity in percent related
to the corresponding work sizes

0.3


0.3
v) Surface Flatness:

flatness, in percent:

diagonal calculated from the
work sizes

0.4


0.4

c) Warpage, related to the
work sizes

0.4


Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)

by weight

10 percent. When the value exceeds 20
manufacturer. (Average 10 percent)

Part 2
ii)Modulus of rupture, in
N/mm

Average 12, for thickness < 7.5 mm
Average 15, for thickness 7.5 mm

iii)Breaking strength, in N

500 for >7.5 mm thickness, Min

Part 6
iv)Moisture expansion, in
mm/m

0.06 Part 3
v)Scratch hardness of surface
(Mohs)

3, Min Part 13
vi)Co-efficient of linear thermal
temperature to 100
o
C.

10 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4
vii)Thermal shock resistance

8 cycles, Min Part 5
viii)Crazing resistance
3)

Part 9

tiles
Class 2, Min
ii)Resistance to household
compounds
Class B, Min

Part 8
iii)Resistance to acids and alkalis
(with the exceptions of
compounds)
Required if agreed, according to the
chemical resistance class indicated by the
manufacturer.

1)
For tiles having one or more adjacent glazed tiles

2)
Not applicable for tiles having curved shapes

3)
Certain decorative effects may have a tendency to craze. These shall be identified by the manufacturer, in which case the crazing test
is not applicable.

Table 14 Test requirements for Second Quality/Commercial Quality Pressed Tiles with
Water Absorption, 3 < E 6 Percent (Group B II)
(Clause 5.1)

Surface of the Product Characteristics

(1)
S 90
cm
2

(2)
90<S190
cm
2

(3)
190<S410
cm
2

(4)
S>410
cm
2

(5)
Part of IS 13630

(6)
A) Dimensions


size (W)

i) Unrectified 1.2 1.0 0.5 0.5
ii) Rectified 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.2

ii) Rectified 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2
ii) Thickness :


10

10

5

5

1)
(Facial
sides):

to the corresponding work
sizes

Part 1
ii) Rectified 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2
iv) Rectangularity
1)
:


ii) Rectified

0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2


a)Centre curvature, related to
work sizes
1.1 0.6 0.6 0.6
b)Edge curvature, related to the
1.1 0.6 0.6 0.6
work sizes

1.1

0.6

0.6

0.6


Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)
C) Physical Properties

i) Water Absorption percent by
weight

Average 3< E 6, Individual maximum 6.5

Part 2

Average 25, Individual 22 Min



Part 6
iv)Scratch hardness of surface
(Mohs)
b) Home
1) Glazed

5, Min

4, Min

Part 13
v)Resistance to abrasion of glazed
tiles Class I to V
b) Residential application

IV, Min
II, Min

Part 11
temperature to 100
o
C.

10 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4

2)
1 cycle @ 7.5 bar, Min

Part 9
ix) Frost Resistance Required, if agreed between purchaser and
manufacturer
Part 10

tiles
Class 2, Min
compounds
Class B, Min

Part 8
compounds)
Required if agreed between purchaser and
manufacturer, according to the chemical
manufacturer.

1)

2)
is not applicable.

Water Absorption, 0.08 < E 3 Percent (Group B Ib)
(Clause 5.1)

Surface of the Product (s) Characteristics

(1)
S 90
cm
2

(2)
90<S190
cm
2

(3)
190<S410
cm
2

(4)
S>410
cm
2

(5)
Part of IS 13630

(6)
A) Dimensions


size (W)

1.1

0.75

0.3

0.2


0.7

0.5

0.3

0.2

ii) Thickness :


5

5

4

4

1)
(Facial
sides):

sizes

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.2

Part 1
iv) Rectangularity
1)
:


0.8

0.5

0.4

0.2



work sizes
1.0 0.5 0.4 0.3
1.0 0.5 0.4 0.3
work sizes

1.0

0.5

0.4

0.3


Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)
D) Physical Properties

weight

Average 3, Individual maximum 3.3

Part 2



1 000 for > 7.5 mm thickness, Min

Part 6
iv) Moisture Expansion, in mm/m 0.04, Max Part 3
(Mohs)
b) Home
1) Glazed
2) Unglazed

6, Min

5, Min

Part 13
tiles Class I to V

III, Min
II, Min

Part 11
temperature to 100
o
C.

7 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4

2)

Part 9
manufacturer
Part 10

tiles
Class 2, Min
compounds
Class B, Min

Part 8
compounds)
manufacturer.

1)

2)
is not applicable.

Water Absorption, E 0.08 Percent (Group B Ia)

(Clause 5.1)


(1)
S 90
cm
2

(2)
90<S190
cm
2

(3)
190<S410
cm
2

(4)
S>410
cm
2

(5)
Part of IS 13630

(6)
A) Dimensions


size (W)

1.2

1.0

0.3

0.2


0.8

0.5

0.3

0.2

ii) Thickness :


5

5

4

4

1)
(Facial
sides):

sizes

0.5

0.5

0.3

0.2

Part 1
iv) Rectangularity
1)
:


0.8

0.4

0.3

0.2



work sizes
1.0 0.6 0.5 0.3
1.0 0.6 0.5 0.3
c)Warpage, related to the
work sizes

1.0

0.6

0.5

0.3


Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)

weight

Average 0.08, Individual maximum 0.1

Part 2




Part 6
(Mohs)

6, Min
Part 13
v)Resistance to deep abrasion of
unglazed tiles (removed volume
in mm)

150, Max

Part 12
temperature to 100
o
C.

9 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4

viii) Frost Resistance Required, if agreed between purchaser and
manufacturer
Part 10
ix) Impact Resistance Required Part 14
x) Bulk Density, in g/cc 2.0, Min Part 2

i)Resistance to household
compounds
Required

Part 7
compounds)
Required

1)

Table 17 Test requirements forThird Quality/Economy Quality Pressed Tiles with Water Absorption, E >
10 Percent (Group B III)
(Clause 5.1)

Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)
A) Dimensions


size (W)

I 12 cm : 0.8
1)
I 12 cm : 0.6


+0.8/-0.6

I 12 cm : 0.7
1)
I 12 cm : 0.5


0.45
ii) Thickness :

a) < 250 cm
2

5.0

b) > 250 to 500 cm
2
5.0
c) > 500 to 1000 cm
2
6.0
c) > 1000 cm
2

6.0
Part 1
2)
(Facial
sides):

to the corresponding work sizes.

0.5

iv) Rectangularity
2)
:


0.5


0.5


work sizes

0.6


0.6

work sizes

0.6


Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)

by weight

10 percent. When the value exceeds 20
manufacturer (Average 10 percent).

Part 2
ii)Modulus of rupture, in
N/mm

Average 12 for thickness < 7.5 mm
Average 15 for thickness 7.5 mm



Part 6
iv)Moisture expansion, in
mm/m

0.08 Part 3
(Mohs)

3, Min Part 13
temperature to 100
o
C.

12 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4

3)

Part 9

tiles
Class 2, Min
compounds
Class B, Min

Part 8
compounds)
Not required

1) For tiles having one or more adjacent glazed tiles


3) Certain decorative effects may have a tendency to craze. These shall be identified by the manufacturer, in which case the crazing test
is not applicable.

Table 18 Test requirements for Third Quality/Economy Quality Pressed Tiles with
Water Absorption, 3 < E 6 Percent (Group B II)

(Clause 5.1)


(1)
S 90
cm
2

(2)
90<S190
cm
2

(3)
190<S410
cm
2

(4)
S>410
cm
2

(5)
Part of IS 13630

(6)
A) Dimensions


size (W)

ii) Rectified 1.0 0.5 0.4 0.4

ii) Rectified 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.3
ii) Thickness :


10

10

5

5

1)
(Facial
sides):

sizes

Part 1
ii) Rectified 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.3
iv) Rectangularity
1)
:


ii) Rectified

0.6 0.6 0.3 0.3


work sizes
1.2 0.7 0.7 0.7
1.2 0.7 0.7 0.7
work sizes

1.2

0.7

0.7

0.7


Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)

weight

Average 3< E 6, Individual maximum 6.5

Part 2




Part 6
(Mohs):
b) Home
1) Glazed

5, Min

4, Min

Part 13
tiles Class I to V

IV, Min
II, Min

temperature to 100
o
C.

12 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4

2)

Part 9
manufacturer
Part 10

tiles
Class 2, Min
compounds
Class B, Min

Part 8
compounds)
manufacturer.


3)
is not applicable.

Water Absorption, 0.08 < E 3 Percent (Group B Ib)
(Clause 5.1)


(1)
S 90
cm
2

(2)
90<S190
cm
2

(3)
190<S410
cm
2

(4)
S>410
cm
2

(5)
Part of IS 13630

(6)
A) Dimensions


size (W)

1.2

1.0

0.4

0.3


0.8

0.8

0.4

0.3

ii) Thickness :


5

5

4

4

1)
(Facial
sides):

sizes

0.8

0.6

0.5

0.3

Part 1
iv) Rectangularity
1)
:


1.0

0.6

0.5

0.3



work sizes
1.2 0.6 0.6 0.5
1.2 0.6 0.6 0.5
work sizes

1.2

0.6

0.6

0.5


Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)

weight

Average 3, Individual maximum 3.3

Part 2




Part 6
iv) Moisture Expansion, in mm/m 0.04, Max Part 3
(Mohs)
b) Home
1) Glazed
2) Unglazed

6, Min

5, Min

Part 13
tiles Class I to V

III, Min
II, Min

Part 11
temperature to 100
o
C.

7 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4

2)

Part 9
manufacturer
Part 10

tiles
Class 2, Min
compounds
Class B, Min

Part 8
compounds)
manufacturer.


2)
is not applicable.

Water Absorption, E 0.08 Percent (Group B Ia)

(Clause 5.1)


(1)
S 90
cm
2

(2)
90<S190
cm
2

(3)
190<S410
cm
2

(4)
S>410
cm
2

(5)
Part of IS 13630

(6)
A) Dimensions


size (W)

1.4

1.2

0.5

0.3


1.0

0.8

0.5

0.3

ii) Thickness :


5

5

4

4

1)
(Facial
sides):

sizes

0.8

0.6

0.5

0.3

Part 1
iv) Rectangularity
1)
:


1.0

0.6

0.5

0.3



work sizes
1.2 0.8 0.6 0.4
1.2 0.8 0.6 0.4
work sizes

1.2

0.8

0.6

0.4


Characteristics

(1)
Requirements

(2)
of IS 13630
(3)

weight

Average 0.08, Individual maximum 0.1

Part 2

Average 33, Individual 29, Min



Part 6
(Mohs)

5, Min

Part 13
v)Resistance to deep abrasion of
unglazed tiles (removed volume
in mm)

175, Max

Part 11
temperature to 100
o
C.

9 x 10
-6
K
-1
, Max

Part 4

viii) Frost Resistance Required, if agreed Part 10
ix) Impact Resistance Required Part 14
x) Bulk Density, in g/cc 2.0, Min Part 2

i)Resistance to household
compounds:
Unglazed tiles
Required
2)

Part 7
compounds)
Required
2)

1)

2)
If the hue becomes slightly different this is not considered to be chemical attack.

Table 21 Surface Quality requirements of Ceramic Tiles with Water Absorption, E > 10 Percent (Group B III)

(Clause 6.2)

Sl
No.
Surface
Defects
First Quality
(Premium Quality)
Second Quality
(Commercial Quality)
Third Quality
(Economy Quality)
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Side/centre/edge
other than due to
crazing
Nil Side/centre/edge
other than due to
crazing
other than due to
crazing
Max 1 i) Cracks
Scratches Nil Scratches < 5.0 mm Max 2 Scratches < 5.0 mm Max 4
ii) Crazing Nil Nil Nil Nil
iii) Short
Glazing
Misglaze/crawling Nil Misglaze/crawling
< 2.0 mm
Max 1 Misglaze/crawling
< 4.0 mm
Max 2
iv) Uneveness Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Nil Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Allowed along
the edges but
not on surface
Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Allowed along
the edges and
surface
v) Depression Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 1 Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 2 Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 4
Pinholes Few fine pinholes
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
Pinholes Few coarse
pinholes
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
Pinholes Coarse to heavy
pinholes allowed
with some
impairment on
the aesthetics of
the tile
vi) Holes
Faceholes/blisters
< 2.0 mm

Nil Faceholes/blisters
< 2.0 mm
Max 2 Faceholes/blisters
< 3.0 mm
Max 3
vii) Glaze
devitrification
Underfire/overfire Nil Underfire/overfire Nil Underfire/overfire Allowed
viii) Specks and
spots
Surface defects
like iron spots,
kiln/body dirt or
glaze spots
Nil Surface defects like
iron spots, kiln/body
dirt or glaze spots
Max 2 nos of
size < 2 mm
Surface defects like
dirt or glaze spots
Max 3 nos of
size < 3 mm
ix) Under glaze
faults
Press defects like
wind blown, dust
Nil Press defects like
wind blown, dust
Max 3 nos of
size < 1.0 mm
Press defects like
wind blown, dust
Max 2 nos of
size < 2.0 mm
x) Decorating
faults
Misprint/pastedrops
/screen shift
Nil Misprint/paste
drops/screen shift
Max 2 nos of
size < 4.0 mm
Misprint/pastedrops/
screen shift
Max 3 nos of
size < 5.0 mm
xi) Shading Shade Variation Min 95 percent
of tiles to be of a
uniform shade &
remaining should
blend uniformly
with the rest
Shade Variation Min 90 percent
of tiles to be of
a uniform shade
of tiles to be of
a uniform shade
xii) Nipped
Glaze
Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
Nil Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
Max 1 no of
size < 1.0 mm
Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
Max 1 no of
size < 3.0 mm
xiii) Nipped
corner
Chipping of tile
exposing body

Nil Chipping of tile
exposing body
Max 1 nos of
size < 2.0 mm
Chipping of tile
exposing body
Max 3 nos of
size < 3.0 mm

Note:
1. The criteria for grading shall be as per the above table and the procedure for inspection for surface quality shall conform to IS 13630 Part 1:2005.
2. Intentionally introduced defect-like features shall be excluded from the list at the time of grading for quality.
3. If there are more than one defect (like pin hole, nipp, etc) on an individual tile then the tile should be graded to the next lower category.
4. Due to a certain extent of subjective nature in the classification, the tile manufacturer should enforce the above in the spirit of meeting customer expectations.

Table 22 Surface Quality requirements of Ceramic Tiles with Water Absorption, 3 < E < 6 Percent (Group B II)

(Clause 6.2)

Sl
No.
Surface
Defects
First Quality
(Premium Quality)
Second Quality
Third Quality
(Economy Quality)
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Side/centre/edge
other than due to
crazing
other than due to
crazing
other than due to
crazing
Max 1 i) Cracks
iii) Short
Glazing
< 2.0 mm
< 4.0 mm
Max 2
uneven surface
Nil Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Allowed along
the edges but
not on surface
Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Allowed along
the edges and
surface
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 1 Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 2 Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 4
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
Pinholes Few coarse
pinholes
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
Pinholes Coarse to heavy
pinholes allowed
with some
impairment on
the aesthetics of
the tile
vi) Holes
Faceholes/blisters
< 2.0 mm

< 2.0 mm
< 3.0 mm
Max 3
vii) Glaze
devitrification
viii) Specks and
spots
Surface defects
like iron spots,
kiln/body dirt or
glaze spots
dirt or glaze spots
Max 2 nos of
size < 2 mm
dirt or glaze spots
Max 3 nos of
size < 3 mm
ix) Under glaze
faults
Press defects like
wind blown, dust
wind blown, dust
Max 3 nos of
size < 1.0 mm
Press defects like
wind blown, dust
Max 2 nos of
size < 2.0 mm
x) Decorating
faults
Misprint/pastedrops
/screen shift
Nil Misprint/paste
drops/screen shift
Max 2 nos of
size < 4.0 mm
screen shift
Max 3 nos of
size < 5.0 mm
of tiles to be of a
uniform shade &
remaining should
blend uniformly
with the rest
of tiles to be of
a uniform shade
of tiles to be of
a uniform shade
xii) Nipped
Glaze
Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
glazing, but not
exposing body
Max 1 no of
size < 1.0 mm
Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
Max 1 no of
size < 3.0 mm
xiii) Nipped
corner
Chipping of tile
exposing body

exposing body
Max 1 nos of
size < 2.0 mm
Chipping of tile
exposing body
Max 3 nos of
size < 3.0 mm

Note:

Table 23 Surface Quality requirements of Ceramic Tiles with Water Absorption, E 0.08 Percent (Group B Ia)

(Clause 6.2)

Sl
No.
Surface
Defects
First Quality
(Premium Quality)
Second Quality
Third Quality
(Economy Quality)
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Side/centre/edge
other than due to
crazing
other than due to
crazing
other than due to
crazing
Max 2 i) Cracks
iii) Short
Glazing
< 2.0 mm
< 4.0 mm
Max 2
Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Nil Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Allowed along
the edges but
not on surface
Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Allowed along
the edges and
surface
iv) Uneveness
Abrasive/Polishing
marks
Nil Abrasive/Polishing
marks
Max 3 of
< 5.0 mm
Abrasive/Polishing
marks
Max 3 of
< 8.0 mm
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 1 Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 2 Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 4
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
vi) Holes
Faceholes/blisters
< 2.0 mm

< 2.0 mm
< 3.0 mm
Nil
vii) Glaze
devitrification
viii) Specks and
spots
Surface defects
like iron spots,
kiln/body dirt or
glaze spots
dirt or glaze spots
Max 3 nos of
size < 2 mm
dirt or glaze spots
Max 3 nos of
size < 3 mm
ix) Under glaze
faults
Press defects like
wind blown, dust
wind blown, dust
Max 3 nos of
size < 1.0 mm
Press defects like
wind blown, dust
Max 2 nos of
size < 2.0 mm
x) Decorating
faults
Misprint/pastedrops
/screen shift
Nil Misprint/paste
drops/screen shift
Max 2 nos of
size < 4.0 mm
screen shift
Max 3 nos of
size < 5.0 mm
of tiles to be of a
uniform shade &
remaining should
blend uniformly
with the rest
of tiles to be of
a uniform shade
of tiles to be of
a uniform shade
xii) Nipped
Glaze
Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
glazing, but not
exposing body
Max 1 no of
size < 1.0 mm
Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
Max 1 no of
size < 3.0 mm
xiii) Nipped
corner
Chipping of tile
exposing body

exposing body
Max 1 nos of
size < 2.0 mm
Chipping of tile
exposing body
Max 3 nos of
size < 4.0 mm

Note:

Table 24 Surface Quality requirements of Ceramic Tiles with Water Absorption, 0.08 < E 3 Percent (Group B Ib)

(Clause 6.2)

Sl
No.
Surface
Defects
First Quality
(Premium Quality)
Second Quality
Third Quality
(Economy Quality)
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
Size/
Description
Quantity/
Condition
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Side/centre/edge
other than due to
crazing
other than due to
crazing
other than due to
crazing
Max 1 i) Cracks
iii) Short
Glazing
< 2.0 mm
< 4.0 mm
Max 2
uneven surface
Nil Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Allowed along
the edges but
not on surface
Uneven edges,
uneven surface
Allowed along
the edges and
surface
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 1 Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 2 Dimples or
sunkface < 3.0 mm
Max 4
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
allowed that do
not impair
aesthetics of the
tile
vi) Holes
Faceholes/blisters
< 2.0 mm

< 2.0 mm
< 3.0 mm
Max 3
vii) Glaze
devitrification
viii) Specks and
spots
Surface defects
like iron spots,
kiln/body dirt or
glaze spots
dirt or glaze spots
Max 3 nos of
size < 2 mm
dirt or glaze spots
Max 3 nos of
size < 3 mm
ix) Under glaze
faults
Press defects like
wind blown, dust
wind blown, dust
Max 3 nos of
size < 1.0 mm
Press defects like
wind blown, dust
Max 2 nos of
size < 2.0 mm
x) Decorating
faults
Misprint/pastedrops
/screen shift
Nil Misprint/paste
drops/screen shift
Max 2 nos of
size < 4.0 mm
screen shift
Max 3 nos of
size < 5.0 mm
of tiles to be of a
uniform shade &
remaining should
blend uniformly
with the rest
of tiles to be of
a uniform shade
of tiles to be of
a uniform shade
xii) Nipped
Glaze
Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
glazing, but not
exposing body
Max 1 no of
size < 1.0 mm
Nipping prior to
glazing, but not
exposing body
Max 1 no of
size < 3.0 mm
xiii) Nipped
corner
Chipping of tile
exposing body

exposing body
Max 2 nos of
size < 2.0 mm
Chipping of tile
exposing body
Max 3 nos of
size < 4.0 mm

Note:

ANNEX A

LIST OF REFERED INDIAN STANDARD
(Clause 2)

IS No. Title IS No. Title
13630 Ceramic Tiles - Methods of
Test (first revision)
(Part 9) : 2006 Determination of crazing
resistance glazed tiles (first
revision)
(Part 1) : 2006 Determination of dimensions
and surface quality(first
revision)
(Part 10) : 2006 Determination of frost
resistance (first revision)
(Part 2) : 2006 Determination of water
absorption and bulk density
(first revision)
(Part .11) : 2006 Determination of resistance of
surface abrasion glazed
tiles (first revision)
(Part 3) : 2006 Determination of moisture
expansion using
boiling water - unglazed tiles
(first revision)
(Part 12) : 2006 Determination of resistance to
deep abrasion unglazed
tiles (first revision)
(Part 4) : 2006 Determination of linear
thermal expansion (first
revision)
(Part 13) : 2006 Determination of scratch
hardness of surface according
to Mohs (first revision)
(Part 5) : 2006 Determination of resistance to
thermal shock (first revision)
(Part 14) : 2006

Determination of impact
resistance by measurement of
coefficient of restitution.
(Part 6) : 2006 Determination of modulus of
rupture and breaking strength
(first revision)
(Part 15) : 2006

Ceramic Tiles - Sampling and
basis for acceptance
(Part 7) : 2006 Determination of chemical
resistance unglazed tiles (first
revision)
13712 : 2006

Ceramic tiles Definitions,
classifications, characteristics
and marking
(Part 8) : 2006 Determination of chemical
resistance glazed tiles (first
revision)

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