The EN 13888 standard, a European standard, includes grout requirements for tiles, evaluation of conformity, classification and naming criteria.
This standard describes the characteristics of ceramic tile joints for interior and exterior tile installations applied on walls and floors. This standard presents products, working methods, application features and similar terminology related to ceramic tile joints.
The EN 13888 standard describes the performance requirements for cementitious and reaction resin mortars for ceramic tiles. It does not contain criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles. Ceramic tile joints are also used for other types of tiles, such as natural and agglomerated stones, which do not adversely affect these materials.
The properties of building products defined in the EN 13888 standard take into account that the normal stresses resulting from the work for which they are designed, assembled or installed are properly met. Some features take into account the type of substrate and that the joints must withstand the detrimental effects of factors such as climate and environmental conditions.
Many properties of tile fillings are generally determined by the type of binders used. Tile grouts are defined in different types depending on the chemical structure of the binders. Different types have certain characteristics in terms of application characteristics and final performance.
The relationship between the characteristics and operating conditions such as dry or humid conditions, hot climate and fast setting is not covered in this standard. Businesses have to evaluate the situation of the construction site in terms of mechanical, thermal and chemical effects and choose the appropriate product by considering all possible risks.
Within the framework of the EN 13888 standard (joint sealant for tiles), there are two types of material:
The mortar should only be mixed with water or liquid additive just before use.
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