Test Item

Glazed Tiles

Unglazed Tiles

1. Dimensions and Surface Quality

x

x

2. Water Absorption

x

x

3. Modulus of Rupture and Breaking Strength

x

x

4. Resistance to Deep Abrasion

x

5. Resistance to Surface Abrasion

x

6. Crazing Resistance

x

7. Chemical Resistance

x

x

8. Resistance to Stains

x

Test Method 
(TIS 2398)

ISO 10545

Size

Sample Quantity (piece)

Test Duration

(day)

Book No.2 Method for Determination of Dimension and Surface Quality

Part 2 : Determination of Dimension and Surface Quality

60 x 60 cm or the client’s sample size

20

3

Book No.3 Method for

Determination of Water Absorption, Apparent Porosity, Apparent Relative Density and Bulk Density

Part 3 : Determination of  Water Absorption, Apparent Porosity, Apparent Relative Density and Bulk Density

5 x 5 cm

10

5

Book No.4 Method for Determination of Modulus of Rupture and Breaking Strength

Part 4 : Determination of  Modulus of Rupture and Breaking Strength

1.8 cm ≤length< 4.8 cm

10

3

length > 4.8 cm

7

Book No.6 Method for Determination of Resistance to Deep Abrasion for Unglazed Tiles

Part 6 : Determination of Resistance to Deep Abrasion for Unglazed Tiles

10 x 10 cm

5

4

Book No.7 Method for Determination of Resistance to Surface Abrasion for Glazed Tiles

Part 7 : Determination of Resistance to Surface Abrasion for Glazed Tiles

10 x 10 cm

11

3

Book No.11 Method for Determination of Crazing Resistance for Glazed Tiles

Part 11 : Determination of Crazing Resistance for Glazed Tiles

10 x 10 cm

5

4

Book No. 13 Method for Determination of Chemical Resistance

Part 13 : Determination of Chemical Resistance

25

(5 pieces per a testing solvent)

20

For Glazed Tiles

10 x 10 cm

For Unglazed Tiles

5 x 5 cm

Book No. 14 Method for Determination of Resistance to Stains (Glazed Tiles)

Part 4 : Determination of Resistance to Stains

10 x 10 cm

5

5