Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland Cement Paste

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-01-2020

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers the determination of the ability of ceramic tile, ceramic mosaic tile, quarry tile, porcelain tile, and paver tile to be bonded to portland cement paste. Tiles may be glazed or unglazed. This test method includes both face-mounted and back-mounted tile.

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	C 21
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM C 482 : 2002 : R2014

ASTM C 185 : 2015 : REV A	Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
ASTM C 207 : 2018	Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
ASTM C 242 : 2020 : REV B	Standard Terminology of Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products
ASTM C 242 : 2021	Standard Terminology of Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products
ASTM C 150 : 2002 : REV A : EDT 1	Standard Specification for Portland Cement