Tile Adhesive & Grout Classifications S1 S2 C2 Etc Explained

[J Sid]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think 1N/mm2 is roughly 9kg of pulling pressure

isn't 1N = about 0.1kg
10N = 9.8 kg

 

[Unused Account 1]

To much new technicalities ,never had aby problems before lol

 

[Dumbo]

The main question is . Is there a independent body that test adhesive to see Wether it is as good as the manufacturers claim .

 

[NZ_Tiler]

The main question is . Is there a independent body that test adhesive to see Wether it is as good as the manufacturers claim .

Well my understanding if it has the EN 12004 stamp then it's been through those strict tests to get its rating.

Definitely wary of anything without a standard stamp.

 

[J Sid]

I understand it was only the manufacture who did the test or had it done and then gave themselves the 'stamp'

 

[NZ_Tiler]

I can't just throw some sand and cement in a bag and claim it to be in accordance with EN12004 C2TES2. That would be ridiculous

 

[J Sid]

I can't just throw some sand and cement in a bag and claim it to be in accordance with EN12004 C2TES2. That would be ridiculous

I know, but I believe that's how it works.
stand to be corrected.
Mark@Tilemaster would know

 

[Dumbo]

I understand it was only the manufacture who did the test or had it done and then gave themselves the 'stamp'

That what I thought also the various numbers and letters

 

[J Sid]

I know, but I believe that's how it works.
stand to be corrected.
Mark@Tilemaster would know

maybe his keeping a low profile after 'adhesive poll' gate 😉

 

[NZ_Tiler]

One thing that they could improve on is actually state the true result of a test. Not just is equal or greater than 0.5N/mm2. That way we could really compare products.

Some products may just scrap in where others well exceed.