Ceramic Tile Testing

These are tests commonly performed on ceramic tile, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A137.1 and ISO 13006 specifications.

For more information on tests that comply with ANSI 137.1, download our Specification for Ceramic Tile testing checklist.

View sample requirements and typical turnaround time information.

Available Tests

ANSI A326.3Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) [video]
ASTM C370Moisture Expansion
ASTM C372Linear Thermal Expansion
ASTM C373Water Absorption
ASTM C424Crazing Resistance
ASTM C482Bond Strength
ASTM C484Thermal Shock Resistance
ASTM C485, ASTM C499, ASTM C502Warpage, Facial & Thickness, Dimensions, and Wedging
ASTM C609Light Reflectance Value & Small Color Differences
ASTM C627Robinson Floor Test [video]
ASTM C648Breaking Strength
ASTM C650Chemical Resistance
ASTM C895Lead & Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Tile
ASTM C1026Freeze-Thaw
ASTM C1027Surface Visible Abrasion
ASTM C1028Static Coefficient of Friction
ASTM C1243Deep Abrasion
ASTM C1378Staining Resistance
ASTM C1505Modulus of Rupture
ASTM C1895Mohs Scratch Hardness
DIN EN 16165 (formerly DIN 51130)German Ramp Test (R Classification) [video]
ISO 10545-2Warpage, Facial & Thickness Dimensions, and Wedging
ISO 10545-3Water Absorption
ISO 10545-4MOR & Breaking Strength
ISO 10545-5Coefficient of Restitution
ISO 10545-6Deep Abrasion Resistance
ISO 10545-7Surface Abrasion Resistance
ISO 10545-8Linear Thermal Expansion
ISO 10545-9Thermal Shock Resistance
ISO 10545-10Moisture Expansion
ISO 10545-11Crazing Resistance
ISO 10545-13Chemical Resistance
ISO 10545-14Stain Resistance
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Independent Testing

Third-party measurement of lead and copper.

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Low-Level Detection

Sensitive analysis using ICP-MS technology.

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Clear Results

Results reported in µg/L (ppb).

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Local Support

Direct access to IPA Laboratories’ technical team.

Don’t See The Test You Need?

We can test many other products and materials besides those listed above. Contact us to discuss your project.

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Use our online order form linked below to submit your test order. After the form has been submitted, you will receive a quote to confirm your order.

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Ship samples.

Ship the necessary samples to the following address:

International Product Assurance Laboratories
Attention: (add your order number)
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625