Installation Materials Testing
IPA Laboratories commonly performs these tests on installation materials, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A118 and ISO 13007 specifications.
Available Tests
| ANSI A118.1 | Dry-Set Cement Mortar |
|---|---|
| ANSI A118.3 | Chemical Res. Epoxy Mortar/Grout & Epoxy Adhesive |
| ANSI A118.4 | Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar |
| ANSI A118.5 | Chemical Resistant Furan Mortar/Grout |
| ANSI A118.6 | Standard Cement Grout |
| ANSI A118.7 | High Performance Cement Grout |
| ANSI A118.9 | Cementitious Backer Units |
| ANSI A118.10 | Waterproof Membrane |
| ANSI A118.11 | EGP Mortar |
| ANSI A118.12 | Crack Isolation Membrane |
| ANSI A118.13 | Sound Reduction Membrane |
| ANSI A118.15 | Improved Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar |
| ANSI A118.16 | Flowable Hydraulic Cement Underlayment/Self-Leveling Underlayment |
| ANSI A118.18 | Foam Core Backerboards |
|---|---|
| ANSI A118.19 | Organic Pre-Mixed Grouts |
| ANSI A136.1 | Organic Adhesive |
| ASTM C1708 | Self-Leveling Underlayment |
| ASTM C627 | Robinson Floor Test [video] |
| ASTM E96, Method A and E | Water Vapor Transmission |
| ISO 13007-2 | Cementitious Adhesives (C) |
| ISO 13007-2 | Dispersion Adhesives (D) |
| ISO 13007-2 | Reaction Resin Adhesives (R) |
| ISO 13007-4 | Cementitious Grouts (CG) |
| ISO 13007-4 | Reaction Resin Grouts (RG) |
| ASTM C1933 | Floor-Patching and Skim-Coating Compounds |
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