Standard No.:	GB/T 4100-2015
English Name:	Ceramic tiles
Chinese Name:	陶瓷砖
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Issued by:	AQSIQ; SAC
Issued on:	2015-05-15
Implemented on:	2015-12-1
Status:	valid
Superseding:	GB/T 4100-2006 Ceramic tiles
Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	20500 words
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1 Scope This standard specifies terms and definitions and establishes classification, characteristics, sampling and basis for acceptance, requirements and test methods, marking and specification. This standard is applicable to dry-pressed or extruded ceramic tiles. This standard is not applicable to ceramic accessory tiles. 2 Normative References The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. GB/T 3810.1 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 1: Sampling and Basis for Acceptance (GB/T 3810.1-2006, ISO 10545-1:1995, MOD) GB/T 3810.2 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 2: Determination of Dimensions and Surface Quality (GB/T 3810.2-2006, ISO 10545-2:1995, MOD) GB/T 3810.3 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 3: Determination of Water Absorption, Apparent Porosity, Apparent Relative Density and Bulk Density (GB/T 3810.3-2006, ISO 10545-3:1995, IDT) GB/T 3810.4 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 4: Determination of Modulus of Rupture and Breaking Strength (GB/T 3810.4-2006, ISO 10545-4: 2004, IDT) GB/T 3810.5 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 5: Determination of Impact Resistance by Measurement of Coefficient of Restitution (GB/T 3810.5-2006, ISO 10545-5:1996, IDT) GB/T 3810.6 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 6: Determination of Resistance to Deep Abrasion for Unglazed Tiles (GB/T 3810.6-2006, ISO 10545-6:1995, IDT) GB/T 3810.7 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 7: Determination of Resistance to Surface Abrasion for Glazed Tiles (GB/T 3810.7-2006, ISO 10545-7:1996, IDT) GB/T 3810.8 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 8: Determination of Linear Thermal Expansion (GB/T 3810.8-2006, ISO 10545-8:1994, IDT) GB/T 3810.9 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles Part 9: Determination of Resistance to Thermal Shock (GB/T 3810.9-2006, ISO 10545-9:1994, IDT) GB/T 3810.10 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 10: Determination of Moisture Expansion (GB/T 3810.10-2006, ISO 10545-10:1995, IDT) GB/T 3810.11 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 11: Determination of Crazing Resistance for Glazed Tiles (GB/T 3810.11-2006, ISO 10545-11:1994, IDT) GB/T 3810.12 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 12: Determination of Frost Resistance (GB/T 3810.12-2006, ISO 10545-12:1995, IDT) GB/T 3810.13 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 13: Determination of Chemical Resistance (GB/T 3810.13-2006, ISO 10545-13:1995, IDT) GB/T 3810.14 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 14: Determination of Resistance to Stains (GB/T 3810.14-2006, ISO 10545-14:1995, IDT) GB/T 3810.15 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 15: Determination of Lead and Cadmium Given off by Glazed Tiles (GB/T 3810.15-2006, ISO 10545-15:1995, IDT) GB/T 3810.16 Test Methods of Ceramic Tiles - Part 16: Determination of Small Color Differences (GB/T 3810.16-2006, ISO 10545-16:1999, IDT) GB/T 9195-2011 Classification and Terms of Building and Sanitary Ceramics GB/T 13891 Test Methods of Specular Gloss for Decorative Building Materials 3 Terms and Definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 9195-2011 and the following apply. For the convenience of application, some terms and definitions in GB/T 9195-2011 are re-listed as follows. 3.1 Ceramic tile The architectural ceramic slab or block mainly made from clay, feldspar and quartz, generally used for covering floors and walls. [GB/T 9195-2011, as defined in 3.1.1] 3.2 Glaze The material which is applied on the body surface after preparation and processing and is formed into glass layer or the glass-crystal mixing layer after fusion for covering and decoration. [GB/T 9195-2011, as defined in 4.2] 3.3 Engobed surface Glaze incompletely vitrified or vitrified after firing which is applied between ceramic body and glaze and used for covering or decoration. [GB/T 9195-2011, as defined in 4.3] 3.4 Polished surface Surface of ceramic tile which has been given a glossy finish by mechanical polishing after firing.

Foreword I 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 Classification 5 Characteristics 6 Sampling and Basis for Acceptance 7 Requirements and Test Methods 8 Marking and Specification Annex A (Normative) Extruded Ceramic Tiles (E≤0.5% Group AIa) Annex B (Normative) Dry-pressed Ceramic Tiles (0.5%10% Group AIII) Annex G (Normative) Dry-pressed Ceramic Tiles (E≤0.5% Group BIa) Annex H (Normative) Dry-pressed Ceramic Tiles (0.5%10% Group BIII) Annex M (Normative) Determination of Coefficient of Friction Annex N (Informative) Package Marking Application Requirements Annex P (Informative) Classification of Abrasion Resistance of Glazed Tiles Annex Q (Informative) Test Method