EN 12808-5:2008
(Main)Grouts for tiles - Part 5: Determination of water absorption
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard applies to all ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.
This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the water absorption coefficient due to capillary action when the grout surface contacts the water without any additional pressure. The coefficient is measured by means of prisms.
This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE Ceramic tile grouts may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect the stones.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 21-Oct-2008
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 67 - Ceramic tiles
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 67/WG 3 - Adhesives and grouts for tiles
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 14-Sep-2022
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 29-May-2019
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12808-5:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Grouts for tiles - Part 5: Determination of water absorption". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to all ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors. This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the water absorption coefficient due to capillary action when the grout surface contacts the water without any additional pressure. The coefficient is measured by means of prisms. This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles. NOTE Ceramic tile grouts may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect the stones.
This European Standard applies to all ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors. This European Standard specifies the test method to be used to determine the water absorption coefficient due to capillary action when the grout surface contacts the water without any additional pressure. The coefficient is measured by means of prisms. This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles. NOTE Ceramic tile grouts may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where these do not adversely affect the stones.
EN 12808-5:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12808-5:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12808-5:2001, EN 13888-2:2022, EN ISO 15605:2004, EN 1067:2005, EN 196-1:2005, EN ISO 11111-1:2016, EN ISO 9902-1:2001, EN ISO 11111-1:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12808-5:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Mörtel und Klebstoffe für Fliesen und Platten — Teil 5: Bestimmung der WasseraufnahmeMortiers de joints pour carrelage - Partie 5: Détermination de l'absorption d'eauGrouts for tiles - Part 5: Determination of water absorption91.100.23Ceramic tiles91.100.10Cement. Mavec. Apno. MaltaCement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar83.180LepilaAdhesivesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12808-5:2008SIST EN 12808-5:2009en,fr,de01-marec-2009SIST EN 12808-5:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12808-5October 2008ICS 91.100.10Supersedes EN 12808-5:2001
English VersionGrouts for tiles - Part 5: Determination of water absorptionMortiers de joints pour carrelage - Partie 5: Déterminationde l'absorption d'eauMörtel und Klebstoffe für Fliesen und Platten - Teil 5:Bestimmung der WasseraufnahmeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 August 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2008 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12808-5:2008: ESIST EN 12808-5:2009
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