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Grouts for tiles - Part 4: Determination of shrinkage

Klebstoffe und Fugenmörtel für Fliesen und Platten - Teil 4: Bestimmung der
Schwindung
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ICS:
83.180 Lepila Adhesives
91.100.10 Cement. Mavec. Apno. Malta Cement. Gypsum. Lime.
Mortar
91.100.23 .HUDPLþQHSORãþLFH Ceramic tiles

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12808-4

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2009

ICS 83.180; 91.100.10 Supersedes EN 12808-4:2001

English Version

Grouts for tiles - Part 4: Determination of shrinkage

Mortiers de joints pour carrelages - Partie 4: Détermination Klebstoffe und Fugenmörtel für Fliesen und Platten - Teil 4:
du retrait Bestimmung der Schwindung

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 May 2009.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards 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 translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
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Contents Page

Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Sampling .................................................................................................................................................4
4 Test conditions ......................................................................................................................................4
5 Test materials .........................................................................................................................................4
6 Apparatus ...............................................................................................................................................4
7 Procedure ...............................................................................................................................................5
7.1 Mixing of grouts .....................................................................................................................................5
7.2 Preparation of test specimens .............................................................................................................5
7.3 Test procedure .......................................................................................................................................6
8 Evaluation of results .............................................................................................................................6
9 Test report ..............................................................................................................................................6
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Foreword
This document (EN 12808-4:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 67 “Ceramic tiles”,
the secretariat of which is held by UNI.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by January 2010.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes EN 12808-4:2001.

This document is one of a series of European Standards for ceramic tile adhesives including:

EN 1308, Adhesives for tiles — Determination of slip

EN 1323, Adhesives for tiles — Concrete slabs for tests

EN 1324, Adhesives for tiles — Determination of shear adhesion strength of dispersion adhesives
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EN 1346, Adhesives for tiles — Determination of open time
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EN 1347, Adhesives for tiles — Determination of wetting capability
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EN 1348, Adhesives for tiles — Determination of tensile adhesion strength for cementitious adhesives
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EN 12002, Adhesives for tiles — Determination of transverse deformation for cementitious adhesives and
grouts

EN 12003, Adhesive for tiles — Determination of shear adhesion strength of reaction resin adhesives

EN 12004, Adhesives for tiles — Requirements, evaluation of conformity, classification and designation

EN 12808-1, Grouts for tiles — Part 1: Determination of chemical resistance of reaction resin mortars

EN 12808-2, Grouts for tiles — Part 2: Determination of resistance to abrasion

EN 12808-3, Grouts for tiles — Part 3: Determination of flexural and compressive strength

EN 12808-4, Grouts for tiles — Part 4: Determination of shrinkage

EN 12808-5, Grouts for tiles — Part 5: Determination of water absorption

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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 the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
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 shrinkage of ceramic tile grouts.

This European Standard does not contain performance requirements or recommendations for the design and
installation of ceramic tiles.

NOTE Ceramic tile grouts can also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where
these do not adversely affect the stones.

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.

EN 196-1, Methods of testing cement — Part 1: Determination of strength

EN 1067, Adhesives — Examination and preparation of samples for testing

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EN ISO 15605, Adhesives — Sampling (ISO 15605:2000)
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3 Sampling
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4 Test conditions
Standard conditions shall be (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % R.H. and a speed of air in the working area less than
0,2 m/s.

5 Test materials
Condition all test materials for at least 24 h under standard conditions.

6 Apparatus
6.1 Moulds, used to prepare prismatic specimens 40 mm x 40 mm x 160 mm (three-gang mould), with ground
surfaces, made of steel, in accordance with EN 196-1. Holes for fitting suitable pins shall be drilled into the
ends of the sides of the moulds corresponding to the ends of test specimen (see Figure 1).

Moulds provided with internal dimensions (10 ± 0,5) mm width, (40 ± 0,5) mm depth and (160 ± 1) mm length,
to enable three specimens to be prepared simultaneously; either:

a) moulds with horizontal compartments 10 mm x 40 mm x 160 mm (see EN 196-1 in principle) or

b) moulds in accordance with EN 196-1 with horizontal compartments 10 mm x 40 mm x 160 mm and width
reducing plastic or metal inserts,

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two for each mould.

6.2 Six smooth, rigid, non-absorbent frames (e.g. in polyethylene or PTFE) to be inserted, with
dimensions of 40 mm x 160 mm and thickness of 15 mm.

6.3 Jolting apparatus or jolting table used for the compaction of 10 mm x 40 mm x 160 mm grout
specimen; in accordance with EN 196-1.

6.4 Measuring apparatus that shall consist of a measurement attachment and a base with adjustment
screws. The measurement attachment shall be formed either by an analogue or digital gauge, which reads
accurately to 0,01 mm, rigidly mounted in a measuring frame (see Figures 2, 3 and 4).

6.5 Calibration rod or reference rod that shall be used as a standard length against which gauge readings
can be tested. The rod shall be made of material having a negligible coefficient of expansion (e.g. Invar).

7 Procedure

7.1 Mixing of grouts

The amount of water and/or liquid admix required for preparing the cementitious grout shall be as stated by
the manufacturer in parts by mass, i.e. liquid to dry powder.

Prepare at least 2 kg of the grout in a mixer of the type described in EN 196-1, using the slow speed settings,
(140 ± 5) r/min rotation and (62 ± 5) r/min planetary movement.
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 take out the mixing paddle;

 scrape down the paddle and pan within 1 min;

 replace the paddle and mix for 1 min.

Let the grout mature if and as specified in the manufacturer's instructions, and then mix for a further 15 s.

In the case of reaction resin grouts follow the manufacturer's instructions.

7.2 Preparation of test specimens

Insert two non-absorbent frames at the sides of each compartment of the mould, to reduce the width to 10 mm.
Apply a thin layer of release agent to the internal faces of the mould.

Mould the specimens immediately after the preparation of the grout, with the mould firmly clamped to the
jolting table.

Introduce, using a suitable scoop, the first of two layers of grout into each of the compartments, directly from
the mixing bowl. Spread the layer uniformly, then compact using 60 jolts.

Introduce the second layer of grout, level and compact with a further 60 jolts.

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Lift the mould gently from the jolting table, strike off excess of material and smooth the surface with a flat
trowel.

Wipe off the grout left on the perimeter of the mould. Cover with a glass plate according to EN 196-1.

Place the mould, suitably identified, on a horizontal base in standard conditions, (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) %
R.H.

After 24 h remove carefully the specimen from the mould and determine with the measuring apparatus (6.4)
the length of the test sample (initial reading).

Keep the demoulded prism in standard conditions leaving a clearance of at least 25 mm on all sides.

Prepare three specimens for each grout.

7.3 Test procedure

Take the reading of each specimen 27 days ± 12 h after the initial reading.

8 Evaluation of results
The linear shrinkage is evaluated in mm/m as the mean of three values based on the initial measurement.

9 Test report
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d) place and date of sampling;

e) type of grout, commercial designation and manufacturer name;

f) identification of the test sample;

g) handling and storage of samples before testing;

h) test conditions;

i) date of testing;

j) amount of water or liquid used for preparing the grout;

k) test results (individual and means values) in mm/m;

l) any other factor that could have influenced the result.

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Dimensions in millimetres

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Key
1 Cover strip
2 Top frame internal width (39,6 ± 0,2) mm
3 With top frame
4 Without top frame

Figure 1 — Three gang mould used to prepare prismatic specimens 40 mm x 40 mm x 160 mm