prEN 12004-3
(Main)Adhesives for ceramic tiles - Part 3: Terminology, specifications, designation and marking
Adhesives for ceramic tiles - Part 3: Terminology, specifications, designation and marking
This document specifies the additional characteristics for the adhesives for ceramic tiles, i.e. cementitious ones for internal and external tile installations, dispersion and reaction resin ones for internal tile installations, on walls and floors.
This document provides the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc., for ceramic tile adhesives.
This document does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE Ceramic tile adhesives are also used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect these materials.
Klebstoffe für keramische Fliesen und Platten - Teil 3: Terminologie, Spezifikationen, Bezeichnung und Kennzeichnung
Dieses Dokument legt die zusätzlichen Merkmale für die Mörtel und Klebstoffe für keramische Fliesen und Platten fest, d. h. zementhaltige Mörtel für Fliesen und Platten an Wänden und Böden für innen und außen sowie Dispersions- und Reaktionsharzklebstoffe für keramische Fliesen und Platten an Wänden und Böden für innen.
Dieses Dokument enthält die Terminologie zu Produkten, Arbeitsverfahren, Verarbeitungseigenschaften usw. für Mörtel und Klebstoffe für keramische Fliesen und Platten.
Dieses Dokument enthält keine Kriterien oder Empfehlungen für die Formgestaltung und Verlegung von keramischen Fliesen und Platten.
ANMERKUNG Klebstoffe für keramische Fliesen und Platten werden auch für andere Arten von Fliesen und Platten (aus Natur- und Betonwerkstein usw.) verwendet, sofern sie auf diese Materialien keine negativen Einflüsse ausüben.
Colles pour carreaux céramiques - Partie 3 : Terminologie, spécifications, désignation et marquage
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques additionnelles pour les colles pour carreaux céramiques, c’est-à-dire les mortiers-colles destinés à la pose en intérieur et en extérieur, les colles à base de résine réactive et les colles à base de résine en dispersion destinées à la pose en intérieur sur les murs et les sols.
Ce document fournit la terminologie concernant les produits, les méthodes d’application, les propriétés de mise en œuvre, etc., applicables aux colles pour carreaux céramiques.
Le présent document ne contient ni critères ni recommandations de conception et de pose de carreaux céramiques.
NOTE Les colles pour carreaux céramiques sont aussi utilisées pour d’autres types de carreaux (pierres naturelles ou agglomérées, etc.), si elles sont compatibles avec ces matériaux.
Lepila in malte za keramične ploščice - 3. del: Terminologija, specifikacije, opisovanje in označevanje
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Jul-2023
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 67 - Ceramic tiles
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 67/WG 3 - Adhesives and grouts for tiles
- Current Stage
- 4098 - Decision to abandon - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 28-Feb-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
Overview
prEN 12004-3 - "Adhesives for ceramic tiles - Part 3: Terminology, specifications, designation and marking" (CEN) defines terminology, product specifications and the designation/marking system for tile adhesives. It covers additional characteristics for three adhesive types used for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors:
- Cementitious adhesives (C) - mixed on site with water or liquid admixture
- Dispersion adhesives (D) - ready-to-use aqueous polymer dispersions
- Reaction resin adhesives (R) - one- or multi-component chemically curing resins
This document provides standardized definitions (working methods, application properties, final properties) and product classification but does not give design or installation instructions.
Key topics & technical requirements
- Terminology: clear definitions for methods (thin bed, floating, floating-and-buttering), tools (notched trowel) and properties (open time, pot‑life, slip, adjustability, deformability, adhesion strength).
- Performance characteristics: numeric thresholds for adhesion and other properties, for example:
- Cementitious: C1 (normal) initial tensile adhesion ≥ 0.5 N/mm; C2 (improved) ≥ 1.0 N/mm
- Dispersion: D1 initial shear adhesion ≥ 1.0 N/mm; D2 improved water resistance
- Reaction resin: R1 initial shear adhesion ≥ 2.0 N/mm; R2 improved thermal shock resistance
- Special modifiers: F (fast setting), T (reduced slip), E (extended open time), S1 / S2 (deformable / highly deformable) that combine with base types (e.g., C2TES1).
- Testing & sampling: refers to EN 12004-2 for test methods (adhesion, open time, slip, deformability) and to FprEN 12004-1 for essential characteristics and AVCP.
- Designation & marking: standardized labelling format (type + subtype codes) for consistent product identification on packaging and data sheets.
Applications & users
Who uses prEN 12004-3:
- Manufacturers - to classify, test and label adhesives consistently for the EU market.
- Test laboratories - to perform EN 12004-2 methods and verify compliance.
- Specifiers, architects, procurement teams - to choose adhesives by performance codes (e.g., C2FE, D1T).
- Regulators and conformity assessors - for harmonized marking and AVCP reference.
Practical value:
- Enables clear, searchable product selection (e.g., “cementitious tile adhesive C2 with extended open time”)
- Reduces specification ambiguity in public tenders and technical data sheets
- Assists quality control and compliance checks via standardized test references
Related standards
- FprEN 12004-1: Essential characteristics and AVCP
- EN 12004-2: Test methods for tile adhesives
Keywords: prEN 12004-3, adhesives for ceramic tiles, cementitious adhesives, dispersion adhesives, reaction resin adhesives, tile adhesive designation, EN 12004, tile adhesive terminology, open time, slip, adhesion strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
prEN 12004-3 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Adhesives for ceramic tiles - Part 3: Terminology, specifications, designation and marking". This standard covers: This document specifies the additional characteristics for the adhesives for ceramic tiles, i.e. cementitious ones for internal and external tile installations, dispersion and reaction resin ones for internal tile installations, on walls and floors. This document provides the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc., for ceramic tile adhesives. This document does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles. NOTE Ceramic tile adhesives are also used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect these materials.
This document specifies the additional characteristics for the adhesives for ceramic tiles, i.e. cementitious ones for internal and external tile installations, dispersion and reaction resin ones for internal tile installations, on walls and floors. This document provides the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc., for ceramic tile adhesives. This document does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles. NOTE Ceramic tile adhesives are also used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect these materials.
prEN 12004-3 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.180 - Adhesives; 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
prEN 12004-3 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12004-1:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2022
Lepila in malte za keramične ploščice - 3. del: Terminologija, specifikacije,
opisovanje in označevanje
Adhesives for ceramic tiles - Part 3: Terminology, specifications, designation and
marking
Klebstoffe für keramische Fliesen und Platten - Teil 3: Terminologie, Spezifikationen,
Bezeichnung und Kennzeichnung
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 12004-3
ICS:
83.180 Lepila Adhesives
91.100.10 Cement. Mavec. Apno. Malta Cement. Gypsum. Lime.
Mortar
91.100.23 Keramične ploščice Ceramic tiles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2021
ICS 83.180; 91.100.10 Will supersede EN 12004-1:2017
English Version
Adhesives for ceramic tiles - Part 3: Terminology,
specifications, designation and marking
Klebstoffe für keramische Fliesen und Platten - Teil 3:
Terminologie, Spezifikationen, Bezeichnung und
Kennzeichnung
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 67.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
3.1 General. 5
3.2 Products . 6
3.3 Tools and working methods . 6
3.4 Application properties . 6
3.5 Final properties . 7
4 Product specifications . 7
4.1 Cementitious adhesives (C) . 7
4.2 Dispersion adhesives (D) . 8
4.3 Reaction resin adhesives (R) . 9
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 10
6 Designation . 10
7 Marking and labelling . 12
European foreword
This document (prEN 12004-3:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 67 “Ceramic
tiles”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document with FprEN 12004-1:2021 will supersede EN 12004-1:2017.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made.
Splitting the former document into two parts:
— Part 1: Adhesives for ceramic tiles – Essential characteristics and AVCP;
— Part 3: Adhesives for ceramic tiles – Terminology, specifications, designations and marking.
The series of EN 12004 consists of the following parts, under the general title of Adhesives for
ceramic tiles:
— Part 1: Adhesives for ceramic tiles – Essential characteristics and AVCP
— Part 2: Adhesives for ceramic tiles – Test methods
— Part 3: Adhesives for ceramic tiles – Terminology, specifications, designations and marking
Introduction
It is essential that the characteristics of the construction products defined in this document consider that
the normal stresses due to the works for which they are intended, assembled or installed, can be properly
accommodated. Some special characteristics will take into account the type of substrate and that the
adhesives should resist the degrading actions of climate, etc.
Many properties of adhesives for tiling are mainly determined by the type of binders used. Different types
of tile adhesives are defined according to the chemical nature of their binders.
The different types of adhesives for ceramic tiles have specific characteristics in terms of their application
properties and final performance.
The relationship between characteristics and the working conditions (dry or humid conditions, hot
climate, fast setting, etc.) is not given in this document.
The manufacturer should give information about the use of the product and the correct conditions of use.
The specifier should evaluate the state of the job site (mechanical and thermal influences) and choose the
appropriate product considering all the possible risks.
1 Scope
This document specifies the additional characteristics for the adhesives for ceramic tiles, i.e. cementitious
ones for internal and external tile installations, dispersion and reaction resin ones for internal tile
installations, on walls and floors.
This document provides the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application
properties, etc., for ceramic tile adhesives.
This document does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic
tiles.
NOTE Ceramic tile adhesives are also used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if
they do not adversely affect these materials.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
FprEN 12004-1:2021, Adhesives for ceramic tiles — Part 1: Essential characteristics and AVCP
EN 12004-2:2017, Adhesives for ceramic tiles — Part 2: Test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1 General
3.1.1
thin bed method
method used for installing tiles onto a plane surface with an adhesive
Note 1 to entry: The adhesive is usually applied with a trowel to obtain a layer and then combed with a notched
trowel to achieve the right thickness and planarity.
3.1.2
fixing surface
plane rigid surface upon which the tile is fixed
3.1.3
wall and floor tiles
tiles made out of ceramic or natural and agglomerated stones
3.2 Products
3.2.1
cementitious adhesive
mixture of hydraulic binding agents, aggregates, and organic additives, mixed with water or liquid admix
just before use
3.2.2
dispersion adhesive
ready to use mixture of organic binding agent(s) in the form of an aqueous polymer dispersion, organic
additives and mineral fillers
3.2.3
reaction resin adhesive
one or more component mixture of synthetic resin, mineral fillers and organic additives in which
hardening occurs by chemical reaction
3.3 Tools and working methods
3.3.1
notched trowel
toothed tool, which makes it possible to apply the adhesive as a series of ribs of a uniform thickness onto
the fixing surface and/or the reverse face of the tile
3.3.2
floating method
adhesive applied only to the fixing surface, usually with a trowel to obtain a uniform layer and then
combed with a notched trowel
3.3.3
floating and buttering method
adhesive applied to the fixing surface and to the reverse of the tiles
3.4 Application properties
3.4.1
shelf life
time of storage under stated conditions during which an adhesive is expected to maintain its working
properties
3.4.2
maturing time
interval between the time when the cementitious adhesive is mixed and the time when it is ready for use
3.4.3
pot-life
maximum time interval during which the adhesive can be used after mixing
3.4.4
open time
maximum interval after application at which tiles can be embedded in the applied adhesive and meet the
specified tensile adhesion strength requirement
3.4.5
wetting capability
ability of a combed adhesive layer to wet the tile
3.4.6
slip
downward movement of a tile applied
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표준 문서 oSIST prEN 12004-3:2022는 세라믹 타일을 위한 접착제의 특성 및 사용에 대한 포괄적인 기준을 제공합니다. 이 문서는 내부 및 외부 타일 설치에 사용되는 시멘트계 접착제뿐만 아니라 내부 타일 설치를 위한 분산 및 반응 수지 접착제의 추가적 특성을 구체적으로 정의합니다. 특히, 이 표준은 세라믹 타일 접착제의 용어, 작업 방식, 응용 속성 등과 관련된 정보를 체계적으로 제공하여 사용자가 제품과 기술적 요구 사항을 명확히 이해할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 이는 업계 전문가와 소비자가 제품을 선택할 때 참고할 수 있는 중요한 자료로, 제품의 설계 및 마킹에 대한 명확한 지침을 포함하고 있습니다. 하지만 이 문서는 세라믹 타일의 설계 및 설치에 대한 기준이나 권장 사항을 제공하지 않는 점이 약점으로 지적될 수 있습니다. 따라서 사용자는 추가적인 접착제의 성능 기준이나 설치 가이드를 고려해야 합니다. 이 표준은 세라믹 타일 접착제뿐만 아니라 자연석 및 혼합석 등, 다른 종류의 타일에도 적용될 수 있는 만큼, 다양한 재료에 대한 호환성을 고려한 점에서도 큰 장점이 있습니다. 종합적으로 볼 때, prEN 12004-3 표준은 세라믹 타일을 위한 접착제의 특성과 관련된 정보를 심도 있게 다루며, 해당 제품의 품질과 안전성을 보장하는 데 필수적인 역할을 합니다.
Le document "prEN 12004-3" est une norme essentielle qui définit les caractéristiques supplémentaires des adhésifs pour carrelages en céramique. Ce texte précise les exigences pour les adhésifs cimentaires destinés aux installations de carreaux en intérieur et en extérieur, ainsi que ceux à base de dispersion et de résines réactives spécifiquement pour les installations en intérieur, tant sur les murs que sur les sols. Les points forts de cette norme résident dans sa capacité à fournir une terminologie claire et précise concernant les produits, les méthodes de travail et les propriétés d'application des adhésifs pour carrelages en céramique. Cela facilite une meilleure compréhension entre les fabricants, les professionnels de l'installation et les utilisateurs finaux, garantissant ainsi que chacun soit sur la même longueur d'onde concernant les spécificités techniques des adhésifs. La norme "prEN 12004-3" est particulièrement pertinente dans le contexte actuel où la diversité des matériaux utilisés pour le carrelage, y compris les pierres naturelles et agglomérées, nécessite des adhésifs qui ne compromettent pas l'intégrité de ces surfaces. En mentionnant que les adhésifs pour carrelages en céramique peuvent également être appliqués à d'autres types de carrelages, cette norme souligne son adaptabilité et sa pertinence dans le secteur de la construction et de la rénovation. En résumé, la norme "prEN 12004-3" joue un rôle clé en standardisant les caractéristiques des adhésifs pour carrelages en céramique, renforçant ainsi la sécurité et la fiabilité dans leur utilisation. Elle constitue un outil indispensable pour tous les intervenants impliqués dans le processus de sélection et d'application des adhésifs pour carrelages, garantissant ainsi que les installations soient durables et conformes aux attentes des utilisateurs.
prEN 12004-3は、セラミックタイル用接着剤に関する重要な標準文書であり、その範囲には、内部および外部のタイル設置に使用されるセメント系接着剤、内部タイル設置用の分散系および反応樹脂系接着剤の特性が含まれています。この文書は、タイル接着剤の用途、作業方法、適用特性などに関する用語を明確に定義しており、業界内での一貫性を確保するための基盤を提供します。 この標準の強みは、その包括的な用語集にあります。セラミックタイル用接着剤の特性を詳細に規定することで、製品の選択や用途に関する誤解を減らし、品質を保証する助けとなります。また、セラミックタイル用接着剤に関連する基準を設けることで、メーカーや施工業者が遵守すべき明確なガイドラインを示しています。 さらに、prEN 12004-3は、セラミックタイルだけでなく、天然石やアグロメレートされた石材など、他種のタイルにも適用される接着剤の使用を認めており、これにより市場の多様性を支援しています。接着剤がこれらの素材に悪影響を及ぼさない限り、幅広い応用が可能です。 この文書は、セラミックタイル接着剤の選定と使用に関する最新の指針を提供し、関連業界における信頼性と安全性の向上に寄与する重要な役割を果たしています。標準化された用語と仕様は、製品の品質とパフォーマンスを確保し、業界全体の発展を促進します。
Die Norm prEN 12004-3 beschäftigt sich umfassend mit der Thematik der Klebstoffe für keramische Fliesen und definiert spezifische Zusatzmerkmale für diese Produkte. Ihre Hauptanwendung liegt in der Verwendung von zementären Klebstoffen für die Verlegung von Fliesen sowohl im Innen- als auch im Außenbereich sowie von Dispersion- und Reaktionsharzklebstoffen für Innenanwendungen an Wänden und Böden. Die Norm vermittelt eine präzise Terminologie im Kontext der Produkte, der Verarbeitungsmethoden und der Anwendungseigenschaften, was zu einem besseren Verständnis und klaren Kommunikationslinien innerhalb der Branche führt. Ein besonders hervorzuhebender Aspekt dieser Norm ist die umfassende und präzise Darstellung der Kriterien für keramische Fliesen-Klebstoffe. Durch die Definition der verschiedenen Klebstoffarten sowie deren spezifische Eigenschaften bietet sie eine wertvolle Orientierung für Hersteller und Anwender. Diese detaillierte Spezifikation fördert nicht nur die Qualität der Produkte, sondern auch die Sicherheit und Effizienz bei deren Anwendung. Die Relevanz der prEN 12004-3 liegt auch in ihrer Anwendbarkeit. Obwohl der Fokus auf keramischen Fliesen liegt, wird festgehalten, dass diese Klebstoffe auch für andere Fliesenarten wie Natursteine und Agglomerate nutzbar sind, solange sie deren Materialeigenschaften nicht negativ beeinflussen. Dies erweitert das Anwendungsspektrum der Norm erheblich und macht sie für eine Vielzahl von Projekten interessant. Die Norm umfasst jedoch keine Empfehlungen oder Kriterien für die Gestaltung und Installation keramischer Fliesen, was den Fokus auf die Eigenschaften des Klebstoffs selbst legt. Dies kann als Stärke angesehen werden, da es sicherstellt, dass die Produkte in ihrer Funktionalität und Leistung im Vordergrund stehen, und vermeidet mögliche Verwirrung durch zusätzliche, nicht spezifizierte Installationsrichtlinien. Insgesamt bietet die Norm prEN 12004-3 wichtige Informationen und Standards für die Industrie der Fliesenverlegung, die sowohl die Qualität der Klebstoffe als auch deren korrekte Anwendung fördert und dadurch zur Professionalität und Effizienz im Markt beiträgt.
The standard prEN 12004-3, titled "Adhesives for ceramic tiles - Part 3: Terminology, specifications, designation and marking," serves as a crucial framework in the field of tile installation. This document comprehensively outlines the necessary characteristics of adhesives specifically formulated for ceramic tiles, providing insights into cementitious adhesives suited for both internal and external applications, as well as those based on dispersion and reaction resin for internal installations on walls and floors. One of the strengths of this standard lies in its rigorous definition of terminology. By establishing clear and precise language regarding products, working methods, and application properties, prEN 12004-3 enhances communication among manufacturers, contractors, and end-users. This level of clarity is vital in the construction and renovation industries, where the correct application of adhesives can significantly impact the durability and performance of tile installations. The scope of this document also addresses a wider range of adhesive applications beyond ceramic tiles, noting that these adhesives may be suitable for other types of tiles, including natural and agglomerated stones, provided they do not negatively affect those materials. This versatility underscores the relevance of prEN 12004-3 in a diverse range of projects, making it a valuable resource for professionals in the field. While the standard effectively specifies the characteristics and requirements for adhesives, it is important to note that prEN 12004-3 does not delve into design or installation recommendations for ceramic tiles. This limitation is crucial for users to understand, as it delineates the boundary of the standard's application. Nonetheless, the detailed specifications and terminologies provided ensure that users are well-equipped to select and utilize the appropriate adhesives for various tile installations. In summary, prEN 12004-3 stands out for its thoroughness and clarity in defining the specifications and requirements for ceramic tile adhesives, making it an essential document for professionals involved in tile application and installation. Its relevance in the industry is further highlighted by the inclusion of broader applications, ensuring it meets the needs of various stakeholders in the construction sector.
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