EN 14618:2009
(Main)Agglomerated stone - Terminology and classification
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies the terminology and classification of the agglomerated stone products. Agglomerated stone products are industrial products mainly made of hydraulic cement, resin or mixture of both, stones and other additions. They are industrially manufactured in geometrical shapes at fixed plants by moulding techniques. They are put on the market in the form of rough blocks, rough slabs, slabs, tiles, dimensional stone works, and any other cut to size products.
All other agglomerated stones products not intended to be used for flooring, wall finishes and assimilated uses (like drainage channels, structural elements, etc.) are excluded from the field of this standard.
This European Standard is not applicable to terrazzo tiles covered by EN 13748-1 [1] and EN 13748-2 [2].
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jan-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 246 - Natural stones
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 246 - Natural stones
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 30-Sep-2025
- 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
Overview - EN 14618:2009 (Agglomerated stone - Terminology and classification)
EN 14618:2009 is a CEN European standard that defines the terminology and classification of agglomerated stone products. It covers industrially manufactured stone-like products made mainly from hydraulic cement, resin, or mixtures of both, combined with natural or recycled stone aggregates and other additions. The standard applies to products produced in fixed plants by moulding techniques and placed on the market as rough blocks, slabs, tiles, dimensional stone works, and cut-to-size elements intended primarily for flooring, wall finishes and similar uses. Specific product types such as terrazzo tiles (covered by EN 13748-1 / EN 13748-2) and non-flooring structural uses (drainage channels, structural elements) are excluded.
Key topics and technical terminology
EN 14618:2009 establishes standardized terms and classifications so specifiers, manufacturers and laboratories share a common vocabulary:
- Definitions: clear meanings for agglomerated stone, agglomerated stone product, block, slab, tile, modular tile, textured upper face slab, special piece.
- Classification:
- By binder type: resin-bound, hydraulic cement-bound, or resin/cement mixtures.
- By mineral nature of aggregates: carbonate, silica, or mixed carbonate/silica aggregates.
- Aggregates and particle size: terms for natural aggregate, sand (0.06–4 mm), selected/intermediate aggregates, continuous or de-powdered particle size distributions, filler (typically <45 µm).
- Paste components and additives: binder, organic/inorganic binding paste, filler, pigment, accelerators, initiators (hardeners), inhibitors, putty, impregnating products.
- Manufacturing process vocabulary: moulding (including vacuum and open-cast), curing (hot/cold), gel time, pot life, calibrating/honing/polishing, sawn, flamed, honed, matt, polished and sand-blasted finishes.
- Final product dimensions and examples: e.g., modular tile dimensions (≤600 × ≤600 mm) and nominal thickness ranges (6–20 mm).
Practical applications
EN 14618:2009 is practical for:
- Standardizing product descriptions in technical datasheets and specifications.
- Ensuring consistent terms in product labelling, contracts and CE marking-related documentation.
- Providing a reference glossary for testing laboratories, quality control, and conformity assessment.
- Guiding procurement, architectural specifications and installation instructions for floors, walls and decorative elements.
Who should use this standard
- Manufacturers of agglomerated stone and engineered stone products
- Architects, specifiers and building contractors
- Test laboratories and quality assurance engineers
- National standards bodies and regulatory authorities
Related standards
- EN 12670 - Natural stone - Terminology
- EN 13748-1 / EN 13748-2 - Terrazzo tiles (internal/external)
- EN 197-1 - Cement - Composition and specifications
Using EN 14618:2009 helps ensure clarity across design, manufacture and supply chains for agglomerated stone products by aligning technical language and classification methods.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 15286:2013 - Agglomerated stone - Slabs and tiles for wall finishes (internal and external) - 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
- Referred By
EN 15388:2020 - Agglomerated stone - Slabs and cut-to-size products for vanity and kitchen tops - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14618:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Agglomerated stone - Terminology and classification". This standard covers: This document specifies the terminology and classification of the agglomerated stone products. Agglomerated stone products are industrial products mainly made of hydraulic cement, resin or mixture of both, stones and other additions. They are industrially manufactured in geometrical shapes at fixed plants by moulding techniques. They are put on the market in the form of rough blocks, rough slabs, slabs, tiles, dimensional stone works, and any other cut to size products. All other agglomerated stones products not intended to be used for flooring, wall finishes and assimilated uses (like drainage channels, structural elements, etc.) are excluded from the field of this standard. This European Standard is not applicable to terrazzo tiles covered by EN 13748-1 [1] and EN 13748-2 [2].
This document specifies the terminology and classification of the agglomerated stone products. Agglomerated stone products are industrial products mainly made of hydraulic cement, resin or mixture of both, stones and other additions. They are industrially manufactured in geometrical shapes at fixed plants by moulding techniques. They are put on the market in the form of rough blocks, rough slabs, slabs, tiles, dimensional stone works, and any other cut to size products. All other agglomerated stones products not intended to be used for flooring, wall finishes and assimilated uses (like drainage channels, structural elements, etc.) are excluded from the field of this standard. This European Standard is not applicable to terrazzo tiles covered by EN 13748-1 [1] and EN 13748-2 [2].
EN 14618:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies); 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14618:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14618:2005, EN 12670:2001, EN 15286:2013, EN 16954:2018, EN 14617-2:2008, EN 16564:2014, EN 15571:2020, EN 15388:2020, EN 15571:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14618:2009 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.Aglomeriran kamen - Terminologija in razvrstitevKünstlich hergestellter Stein - Terminologie und KlassifizierungPierre agglomérée - Terminologie et classificationAgglomerated stone - Terminology and classification91.100.15Mineralni materiali in izdelkiMineral materials and products01.040.91Gradbeni materiali in gradnja (Slovarji)Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14618:2009SIST EN 14618:2009en,fr,de01-oktober-2009SIST EN 14618:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14618July 2009ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.15Supersedes EN 14618:2005
English VersionAgglomerated stone - Terminology and classificationPierre agglomérée - Terminologie et classificationKünstlich hergestellter Stein - Terminologie undKlassifizierungThis 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 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:
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All other agglomerated stones products not intended to be used for flooring, wall finishes and similar uses (like drainage channels, structural elements, etc.) are excluded from the field of this standard. This European Standard is not applicable to terrazzo tiles covered by EN 13748-1 [1] and EN 13748-2 [2]. 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 12670:2001, Natural stone — Terminology 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12670:2001 and the following apply. 3.1 agglomerated stone
industrial product manufactured from a mixture of aggregates of various sizes and natures (generally coming from natural stones), sometimes mixed with other compatible materials, additions and binder NOTE The binder could be resin, hydraulic cement or mixture of both (in various percentages). Aggregates consist of natural and/or recycled stones and/or different additions such as crushed ceramics, glass, mirrors. They are bound via resin and filler or cement and water or mixture of both. The manufacturing process is irreversible. 3.2
agglomerated stone product semi-finished product manufactured from agglomerated stone in form of blocks or slabs, which can be transformed in finished slabs, tiles, vanity tops or similar elements.
NOTE Under the agglomerated stones term fall architectural elements, complementary to products for flooring and wall finishes, which can or cannot be subsequently cut to size. Products manufactured by the technology of the agglomerated stones could be impregnated by suitable chemicals in order to waterproof/seal open pores. The products can be also sealed with putty in order to fill in the surface defects accidentally present in some natural stones and other aggregates. 3.3
classification of agglomerated stones
classification according to the type of the binder and the nature of the aggregates of the agglomerated stone product NOTE If the volume of the binding material is greater than the volume of the aggregates, the resulting material cannot be classified as agglomerated stone.
classification according to the type of the binder
classification according to the binder of the agglomerated stone product, i.e. resin, hydraulic cement or mixtures of resin and cement NOTE Agglomerated stone product can be bound by resin (e.g. thermosetting resin) or by other suitable organic or inorganic polymer which can be irreversibly hardened Agglomerated stone product can be bound by hydraulic cement (white or grey). Agglomerated stone product can be bound by mixtures of resin and cement.
3.3.2
classification according to the mineral nature of the aggregates
classification according to the mineral nature of the agglomerated stone product, i.e. carbonate nature, silica nature or carbonate and silica nature NOTE Agglomerated stone product can be constituted of aggregates of carbonate nature e.g. marble, limestone, etc. Agglomerated stone product can be constituted of aggregates of silica nature e.g. quartz, sandstone, granite, etc.
Agglomerated stone product either of carbonate or of silica nature can contain aggregates such as crushed ceramics, glass, mirrors, etc. Agglomerated stone product can be constituted of aggregates of both carbonate and silica nature. 4 Terminology of agglomerated stones 4.1 Terms of fragmented aggregates 4.1.1
natural aggregate
mixture of natural stone fragments which are derived either from incoherent rocks (sand) or fragmented coherent carbonate type rocks or silica-type rocks (granite, quartzite, etc.), and whose maximum linear size may be either 150 mm or more
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