ISO 13007-3:2010

Ceramic tiles - Grouts and adhesives - Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts

ISO 13007-3:2010 defines terms concerning the products, working methods and application properties for ceramic tile grouts. It specifies values of performance requirements for all ceramic tile grouts [cementitious (CG) and reaction resin (RG) grouts]. ISO 13007-3:2010 is applicable to ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors.

Carreaux céramiques — Mortiers de joints et colles — Partie 3: Termes, définitions et spécifications relatives aux mortiers de joints

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Sep-2010
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• ICS: 91.100.23 - Ceramic tiles
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 189 - Ceramic tile
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 189 - Ceramic tile
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Start Date: 17-Dec-2025
• Completion Date: 27-Dec-2025

Relations

• Revises: ISO 13007-3:2004 - Ceramic tiles - Grouts and adhesives - Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts
• Effective Date: 20-Jun-2009

Overview

ISO 13007-3:2010 - "Ceramic tiles - Grouts and adhesives - Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts" is an international standard that defines terminology and sets performance specifications for ceramic tile grouts. It covers both cementitious grouts (CG) and reaction resin grouts (RG) used for internal and external tile installations on walls and floors. The standard is focused on product properties and test-based performance requirements, not on tile design or installation techniques.

Key topics and technical requirements

ISO 13007-3:2010 organizes grout requirements around clearly defined terms and measurable characteristics:

• Defined terms: grout, grouting, cementitious grout (CG), reaction resin grout (RG), liquid admix, pot life, maturing time, service time, cleaning time, shrinkage, water absorption, flexural and compressive strength, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, etc.
• Performance thresholds (examples given in the standard):
  • Cementitious grouts (CG): flexural strength ≥ 2.5 N/mm², compressive strength ≥ 15 N/mm², shrinkage ≤ 3 mm/m, specified limits for water absorption (e.g., ≤ 5 g after 30 min, ≤ 10 g after 240 min).
  • Reaction resin grouts (RG): flexural strength ≥ 30 N/mm², compressive strength ≥ 45 N/mm², shrinkage ≤ 1.5 mm/m, water absorption ≤ 0.1 g after 240 min.
  • Abrasion, chemical resistance and freeze–thaw requirements are also specified or referenced to test methods.
• Classification and designation: grout types and classes (e.g., CG1 normal, CG2 improved with W = reduced water absorption, A = high abrasion resistance, F = fast‑setting).
• Marking and labelling: required product information includes reference to ISO 13007-3:2010, product name, manufacturer, shelf life, grout designation, mix proportions, pot life, cleaning and service times, and field of application.

(Actual test methods and detailed procedures are referenced in ISO 13007-4:2010.)

Applications and users

ISO 13007-3 is practical for:

• Tile and grout manufacturers - to formulate and declare performance, classify products (CG/RG) and label packaging.
• Specifiers, architects and engineers - to select grout types and performance classes for interior/exterior walls and floors, and for environments needing chemical or abrasion resistance.
• Contractors and installers - to understand pot life, maturing time, cleaning time and service time requirements for job planning.
• Quality assurance and testing laboratories - to verify product conformity against the specified performance thresholds.

This standard supports reliable material selection, performance claims, procurement specifications, and compliance checks in tiling projects.

Related standards

• ISO 13007-1:2010 - adhesives terminology/specifications
• ISO 13007-4:2010 - test methods for grouts
• ISO 13006 - ceramic tile definitions and classification

Keywords: ISO 13007-3, ceramic tile grouts, cementitious grout, reaction resin grout, grout classification, grout specifications, grout performance, tile installation.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13007-3
Second edition
2010-09-15
Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives —
Part 3:
Terms, definitions and specifications
for grouts
Carreaux céramiques — Mortiers de joints et colles —
Partie 3: Termes, définitions et spécifications relatives aux mortiers
de joints
Reference number
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ISO 2010
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 Requirements.4
4.1 Cementitious grouts.4
4.2 Reaction resin grouts.5
4.3 Chemical resistance.5
5 Classification and designation .6
6 Marking, labelling and packaging.7

Foreword
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ISO 13007-3 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 189, Ceramic tiles.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 13007-3:2004), which has been technically
revised.
ISO 13007 consists of the following parts, under the general title Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives:
⎯ Part 1: Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives
⎯ Part 2: Test methods for adhesives
⎯ Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts
⎯ Part 4: Test methods for grouts

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Introduction
The characteristics of the construction products defined in this part of ISO 13007 have been developed to
accommodate the stresses due to the structure for which they are intended. Some special characteristics take
into account the type of substrate and the necessity for the grouts to resist degradation due to climatic
conditions, etc. Many properties of grouts for tiling are mainly determined by the type of binder used.
Tile grouts are classified in different types depending on the chemical nature of their binders. The types have
specific characteristics in terms of application properties and final performance. The relationship between the
characteristics and the working conditions (dry or humid conditions, hot climate, fast-setting, etc.) is not given
in this part of ISO 13007.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13007-3:2010(E)

Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives —
Part 3:
Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts
1 Scope
This part of ISO 13007 defines terms concerning the products, working methods and application properties for
ceramic tile grouts. It specifies values of performance requirements for all ceramic tile grouts [cementitious
(CG) and reaction resin (RG) grouts].
This part of ISO 13007 is applicable to ceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations on walls
and floors.
It is not applicable to criteria 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 materials.
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.
ISO 13006, Ceramic tiles — Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking
ISO 13007-1:2010, Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives — Part 1: Terms, definitions and specifications for
adhesives
ISO 13007-4, Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives — Part 4: Test methods for grouts
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 13006 and the following apply.
3.1
wall and floor tile
tile made out of ceramic or natural and agglomerated stones
See ISO 13006 for definitions and specifications of ceramic tile.
3.2
grouting a tile surface
process of filling the joints between all types of tiles, with the exception of movement joints
3.3
tile grout
any suitable product used to fill the joints between all types of tile
3.4
cementitious g
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