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Every CE marking depicts that a product is safe for use as required by the European Union Certification. British Standards state that tile adhesives have to meet safety specifications as set out before they will declare them fit for purpose.

To be used in Europe all construction materials including adhesives need to pass the safety test. Timber, plastic water pipes, gypsum blocks, metallic components and adhesives for tiles can be included in this. The minimum requirement for a tile adhesive to pass the test is to conform by the BS EN 12004. The properties are more descriptive in the new British Standard in comparison to those in the British Standard BS 5980. Dispersion, performance and reactions are all included in the series of tests which adhesives have pass in order to be classified into separate catergories.

The newly introduced tests are far more detailed as to what were carried out earlier for meeting safety standards. The newly formed safety tests also now have to take into consideration the following factors:- the ability to stretch, slipperiness, water resistance and the ability to withstand deformation. The fundamental characteristics have to be declared by the manufacturer in order to prove the adhesive conforms to the British Standard. The product will be marked by the manufacturer under a certain catergory that will instantly confirm that it is safe for use.

The BS EN 12004 dk. Having a CE marking only implies that it has passed the general standard that allows it to be sold in the European Union markets but it does not ensure full safety of the product as per the new British Standard. Heat ageing, freezing and thawing tests all have to be passed before an adhesive can be considered fit for BS EN 12004 standards. These tests however, are not included in order to pass the CE certification. The durability of the product however needs to pass the Construction Products Directive.

It is therefore advisable that you check the marking on the product before you buy it. Scrutinise the label thoroughly to see that it holds both the CE and the BS EN 12004 certification. The adhesives content label should still be checked to see if it meets the heat ageing, thaw and freeze requirements despite having both markings. The adhesive will show signs if it contains this property, such as a no performance determined NPD sign. It may also have a N/mm2 value which is lower than 0.Durability is measured with 5N/mm2.

The CE and the BS EN 12004 marks are classification ratings that are set by the manufacturer to show the product you are buying passes all safety norms.

With these kind of checks in place the public can rest assured whether decorating the bathroom, with those gorgeous ceramic bathroom tiles or choosing a tile design for your kitchen, each product has had to pass the safety checks in place.

This article looks at the potential areas of usage for ceramic tiles and trys to explain the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles.Primary considerations for buyers are also included in the article; this includes the practical issues like eradicating dampness and bacteria.  This will help enormously when decorating bathroom areas.

Ceramic tiles are a very popular choice for bathroom tiles, because they are extremely versatile.It is worth noting, and quite an interesting fact that when ceramic tiles are being talked about in the UK, then porcleain tiles are probably being referred too.  Despite the name and the fact that we associate porcelain with being very fragile, porcelain tiles are usually stronger and more durable than ceramic tiles.  Ceramic is simply a name that has evolved because of the production of tiles within the ceramic industry!

Ceramic tiles are suitable for bathrooms because they have a variety of applications which make them perfect; they can withstand the conditions that bathrooms are subjected too such as wetness, humidity and steam.When we are thinking about tiling a bathroom, we usually think about the wall, but floor tiles are these days exceptionally popular.

Tiling in a wet room simply finishes off the look of a contemporary and modern room, whereas if vinyl flooring is installed it can look fairly basic and as if corners have been cut to save money.  It may also be less durable than providing a tiled floor and can soon look somewhat dated.

Shapes and sizes vary in tiles, they can be very large or really small.  They can often be single coloured or patterned and many now have Spanish or Moroccan influences, although some traditional floral tiles do still exist.A tiny bathroom would not suit some of the very strong colours, but a larger than average room would look stunning.

Tiles will peel off the walls if you have chosen to buy a standard tile for the bathroom as the reality is bacteria and damp can linger behind them.  This is simply not a good idea.The wettest room in the house is the bathroom, so dampness needs to be eradicated before it takes hold.A shabby chic appearance should be over-ruled for a timeless elegance!

The sheer range of ceramic bathroom tiles available now means that any taste and preference can be catered for.  The downside is that there are so many to choose from, that you need to give careful consideration to exactly what you are looking for, so that your bathroom achieves a coordinated and harmonious look.