TS EN 1322

TS EN 1322 is a terminology standard for the field of ceramic tile adhesives. Rather than defining the product formulation or prescribing performance criteria, it standardises the technical language used for materials, tools and working methods associated with tile fixing, so that the same concepts are understood consistently in practice and in documentation.

The standard concerns adhesives used for fixing ceramic tiles to walls and floors in both internal and external installations. It also provides a terminology reference for tests connected with ceramic tile adhesives. In general technical terms, tile adhesives are the materials that create the bond between the substrate and the tile, and they are commonly discussed in relation to concepts such as workability, open time, slip resistance and final bond strength; TS EN 1322 organises the naming of these concepts, but it is not a test method or a performance specification.

Why a controlled vocabulary matters

Clear terminology is important in tile work because product selection, technical data, training and site communication all depend on shared definitions. By bringing together terms for materials, tools and working methods, the standard helps reduce ambiguity in technical documents and multilingual contexts. Its role is therefore that of a controlled vocabulary, not a design guide or installation manual.

• Defines terminology related to ceramic tile adhesives.
• Applies to internal and external wall and floor installations.
• Provides common naming for materials, tools and working methods.
• Includes terms used in tests for ceramic tile adhesives.
• Does not set design, installation or performance requirements.

This TS EN 1322 record is a withdrawn standard, but it remains a useful technical reference for understanding the vocabulary of ceramic tile adhesives in its historical context.