Cement Concrete Tile Testing

Cement Concrete Tile Testing
(IS 1237 — Cement Concrete Flooring Tiles)

Complete mechanical testing of cement concrete flooring tiles as per IS 1237 — verifying transverse strength, water absorption, abrasion resistance, dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality.

Overview

What is the Cement Concrete Tile Testing?

Cement Concrete Flooring Tiles are precast cement-based floor tiles used in residential, commercial and institutional buildings. IS 1237 specifies dimensional requirements (300×300mm, 400×400mm standard sizes), surface finish grades and minimum mechanical properties — transverse strength, water absorption and abrasion resistance.

At Global Lab, cement concrete tile testing is conducted as per IS 1237 covering transverse breaking strength (minimum 2000N), water absorption (≤10%), abrasion resistance (Böhme wheel test), dimensional tolerances (±2mm), flatness and surface finish inspection — all mandatory tests for IS 1237 grade compliance.

IS 1237 Transverse Strength

Minimum 2000N breaking load tested per IS 1237 three-point bending test.

Water Absorption ≤10%

24-hour cold water absorption per IS 1237 acceptance criteria.

Abrasion Resistance

Böhme wheel abrasion test for floor tile wear resistance verification.

Dimensional Tolerances

Length, width, thickness ±2mm per IS 1237 checked.

NABL Certified Reports

All results on NABL-accredited letterhead with IS 1237 compliance.

Surface Finish Inspection

Flatness, surface defects and finish grade assessed per IS 1237.

Test in Action

Cement Concrete Tile Testing — Site Images

Cement Tile Dimensional Measurement

Three-Point Transverse Breaking Strength Test

Böhme Wheel Abrasion Test on Tile Surface

Test Procedure

How the Cement Concrete Tile Testing is Conducted

1

Sample Collection

Minimum 12 tiles selected per IS 1237 sampling from consignment.
2

Dimensional & Flatness Check

Length, width, thickness and warpage measured on all 12 tiles.
3

Water Absorption

6 tiles tested for 24-hour cold water absorption per IS 1237.
4

Transverse Breaking Strength

6 tiles tested in three-point bending at 100mm support span per IS 1237.
5

Abrasion & Report

3 tiles tested for abrasion resistance per IS 1237 Appendix. NABL report within 28 days.

Standards & Specifications

Applicable Test Standards

Standard	Title	Scope	Type
IS 1237	Cement Concrete Flooring Tiles — Specification	Cement Tile	Indian Standard
IS 1122	Method of Test for Determination of Specific Gravity and Water Absorption	Water Absorption	Indian Standard
BS EN 13748-1	Terrazzo Tiles — Terrazzo Tiles for Internal Use	European Reference	British Standard
IS 1542	Sand for Plaster — Specification	Fine Aggregate Reference	Indian Standard

Applications

Where is the CAPO Test Used?

Cement concrete floor tile acceptance testing for residential and commercial projects

Municipal building and government institutional tile quality control

Comparative testing of cement tiles from multiple manufacturers for procurement

Cement tile manufacturer quality certification for IS 1237 compliance

Abrasion resistance verification for school, hospital and high-traffic floor tiles

Export certification for cement concrete floor tile manufacturers

Why Choose Global Lab

Our Advantages

NABL Accredited ReportsLegally valid IS 1237 compliance certificates for all project requirements.

Complete IS 1237 SuiteStrength + water absorption + abrasion + dimensions in one report.

Fast 28-Day ReportComplete IS 1237 test suite within 28 days.

Pan-India CoverageTesting at all 7 NABL-accredited lab locations.

High Volume Batch TestingMultiple consignment batches tested simultaneously for large procurement orders.

Combined Tile PackageCement + Chequered + Marble tile testing offered together.

Cement Concrete Tile Testing(IS 1237 — Cement Concrete Flooring Tiles)