Tile and Stone Laboratory
Service Overview
Tile and stone laboratory testing is performed to ensure construction materials can withstand the test of time. The physical properties and characteristic of tile, stone, and installation material must tolerate the respective ASTM and project specifications. ASTM, American Society for Testing Materials, is the largest international standards developing agency.
Smith-Emery performs stringent tile and stone testing. As a trusted source with extensive experience in all phases of ceramic tile, natural stone, and installation materials testing, we perform both laboratory and field tests on everything involved with the placement of tile or stone. In addition to ensuring compliance with ASTM standards, Smith-Emery also provides customized testing services.
Testing Services Include:
- Ceramic Tile Testing determines absorption, bond strength, warpage, static coefficient of friction, chemical and stain resistance.
- Installation Materials Testing confirms that installed ceramic or tile adheres to project specs and slip resistance.
- Natural Stone Testing determines weathering attributes by means of accelerated weathering, moisture content, slip resistance, and petrographic analysis.