What is BS EN 15286 - Cladding slabs and tiles of agglomerated stone about?
BS EN 15286 is a European Standard on agglomerated stone slabs and tiles. The main aim of BS EN 15286 is to provide manufacturers with best industry practices to allow for a targeted, safe, and efficient extraction of high-quality stone, thereby enhancing sustainability and economic competitiveness.
BS EN 15286 specifies requirements and appropriate test methods for cladding slabs and tiles of agglomerated stone of length or width up to 3 500 mm which are made for use as internal and external wall finishes and are either fixed mechanically or glued by adhesive or mortar.
Note 1: BS EN 15286 does not cover cladding slabs and tiles of agglomerated stone used for internal and external ceiling finishes.
Note 2: In addition, BS EN 15286 does not cover slabs and tiles of agglomerated stone intended to be used in suspended ceilings.
Who is BS EN 15286 - Cladding slabs and tiles of agglomerated stone for?
BS EN 15286 on agglomerated stone products is useful for:
- Construction and mineral material and product manufacturers
- Manufacturers and designers of agglomerated stone products
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Contractors
Why should you use BS EN 15286 - Cladding slabs and tiles of agglomerated stone?
When you want to give a natural look to your building, stone cladding is the best option. Stone cladding has evolved as a smart way of renovating your home and enhancing its beauty ensuring toughness, ductility, durability, and thermal resistance.
In this regard, BS EN 15286 provides the best industry recommendations on product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking, labelling and packaging of cladding slabs or tiles.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of agglomerated stone products, complying with BS EN 15286 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
With BS EN 15286, you can create a wide range of style possibilities for agglomerated stone tiles, from which you can select the one that best suits your needs and preferences.