Wall and floor tiling –
Part 3: Design and installation of
internal and external ceramic and
mosaic floor tiling in normal
conditions – Code of practice
This part of BS 5385 gives recommendations for the design, installation
and maintenance of floor tiling using ceramic tiles and mosaics bedded
on concrete, cement:sand screeds, timber, asphalt and existing hard
floor finishes in normal conditions. For special conditions see
BS 5385-4.
The following flooring materials are not included: natural stone
(granite, slate, marble, etc.) tiles and slabs of terrazzo, and composition
blocks (see BS 5385-5).
Individual floor tiles with a maximum facial surface area greater
than 0.72 m2 and with length to width ratio exceeding 2:1, might require
special bedding procedures in accordance with advice from tile or
adhesive manufacturers.
Tile fittings for use as skirting, step treads and channels are given in
Annex A.
NOTE Where the floor tiling installation needs to meet specific
functional or environmental requirements, or to assist in counteracting
potentially detrimental effects on the installation and/or the structure, see
BS 5385-4.
The special conditions described in BS 5385-4, for example, swimming
pools, shower areas, etc., are given in Annex B.
Recommendations for the design and laying of levelling screeds are
given in Annex C. Reference is made to tiles bedded directly to a
concrete base, but for the design and construction of concrete bases see
BS 8204-1.
Annex D contains a recommended method for assessing levels and
surface regularity and Annex E is an informative annex providing
guidance on the reduction of slip hazards.