Match the document to the product
Check the manufacturer or applicant and the issuing laboratory. Record the report number and date, then match the sample identity to the model, dimensions and finish in the order. For a report covering a range, ask how your model is included.
Check the scope as well as the date. A company certificate or an old directory entry does not automatically cover every current model.
Read the method alongside the result
A number without a test method is difficult to use. For example, ISO 10545-3:2018 defines a method for determining ceramic-tile water absorption and related properties. The product report must give the measured result; citing the standard alone is not enough.
- Test method and edition used.
- Specimen identity, conditioning and relevant test conditions.
- Result, units and any classification given.
- Applicable acceptance criteria and the source of those criteria.
Keep different properties separate
Water absorption, dimensions, abrasion and slip-related testing answer different questions. A result for one property does not establish another. Do not compare values from different methods as though they were interchangeable.
For flooring friction, TCNA’s ANSI A326.3 resource explains the method and use classifications. Obtain the result and stated conditions for the proposed finish; a decorative finish name is not a substitute.
Further reading: TCNA: Flooring friction testing and classificationsKeep the report with the specification
Keep each report with the material schedule and note which requirement it addresses. The responsible project professional needs to review its scope and results. Ask for clarification if the product identity or method is unclear.
Five ANJI model pages offer downloadable catalogue references with ordering checklists. These PDFs are not test reports. Request current technical documents for the model through the enquiry form.
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ANJI Ceramics · Selection and purchasing guidance. Use current model documents for product specifications and agree the final installation with your project team.
Common questions
Does a standard number prove that a product passed?
No. A standard identifies a method or requirement. You still need the applicable result and evidence that the report covers the proposed model.
Can I use a report from another model in the same series?
Do not assume it applies. Ask for documented coverage of your model and finish, including any limitations.
