09/14/2026
ISO tested doesn’t automatically mean ANSI compliant.
For tile specified in U.S. projects, that distinction matters. ANSI A137.1 and ISO 13006 are separate standards, with different testing methods, acceptance thresholds and required performance criteria.
Overlooking those differences can create compliance gaps that lead to rejected submittals, project delays, installation disputes, warranty conflicts and costly remediation.
In her latest article, IPA Labs' Katelyn Simpson breaks down what specifiers need to understand when evaluating ceramic tile compliance and how to better protect specification integrity.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4ynOYbq