The full list of laboratory protective and finishing products tests can be found in the table below. Accredited tests are marked with the letter A.
TESTS OF PROTECTIVE AND FINISHING PRODUCTS
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Materials or products tested |
Component, parameter (characteristic) to be tested |
Reference number of the document specifying test methods, clause (if applied) |
The name of test techniques or methods |
Place of the test |
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Šiauliai laboratory |
Vilnius laboratory |
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Paints, varnishes and related products |
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Non-volatile-matter content |
LST EN ISO 3251:2019 |
Gravimetric method. |
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+ A |
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Paints and varnishes |
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) |
LST EN ISO 11890-1: 2007 |
Difference method (Gravimetric and titrimetric methods. Carl-Fisher method). |
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+ A |
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LST EN ISO 11890-2:2020 |
Gas chromatographic method. |
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+ A |
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Drying time |
LST EN ISO 9117-3:2010 |
Surface-drying test using ballotini. |
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+ A |
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Resistance to liquids |
LST EN ISO 2812-1:2018 |
Immersion in liquids other than water. |
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+ A |
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LST EN ISO 2812-2:2019 |
Immersion in water. |
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+ A |
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Hiding power |
LST EN ISO 6504 -3:2020 method A |
Spectrophotometric method. |
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+ A |
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Water permeability |
LST EN 1062-3:2008 |
Gravimetric method. |
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+ A |
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Evaluation of degradation of coatings
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LST EN ISO 4628-1:2016 LST EN ISO 4628-2:2016 LST EN ISO 4628-3:2016 LST EN ISO 4628-4:2016 LST EN ISO 4628-5:2016 LST EN ISO 4628-6:2011 |
Visual evaluation. |
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Assessment of colour changes |
Spectrophotometric method. |
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Coating thickness |
LST EN ISO 2808:2019 methods 4A; 6A; 6B |
Mechanic methods. |
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Flow time |
LST EN ISO 2431:2019 |
Determination using flow cups. |
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Adhesion |
LST EN ISO 2409:2013 |
Cross-cut test. |
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LST EN ISO 4624:2016 LST EN ISO 16276-1:2007 LST EN ISO 16276-2:2007 |
Pull-off test. |
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Resistance to abrasion |
LST EN ISO 7784-2:2016 |
Method with abrasive rubber wheels and rotating test specimen. |
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Density |
LST EN ISO 2811-1:2016 |
Pycnometer method. |
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Resistance to heat |
LST EN ISO 3248:2016 |
Determination of the effect of heat. |
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Water-vapour transmission |
LST EN ISO 7783:2019 |
Cup method. |
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Putty for construction and related products |
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Viscous putty for construction |
Consistency |
LST EN 1015-3:2002+A1:2004+A2:2007 |
Flow method |
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Drying time |
LST 1519:2011 ch. 6.3 |
Methods described in the standard. |
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Adhesion strength |
LST 1519:2011 ch. 6.3.2 |
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Shrinkage |
LST 1519:2011 ch. 6.4 |
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Grinding |
LST 1519:2011 ch. 6.5 |
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Fineness of grinding |
LST 1519:2011 ch. 6.7 |
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Technologicality |
LST 1519:2011 ch. 6.2 |
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Jointing materials for gypsum boards |
Cracking resistance |
LST EN 13963:2014 ch. 5.3 |
Determination of thickness of the sample at which the cracking occurs. |
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Particles size distribution |
LST EN 13963:2014 ch. 5.4 |
Sieving method. |
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Adhesion/cohesion |
LST EN 13963:2014 ch. 5.5 |
Measurement by applying a force perpendicularly to the interface (pull test). |
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Flexural strength (breaking load) |
LST EN 13963:2014 ch. 5.8 |
3-point bending test. |
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Surface water absorption |
LST EN 13963:2014 ch. 5.9 |
Gravimetric method. |
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Gypsum-based adhesives for insulating and plaster boards |
Calcium sulphate content |
LST EN 13279-2:2014 ch. 4.2 |
Gravimetric method. |
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Bond strength |
LST EN 14496:2017 ch. 5.6 |
Measurement by applying a force perpendicularly to the interface (pull test). |
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Floor and wall coverings |
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Laminate floor coverings |
Dimensions and shape
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Annexes A, B |
Measurements using instruments specified in the standard. |
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Surface soundness |
Annex D |
Pull test. |
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Abrasion resistance |
Annex E |
Test with Taber testing machine. |
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Impact resistance |
Annex H |
Test with small and big ball. |
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Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibre composites (NFC)) |
Linear mass |
LST EN 15534-1:2014+A1:2018 chapter 6.5 |
Method for determining length and mass. |
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Moisture content |
LST EN 15534-1:2014+A1:2018 chapter 6.2 |
Gravimetric method. |
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Moisture resistance |
LST EN 15534-1:2014+A1:2018 chapter 8.3 |
Determination of changes in thickness and mass. |
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Falling mass impact resistance |
LST EN 15534-1:2014+A1:2018 chapter 7.1.2 |
Visual examination after test to detect any changes in the surface. |
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Slip resistance |
Pendulum test. |
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Flexural properties |
LST EN 15534-1:2014+A1:2018 chapter 7.3 |
3-point bending test. |
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Unplasticized poly9vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for building applications |
Linear mass |
LST EN 13245-1:2010 Annex A |
Method for determining length and mass. |
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Impact resistance |
LST EN 13245-1:2010 Annex B LST EN 477:2018 |
Visual examination after test to detect any changes in the surface. |
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Resistance to heat |
LST EN 13245-1:2010 ch. 5.4 LST EN 479:2018 |
Determination of changes in dimensions of the sample after heat test. |
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Ceramic tiles |
Determination of dimensions and surface quality |
LST EN ISO 10545-2:2019 |
Measurements using instruments specified in the standard. |
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Water absorption |
LST EN ISO 10545-3:2019 |
Determination of mass changes after sample boiling. |
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Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength |
LST EN ISO 10545-4:2019 |
3-point bending test. |
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Determination of resistance to strains |
LST EN ISO 10545-14:2016 |
Visual determination of changes of surface quality after exposure to certain substances. |
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Determination of chemical resistance |
LST EN ISO 10545-13:2017 |
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Determination of resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed tiles |
LST EN ISO 10545-6:2012 |
Test of deep abrasion. |
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Colour differences |
LST EN ISO 10545-16:2012 |
Spectrophotometric method. |
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Gypsum plasterboards |
Flexural strength |
LST EN 520:2005+A1:2010 chapter 5.7 |
3-point bending test. |
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Deflection under load |
LST EN 520:2005+A1:2010 chapter 5.8 |
Formation of load/deformation curve. |
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Water absorption |
LST EN 520:2005+A1:2010 chapter 5.9 |
Gravimetric method. |
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Density |
LST EN 520:2005+A1:2010 chapter 5.11 |
Measurements of volume and mass. |
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Surface hardness of the board |
LST EN 520:2005+A1:2010 chapter 5.12 |
Pull test. |
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Liquid applied water impermeable products for use beneath ceramic tiling bonded with adhesives |
Water impermeability |
LST EN 14891:2017 ch. A.7 |
Visual determination, change of mass after exposure to a water pressure 150 kPa. |
+ A |
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Adhesives for ceramic tiles |
Determination of open time and adhesion strength |
LST EN 12004-2:2017 ch. 8.1; 8.3 LST EN 14891:2017 A 6.2÷A6.9 |
Measurement by applying a force perpendicularly to the interface (pull test). |
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Determination of slip |
LST EN 12004-2:2017 ch. 8.2 |
Determination of a standard tile slip. |
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Transverse deformation |
LST EN 12004-2:2017 ch. 8.6 |
Determination of transverse deformation at 3-point bending. |
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Fineness |
LST EN 13279-2:2014 ch. 4.1 |
Sieving method. |
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Gypsum binders (adhesives) |
Calcium sulphate content |
LST EN 13279-2:2014 ch. 4.2 |
Gravimetric method. |
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Bond strength |
LST EN 12860+AC:2002 ch. 6.7 |
Measurement by applying a force perpendicularly to the interface (pull test). |
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pH |
LST EN 12860+AC:2002 ch. 6.8 |
Determination using a pH meter. |
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Oher materials |
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Building materials and products (mineral, polymeric, concrete based and others) |
Moisture content |
LST EN ISO 12570:2000 LST EN ISO 12570:2000/A1:2013 LST EN ISO 12570:2000/A2:2018 |
Gravimetric content. |
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+ A |
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Walking surfaces |
Slip resistance |
CEN/TS 16165:2016 Annex C |
Pendulum test. |
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Various building materials |
Water vapour transmission |
LST EN 12572:2016 |
Cup method. |
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