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BS 5385-5:2009

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Wall and floor tiling Design and installation of terrazzo, natural stone and agglomerated stone tile and slab flooring. Code of practice

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-05-2024

Superseded by

BS 5385-3:2024

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-11-2011

£298.00
Excluding VAT

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Exchange of information and time schedules
5 Materials
6 Design
7 Underfloor heating
8 Movement joints
9 Flooring beds
10 Terrazzo tile and slab flooring
11 Agglomerated stone
12 Natural stone flooring
13 Protection
14 Cleaning and maintenance
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Natural stone descriptions
Annex B (informative) - Slip resistance
Annex C (informative) - Sealant properties
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for the design and installation of terrazzo tile and slab and natural stone internal and external floorings, and contains recommendations covering the laying of agglomerated stone, a cast manufactured item containing natural stone that is subsequently sawn to size.

Committee
B/539
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5385-5(1994) & 07/30043554 DC. (01/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
74
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

This part of BS5385 gives recommendations for the design and installation of terrazzo tile and slab and natural stone internal and external floorings, and contains recommendations covering the laying of agglomerated stone, a cast manufactured item containing natural stone that is subsequently sawn to size.

The types of bedding methods that can be used and their suitability are given; as well as recommendations for the protection, cleaning and maintenance of the finished floor surface.

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