CAN2-75.1-M77 PDF

Full title and description

St CAN2-75.1-M77 — Tile, Ceramic. National (Canadian) specification that defines requirements for ceramic tile manufactured from clay or mixtures of clay and other inorganic materials for use as surfacing on walls and floors (includes mosaic, quarry, paver and facing veneer tiles).

Abstract

This standard (designation M77) specifies classification, material description and the principal requirements and tolerances applicable to ceramic tiles intended for wall and floor surfacing. It addresses tile types, basic material and firing description, dimensional and finish requirements, and the tests/acceptance criteria used to verify suitability for intended applications. The document was issued by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) and has since been withdrawn and superseded by later revisions of the CGSB tile standard.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (historic CGSB tile specification, M77).
• Publication date: 1977-07-31 (M77 release).
• Publisher: Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 (ceramic tiles).
• Edition / version: M77 (1977 edition).
• Number of pages: Not specified in public summaries (full text available from CGSB or standards resellers). (approx. typical historic tile standards: 15–40 pages — estimate only)

Scope

Covers ceramic tiles made from clay or mixtures of clay and other inorganic constituents, fired at ceramic temperatures and intended for use as surfacing materials on walls and floors. The scope explicitly includes wall tile, floor tile, mosaic, quarry and paver tiles and establishes requirements appropriate to those uses (material description, classification by type/size, dimensional tolerances, surface finish, and test methods where applicable).

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of ceramic tile types (wall, floor, mosaic, quarry, paver) and allowable facial areas for different types.
• Material description: clay or clay-based bodies; requirement that product be fired above red heat for ceramic vitrification and strength.
• Dimensional requirements and tolerances (length, width, thickness, squareness, warpage) and acceptable manufacturing variations for specified tile types.
• Performance-related tests and acceptance criteria commonly referenced in tile specifications (water absorption classes, abrasion resistance, bending strength, glaze crazing/resistance, and slip-resistance considerations for floor tiles). Note: later CGSB revisions expand or update specific test methods.
• Labeling, marking and packaging expectations for identification of type, size and performance class on delivery to site.

Typical use and users

Primary users include tile manufacturers (for product classification and factory quality control), architects and specifiers (for project technical requirements and acceptance criteria), general contractors and installers (for selection and on-site acceptance), and procurement/specification authors for public and private construction projects. Historic references to CAN2-75.1-M77 appear in architectural and construction specifications when older, legacy projects or manufacturer's historical documentation are involved.

Related standards

Later and related CGSB revisions/variants such as CAN/CGSB-75.1-M88 (tile, ceramic) and other international tile standards (ISO and regional standards addressing ceramic tile test methods and classification) are relevant for current practice; project specifications commonly reference the most recent CGSB/ISO tile standards or manufacturer data. See also related construction/specification documents that reference CGSB tile requirements.

Keywords

ceramic tile, tile specification, CGSB, CAN2-75.1-M77, tile types, dimensional tolerances, water absorption, abrasion resistance, floor tile, wall tile, mosaic, quarry tile, paver tile

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: CAN2-75.1-M77 (also styled St CAN2-75.1-M77) is the 1977 Canadian General Standards Board specification for ceramic tile (tile, ceramic) establishing materials, classification and basic requirements for wall and floor tiles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers ceramic tiles made from clay or clay‑based mixtures fired at ceramic temperatures and intended as surfacing materials for walls and floors, including mosaic, quarry and paver tiles, with requirements for classification, dimensional tolerances, material description and referenced tests.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, architects and specifiers, contractors/installers and procurement bodies use the standard for product classification, selection and acceptance in construction projects — particularly when working from legacy specifications or archival product data.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The M77 edition is a historic release (1977) and is shown as withdrawn in modern listings; later CGSB revisions (for example the 1988 revision) and current CGSB/ISO tile standards are used for contemporary projects. Users should reference the latest CGSB or ISO tile standard for current requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the CGSB/Canadian tile standard lineage (CAN/CGSB tile standards series). Subsequent revisions used the CAN/CGSB designation with later years (e.g., M88 and later), so consider the series when tracking updates or replacements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ceramic tile, CGSB, CAN2-75.1, tile classification, dimensional tolerance, wall tile, floor tile, mosaic, quarry, paver.