BS 5385-3:2024

What is BS 5385-3 – design and installation of ceramic and mosaic, natural stone, agglomerated stone and terrazzo flooring about?

This is the third in a now four-part series of national standards on rigid tiling.

While Parts 1 and 2 deal with wall tiling and Part 4 with tiling in special conditions, BS 5385-3:2024 consolidates and updates content formerly in BS 5385-3:2014 and BS 5385-5:2009 on floor tiling.

Who is BS 5385-3 – design and installation of ceramic and mosaic, natural stone, agglomerated stone and terrazzo flooring for?

• architects
• designers
• main contractors
• tile and stone installation contractors

What does BS 5385-3 – design and installation of ceramic and mosaic, natural stone, agglomerated stone and terrazzo flooring cover?

This part of BS 5385 gives recommendations for the design, installation and maintenance of floor tiling using ceramic tiles, mosaics, terrazzo tile, and slab and natural stone internal and external floorings, as well as engineered stone for internal flooring.

Why should you use BS 5385-3 – design and installation of ceramic and mosaic, natural stone, agglomerated stone and terrazzo flooring?

• It’s current. Changes to products and systems, in particular to ceramic floor tiles – they’ve become thicker and larger – have meant that methods of installation have started to converge since the last revision. This is reflected in BS 5385-3:2024.
• It’s consolidated. In response to user feedback, this revision combines the content formerly in BS 5385-3:2014 on ceramic and mosaic tiling and BS 5385-5:2009 on terrazzo, natural stone and agglomerated stone and slab flooring, so you get two standards in one.
• It’s comprehensive. BS 5385-3:2024 is a “one stop” standard that includes everything from design considerations to recommendations and guidance on protection from damage from following trades and long-term cleaning and maintenance.
• It’s best practice. BS 5385-3:2024 has become a crucial reference point for architects, designers, and installers to ensure materials are specified correctly and installed appropriately. It reduces miscommunications and misunderstandings, helps maintain OH&S, eliminates wasted time and materials, and leads to suitable, quality flooring that is long-lasting.
• It’s respected. Use of BS 5385-3:2024 can reassure customers, giving them confidence in the finished result. It helps users facilitate trade, strengthen risk management, build their expertise, and consolidate a reputation for excellence.