Tcna Handbook For Ceramic Tile Installation Detail Ej171

In november 2007 the ceramic tile distributors association ctda and the tile council of north america tcna launched the porcelain tile certification agency ptca to certify porcelain tile.

Tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation detail ej171. Setting and grouting materials modified thin set mortar ansi a118 11 unmodified thin set mortar ansi a118 1 grout ansi a118 3 a118 6 a118 7 a118 8 setting and grouting specifications tile ansi a108 5 grout ansi a108 6 a108 9 a108 10 other considerations. To ensure the longevity of large ceramic tile or stone installation it is important that the installation is free to move. 2019 tcna handbook for ceramic glass and stone tile installation katelyn simpson kathy meyer cynthia faber smith download b ok. For exterior exposure installations ej171 09.

Specify the specific movement joint details for the respective application from detail ej171 in the tcna handbook for ceramic glass and stone tiles. The publication available for purchase through tcna and ansi is current. Porcelain tile is defined as an impervious tile with a water absorption of 0 5 or less. Aconformance to building codes.

Absent a design professional as a safe harbor the tcna suggestions outlined in detail ej171 in the tcna handbook for ceramic glass and stone tile installation can be followed. In small rooms a gap at the perimeter of the room often hidden by baseboard or shoe molding is sufficient. The movement joints need to be completely open and free from any obstructions. Download books for free.

These soft joints in the tile assembly and. Tcna s handbook mandates a soft movement joint every 20 25 feet 6 7 6 m for interior installations closer. 100 clemson research blvd anderson sc 29625 phone. See page 13 of this handbook tcna ej171 and ttmac 301 mj.

A108 14 installation of paper faced glass mosaic tile 2010. The tcna handbook recommends allowing for expansion and contraction in every tile installation. 38 standard test method for tensile properties of plastics. Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local state and federal code jurisdictions.

For larger areas the movement joints will be visible. It is interesting to note that the stone industry also points back to this detail.