Tcna Handbook For Ceramic Tile Installation Section Ej171

Porcelain tile is defined as an impervious tile with a water absorption of 0 5 or less.

Tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation section ej171. A108 14 installation of paper faced glass mosaic tile 2010. Because of the limitless conditions and structural systems on which tile glass masonry veneer and stone can be installed. A108 13 installation of load bearing bonded waterproof membranes for thin set ceramic tile and dimension stone 2005 reaffirmed 2016 status. The tcna handbook recommends allowing for expansion and contraction in every tile installation.

Consult tcna handbook for ceramic glass and stone tile installation detail ej171 for this vital information. For larger areas the movement joints will be visible. Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local state and federal code jurisdictions. Download books for free.

100 clemson research blvd anderson sc 29625 phone. Follow ej171 page 68 for slab on grade installations. 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. 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 s handbook mandates a soft movement joint every 20 25 feet 6 7 6 m for interior installations closer if exposed to sunlight and moisture and every 8 12 feet ba 2 4 3 6 m for exterior exposure installations ej171 09. Tile council of north america tcna tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation tcna method ej1. Tca handbook for ceramic tile installation method f113 07 dry set mortar or latex portland cement mortar. New separate tcna installation handbook for.

The publication available for purchase through tcna and ansi is current. Aconformance to building codes. In small rooms a gap at the perimeter of the room often hidden by baseboard or shoe molding is sufficient.