Tcna Handbook For Ceramic Tile Installation Detail Ej171

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.

Tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation detail ej171.

In small rooms a gap at the perimeter of the room often hidden by baseboard or shoe molding is sufficient. It is interesting to note that the stone industry also points back to this detail. To ensure the longevity of large ceramic tile or stone installation it is important that the installation is free to move. 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.

A108 14 installation of paper faced glass mosaic tile 2010. The movement joints need to be completely open and free from any obstructions. 38 standard test method for tensile properties of plastics. Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local state and federal code jurisdictions.

Porcelain tile is defined as an impervious tile with a water absorption of 0 5 or less. Aconformance to building codes. 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. Tile council of north america tcna tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation tcna method ej1.

For exterior exposure installations ej171 09. For larger areas the movement joints will be visible. Request installers properly clean and prime movement joints as required by the sealant manufacturer. The publication available for purchase through tcna and ansi is current.

2019 tcna handbook for ceramic glass and stone tile installation katelyn simpson kathy meyer cynthia faber smith download b ok. The tcna handbook recommends allowing for expansion and contraction in every tile installation. Specify the specific movement joint details for the respective application from detail ej171 in the tcna handbook for ceramic glass and stone tiles. 100 clemson research blvd anderson sc 29625 phone.

A108 13 installation of load bearing bonded waterproof membranes for thin set ceramic tile and dimension stone 2005 reaffirmed 2016 status. See page 13 of this handbook tcna ej171 and ttmac 301 mj.