Ceramic Tile Installation Specifications

Understanding ceramic tile technical specification charts.

Ceramic tile installation specifications.

Dcofbot3000 ceramic and porcelain a full chart of technical specifications of our ceramic and porcelain series is available here for download. Technical specifications and standards for the installation of ceramic and stone tiles john p. Ceramic tile is a versatile and durable finishing material. The standard for ceramic tile has a new revision ansi a137 1 2019 american national standard specifications for ceramic tile.

Tile set and grouted with chemical resistant furan. If the product you wish to obtain a tile spec sheet for is not listed we do not currently have it available. Select the tile series or collection below to view and download the specifications sheet. Tile set over a waterproof membrane.

Tile set over a crack isolation membrane. Tiles can be installed as a floor or wall covering nearly anywhere but they are especially useful in bathrooms and kitchens. Tile set and grouted with water cleanable chemical resistant tile setting epoxy mortar. Ansi a108 13 installation of load bearing bonded waterproof membranes for thin set ceramic tile and dimension stone.

11 interior installation of cementitious backer units 12 installation of ceramic tile with egp exterior glue plywood latex portland cement mortar 13 installation of load bearing bonded waterproof membranes for thin set ceramic tile and dimension stone continued specifications for the installation of ceramic tile. For an informational glossary on the tests and results shown on the spec sheet click here. How to install ceramic wall tile. Astm standards astm international astm is a globally recognized leader in the deve.

You can refer to the following paragraphs for an explanation of the industry standard tests. Dating back to 24 000 bc and originally composed of animal fat and bone blended with bone ash and a fine claylike material ceramics found a true calling as functional pottery in 9 000 bc. 3 04 cleaning and protection a. For example in the publication ansi a108 14 deals with the installation of paper faced glass mosaic tile.

Install types of tile designated for wall and floor application to comply with ansi specifications for ceramic tile. The installation of ceramic tile is the primary focus of ansi a108 a118 a136 1 2020 but methods and specifications for installing other types of tile are covered as well. Ceramics is an ancient art.