Expert Answers in Installation Guidelines
How can I incorporate movement joints in my tile work while maintaining aesthetics.
ANSWER - The TCNA EJ171 standards for installing movement joints in tile work are general recommendations. There is an ASTM C1472 standard for calculating movement in movement joints, so you can consider the coefficient of…
Read MoreHow can I verify if my tile was installed correctly?
ANSWER - Unfortunately it is difficult for consumers to determine how to select qualified tile installers. Most installers haven't had any formal education on how to install tile nor do they know what the industry…
Read MoreAre there Tolerance Standards for Grout or Caulking Joint Width Variation?
ANSWER - You are correct to install caulked movement joints at the perimeters and inside vertical corners of the tile installation. Caulk should be an ASTM C920 silicone sealant per TCNA EJ171 standards.
The ceramic…
Read MoreHow do we install tile on a new concrete side walk?
ANSWER - First of all you need to determine what kind of tile to install? It needs to be slip resistant, and it needs to provide a relatively flat surface so no one trips. If…
Read MoreCan I embed Ceramic Tile into a fresh Concrete Slab?
ANSWER - It is possible to embed 12x12 inch ceramic tiles into a freshly poured concrete slab, but there are a lot factors to consider. It is recommended to let the concrete cure for 28…
Read MoreWhere should movement joints be installed in a small bathroom?
ANSWER - Yes, movement joints, sometimes referred as expansion joints, should be at all plane transitions and where there are transitions from different substrates and materials. Door thresholds, wall penetrations around escutcheons, and light…
Read MoreWhat are the standards for properly installing tile in a shower?
ANSWER - There are a number of shower configurations that are considered acceptable shower assemblies depending on the substrate conditions you have and the materials that were selected for the substrates and other components of the…
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