What Every Designer Should Know About Tile Installations

What Every Designer Should Know About Tile Installations

This one hour AIA/CES LU/HSW and IDCEC approved program covers different types of Tile Council of North Americas (TCNA) Installation methods, their characteristics and where and where not to use them, the new coefficient of friction method requirements, different types of grout, grout joint size requirements. We will discuss TCNA EJ171 expansion joints and movement joints. We will discuss a case study of a tile installation failure and how to prevent and protect your firm with proper detailing and specifications.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. The program reviews factors that affect tile installation requirements and safety.
  2. Participants will learn about the many types of tile installations –and how to choose which is best for an installation in terms of durability, safety, etc.
  3. Participants will learn how coefficient of friction is measured and how proper floor design can reduce slip/fall risks.
  4. The program covers the many types of grout and what factors determine how to choose the proper grout for an installation, how grout joint size is determined, when to seal an installation and what kind of sealer to use.
Design Category: 
(09) Finishes
Applicable Credits