Ceramic Tile Installation Specifications

Tile set over a crack isolation membrane.

Ceramic tile installation specifications.

Ceramics is an ancient art. Understanding ceramic tile technical specification charts. Bridge 3 12 2012 despite its impressive title this document is not extensive. Dcofbot3000 ceramic and porcelain a full chart of technical specifications of our ceramic and porcelain series is available here for download.

You can refer to the following paragraphs for an explanation of the industry standard tests. For example in the publication ansi a108 14 deals with the installation of paper faced glass mosaic tile. 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. Technical specifications and standards for the installation of ceramic and stone tiles john p.

The standard for ceramic tile has a new revision ansi a137 1 2019 american national standard specifications for ceramic tile. Tile set over a waterproof membrane. Tile set and grouted with water cleanable chemical resistant tile setting epoxy mortar. 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 chemical resistant furan. January 12 2015 when reading the different marketing literature pieces that accompany many ceramic tile products you ll notice a section that is usually placed toward the back that is often referred to as technical specifications. If the product you wish to obtain a tile spec sheet for is not listed we do not currently have it available. Ansi a108 13 installation of load bearing bonded waterproof membranes for thin set ceramic tile and dimension stone.

Upon completion of placement and grouting clean ceramic tile surfaces so they are free of foreign matter. Install types of tile designated for wall and floor application to comply with ansi specifications for ceramic tile. Select the tile series or collection below to view and download the specifications sheet. 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.

Astm standards astm international astm is a globally recognized leader in the deve. 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. For an informational glossary on the tests and results shown on the spec sheet click here.