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Handbook Committee NTCA & MIA Committees TCNA Technical Committees TCNA Staff Ms. Stephanie Samulski who contributed more than 3000 hours to this project
Performance requirements
Breaking strength, bond strength, crazing, etc. Abrasion Resistance
Mounting Requirements
Dimensional requirements
Natural Calibrated Rectified More precise than ISO
Performance criteria
Impact Resistance, Thermal shock, Abrasion Resistance, etc.
Movement joints
Does not include agglomerates and other engineered products or stone that does not meet the dimensional requirements
Pinholes in marble
Many marbles have pinholes visible in the face of the material. As many as 100 or more per square foot. Not a defect Proper sampling required
55 Stone Methods
Selection Guide info reiterated as bullets
Service Rating Limitations Materials
Selection of stone tile Selection of grout and mortar
General Information on Environmental Sustainability of Tiled Surfaces Information on LEED and Other Green Building Standards/Rating Systems 12 Reasons to Choose Tile Independent Life Cycle Cost Analysis of 17 Floor Coverings
Using the weights provided and Appendix B, design professionals can accommodate the weight of the installation method chosen, including when actual components weigh more or less than the typical weights provided
Allowable lippage between adjacent units of smooth finished natural stone is 1/32
Popular ANSI standards: Minimum grout joint width for ceramic tile installations
At least 3 times the actual variation of facial dimensions of the tile supplied Not less than 1/16 To accommodate the range in facial dimensions, grout joint size may, of necessity, vary from grout joint size specified
Increasingly large tiles have led to NEW substrate flatness tolerances for thin-bed methods
Old tolerance
in 10 and 1/16 in 1 from the required plane
Substrate Flatness for Natural Stone Tile Installed with a Thin-Bed Method
1/8 in 10
Mortar Coverage
Ceramic Tile
80% in dry areas 95% in wet areas Evenly distributed to support edges and corners
Natural Stone
95% with no voids exceeding 2 in No voids within 2 of tile corners All corners and edges fully supported Back-buttering recommended
Does it Matter?
Environmental Classifications
Designations applied to each method
Res for residential Com for commercial
Residential examples: furnace and boiler areas Commercial examples: Commercial saunas, furnace and boiler areas, and some commercial kitchens
Thickness and cure time of liquidapplied and trowel-applied bonded waterproof membranes
Nails in curb
The duplication of tile methods to create stone methods unearthed inconsistencies, unclear cross-referencing, and unclear recommendations
Editorial Overhaul
Language standardized Language placement standardized to clarify responsibility Cross references eliminated Clarification of recommendations Are upgraded materials needed? Are upgraded materials included?
Movement joints
Every 20 to 25 for on-ground Every 8 to 12 for above-ground
Above-Ground Cautions
Limitations: Requires additional consideration by design professional to accommodate movement and/or deflection. Setting materials with improved bond strength and deformability are required. Requirements: Above-ground installations are inherently more susceptible to vibration and deflection. Grout and mortar manufacturer to warrant suitability of installation materials.
Above-ground Cautions
Preparation by Other Trades: When concentrated loads (scissor lifts, pallet jacks, automobiles, forklifts, etc.) will be used on an above-ground tile floor, the engineer and/or specifier shall specify a substrate to accommodate the concentrated loads. Owner/specifier is responsible for protecting the tilework from damage, including allowing sufficient time for installed materials to cure properly.
Materials section now indicates if minimum performance mortar must be upgraded to accommodate porcelain, membranes, etc.
New Categories
Environmental Classifications Typical Weight of Tile Installation Service Rating
Rating from Floor Tiling Installation Guide
Membrane Options
Optional Membranes
Optional crack isolation or waterproof membrane previously mentioned in almost all methods
No mention that better mortar might be needed No mention of possible affect on floor service rating No mention of changed suitability
Membrane Options
New category created to clarify types of membranes that may be used When glass tile is used, check with glass tile manufacturer for membrane options Cautions user to check with membrane manufacturer for changes of method suitability
Exterior, moisture vapor transmission, chemical resistance, above-ground use, etc.
Local, regional, or national availability Residential or commercial Number of certified installers Individual certified installers also listed alphabetically for consumer cross referencing
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