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TCNA A108 A118 A136 2024

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This publication is a compilation of voluntary standards for the installation of ceramic tile. American National Standard specifications A108.T, .M, .01, .02, .1A, .1B, .1C, .4, .5, .6, .8, .9, .10, .11, .12, .13, .14, .15, .16, .17, .18, .21 and .22 define the installation of ceramic tile. A118.1, .3, .4, .5, .6, .7, .8, .9, .10, .11, .12, .13, .15, .16, .18, .19 and A136.1 define the test methods and physical properties for ceramic tile installation materials. These standards are intended to be referenced or included in the ceramic tile sections of project specifications.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
7	Foreword
8	Committee Members
13	Contents
35	1.0 Introduction 2.0 Notes for tile material, accessories, and definitions
37	3.0 Guide for referencing American National Standard specifications for installation of ceramic
41	A108 Installation Standards
43	A108.T Terminology of Tile Assemblies
54	A108.M Materials and Standards for the Installation of Tile 1.0 Introduction
56	2.0 Materials
61	A108.01 General Requirements: Structures, Substrates, and Preparation for Tile — 2023 1.0 Purpose 2.0 General requirements for structures, substrates, and preparation
66	3.0 Requirements for plumbing 4.0 Required environmental conditions, protection, and damage of finished assembly by other trades
67	5.0 Visual inspection of tile work
69	A108.02 General Requirements: Workmanship for Tile Installation — 2023 1.0 Purpose 2.0 Samples and Mockups 3.0 Delivered materials, site protection, and environmental condition protection at project site
70	4.0 General requirements for tile installations
74	5.0 Damage to tile assemblies 6.0 Maintenance of tile assemblies
75	A108.1A Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar — 2023 1.0 Application of metal lath or suitable alternative wire reinforcement and scratch-coat to wal 2.0 Mortar mixes
76	3.0 Bond coat mixes 4.0 Spacing mix
77	5.0 Mortar application 6.0 Installation of ceramic tile on walls, ceilings, floors, decks, and countertops
78	7.0 Grouting of tile 8.0 Curing
79	A108.1B Installation of Ceramic Tile on a Cured Portland Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-Set or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar — 2017 1.0 Installation of mortar setting beds on vertical and horizontal surfaces 2.0 Installation and grouting of tile
80	A108.1C Contractor’s Option: Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method with Portland Cement Mortar or Installation of Ceramic Tile on a Cured Portland Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-Set or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar — 1999 [Reaffirmed 201
81	A108.4 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesives or Water Cleanable Tile-Setting Epoxy 1.0 Mixing adhesives 2.0 Installation of ceramic tile for floors, walls, ceilings, and countertops
82	3.0 Grouting of tile
83	A108.5 Setting of Ceramic Tile with Dry-Set Cement Mortar, Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar, EGP (E 1.0 Mixing mortars 2.0 Setting of tile for floors, walls and ceilings
85	A108.6 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and -Gr 1.0 Mixing adhesives 2.0 Installation of ceramic tile for floors, walls, ceilings, and countertops
86	3.0 Grouting of tile with epoxy 4.0 Curing
87	A108.8 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant Furan Resin Mortar and Grout — 1999 [Reaffirmed 2010] 1.0 Mixing chemical resistant furan resin mortar and grout 2.0 Installation of tile
88	3.0 Grouting of tile with furan grout
89	A108.9 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar/Grout — 2023 1.0 Mixing adhesives 2.0 Installation of ceramic tile for floors, walls, ceilings, and countertops
90	3.0 Grouting of tile with modified epoxy emulsion 4.0 Curing
91	A108.10 Installation of Grout in Tilework — 2017 1.0 Scope 2.0 Environmental conditions 3.0 Materials 4.0 Site conditions and preparation
92	5.0 Mixing grout 6.0 Cleaning 7.0 Curing
93	A108.11 Interior Installation of Cementitious Backer Units — 2023 1.0 General 2.0 General installation requirements 3.0 Materials
94	4.0 General framing requirement
95	5.0 General applications
96	Appendix — Limitations and Explanations
97	A108.12 Installation of Ceramic Tile with EGP (Exterior Glue Plywood) Modified Dry-Set Mortar — 2 1.0 Installation of tile for floors 2.0 Grouting of tile
99	A108.13 Installation of Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone — 2005 [Reaffirmed 2016] 1.0 Scope 2.0 Application of membrane to substrate 3.0 Curing of membrane and/or bonding material 4.0 Installation of ceramic tile over cured membrane 5.0 Grouting of tile
100	A108.14 Installation of Paper-Faced Glass Mosaic Tile — 2010 1.0 Scope 2.0 Application of metal lath and scratch-coat to walls and ceilings 3.0 Scratch and leveling coat mix for walls and ceilings
101	4.0 Application of scratch coat 5.0 Mortar mixes 6.0 Bond coats for walls, ceilings, floors, counters, and shower receptors
102	7.0 Grout 8.0 Mortar application
103	9.0 Installation of paper-faced glass mosaic tile on walls, ceilings, floors, decks, and countert 10.0 Finishing 11.0 Curing
104	A108.15 Alternate Method: Installation of Paper-Faced Glass Mosaic Tile — 2019 1.0 Scope 2.0 Substrate preparation 3.0 Bond coats 4.0 Grout (back-butter) selection
105	5.0 Sheet installation 6.0 Paper removal 7.0 Curing
106	A108.16 Installation of Paper-Faced, Back-Mounted, Edge-Mounted, or Clear Film Face-Mounted Glass Mosaic Tile — 2005 [Reaffirmed 2016] 1.0 Scope 2.0 Substrate preparation 3.0 Bond coats 4.0 Notch trowel selection matrix 5.0 Adhesive application
107	6.0 Installing mounted tile 7.0 Paper removal 8.0 Installation of back-mounted or edge-mounted glass mosaic tile 9.0 Installation of clear film face-mounted mosaic tile 10.0 Cure times prior to grouting 11.0 Cleaning prior to grouting 12.0 Grout 13.0 Installation of grout in tile work
108	A108.17 Installation of Crack Isolation Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone — 2005 [Reaffirmed 2016] 1.0 Scope 2.0 Application of membrane to substrate 3.0 Curing of membrane and/or bonding material 4.0 Installation of ceramic tile over cured membrane 5.0 Grouting of tile 6.0 Soft Joints
109	A108.18 Unmounted Glass Tile Installation – 2021 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Materials
110	3.0 Sub-structure requirements 4.0 Substrates 5.0 Movement joints
111	6.0 Curing 7.0 Installation process
112	8.0 Grouting
113	A108.21 Interior Installation of Flowable Hydraulic Cement Underlayment / Self-Leveling Underlayme 1.0 General 2.0 General installation requirements
114	3.0 Materials 4.0 General substrate requirements
115	5.0 Application
116	A108.22 Installation of Pre-Mixed Grout in Tilework – 2023 1.0 Scope 2.0 Environmental conditions 3.0 Materials 4.0 Site conditions and preparation 5.0 Application of grout 6.0 Cleaning 7.0 Curing
119	A118, A136.1 Materials Specifications
121	A118.1 American National Standard Specifications for Dry-Set Cement Mortar — 2023 Introduction 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions
122	3.0 Property requirements for ANSI 118.1 Standard dry-set cement mortars
123	4.0 Sampling and testing procedures
124	5.0 Tests for application properties
125	6.0 Sag resistance on vertical surfaces (required for mortars designated for vertical application
126	7.0 Shear strength to ceramic tile
128	8.0 Robinson Floor Test 9.0 Package labeling
129	10.0 Report
130	A118.3 American National Standard Specifications for Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Set 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Sampling and testing procedures 4.0 Preparation of epoxy
131	5.0 Tests for application properties
133	A118.4 American National Standard Specifications for Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar — 2023 Introduction 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions
135	3.0 Property requirements for modified dry-set cement mortars 4.0 Sampling and testing procedures
136	5.0 Tests for application properties
138	6.0 Sag resistance on vertical surfaces (required for mortars designated for vertical application
139	7.0 Shear strength to ceramic tile
141	8.0 Robinson Floor Test
142	9.0 Package labeling 10.0 Report
144	A118.5 American National Standard Specifications for Chemical Resistant Furan Mortars and Grouts for Tile Installation — 1999 [Reaffirmed 2016] 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Sample and testing procedures 4.0 Preparation of furan mortar and grout 5.0 Tests for application properties
145	6.0 General requirements
146	A118.6 American National Standard Specifications for Standard Cement Grouts for Tile Installation — 2019 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Property requirements for standard sanded and unsanded cement grouts 4.0 Tests for properties of standard sanded and unsanded cement grouts
148	5.0 General requirements for all grouts
149	A118.7 American National Standard Specifications for High Performance Cement Grouts for Tile Installation — 2019 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Property requirements for high performance sanded and un-sanded cement grouts
151	4.0 General requirements for all grouts
153	A118.8 American National Standard Specifications for Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar/Grout — 1999 [Reaffirmed 2016] 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Sampling and testing procedures 4.0 Preparation of modified epoxy emulsion mortar/grout
154	5.0 Tests for application properties
157	A118.9 American National Standard Specifications for Test Methods and Specifications for Cementit 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Sampling and testing procedures 4.0 Test for physical properties
160	5.0 General requirements
161	A118.10 American National Standard Specifications for Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membranes Introduction 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions
162	3.0 Sampling and testing procedures 4.0 Tests for material properties
163	5.0 Shear strength to ceramic tile and cement mortar
164	6.0 System performance
165	A118.11 American National Standard Specifications for EGP (Exterior Glue Plywood) Modified Dry-set Mortar — 2017 Introduction 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions
166	3.0 Sampling and testing procedures 4.0 Shear strength to quarry tile
167	5.0 Package labeling
168	A118.12 American National Standard Specifications for Crack Isolation Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone Installation — 2014 Introduction 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions
169	3.0 Sampling and testing procedures
170	4.0 Tests for material properties 5.0 Tests for system performance
173	A118.13 American National Standard Specifications for Bonded Sound Reduction Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile Installation — 2014 Introduction 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions
174	3.0 Sampling and testing procedures
175	4.0 Tests for material properties 5.0 Tests for system performance
177	A118.15 American National Standard Specifications for Improved Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar — Introduction 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions
179	3.0 Property requirements for improved performance modified mortars 4.0 Sampling and testing procedures
180	5.0 Tests for application properties
182	6.0 Sag resistance on vertical surfaces (required for mortars designated for vertical applicatio
183	7.0 Shear strength to ceramic tile
185	8.0 Robinson floor test
186	9.0 Package labeling 10.0 Report
188	A118.16 American National Standard Specifications for Flowable Hydraulic Cement Underlayment / S Introduction Installation specifications 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions
189	3.0 Property Requirements 4.0 Sampling and testing procedures
190	5.0 Tests for underlayment properties
191	6.0 Package labeling
193	A118.18 American National Standard Specifications for Test Methods and Specifications for Foam Core 1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Sampling and testing procedures 4.0 Test for physical properties
195	5.0 General requirements
196	1.0 Scope 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Property requirements for organic premixed grouts 4.0 Sampling and testing procedures
197	A118.19 American National Standard Specifications for Organic Premixed Grouts for Installation of Bookmark 299
199	A136.1 American National Standard Specifications for Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile — 2008 [Reaffirmed 2013] 1.0 Purpose 2.0 Scope 3.0 Classification 4.0 Definitions 5.0 Requirements
200	6.0 Sampling and testing procedures
204	7.0 Manufacturer’s instructions 8.0 Toxicity and flammability
207	Figures
208	Figure 1.0 Support Jig For Bond Strength Test
209	Figure 2.0 Ceramic Tile Test Assembly Plate Figure 3.0 Ceramic Tile Test Assembly Lower Portion Figure 4.0 Oven
210	Figure 5.0 T-Bar Space Figure 6.0 Shear Bond Test Jig
211	Figure 8.0 System Crack Resistance Test Apparatus
212	Figure 9.0 Failure Pattern
213	Figure 10.0 Slip Apparatus
214	Figure 11.0 Examples of Non-Linear Joint Configurations Figure 12.0: ¾ in. (19 mm) Rounded Notch Trowel
215	Figure 13.0 Examples of Offset Patterns
216	Figure 14.0 Shear Bond Test Specimen Figure 15.0 Adhesion Testing Failure Patterns
217	Figure 16.0: Shear Specimen Tile Position
218	Figure 17.0: Shear Bond Test Fixture Figure 17.1: Base Plate Assembly
219	Figure 17.2: “L” Bracket Figure 17.3: Point Load Bar Figure 18.0: Loading Key
220	Figure 19.0: Test Apparatus
221	Figures 20.0-20.3: Molding Test Specimens Figure 21.0: Test Location Template Figure 22.0: Test Locations
222	Figure 23.0: Preparation of Test Specimens Figure 23.1: Preparation of Test Specimens
223	Annex A (Informative) — Concrete Test Slab A.1 General information A.2 Test conditions A.3 Apparatus A.4 Concrete test slab
225	Figure A1 Apparatus for Evaluating Water Absorption (Carsten-Röhrchen Flask)
226	Figure A2 Grading Curves for 8 mm Maximum Particle Size

TCNA Handbook CeramicGlassStoneTileInstallation 2024

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A guide to assist in clarifying and standardizing installation specifications for tile. Each installation recommendation, or method, requires a properly designed, constructed, and prepared substructure using materials and construction techniques that meet nationally recognized material and construction standards. Included are: product selection guides for ceramic, glass, and stone tiles; guidelines for wet areas; ISO mortar and grout specifications; information on substrate flatness requirements; information on grout joint sizes and patterns, and workmanship standards excerpted from ANSI installation standards.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
9	Committee Members
11	Contents
15	Product Selection Guides
16	Ceramic Tile Selection Guide
20	Glass Tile Selection and Installation Guide
24	Natural Stone Tile Selection and Installation Guide
29	Setting Materials Selection Guide
33	Grout Selection Guide
35	Backer Board Selection Guide
37	Membrane Selection Guide
39	Additional Products Used in Tile Installations
41	Green Building Standards and Green Product Selection Guide
47	Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Study for Various Floor Finishes
49	Field and Installation Requirements
50	Substrate Requirements
54	Lighting and Tile Installations
55	Mortar Application and Coverage
56	Flatness and Lippage
58	Grout Joint Size, Layouts, and Patterns
60	Finished Tilework
61	Accessibility
62	Wet Areas Guidelines
64	Floor Tiling Installation Guide
65	Environmental Exposure Classifications
69	Using the TCNA Handbook for Specification Writing
72	Installer and Contractor Qualifications Guide
77	Ceramic and Glass Tile Installation Methods
78	Exterior Floors
82	Exterior Roof/Deck Floors
86	Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors
90	Interior Floors Over Concrete
138	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete
160	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood
172	Interior Floors Over Wood
208	Exterior Walls
214	Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete
220	Interior Walls Over Solid Backing
226	Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs
246	Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead
248	Bathtub/Shower Walls
260	Shower Receptors
276	Curbless Shower Receptors
280	Common Shower Configurations
282	Shower Receptor Renovation
284	Ceilings, Soffits
290	Countertops
296	Steam Shower/Steam Room; Masonry/Concrete
298	Steam Shower/Steam Room; Wood/Metal Studs
300	Pools and Water Features
306	Tile Tubs and Fountains
307	Mortar Stairs
308	Refrigerator Rooms
310	Renovation
314	Accessories and Transitions
315	Sound Rated and Fire Rated Walls
318	Sound Rated Floors Guide
321	Natural Stone Tile Installation Methods
322	Exterior Floors
326	Exterior Roof/Deck Floors
330	Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors
334	Interior Floors Over Concrete
358	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete
376	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood
378	Interior Floors Over Wood
382	Exterior Walls
388	Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete
393	Interior Walls Over Solid Backing
397	Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs
416	Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead
418	Bathtub/Shower Walls
430	Shower Receptors
446	Ceilings, Soffits
451	Movement Joints
452	EJ171 movement joint guidelines for ceramic, glass, and stone
461	Appendices
462	Appendix A. ISO 13007 Standards for Adhesives and Grouts
466	Appendix B. Estimated Weights for Floor Installations
474	Appendix C. Material and Installation Specifications, Test Methods, and Guides Referenced
478	Method Locator by Method Number
479	Method Locator by Application (Tile)
483	Method Locator by Application (Stone)
486	TCNA Member Directory
497	Contents
498	TCNA Bullletin: Two-Centimeter Porcelain Pavers
500	TCNA Bulletin: Laboratory Testing Leads the Way for Product Success
504	TCNA Bulletin: ANSI A326.3
512	Porcelain Tile Certification and the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency
517	TCNA Bullletin: ACT-Certified Installers
518	TCNA Bulletin : Choosing Your Tile Contractor
524	Special Section from Tile Heritage Foundation
538	2024 Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) Sponsors
545	Contents
546	Tile: The Natural Choice
548	Tile and Green Building Credits and Requirements
550	TCNA Bulletin: Ceramic Tile for a Safe and Healthy Home
553	Life Cycle Cost Analysis
556	Introduction
557	Life Cycle Cost Analysis Criteria Summary and Results
558	Life-Cycle Costs for Flooring in Commercial Buildings (Comparison Table)
560	Using Industry-Wide Guidance for Ceramic Tile, Mortar, and Grout Ingredient Reporting
567	Guide to Green Squared
569	Contents
570	What is Green Squared?
572	The Green Squared Standard
578	Third-Party Certification
580	Specifying Green Squared
584	Green Squared in the Field
593	Guide to EPDs for Ceramic Tile, Mortar and Grout Made in North America
595	Contents
596	Total Transparency: EPDs for North American-Made Ceramic Tile, Mortar, and Grout
600	Credits and Compliance: North American-Made Ceramic Tile, Mortar, and Grout
606	Environmental Footprint: Tile, Mortar and Grout
614	EPD Transparency Summary: Tile
616	EPD Transparency Summary: Grout
618	EPD Transparency Summary: Mortar
621	Guide to Embodied Carbon

TCNA Handbook CeramicGlassStoneTileInstallation 2023

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 08:33:34 +0000

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
9	Committee Members
11	Contents
15	Product Selection Guides
16	Ceramic Tile Selection Guide
20	Glass Tile Selection and Installation Guide
24	Natural Stone Tile Selection and Installation Guide
29	Setting Materials Selection Guide
33	Grout Selection Guide
35	Backer Board Selection Guide
36	Membrane Selection Guide
38	Additional Products Used in Tile Installations
40	Green Building Standards and Green Product Selection Guide
45	Field and Installation Requirements
46	Substrate Requirements
50	Lighting and Tile Installations
51	Mortar Application and Coverage
52	Flatness and Lippage
54	Grout Joint Size, Layouts, and Patterns
56	Finished Tilework
57	Accessibility
58	Wet Areas Guidelines
60	Floor Tiling Installation Guide
61	Environmental Exposure Classifications
65	Using the TCNA Handbook for Specification Writing
68	Installer and Contractor Qualifications Guide
73	Ceramic and Glass Tile Installation Methods
74	Exterior Floors
78	Exterior Roof/Deck Floors
82	Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors
86	Interior Floors Over Concrete
134	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete
156	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood
168	Interior Floors Over Wood
204	Exterior Walls
210	Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete
216	Interior Walls Over Solid Backing
222	Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs
242	Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead
244	Bathtub/Shower Walls
256	Shower Receptors
272	Curbless Shower Receptors
276	Common Shower Configurations
278	Shower Receptor Renovation
280	Ceilings, Soffits
286	Countertops
292	Steam Shower/Steam Room; Masonry/Concrete
294	Steam Shower/Steam Room; Wood/Metal Studs
296	Pools and Water Features
302	Tile Tubs and Fountains
303	Mortar Stairs
304	Refrigerator Rooms
306	Renovation
310	Accessories and Transitions
311	Sound Rated and Fire Rated Walls
314	Sound Rated Floors Guide
317	Natural Stone Tile Installation Methods
318	Exterior Floors
322	Exterior Roof/Deck Floors
326	Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors
330	Interior Floors Over Concrete
354	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete
372	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood
374	Interior Floors Over Wood
378	Exterior Walls
384	Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete
390	Interior Walls Over Solid Backing
394	Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs
412	Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead
414	Bathtub/Shower Walls
426	Shower Receptors
442	Ceilings, Soffits
447	Movement Joints
448	EJ171 movement joint guidelines for ceramic, glass, and stone
457	Appendices
458	Appendix A. ISO 13007 Standards for Adhesives and Grouts
462	Appendix B. Estimated Weights for Floor Installations
470	Appendix C. Material and Installation Specifications, Test Methods, and Guides Referenced
474	Method Locator by Method Number
475	Method Locator by Application (Tile)
479	Method Locator by Application (Stone)
482	Member Directory
549	Contents
550	Tile: The Natural Choice
552	Tile and Green Building Credits and Requirements
554	TCNA Bulletin: Ceramic Tile for a Safe and Healthy Home
556	TCNA Green Report: Life-Cycle Cost Study
558	Using Industry-Wide Guidance for Ceramic Tile, Mortar, and Grout Ingredient Reporting
565	Guide to Green Squared
567	Contents
568	What is Green Squared?
570	The Green Squared Standard
576	Third-Party Certification
578	Specifying Green Squared
582	Green Squared in the Field
591	Guide to EPDs for Ceramic Tile, Mortar and Grout Made in North America
593	Contents
594	Total Transparency: EPDs for North American-Made Ceramic Tile, Mortar, and Grout
598	Credits and Compliance: North American-Made Ceramic Tile, Mortar, and Grout
604	Environmental Footprint: Tile, Mortar and Grout
612	EPD Transparency Summary: Tile
614	EPD Transparency Summary: Grout
616	EPD Transparency Summary: Mortar

TCNA Handbook GaugedPorcelainTile 2023

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 08:33:34 +0000

Inaugural handbook devoted to the installation methods of gauged porcelain tiles and gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs. A guide to assist in clarifying and standardizing installation specifications for tile. Each installation method requires a properly designed, constructed, and prepared substructure using materials and construction techniques that meet nationally recognized material and construction standards. The seventeen methods included in this inaugural edition of the TCNA Handbook for Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs are the first to be balloted with the TCNA Handbook Committee. The committee is continuing work to develop additional methods that are applicable to gauged porcelain tile.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
9	TCNA Handbook Committee
11	Contents
14	Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs Selection and Installation Guide
18	Floor Tiling Installation Guide
19	Environmental Exposure Classifications
21	Gauged Porcelain Tile and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panel/Slab Installation Methods
22	Interior Floors Over Concrete
39	Interior Floors with Radiant Heat Over Concrete
45	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood
48	Interior Floors Over Wood
53	Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete
55	Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs
57	Bathtub/Shower Walls
59	Shower Receptors
65	Appendices
66	Appendix A. ISO 13007 Standards for Adhesives and Grouts
70	Appendix B. Estimated Weights for Floor Installations
74	Appendix C. Material and Installation Specifications, Test Methods, and Guides Referenced
80	2023 TCNA Member Directory

TCNA A137.3 2022

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:25:29 +0000

American National Standard Specification A137.3 describes the minimum physical properties and grading procedures for gauged porcelain tiles and gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs. It provides quality criteria for buyers, specifiers, installers, manufacturers, and the public in general. ”Gauged” means manufactured to a thickness that is specific and largely associated with installation and use. Tile panels/slabs are those that are one square meter in facial area or larger. Some of the key issues addressed by this standard are: Floor, wall, and countertop strength criteria for “Table 4” gauged products that have a declared nominal thickness within the range of 5.0 to 6.5 mm Wall and countertop strength criteria for “Table 5” gauged products that have a declared nominal thickness within the range of 3.5 to 4.9 mm Floor, wall, and countertop strength criteria for “Table 6” gauged products that have a declared nominal thickness of 20 mm and greater Thickness accuracy and precision criteria Provisions for sampling and visual inspection, considering tile panels/slabs can be very large Provisions for gauged products with back layer reinforcing American National Standard A108.19 provides procedures and requirements for interior installation of gauged porcelain tiles and gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs. These products require unique installation and workmanship considerations, and some of the key issues addressed by this standard addresses include: Floor and wall installation procedures for ANSI A137.3 “Table 4” gauged products Wall installation procedures for ANSI A137.3 “Table 5” gauged products Substrate requirements Lippage criteria and use of lippage control systems Unique coverage criteria and evaluation procedures Special floor setting provisions that involve embedding by walking American National Standard A108.20 provides procedures and requirements for exterior installation of gauged porcelain tiles and gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs. These products require unique installation and workmanship considerations, and some of the key issues addressed by this standard addresses include: Exterior vertical and overhead installation procedures for ANSI A137.3 “Table 4” and “Table 5” gauged products Substrate requirements Lippage criteria and use of lippage control systems Unique coverage criteria and evaluation procedures Specific embedding instructions

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
21	ANSI A137.3 American National Standard Specifications for Gauged Porcelain Tile & Tile Panels/Slabs 1.0 Purpose 2.0 Scope 3.0 Definition of Terms
22	4.0 Procedures for Sampling, Testing and Basis for Acceptance
26	5.0 Acceptable Properties for Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Tile Panels / Slabs
34	6.0 Specialty Tiles or Tile Panels / Slabs 7.0 Grade Marking and Certification
35	8.0 Applicable Evaluation Procedures
51	ANSI A108.19 Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs Introduction Scope 1.0 Wall and Ceiling Substrates
52	2.0 Floor Substrates 3.0 Existing Surfaces/Substrates 4.0 Related Work Specified in Other Sections
53	5.0 Substrate Flatness 6.0 General Substrate Requirements
54	7.0 Jobsite Requirements 8.0 Material Handling Requirements 9.0 Tile Specifications and Ordering
55	10.0 Installing Contractor 11.0 General Requirements for Installation
56	12.0 Mortar and Mortar Mixing 13.0 Application of Bonding Mortar
57	14.0 Embedding the Tile
59	15.0 Required Mortar Coverage 16.0 Grouting of Tile 17.0 Workmanship, Lippage, and Grout Joint Size
60	18.0 Movement Joints 19.0 Damage to Tile Work 20.0 Maintenance
65	ANSI A108.20 American National Standard Specifications for Exterior Installation of Vertical and Ov Introduction Scope 1.0 Substrates
66	2.0 Existing Surfaces/Substrates 3.0 Related Work Specified in Other Sections 4.0 Substrate Flatness 5.0 General Substrate Requirements
67	6.0 Jobsite Requirements 7.0 Material Handling Requirements
68	8.0 Tile Specifications and Ordering 9.0 Installing Contractor 10.0 General Requirements for Installation
69	11.0 Mortar and Mortar Mixing 12.0 Application of Bonding Mortar
70	13.0 Embedding the Tile
71	14.0 Required Mortar Coverage 15.0 Grouting of Tile 16.0 Workmanship, Lippage, and Grout Joint Size 17.0 Movement Joints
72	18.0 Preventing Damage to Tile Work 19.0 Maintenance
75	Appendix A – Substrate Flatness – Required Plane
76	Appendix B – Shuffling Process for Embedding Gauged Porcelain
77	Appendix C

TCNA A138.1 2011 Reaffirmed 2021

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Enlarge ANSI A138.1-2011 Green Squared American National Standard Specifications for Sustainable Ceramic Tiles, Glass Tiles, and Tile Installation Materials – Reaffirmed 2021 ANSI A138.1 is the industry standard for sustainable tile and tile installation products. This voluntary standard outlines the environmental and social criteria for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials. Because sustainability shouldn’t be defined by a single attribute, Green Squared® takes a multi-attribute, balanced approach. Covered by the standard are environmental product characteristics, environmental product manufacturing and raw material extraction, end of product life management, progressive corporate governance, and innovation. Suitable applications, installation requirements, and specific product performance criteria are not defined by this standard.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
6	Foreword
9	Committee Members
10	Reference Documents and Standards
15	1.0 General 1.1 Scope 1.2 Purpose 1.3 Terms and Definitions
17	2.0 Assessment Overview 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Declaration of Product of Interest 3.0 Environmental Product Characteristics 3.1 Use of Reclaimed Manufacturing Waste or Recycled Material
18	Table 1: Level 1, 2, and 3 Total Recycled Content/Reclaimed Content Criteria
19	3.2 Indigenous Raw Materials Table 2: Levels 1, 2, and 3 Indigenous Raw Material Criteria 3.3 Packaging — Environmentally Sustainable Packaging Practices
20	3.4 Durability and Performance Integrity — Optimization of Performance, Strength, and Longevity 3.5 Indoor Air Quality — Low- or Non-Emitting Products
21	3.6 Cleaning/Environmental Maintenance Guidelines 3.7 Additional Environmental Characteristics — Products with Situational Benefits to Enhance Surrounding Environments 3.8 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
22	4.0 Environmental Product Manufacturing and Raw Material Extraction 4.1 Pollution Prevention to Reduce Particulates 4.2 Responsible Combustion and Fuel Usage 4.3 Raw Materials Sourcing
23	4.4 Outsourced Manufacturing and Packaging Services 4.5 Restricted Leachability of Lead and Cadmium in Glazed Ceramic Surfaces 4.6 Environmental Management Plan 4.7 Conservation/Reduction of Utility Usage
24	4.8 Renewable Energy Usage 4.9 Manufacturer Waste Diversion/Minimization 5.0 End of Product Life Management 5.1 Clean Fill Eligibility 5.2 End of Product Life Collection Plan 6.0 Progressive Corporate Governance 6.1 Social Responsibility Strategy
25	6.2 Labor Law Compliance 6.3 Prohibitions on Forced Labor 6.4 Prohibitions on Child Labor 6.5 Compliance with Environmental Regulations 6.6 Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations 6.7 Participation in Safety Programs 6.8 ANSI A138.1 Conformance Assurance Program 6.9 FTC-Compliant Marketing Claims 6.10 On-Going Community Involvement 6.11 Manufacturer Public Disclosure
26	6.12 Manufacturer Annual Sustainability Report 6.13 Certified “Green” Facilities 7.0 Innovation 7.1 Exceptional Conformance 1 7.2 Exceptional Conformance 2 7.3 Innovative Attribute, Process, or Corporate Governance Strategy 7.4 Greenhouse Gas Awareness 8.0 Determination of Conformance 8.1 Conformance Overview
27	8.2 Conformance Declaration Mechanisms 8.3 Ceramic Tile — Requirements for Conformance Declaration 8.4 Glass Tile — Requirements for Conformance Declaration 8.5 Dry Powder Installation Goods (Cementitious Mortar Adhesives and Grouts, etc.) — Requirements for Conformance Declaration 8.6 Liquid/Paste Installation Goods (Mastic Adhesives and Reactive Resin Adhesives, Reactive Resin Grouts, Pourable or Trowelable Membranes, Liquid Latex Additives, etc.) — Requirements for Conformance Declaration 8.7 Rolled Sheet Installation Goods (Sheet-Applied Membranes and Underlayments, etc.) — Requirements for Conformance Declaration 8.8 Panel Installation Goods (Backerboards and Panel Underlayments, etc.) — Requirements for Conformance Declaration
28	Appendix A: Scoring Tool
30	Appendix B: Conformance Declaration Template
31	Appendix C: Guidance on Innovation

TCNA Handbook 2022

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
9	Committee Members Committee Members Committee Members
11	Contents Contents Contents
15	Product Selection Guides Product Selection Guides Product Selection Guides
16	Ceramic Tile Selection Guide Ceramic Tile Selection Guide Ceramic Tile Selection Guide
20	Glass Tile Selection and Installation Guide Glass Tile Selection and Installation Guide Glass Tile Selection and Installation Guide
24	Natural Stone Tile Selection and Installation Guide Natural Stone Tile Selection and Installation Guide Natural Stone Tile Selection and Installation Guide
29	Setting Materials Selection Guide Setting Materials Selection Guide Setting Materials Selection Guide
33	Grout Selection Guide Grout Selection Guide Grout Selection Guide
35	Backer Board Selection Guide Backer Board Selection Guide Backer Board Selection Guide
36	Membrane Selection Guide Membrane Selection Guide Membrane Selection Guide
38	Additional Products Used in Tile Installations Additional Products Used in Tile Installations Additional Products Used in Tile Installations
40	Green Building Standards and Green Product Selection Guide Green Building Standards and Green Product Selection Guide Green Building Standards and Green Product Selection Guide
45	Field and Installation Requirements Field and Installation Requirements Field and Installation Requirements
46	Substrate Requirements Substrate Requirements Substrate Requirements
50	Lighting and Tile Installations Lighting and Tile Installations Lighting and Tile Installations
51	Mortar Application and Coverage Mortar Application and Coverage Mortar Application and Coverage
52	Flatness and Lippage Flatness and Lippage Flatness and Lippage
54	Grout Joint Size, Layouts, and Patterns Grout Joint Size, Layouts, and Patterns Grout Joint Size, Layouts, and Patterns
56	Finished Tilework Finished Tilework Finished Tilework
57	Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility
58	Wet Areas Guidelines Wet Areas Guidelines Wet Areas Guidelines
60	Floor Tiling Installation Guide Floor Tiling Installation Guide Floor Tiling Installation Guide
61	Environmental Exposure Classifications Environmental Exposure Classifications Environmental Exposure Classifications
65	Using the TCNA Handbook for Specification Writing Using the TCNA Handbook for Specification Writing Using the TCNA Handbook for Specification Writing
68	Installer and Contractor Qualifications Guide Installer and Contractor Qualifications Guide Installer and Contractor Qualifications Guide
73	Ceramic and Glass Tile Installation Methods Ceramic and Glass Tile Installation Methods Ceramic and Glass Tile Installation Methods
74	Exterior Floors Exterior Floors Exterior Floors
78	Exterior Roof/Deck Floors Exterior Roof/Deck Floors Exterior Roof/Deck Floors
82	Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors
86	Interior Floors Over Concrete Interior Floors Over Concrete Interior Floors Over Concrete
134	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete
156	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood
168	Interior Floors Over Wood Interior Floors Over Wood Interior Floors Over Wood
204	Exterior Walls Exterior Walls Exterior Walls
210	Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete
216	Interior Walls Over Solid Backing Interior Walls Over Solid Backing Interior Walls Over Solid Backing
222	Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs
242	Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead
244	Bathtub/Shower Walls Bathtub/Shower Walls Bathtub/Shower Walls
256	Shower Receptors Shower Receptors Shower Receptors
272	Curbless Shower Receptors Curbless Shower Receptors Curbless Shower Receptors
276	Common Shower Configurations Common Shower Configurations Common Shower Configurations
278	Shower Receptor Renovation Shower Receptor Renovation Shower Receptor Renovation
280	Ceilings, Soffits Ceilings, Soffits Ceilings, Soffits
286	Countertops Countertops Countertops
292	Steam Shower/Steam Room; Masonry/Concrete Steam Shower/Steam Room; Masonry/Concrete Steam Shower/Steam Room; Masonry/Concrete
294	Steam Shower/Steam Room; Wood/Metal Studs Steam Shower/Steam Room; Wood/Metal Studs Steam Shower/Steam Room; Wood/Metal Studs
296	Pools and Water Features Pools and Water Features Pools and Water Features
302	Tile Tubs and Fountains Tile Tubs and Fountains Tile Tubs and Fountains
303	Mortar Stairs Mortar Stairs Mortar Stairs
304	Refrigerator Rooms Refrigerator Rooms Refrigerator Rooms
306	Renovation Renovation Renovation
310	Accessories and Transitions Accessories and Transitions Accessories and Transitions
311	Sound Rated and Fire Rated Walls Sound Rated and Fire Rated Walls Sound Rated and Fire Rated Walls
314	Sound Rated Floors Guide Sound Rated Floors Guide Sound Rated Floors Guide
317	Natural Stone Tile Installation Methods Natural Stone Tile Installation Methods Natural Stone Tile Installation Methods
318	Exterior Floors Exterior Floors Exterior Floors
322	Exterior Roof/Deck Floors Exterior Roof/Deck Floors Exterior Roof/Deck Floors
326	Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors Exterior Balcony/Deck Floors
330	Interior Floors Over Concrete Interior Floors Over Concrete Interior Floors Over Concrete
354	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Concrete
372	Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood Interior Floors With Radiant Heat Over Wood
374	Interior Floors Over Wood Interior Floors Over Wood Interior Floors Over Wood
378	Exterior Walls Exterior Walls Exterior Walls
384	Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete Interior Walls Over Masonry or Concrete
390	Interior Walls Over Solid Backing Interior Walls Over Solid Backing Interior Walls Over Solid Backing
394	Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs Interior Walls Over Wood or Metal Studs
412	Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead Bathtub Walls With No Showerhead
414	Bathtub/Shower Walls Bathtub/Shower Walls Bathtub/Shower Walls
426	Shower Receptors Shower Receptors Shower Receptors
442	Ceilings, Soffits Ceilings, Soffits Ceilings, Soffits
447	Movement Joints Movement Joints Movement Joints
448	EJ171 movement joint guidelines for ceramic, glass, and stone EJ171 movement joint guidelines for ceramic, glass, and stone EJ171 movement joint guidelines for ceramic, glass, and stone
457	Appendices Appendices Appendices
458	Appendix A. ISO 13007 Standards for Adhesives and Grouts Appendix A. ISO 13007 Standards for Adhesives and Grouts Appendix A. ISO 13007 Standards for Adhesives and Grouts
462	Appendix B. Estimated Weights for Floor Installations Appendix B. Estimated Weights for Floor Installations Appendix B. Estimated Weights for Floor Installations
470	Appendix C. Material and Installation Specifications, Test Methods, and Guides Referenced Appendix C. Material and Installation Specifications, Test Methods, and Guides Referenced Appendix C. Material and Installation Specifications, Test Methods, and Guides Referenced
474	Method Locator by Method Number Method Locator by Method Number Method Locator by Method Number
475	Method Locator by Application (Tile) Method Locator by Application (Tile) Method Locator by Application (Tile)
479	Method Locator by Application (Stone) Method Locator by Application (Stone) Method Locator by Application (Stone)
482	Member Directory Member Directory Member Directory
492	Contents
493	TCNA Bulletin: ANSI A326.3
501	TCNA Bulletin: MeasurableCode Criteria for Slip Resistant Surfaces around Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
505	TCNA Bulletin: IBC Updates Requirements for Exterior Adhered Porcelain
509	Porcelain Tile Certification and the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency
514	TCNA Bullietin: ACT-Certified Installers
515	TCNA Bulletin: Choosing A Tile Contractor
521	Special Section from Tile Heritage Foundation
541	2022 Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) Sponsors

TCNA A137.2 July 2022

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This voluntary standard lists and defines various types, sizes, and physical properties for glass tile. Some of the key issues addressed by the standard are: Methods of manufacture Categorization by size Mounting criteria for mounted glass tiles Definitions and test procedures for measuring translucence Strength criteria Thermal Shock resistance using real life temperature ranges Levels of recycled content This standard provides quality criteria for buyers, specifiers, installers, manufacturers, and the public in general. It is intended for reference or inclusion in the glass tile section of product specifications and contracts. NOTE: Changes to A137.2-2021 were balloted and approved in 2022. The latest edition of this standard is A137.2-2022.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
7	Foreword
8	Committee Members
10	Standards
13	Contents
19	A137.2 American National Standard Specifications for Glass Tile—2021 1.0 Purpose 2.0 Scope 3.0 Definition of Terms
20	4.0 Procedures for Sampling and Testing and Basis for Acceptance 4.1 Lot Size 4.2 Sample Size 4.3 Sampling Plan
21	4.4 General Procedure for Sampling, Testing, Basis for Acceptance, and Aesthetic Classification and Shade Variations
23	4.5 Basis for Acceptance
24	5.0 Glass Tile Properties 5.1 Allowable Properties by Tile Type
28	5.2 Field Tile
33	5.3 Product Use Categories
34	6.0 Grade Marking, Labeling, and Certification 6.1 Grade Marking 6.2 Definition of Standard Grade (First Quality/Grade) Glass Tiles 6.3 Labeling Procedures 6.4 Authorized Use 6.5 Certification 6.6 Pre-Certification 7.0 Applicable Evaluation Procedures 7.1 Procedure for Determining Facial and Structural Defects in Fused and Low Temperature-Coated G
36	7.2 Procedure for Evaluating Facial and Structural Defects in Cast Glass Tile Units (Sampled per S 7.3 Test Method for Color Difference (Shading) of Monochromatic (Aesthetic Class V0) Glass Tile 7.4 Evaluation of Shade Value of Glass Tiles (Aesthetic Classes V1 to V4)
37	7.5 Evaluation of Opacity of Glass Tiles
38	7.6 Test Method for Mounting Variations
39	7.7 Test Method for Evaluating Shear Bond Strength of Glass Tile
40	7.8 Test Method for Determining Compressive Strength of Miniature Mosaic Glass Tile
41	7.9 Test Method for Determining Thermal Shock Resistance of Glass Tile

TCNA A137.3 A108.19 A108.20 July2021

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American National Standard Specification A137.3 describes the minimum physical properties and grading procedures for gauged porcelain tiles and gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs. It provides quality criteria for buyers, specifiers, installers, manufacturers, and the public in general. ”Gauged” means manufactured to a thickness that is specific and largely associated with installation and use. Tile panels/slabs are those that are one square meter in facial area or larger. Some of the key issues addressed by this standard are: Floor, wall, and countertop strength criteria for “Table 4” gauged products that have a declared nominal thickness within the range of 5.0 to 6.5 mm Wall and countertop strength criteria for “Table 5” gauged products that have a declared nominal thickness within the range of 3.5 to 4.9 mm Thickness accuracy and precision criteria Provisions for sampling and visual inspection, considering tile panels/slabs can be very large Provisions for gauged products with back layer reinforcing American National Standard A108.19 provides procedures and requirements for interior installation of gauged porcelain tiles and gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs. These products require unique installation and workmanship considerations, and some of the key issues addressed by this standard addresses include: Floor and wall installation procedures for ANSI A137.3 “Table 4” gauged products Wall installation procedures for ANSI A137.3 “Table 5” gauged products Substrate requirements Lippage criteria and use of lippage control systems Unique coverage criteria and evaluation procedures Special floor setting provisions that involve embedding by walking American National Standard A108.20 provides procedures and requirements for exterior installation of gauged porcelain tiles and gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs. These products require unique installation and workmanship considerations, and some of the key issues addressed by this standard addresses include: Exterior vertical and overhead installation procedures for ANSI A137.3 gauged products Substrate requirements Lippage criteria and use of lippage control systems Unique coverage criteria and evaluation procedures Specific embedding instructions

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
21	ANSI A137.3 American National Standard Specifications for Gauged Porcelain Tile & Tile Panels/Slabs 1.0 Purpose 2.0 Scope 3.0 Definition of Terms
22	4.0 Procedures for Sampling, Testing and Basis for Acceptance
25	5.0 Acceptable Properties for Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Tile Panels / Slabs
29	6.0 Specialty Tiles or Tile Panels / Slabs
30	7.0 Grade Marking and Certification
31	8.0 Applicable Evaluation Procedures
43	ANSI A108.19 Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs Introduction Scope 1.0 Wall and Ceiling Substrates
44	2.0 Floor Substrates 3.0 Existing Surfaces/Substrates 4.0 Related Work Specified in Other Sections
45	5.0 Substrate Flatness 6.0 General Substrate Requirements
46	7.0 Jobsite Requirements 8.0 Material Handling Requirements 9.0 Tile Specifications and Ordering
47	10.0 Installing Contractor 11.0 General Requirements for Installation
48	12.0 Mortar and Mortar Mixing 13.0 Application of Bonding Mortar
49	14.0 Embedding the Tile
51	15.0 Required Mortar Coverage 16.0 Grouting of Tile 17.0 Workmanship, Lippage, and Grout Joint Size
52	18.0 Movement Joints 19.0 Damage to Tile Work 20.0 Maintenance
57	ANSI A108.20 American National Standard Specifications for Exterior Installation of Vertical and Ov Introduction Scope 1.0 Substrates
58	2.0 Existing Surfaces/Substrates 3.0 Related Work Specified in Other Sections 4.0 Substrate Flatness 5.0 General Substrate Requirements
59	6.0 Jobsite Requirements 7.0 Material Handling Requirements
60	8.0 Tile Specifications and Ordering 9.0 Installing Contractor 10.0 General Requirements for Installation
61	11.0 Mortar and Mortar Mixing 12.0 Application of Bonding Mortar
62	13.0 Embedding the Tile
63	14.0 Required Mortar Coverage 15.0 Grouting of Tile 16.0 Workmanship, Lippage, and Grout Joint Size 17.0 Movement Joints
64	18.0 Preventing Damage to Tile Work 19.0 Maintenance
67	Appendix A – Substrate Flatness – Required Plane
68	Appendix B – Shuffling Process for Embedding Gauged Porcelain
69	Appendix C

TCNA A137.2 July 2021

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
7	Foreword
8	Committee Members
10	Standards
13	Contents
19	A137.2 American National Standard Specifications for Glass Tile—2021 1.0 Purpose 2.0 Scope 3.0 Definition of Terms
20	4.0 Procedures for Sampling and Testing and Basis for Acceptance 4.1 Lot Size 4.2 Sample Size 4.3 Sampling Plan
21	4.4 General Procedure for Sampling, Testing, Basis for Acceptance, and Aesthetic Classification and Shade Variations
23	4.5 Basis for Acceptance
24	5.0 Glass Tile Properties 5.1 Allowable Properties by Tile Type
28	5.2 Field Tile
33	6.0 Grade Marking, Labeling, and Certification 6.1 Grade Marking 6.2 Definition of Standard Grade (First Quality/Grade) Glass Tiles 6.3 Labeling Procedures 6.4 Authorized Use 6.5 Certification 6.6 Pre-Certification
34	7.0 Applicable Evaluation Procedures 7.1 Procedure for Determining Facial and Structural Defects in Fused and Low Temperature-Coated G
35	7.2 Procedure for Evaluating Facial and Structural Defects in Cast Glass Tile Units (Sampled per S 7.3 Test Method for Color Difference (Shading) of Monochromatic (Aesthetic Class V0) Glass Tile
36	7.4 Evaluation of Shade Value of Glass Tiles (Aesthetic Classes V1 to V4) 7.5 Evaluation of Opacity of Glass Tiles
37	7.6 Test Method for Mounting Variations
38	7.7 Test Method for Evaluating Shear Bond Strength of Glass Tile
39	7.8 Test Method for Determining Compressive Strength of Miniature Mosaic Glass Tile
40	7.9 Test Method for Determining Thermal Shock Resistance of Glass Tile