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The 2009 TCA Handbook for Ceramic
Tile Installation provides specification writers, architects, contractors and installers industry-consensus, detailed drawings and installation specifications for over 100 installation methods. The specifications for each method include recommended uses, limitations, requirements, materials, preparation by other trades, movement joints and installation standards. The Handbook references American National Standards (ANSI) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) test methods.
Two major additions to the 2009 Handbook address current hot topics in building design – accessibility and sustainability.
A new section on accessibility, provides accessibility criteria for tile installations. This section lists ways to make tile installations accessible and steps design professionals can take to minimize lippage and its effects.
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Tile Is The NATURAL Choice Brochure Inside Handbook
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Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to announce the publication of Tile is the Natural Choice - Environmental and Cost Evaluation.
This brochure, which is be featured in the 2009 TCA Handbook, addresses one of the main concerns in building design today – environmental sustainability. Written by TCNA’s Green Initiative Committee, it contains information on how tile can contribute LEED® points to a project, 12 reasons to choose tile, an independent life cycle cost analysis of 17 floor coverings, and how tile is environmentally-friendly.
Savvy designers already know tile is an excellent choice; this brochure outlines why tile - environmentally-friendly, durable, healthy, and low maintenance - is the natural choice!
For information on ordering copies of the Tile is the Natural Choice brochure and the 2009 TCA Handbook, visit www.tileusa.com or call Tile Council at 864-646-8453.
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for a printable order form to fax or mail (click to
download Acrobat
Reader).
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2009
TCA Handbook & ANSI Standards CD-ROM
The CD-ROM offers English and Spanish versions of:
- 2009 TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation
- Tile Is The NATURAL Choice Brochure
- American National Standard Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile - ANSI A108, A118, and A136 Material and Installation Standards
- American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile - ANSI A137.1 Standard for Mosaic, Quarry, Pressed Floor, Glazed Wall, Porcelain, and Specialty Tiles Including Trim Shapes (English Only)
- Library of TCNA Members' Catalogs
- Folder of 2009 TCA Handbook CAD Drawings
- Folder of 2009 ANSI A137.1 CAD Drawings
Click here for a printable order form to fax or mail (click to
download Acrobat
Reader).
*Acrobat
files are viewable on Macintosh OS with Acrobat Reader, and dwg files can
be opened in AutoCAD using the Macintosh OS system. Not all Mac-based
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Also available:
ANSI A108/A118/A136.1 Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile
This publication is a compilation of voluntary standards for the installation of ceramic tile. American national standard specifications A108.01, .02, .1A, .1B, .1C, .4, .5, .6, .8, .9, .10, .11, .12, .13, .14, .15, .16, and .17 define the installation of ceramic tile. A118.1, .3, .4, .5, .6, .7, .8, .9, .10, .11, .12, 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.
Click here for the Table of Contents.
Click here if you have a
question regarding a published American National Standard
This updated version includes revisions to the ANSI A108 installation standard and the ANSI A118 and A136.1 materials standards, as well as the addition of a minimum grout joint width recommendation.
Also, changes were made to the way ANSI A118.10, A118.12 and 136.1 tests are performed (room temperature and humidity ranges were better defined for 118.10 and 118.12 testing, etc.). These changes are intended to make testing methods and results more accurate and standardized. Additionally, asphalt laminated paper was added as an vapor retarder membrane.
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2008 ANSI A137.1 Specifications for Ceramic Tile
This publication presents voluntary standard specifications for ceramic tile. It lists and defines various types, sizes, physical properties, and grading procedures for ceramic tile, including mosaic tile, quarry tile, pressed floor tile, glazed wall tile, porcelain tile, trim units, and specialty tile. This standard provides quality criteria for buyers, specifiers, installers, manufacturers, and the public in general. It is intended for reference or inclusion in the ceramic tile section of project specifications and contracts.
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Ceramic Tile in 20th Century America
A hardbound book of the history of ceramic tile in 20th century America.
Caring for Your Ceramic Tile Brochure
This brochure provides guidelines for the care and maintenance
of ceramic tile. |
