Changes to the 2015 tcna handbook technical bulletin technical services 8002828786 the 2015 handbook of the tile council of north america tcna includes a number of significant changes from the 2014 edition. The end user significantly affects the amount of water and vapor an installation will be exposed to. Jun 27, 2018 nov 4, 20 the ntca reference manual continues to evolve to better suit your via pdf on the ntca website. Many contractors, architects, designers, specifiers and industry partners are familiar with the tile council of north america handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation tcna handbook and the american national standard specifications for installation of. Apr 20, 2016 it takes more than a tool bucket to be a successful tile contractor. Per the tile council of north america tcna handbook. The chief difference between these new methods is the drain type.
Please refer to the handbook for complete information. This article addresses the change to language about mortars designed for largeformat and heavy tiles. Aug 05, 2014 the 2015 tcna handbook is currently being developed and the ntca is proud to announce that act will be included in the qualified labor section. Six of them are adaptations of existing methods for heated ceramic tile floors, edited to become stone methods to give building design professionals a means of generically specifying several wellestablished methods. The excerpted material herein was first included in the tcna handbook in the 20 edition, released april 20. Americas tcna handbook for ceramic, glass and tile installation and the ttmac tile, terrazzo and marble association of canada 09 30 00 manual. The natural choice 2015 explore unlimited design and customization possibilities. For your convenience, custom building products options are substituted for tcas generic product descriptions. The latest edition of the handbook is available from tile council of north america tcna, with eight new methods included between its covers for specifying heated stone tile floors and curbless showers by stephanie samulski or the 2015 edition of the tcna handbook, the hand book committee approved eight new installation methods.
Surfaces should be clean and free of dust, oil, grease, paint, tar, wax, curing agent, primer, sealer, concrete color stains, old adhesive residues unless otherwise recommended by mapei, form release agent and. Tcna handbook a consensus of tile industry representatives a guide to assist in clarifying and standardizing installation specifications for tile ansi a1081186 the tcna handbook does not preclude local building codes, ordinances, trade practices or climatic conditions. Specifying movement joints and sealants for tile and stone. New classifications added to the 2015 tcna handbook to identify submerged installations by jim whitfield fcsi, leed ap. Final selection should be made from actual tile samples. Some patterns, such as a 50% offset or brick joint, accentuate the effects of material. But it is well worth it because of the information it gives the tile installer. Several details have been submitted and evaluated and voted on to be part of both of these industrywide recognized installation manuals. Revised tcna handbook offers updated tile considerations.
Large format unmodified thinset archive ceramic tile. Drawings are developed from the tile council of north americas tcna 2016 tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation and the terrazzo, tile and marble association of canadas ttmac tile installation manual. North americas tcna 2015 handbook for ceramic tile installation and are general in nature. The typical standard for most square edge rectified tiles, regardless of size, says that installations shall have a grout joint width no less than. Igcc 2015 standard for the design of highperformance green buildings ashrae 189. Drawings are developed from the tile council of north americas tcna 2015 tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation and the terrazzo, tile and marble association of canadas ttmac tile installation manual. Installing large format tile frequently asked questions. For example that little bit of color on one piece of tile may be the primary color on the next piece. Pressed floor and porcelain tiles in sizes larger than 12x12 should have a joint width of 14 or greater and having allowable lippage of 116. Tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation. Tcna recommends the use of mortars meeting ansi a118.
The handbook has increased in length from 336 pages to 445 pages. Sep 25, 2015 new classifications added to the 2015 tcna handbook to identify submerged installations by jim whitfield fcsi, leed ap. 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. They posted a notice that the handbooks were no longer available with another link and a phone number if you want to check on your previous order. Use as a setting bedunderlayment for ceramic, mosaic, stone, quarry, and paver tile over concrete or wood substrates including countertops. Changes to the 2015 tcna handbook for ceramic, glass and. When selecting tcna handbook substrate preparation methods, factors such as. Tcna bulletin outlining the properties of ceramic tile that make it a safe and healthy choice for residential installations. Examples provided below and the classifications examples provided below and the classifications. For installation guidelines please contact tile council of. Abstract this publication presents an excerpt from a voluntary guideline for specifying ceramic tile installation.
Sustainability starts with standards designbuild it to last ceramic tile adorns blue line train stations in chicagooutdoors, where other finishes wouldnt last. The installation guidelines can be purchased on tcnas website. For the 2015 edition, the tcna handbook committee approved eight new installation methods and several updates and clarifications to existing guidelines. Mapei products are listed as options and are substituted for tcna s and ttmacs listed ansi and iso iso 07 standards.
Waterproofing and vaporproofing tile assemblies in showers. This edition for ceramic, glass and stone tile installation provides specification writers, architects, contractors and installers industryconsensus, detailed drawings and installation specifications for over 100 installation methods. Drawings are developed from the tile council of north americas tcna 2015 tca handbook for ceramic tile installation and the terrazzo, tile and marble association of canadas ttmac tile installation manual. How do i select the appropriate mortar for installing large format tile. New methods in the 2015 tcna handbook for ceramic, glass and. Major changes in 2011 tcna handbook the addition of iso designations to ansi a118. It is what makes it possible for tile or stone to stick or bond to the backer board. Nov 4, 20 the ntca reference manual continues to evolve to better suit your via pdf on the ntca website. Changes to the 2011 tcna handbook for ceramic, glass and stone tile installation formerly known as the handbook for ceramic tile installation right. Bonding large size tile for coverage, support and reduced lippage. This update details the credentials an installer needs to complete a specific project so that the customer can rely on both the beauty and longevity of the tile. Mapei products are listed as options and are substituted for tcna s and ttmacs listed ansi and iso iso 07standards. Performance data characteristic norms results frost resistant iso 1054512 no chemical resistance iso 10545. Thinset or mortar or thinset mortar, thinset cement, dryset mortar, or drybond mortar is an adhesive made of cement, fine sand, and.
Tcna handbook for ceramic, glass and stone tile installation. Apr 24, 2017 revised tcna handbook offers updated tile considerations april 24, 2017 the new tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation will feature updated language as well as new sections to offer professionals guidance on the changing industry. Changes to the 2015 tcna handbook custom building products, manual has grown again and offers even more thorough so whether scrape to dozen tcna manual pdf. Prospec tile crete floor mud underlayment mix is a blend of cementitious material and ovendried sand designed to produce a highlybondable substrate and to optimize consistency between batches. The tcna handbook for ceramic, glass and stone tile installation. The major changes to the 2015 tcna handbook are as follows. Now in its 54th year of continuous publication and slated for release this month, the tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation, a compilation of guidelines widelyused in specifying, selling, and installing tile and related installation materials, will include this year many noteworthy changes to existing language as well as wholly new sections. The latest edition of the handbook will be released at coverings 2015, with a much anticipated.
Jul 01, 2015 for the 2015 edition of the tcna handbook, the handbook committee approved eight new installation methods. Tile can reduce the amount of energy needed for heating and. For ceramic tile, water absorption refers to the maximum amount of water that a tile can be made to absorb. However, there are methods in the handbook that allows for a wider joist spacing, 19. Tcna handbook changes will be discussed by tcna executive director eric astrachan on tuesday, april 14 at 8 a. Mapei manager of technical services in 2011, the tcna tile council of north america handbook committee replaced the wet area classifications in the wall tiling installation guide with new, more specific environmental classifications. Floors, exterior roof deck cement mortar f103 balcony deck thin set f104 floors, interior concrete subfloor cement mortar, cleavage membrane f111 cement mortar, bonded f112 latexportland cement mortar f1 cement mortar, epoxy grout f114. This standard not only assures that the membrane is.
Mar 18, 2015 for the 2015 edition, the tcna handbook committee approved eight new installation methods and several updates and clarifications to existing guidelines. This tile industry manual has grown again and offers even more. This is mainly due to the reformatting of the details methods making it much easier to read. What you need to know about thinset or mortar the toa blog. Drawings are developed from the tile council of north americas tcna 201 tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation and the terrazzo, tile and marble association3 of canadas ttmac tile installation manual. Waterproof membranes that are used in the installation of tile per one of the many details in the tcna handbook must meet the requirements of ansi a118. To help architectural and design professionals demand installation excellence, the tile industry approved historic new language for its 2012 tile council of north america tcna handbook. Lifecycle cost study quickreference data on various flooring options for cost per square foot over time. Spot bonding, whether used in conjunction with fully troweling the floor prior to. The actual grout joint size shall be at least three times the actual variation of facial dimensions of the tile supplied. Click the tca detail number to navigate to that drawing.
Changes to the 2017 tcna handbook address a wide spectrum of issues. Changes to the 2015 tcna handbook custom building products. Previously and widely referred to as medium bed mortars, the 2015 handbook has rechristened the product type as dryset mortar for. May 11, 2017 now in its 54th year of continuous publication and slated for release this month, the tcna handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation, a compilation of guidelines widelyused in specifying, selling, and installing tile and related installation materials, will include this year many noteworthy changes to existing language as well as wholly new sections. Refer to the tcna handbook for proper installation methods for glass tile. For setting specifications, adhere to the tcna handbook for ceramic, glass and stone tile installation and the mia handbook for all other stone installations and their allowable tolerances. Provide standardgrade tile that complies with ansi a7. Hate to be picky, tom, but the tcna handbook is hardly the same as a warranty from a product manufacturer. Tile can reduce the amount of energy needed for heating and cooling. B421c is for use with a traditional clampingstyle drain, while b422c is for use with an integrated bonding flangestyle drain. See tcna handbook or ttmac specification guideline and ansi guidelines for details. Oct 01, 20 tcna recommends the movement joint width be a minimum of 9. Handbook for ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation.
Movement jointsvertical and horizontal architect, builder, or design professional must specify movement joints and show location and details on drawings. Method f125, to clarify installing contractors responsibility with respect to. Roof deck or balcony over occupied space, drainage mat, mortar bed ceramic tile drawings are developed from the tile council of north americas tcna 2016 tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation and the terrazzo, tile and marble association of canadas ttmac tile installation manual. Mapei products are listed as options and are substituted for tcnas and ttmacs listed ansi and iso iso 07standards. The only approved method for spot bonding under the tcna handbook methods is w260, which is recommended for walls in dry areas only using a suitable bonding epoxy. These drawings have been taken from tile council of americas tca handbook for ceramic tile installation. Most floor installation methods in the tcna handbook limit joist spacing to 16 on center. Ceramic tile adorns blue line train stations in chicagooutdoors, where other finishes wouldnt last. Plus, the new handbook includes a glass tile selection and installation guide, which provides definitions and. I asked because id never heard of such a warranty from a tile manufacturer and thought i was missing something.
North americas tcna 2015 handbook for ceramic tile. Thinset, on the other hand, is used to install tile over cement, cementfiber board and antifracturewater proofing membranes. The ntca reference manual is released annually around september a copy is mailed to click this link for a pdf order form. While the reference manual may refer to ansi, astm, tcna andor other publications. Finally, in the 2015 handbook, after about three years of work, there are approved methods for curbless showers, and you have information to show your gc how those showers need to be constructed before its too late it is a long, tedious and sometimes frustrating process to develop a new method in the handbook. If using litoelastic epoxy, a small amount of acetone will remove residual. Drawings are developed from the tile council of north americas tcna 201 tcna handbook for ceramic tile installation and the terrazzo, tile and marble association of 3 canadas ttmac tile installation manual.
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