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Design Criteria for Ceramic Tile / Stone Installations

This course provides an overview of the key design elements that are required for a successful ceramic tile/stone installation, including a discussion of the importance of properly designed crack isolation, waterproofing, and sound control membranes.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• discuss the critical design elements relating to ceramic tile/stone installations that should be considered during the design and specification phases
• explain the importance of properly designed movement joints in reducing flooring failure
• state the various construction methods and materials used to facilitate a successful ceramic tile/stone installation, and
• explain how the features and characteristics of CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) composite sheet membranes in a flooring assembly contribute to the prevention of building movement failures.

Learning units
(1.0 HSW/LU) AIA LU

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