Lesson 1Tile Sizes, Big-Format Meanings, Thickness, Straightened Edges and Their Effects on FittingThis part defines porcelain tile shapes, thickness levels, and straightened edges. You will understand how these influence planning, edge height control, mortar choice, coverage goals, and managing big heavy sheets in local installations.
Regular vs big-format tile meaningsSheet and slab tile carrying limitsThickness allowances and bend limitsStraightened vs unstraightened edge actionsEdge height rules and allowed shiftsCoverage goals for big-format tilesLesson 2Tile Edges, Side Shapes, Changes and Extra Piece Choice: Metal Edges, Schluter Systems, Silicone Flexible JointsThis part covers edges, side shapes, and changes between surfaces. You will learn to choose metals, plastic, and Schluter-like systems, plan movement and flexible joints, and guard open tile sides safely in Eritrean builds.
Shape types for sides and outer cornersChange details between tile and carpetMetal vs plastic edges: choice rulesSchluter-style shape system partsPlanning soft joints at bordersFinishing step edges and door levelsLesson 3Movement Joints and Flexible Joints: Purpose, Kinds, Placement Guidelines, Soft SealantsThis part explains movement and flexible joints in tile jobs. You will learn joint kinds, spacing guidelines, border planning, sealant choice, and how to blend building and tile movement needs for durable Eritrean floors.
Different movement causes in structuresArea, border and plane change jointsJoint spacing guidelines for inside floorsOutside and warm setup joint needsSoft sealant choice and readyingJoint planning match with tile designLesson 4World and Trade Rules for Tile Fitting (TCNA, ANSI A108/A118/A136): Range and Main NeedsThis part brings in main tile fitting rules and guides. You will look at TCNA Handbook ways and ANSI A108, A118, A136 needs, and learn to pick fitting systems that meet rules for each Eritrean project.
TCNA Handbook build and way codesReading ANSI A108 fitting rulesANSI A118 material work criteriaANSI A136 plant glue needsPicking ways for floors and wallsRecording rule following in project plansLesson 5Tools, Mixing, and Material Care Best Ways: Mixers, Spreaders, Pails, Thick Mixes, and Keeping ConditionsThis part details right tools, mixing, and material care. You will learn mixer kinds, spreader choice, soaking and remixing, thick bond layers, and keeping practices that keep product work in Eritrean heat and dust.
Drill and stir choice for mortarsMixing amounts, soak times and remixingSpreader cut kinds and direction spreadingKeeping clean pails and toolsThick bond layers over concrete and sand bedsKeeping heat and use time controlLesson 6Base Types and Failure Ways: Concrete Bases, Cement Support Board, Wall Board — Traits and ChecksThis part looks at common bases and their failure ways. You will learn traits of concrete, cement board, and wall board, how wet and shifts affect them, and how to check cracks, loose bonds, and damp risks in local sites.
Concrete base drying, shrinking and cracksCement support board fixing and joinsWall board limits in wet and dry spotsWet steam out and acid level testingBond failure, empty spots and layer splitFix choices before tile fittingLesson 7Rules and Local Factors: Floor Evenness (FF/FL), Max Allowed Base Shift, Slope Needs for Wet SpotsThis part reviews rules and standards for evenness, shift, and slope. You will learn how FF/FL values match tile allowances, how to check shift, and how to make safe, draining wet-spot surfaces for Eritrean homes.
FF/FL ideas and tile even needsMeasuring and recording floor evennessShift limits for tile and stoneFrame and base layer strength checksSlope-to-drain needs and plansAllowances for walls, seats and pathsLesson 8Grout Mixtures and Work: Cement-Based, Plastic-Changed, Epoxy Grouts — Joint Widths and UsesThis part compares cement-based, plastic-changed, and epoxy grouts. You will study joint sizing, shift handling, stain and chemical guard, color steadiness, and how to match grout kind to work conditions in Eritrean settings.
Cement grout makeup and dryingPlastic-changed grout traits and usesEpoxy grout mixture and limitsJoint width choice by tile sizeGrout for water-covered and steam spotsCleaning, sealing and care needsLesson 9Mortars and Glues: Plastic-Changed Thin Mortars, Big-and-Heavy Tile Mortars, Epoxy Glues — Choice RulesThis part studies mortars and glues for porcelain tile. You will compare plastic-changed thin-set, big-and-heavy tile mortars, and epoxy glues, focusing on choice by tile size, base, and exposure in local climates.
Thin mortar classes and workBig-and-heavy tile mortar actionsNon-drop mortars for walls and roofsEpoxy and reaction glue usesBonding to hard or old basesPot life, open time and dry time controlLesson 10Waterproofing and Steam Barriers: Sheet Covers, Liquid-Spread Covers, Shower-Special Systems and Match with Tile SetupsThis part covers waterproofing and steam control under tile. You will compare sheet and liquid covers, shower systems, and steam slowers, and learn match rules with mortars, supports, and drains for Eritrean wet areas.
Waterproof vs steam-slowing coversSheet cover fitting orderLiquid-spread cover spread checksShower base, wall and shelf planningSteam shower pass rating needsMatch with drains and bond partsLesson 11Porcelain Tile Kinds and Details: Body (Glazed vs Full-Body), PEI, Water Take, Wear LevelsThis part reviews porcelain tile body kinds and work levels. You will learn glazed vs full-body build, PEI and wear classes, water take limits, and how to read maker info sheets for Eritrean selections.
Glazed vs full-body porcelain buildsPEI and wear guard classesWater take and freeze-melt levelsFriction level and slip guardColor change and shade range controlReading tech info sheets
