Lesson 1Tile sizes, big-format meanings, thickness, straight edges and effects on fittingThis part defines porcelain tile shapes, thickness levels, and straight edges. You will learn how these things change planning, edge height control, mortar choice, coverage aims, and handling big heavy pieces.
Regular vs big-format tile meaningsHandling limits for panels and slabsThickness allowances and bend limitsStraight vs rough edge actionsEdge height rules and allowed shiftsCoverage aims for big-format tilesLesson 2Tile edges, side shapes, changes and extra part choice: metal edges, Schluter setups, rubber control gapsThis part covers edges, side shapes, and changes between surfaces. You will learn to choose metals, plastic, and Schluter-like setups, plan movement and control gaps, and safely cover open tile sides.
Edge types for sides and outer cornersChange details between tile and matMetal vs plastic edges: choice rulesSchluter-style setup partsPlanning soft gaps at bordersFinishing stair edges and door stepsLesson 3Movement gaps and control gaps: purpose, kinds, placing rules, soft sealantsThis part explains movement and control gaps in tile jobs. You will learn gap kinds, spacing rules, border planning, sealant choice, and how to mix building and tile movement needs.
Movement causes in buildingsArea, border and plane change gapsGap spacing rules for inside floorsOutside and warm setup gap needsSoft sealant choice and readyingGap planning with tile designLesson 4World and trade standards for tile fitting (TCNA, ANSI A108/A118/A136): range and main rulesThis part introduces key tile fitting standards and guides. You will look at TCNA Handbook ways and ANSI A108, A118, and A136 rules, and learn to pick matching setups for each job.
TCNA Handbook build and way codesReading ANSI A108 fitting standardsANSI A118 material work rulesANSI A136 glue rulesPicking ways for floors and wallsRecording matching in job plansLesson 5Tools, mixing, and material care best ways: mixers, spreaders, pails, mixes, and keeping conditionsThis part details right tools, mixing, and handling of materials. You will learn mixer kinds, spreader choice, soaking and remixing, mix bond layers, and keeping ways that keep product work.
Drill and stir choice for mortarsMixing amounts, soak times and remixingSpreader notch kinds and direction spreadingKeeping clean pails and toolsMix bond layers over concrete and sand bedsKeeping heat and shelf time controlLesson 6Base kinds and failure ways: concrete bases, cement board, wallboard — features and checksThis part looks at common bases and their failure ways. You will learn features of concrete, cement board, and wallboard, how water and movement change them, and how to check cracks, loose bonds, and mould risks.
Concrete base curing, shrinking and cracksCement board fixing and joinsWallboard limits in wet and dry spotsWater steam out and pH checksBond failure, empty spots and layers offFix choices before tile fittingLesson 7Building codes and local thoughts: floor evenness (FF/FL), max allowed base bend, slope needs for wet spotsThis part reviews codes and standards for evenness, bend, and slope. You will learn how FF/FL numbers change to tile allowances, how to check bend, and how to make safe, draining wet-spot surfaces.
FF/FL ideas and tile even needsMeasuring and recording floor evennessBend limits for tile and stoneFraming and base layer stiffness checksSlope to drain needs and plansAllowances for walls, seats and rampsLesson 8Grout mixes and work: cement-based, plastic-changed, epoxy grouts — gap widths and usesThis part compares cement-based, plastic-changed, and epoxy grouts. You will study gap sizing, movement fit, stain and chemical fight, colour steadiness, and how to match grout kind to work conditions.
Cement grout mix and curingPlastic-changed grout features and usesEpoxy grout mix and limitsGap width choice by tile sizeGrout for water and steam spotsCleaning, sealing and care needsLesson 9Mortars and glues: plastic-changed thin-set mortars, big-heavy tile mortars, epoxy glues — choice rulesThis part looks at mortars and glues for porcelain tile. You will compare plastic-changed thin-set, big-heavy tile mortars, and epoxy glues, focusing on choice by tile size, base, and weather.
Thin-set mortar groups and workBig-heavy tile mortar actionsNo-drop mortars for walls and roofsEpoxy and reaction glue usesBonding to hard or old basesPot life, open time and cure time controlLesson 10Waterproofing and steam blocks: sheet layers, liquid-put layers, shower setups and fit with tile groupsThis part covers waterproofing and steam control under tile. You will compare sheet and liquid layers, shower setups, and steam stoppers, and learn fit rules with mortars, backs, and drains.
Waterproof vs steam-stop layersSheet layer fitting orderLiquid-put layer cover checksShower base, wall and shelf planningSteam shower pass rating needsFit with drains and bond partsLesson 11Porcelain tile kinds and specs: 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 groups, water take limits, and how to read maker info sheets.
Glazed vs full-body porcelain buildsPEI and wear fight groupsWater take and freeze-melt levelsFriction number and slip fightColour change and shade range controlReading tech info sheets
