Lesson 1Adhesive curing times, open time, pot life and temperature/humidity effectsDis part explain adhesive curing ways, including open time, pot life, an adjustment time, an how temperature, humidity, an substrate absorption affect workability, bond strength, an safe time fi grout or use di area.
Definitions: curing, open time, pot life, adjustabilityReading climate icons and timing on data sheetsEffects of temperature, humidity, and draftsSubstrate absorption and membrane influenceField checks for skinning and ready-to-grout timeLesson 2Waterproofing details for shower corners, floor-to-wall junctions, and window/door revealsDis part focus pon waterproofing details at shower corners, floor-to-wall junctions, an window or door reveals, including preformed accessories, reinforcement fabrics, an sequencing wid drains an thresholds.
Preformed corners, bands, and sealing tapesFloor-to-wall junction buildup and overlapsDetailing around windows, niches, and revealsIntegrating drains, thresholds, and curbsLeak testing and inspection before tilingLesson 3Grout types and selection: cementitious grout, epoxy grout, additives for wet areas and stain resistanceDis part compare cementitious an epoxy grouts, including additives fi wet areas, stain resistance, an flexibility, an explain how fi pick joint widths, colors, an performance levels fi showers an high-use wet rooms.
Cementitious grout classes and water resistanceEpoxy grout: benefits, limits, and applicationsAdditives for flexibility, stain and mold resistanceJoint width, color choice, and visual impactCleaning, sealing, and maintenance expectationsLesson 4Backer boards and support systems for walls: cement board, water-resistant gypsum board and fixingsDis part detail wall backer options fi wet areas, including cement boards an water-resistant gypsum boards, wid guidance pon framing, fixings, joint treatment, an mixing wid waterproofing an tile adhesive systems.
Cement board types, thickness, and applicationsWater-resistant gypsum board: limits and usesFasteners, screw spacing, and framing stiffnessJoint taping, seams, and movement allowancesTransition details to masonry and existing wallsLesson 5Tile selection fundamentals: ceramic tile characteristics, rectified vs non-rectified, tile deformation limitsDis part cover tile pickin fi wet areas, including ceramic tile traits, rectified versus non-rectified edges, deformation limits, slip resistance, an how dese factors affect layout, joints, an durability.
Tile water absorption and suitability ratingsRectified vs non-rectified: pros, cons, tolerancesTile flatness, warpage, and deformation limitsSlip resistance ratings for floors and showersTile size, pattern, and substrate flatness needsLesson 6Waterproofing systems: cementitious, liquid-applied membranes, sheet membranes — where and why to use eachDis part compare cementitious, liquid-applied, an sheet waterproofing membranes, explain where each system best fi use, how fi detail transitions, an how fi avoid common failures in wet area tiling projects.
Cementitious membranes: uses, limits, key detailsLiquid-applied membranes: build, coverage, defectsSheet membranes: overlaps, corners, penetrationsChoosing systems for showers, tubs, and wet roomsCompatibility with substrates, adhesives, and groutsLesson 7Recommended tools and consumables tied to materials: notched trowels, mixing paddles, membrane materials, grout float typesDis part link recommended tools an consumables to chosen materials, covering notched trowels, mixing paddles, membrane tools, grout floats, an how right pickin improve coverage, adhesion, an finish quality.
Selecting notch size for tile and adhesive typeMixing paddles, drill speeds, and bucket choiceRollers, brushes, and knives for membranesGrout floats for cement and epoxy productsSponges, cleaning tools, and protection filmsLesson 8Adhesive selection for interior wet areas: cementitious polymer-modified thinset types and selection criteriaDis part cover polymer-modified cementitious thinset types fi interior wet areas, explain performance classes, substrate an tile considerations, an how fi match adhesive properties to project an site conditions.
Thinset classifications and performance ratingsSelecting adhesives for ceramic and porcelain tilesMatching adhesive to substrate and waterproofingSlip resistance, deformability, and vertical workManufacturer data sheets and approval checksLesson 9Movement and perimeter joints: recommended elastomeric sealants and compatibility with tiles and groutDis part explain movement an perimeter joints in wet areas, including joint placement, recommended elastomeric sealants, compatibility wid tiles an grouts, an correct preparation an finishing techniques.
Types of movement joints and where to place themPerimeter joints at walls, columns, and fixturesSealant types: silicone, hybrid, and PUJoint backing, bond breakers, and joint depthColor matching and finishing visible sealantLesson 10Tile spacers and joint size considerations: 2 mm walls vs 3 mm floors — implications for movement jointsDis part cover tile spacers an joint size choices, comparing typical 2 mm wall an 3 mm floor joints, an explain how joint width affect movement joints, grout performance, aesthetics, an installation tolerances.
Choosing spacer types and sizes for wet areasJoint width vs tile size, edge, and flatnessImpact of joint size on grout cleaning and cracksCoordinating joint layout with movement jointsAdapting joint size to site and substrate limitsLesson 11Primers, bonding agents, and compatibility with different substrates (gypsum, old tile, concrete)Dis part explain primers an bonding agents fi different substrates, including concrete, gypsum, an existing tile, focusing pon compatibility wid adhesives an membranes, moisture issues, an correct surface preparation steps.
Primer types: acrylic, epoxy, and specializedPriming concrete, screeds, and leveling compoundsTreating gypsum plasters and boards before tilingBonding to existing tile and non-porous surfacesAvoiding incompatibility, re-emulsification, failure
