Lesson 1Tile Sizes, Big-Format Meanings, Thickness, Straightened Edges and Effects on FittingThis part defines porcelain tile sizes, thickness ranges, and straightened edges. You go learn how these things affect planning, controlling raised edges, mortar picking, coverage goals, and handling big heavy pieces.
Regular vs big-format tile meaningsHandling limits for panels and slabsThickness allowances and bending limitsStraightened vs non-straightened edge waysRaised edge rules and allowed shiftsCoverage goals for big-format tilesLesson 2Tile Edges, Side Shapes, Changes and Extra Picking: Metal Edges, Schluter Systems, Silicone Control LinesThis part covers edges, side shapes, and changes between finishes. You go learn how to pick metals, PVC, and Schluter-type systems, plan movement and control lines, and protect open tile sides safely.
Edge and corner profile typesChange details between tile and carpetMetal vs PVC edges: picking rulesSchluter-style profile partsPlanning soft lines at bordersFinishing stair edges and door stepsLesson 3Movement Lines and Control Lines: Purpose, Kinds, Placement Rules, Low-Stretch SealersThis part explains movement and control lines in tile jobs. You go learn line kinds, spacing rules, border planning, sealer picking, and how to mix building and tile movement needs.
Movement sources from building differencesField, border and plane change linesLine spacing rules for inside floorsOutside and heated area line needsLow-stretch sealer picking and readyingLine planning with tile designLesson 4World and Industry Standards for Tile Fitting (TCNA, ANSI A108/A118/A136): Range and Main RulesThis part brings in key tile fitting standards and guides. You go review TCNA Handbook ways and ANSI A108, A118, and A136 rules, and learn how to pick matching systems for each job.
TCNA Handbook build and way codesReading ANSI A108 fitting standardsANSI A118 material work rulesANSI A136 organic glue rulesPicking ways for floors and wallsRecording matching in job plansLesson 5Tools, Mixing, and Material Handling Best Ways: Mixers, Trowels, Buckets, Slurries, and Storage WaysThis part details right tools, mixing, and handling of materials. You go learn mixer kinds, trowel picking, soaking and remixing, slurry bond layers, and storage ways that keep product work good.
Drill and paddle picking for mortarsMixing amounts, soak times and remixingTrowel notch kinds and direction spreadingKeeping clean buckets and toolsSlurry bond layers over concrete and mud basesStorage heat and shelf-time controlLesson 6Base Types and Failure Ways: Concrete Bases, Cement Backer Board, Drywall — Features and CheckingThis part looks at common bases and their failure ways. You go learn features of concrete, cement board, and drywall, how water and movement affect them, and how to check cracks, loose bonds, and mold dangers.
Concrete base curing, shrinking and cracksCement backer board fastening and joinsDrywall limits in wet and dry spotsWater vapor out and pH checkingBond failure, empty spots and peelingRepair choices before tile fittingLesson 7Codes and Local Things: Floor Evenness (FF/FL), Max Allowed Base Bend, Slope Needs for Wet SpotsThis part reviews codes and standards for evenness, bend, and slope. You go learn how FF/FL values match tile allowances, how to check bend, and how to make safe, draining wet-spot surfaces.
FF/FL ideas and tile evenness needsMeasuring and recording floor evennessBend limits for tile and stoneFraming and underlay evenness checksSlope-to-drain needs and detailsAllowances for curbs, benches and rampsLesson 8Grout Mixes and Work: Cement-Based, Polymer-Changed, Epoxy Grouts — Line Widths and UsesThis part compares cement-based, polymer-changed, and epoxy grouts. You go study line sizing, movement handling, stain and chemical fight, color steadiness, and how to match grout kind to work conditions.
Cement-based grout mix and curingPolymer-changed grout features and usesEpoxy grout mix and limitsLine width picking by tile sizeGrout for under water and steam spotsCleaning, sealing and upkeep needsLesson 9Mortars and Glues: Polymer-Changed Thin-Set Mortars, Big-and-Heavy Tile Mortars, Epoxy Glues — Picking RulesThis part looks at mortars and glues for porcelain tile. You go compare polymer-changed thin-set, big-and-heavy tile mortars, and epoxy glues, focusing on picking by tile size, base, and exposure.
Thin-set mortar kinds and workBig-and-heavy tile mortar waysNon-drop mortars for walls and ceilingsEpoxy and reaction resin glue usesBonding to hard or old basesPot life, open time and cure time controlLesson 10Waterproofing and Vapor Blocks: Sheet Covers, Liquid-Spread Covers, Shower-Specific Systems and Matching with Tile SetupsThis part covers waterproofing and vapor control under tile. You go compare sheet and liquid covers, shower systems, and vapor slowers, and learn matching rules with mortars, backers, and drains.
Waterproof vs vapor-slowing coversSheet cover fitting orderLiquid-spread cover coverage checksShower base, curb and niche planningSteam shower perm rating needsMatching with drains and bond flangesLesson 11Porcelain Tile Kinds and Specs: Body (Glazed vs Full-Body), PEI, Water Take-Up, Wear RatingsThis part reviews porcelain tile body kinds and work ratings. You go learn glazed vs through-body build, PEI and wear kinds, water take-up limits, and how to read maker data sheets.
Glazed vs full-body porcelain buildsPEI and wear fight kindsWater take-up and freeze-thaw ratingsFriction rate and slip fightColor change and shade range controlReading technical data sheets
