Lesson 1Tile sizes, big-format meanings, thickness, straight-cut edges and their effects on fittingThis part explains porcelain tile shapes, thickness levels, and straight-cut edges. You will learn how these things change the arrangement, edge height control, mortar choice, coverage goals, and managing big heavy pieces.
Regular vs big-format tile meaningsHandling limits for panels and slabsThickness allowances and bending limitsStraight-cut vs rough-cut edge waysEdge height rules and allowed differencesCoverage goals 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 how to pick metals, plastic, and Schluter-like setups, plan movement and control gaps, and guard open tile sides safely.
Shape types for sides and outer cornersChange details between tile and carpetMetal vs plastic edges: choice rulesSchluter-style shape part piecesPlanning 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 from building differencesArea, border and plane change gapsGap spacing rules for inside floorsOutside and warm setup gap needsSoft sealant choice and readyingGap plan matching with tile designLesson 4World and trade rules for tile fitting (TCNA, ANSI A108/A118/A136): range and main needsThis part brings in key tile fitting rules and guides. You will check TCNA Handbook ways and ANSI A108, A118, and A136 needs, and learn how to pick matching setups for each job.
TCNA Handbook build and way codesReading ANSI A108 fitting rulesANSI A118 material work criteriaANSI A136 glue needsPicking 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 material care. You will learn mixer kinds, spreader choice, soaking and re-mixing, mix bond layers, and keeping ways that keep product work.
Drill and stir choice for mortarsMixing amounts, soak times and re-mixingSpreader cut types and direction spreadingKeeping clean pails and toolsMix bond layers over concrete and sand bedsKeeping heat and use time controlLesson 6Base types 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 dangers.
Concrete base drying, shrinking and cracksCement board fixing and joinsWallboard limits in wet and dry placesWater steam out and acid level testingBond failure, empty spots and layer splitFix choices before tile fittingLesson 7Rules and local thoughts: floor evenness (FF/FL), max allowed base bend, slope needs for wet placesThis part checks rules and standards for evenness, bend, and slope. You will learn how FF/FL values change to tile allowances, how to check bend, and how to make safe, draining wet-place surfaces.
FF/FL ideas and tile even needsMeasuring and recording floor evennessBend limits for tile and stoneFrame and base layer strong checksSlope to drain needs and detailsAllowances for walls, seats and pathsLesson 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 guard, colour match, and how to match grout kind to work conditions.
Cement grout make and dryingPlastic-changed grout features and usesEpoxy grout mix and limitsGap width choice by tile sizeGrout for water and steam placesCleaning, 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 open.
Thin-set mortar groups and workBig-heavy tile mortar waysNo-drop mortars for walls and roofsEpoxy and reaction glue usesBonding to hard or old basesPot time, open time and dry time controlLesson 10Waterproofing and steam blocks: sheet covers, liquid-put covers, shower setups and match with tile groupsThis part covers waterproofing and steam control under tile. You will compare sheet and liquid covers, shower setups, and steam slowers, and learn match rules with mortars, backs, and drains.
Waterproof vs steam-slowing coversSheet cover fitting orderLiquid-put cover spread checksShower base, wall and shelf detailingSteam 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 checks 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 guard groupsWater take and freeze-melt levelsFriction rate and slip guardColour change and shade range controlReading tech info sheets
