B421 and B422 are shower methods in the TCNA Handbook in which a waterproof membrane is applied over an unspecified solid backing. The membrane must cover the solid backing under the entire area to be tiled. We are often asked if drywall is a suitable backing for these shower methods.
Since 2012, the ceramic tile industry standard for testing dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) has been the DCOF AcuTest.® DCOF AcuTest® is a registered TCNA designation for the test procedure contained in Section 9.6 of ANSI A137.1, the American...
ASTM C1027 Information on issues relating to the ASTM C1027 Test Method for Determining Visible Abrasion Resistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile. Grout and Mortar Specs Definitions and performance requirements for grouts, mortars, and adhesives in ANSI and ISO standards....
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(ALEXANDRIA, VA—JULY, 2012)—Headed to Atlanta, Georgia for the first time in its more than two-decade history, Coverings is turning to hometown industry experts with creation of an honorary Attendee Advisory Council to help ensure its entrée there in 2013 is an unmatched success. The hand-selected council of nine represents the various constituencies of the tile and stone world—architects, designers, distributors, fabricator, retailers and contractors plus the press. All are veterans of the super show and are committed to serving up invaluable insight and guidance on how Coverings can take a big bite out of ‘The Big Peach’ leading up to and when it convenes April 29-May 2, 2013, at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Establishing sustainability criteria for products throughout their full life cycle, ANSI A138.1 is divided into five sections. Throughout the past several blog entries, we’ve reviewed several different sections of the standard. This time, we’ll have a look at the fourth section, Progressive Corporate Governance.