RESOURCES & TOOLS

Detailing Series

Floor Type – Tile

CBU and Cork on Concrete

This detail shows tile laid on a cementitious backer unit (CBU) with taped joints on a concrete subfloor. A cork underlayment separates the tile assembly from the concrete for soundproofing. The tile is adhered to the CBU using a dry-set or latex-modified Portland cement mortar bond coat. The CBU is adhered to the concrete using dry-set mortar.

Assembly

Floor

Primary Material

  • Tile

Backing Material

  • Concrete

Detail Location

  • Whole Floor

Assembly Type

  • Floor

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