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Detailing Series

Floor Type – Tile

TCNA Method F144 - Tile Adhered to CBU Over Wood Substrate

This detail shows ceramic tile adhered to cementitious backer units (CBU) over a wood substrate with a cementitious bond coat. The CBU underlayment is adhered and mechanically fastened to the plywood subfloor. Expansion joints in the floor assembly must be provided at locations shown by the design professional. This detail is based on the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook method F144.

Assembly

Floor

Primary Material

  • Tile

Backing Material

  • Wood Framing

Detail Location

  • Whole Floor

Assembly Type

  • Floor

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