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Detailing Series

Movement Joint Detail – Tile Floor and Wall

TCNA Method EJ171N - Perimeter Joint

Perimeter expansion joints in tile assemblies are essential to accommodate building movements and prohibit cracks in the substrate from telegraphing to the tile finish. Perimeter expansion joints are required at all changes in plane and terminations of the tile. This detail illustrates a perimeter expansion joint where the tile floor terminates into an inside corner of the tile walls. The detail comprises two horizontal expansion joints where floor meets walls and a vertical expansion joint at the inside corner of the two tile walls. Backer rod in each of the joints prevents three-sided adhesion of the sealant. Compressible filler is used at the backer board terminations in the walls to allow independent movement within the walls. Joint width of perimeter expansion joints are as specified by the design professional. Sealant type should be specified by the design professional and must be compatible with other components in the system. This detail is based on Tile Council of North America (TCNA) method EJ171I.

Assembly

Floor

Primary Material

  • Tile

Backing Material

  • Steel Framing

Detail Location

  • Movement Joint

Assembly Type

  • Floor

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