06.110.0415: Tile Shower Assembly

06.110.0415: Tile Shower Assembly This detail shows a tiled shower assembly based on TCNA method B415. It illustrates metal stud backing, cement backer board keyed into the mortar bed at the base and fastened to the studs beginning 3 inches above top of finished curb, minimum. It shows a floated curb pitched 1/4" toward the shower, [...]

06.410.1312: Expansion Joint, Tile on mortar bed

06.410.1312: Expansion Joint, Tile on mortar bed This detail illustrates an expansion joint in a tile floor laid on a cured reinforced mortar bed over a concrete or wood substrate, with a cleavage membrane separating the tile assembly from the substrate.  The expansion joint is installed through the tile and through the mortar bed, all [...]

06.130.0104: Tile to Carpet Transition

06.130.0104: Tile to Carpet Transition This detail shows ceramic tile floor set on a cured mortar bed, and an adjacent floor finish of carpet, with a modular ramp threshold assembly at the transition between the two finishes. DOWNLOAD DETAIL

06.130.0501: Base / cove alternatives

06.130.0501: Base / cove alternatives This set of diagrams show alterative options to handle the transition of a tile assembly between wall and floor, illustrating a flush cove base, lipped cove base, and simple square base condition.  When using a coved base, the horizontal leg of the cove should reside flush or slightly above the [...]

06.130.0103: Tile Floor, Tile on mortar bed over plywood

06.130.0103: Tile Floor, Tile on mortar bed over plywood This detail illustrates tile laid on a cured reinforced mortar bed over plywood, with a cleavage membrane separating the tile assembly from the substrate.  Waterproof or crack isolation membranes are optional, per design.  This detail is based on TCNA Method F145. DOWNLOAD Detail

06.130.0201: Floor Tile – Cement Mortar Bed on Concrete

06.130.0201: Floor Tile - Cement Mortar Bed on Concrete This detail shows tile laid in a mortar bed on concrete. The tile is adhered using a dry-set or latex-modified portland cement mortar bond coat (optional). The sand and cement mortar bed is reinforced with a 2" x 2" wire mesh. If required, a waterproof / [...]