Posted: 01/29/07
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þ State Standard |
¨ Institutionally Developed |
*College:
not applicable |
MSN 121
- Tiling Tools, Equipment, and Materials
Presents
types of tools, equipment, and materials used in setting tile. Instruction in
fundamental tool manipulation is provided. Topics include: orientation to
tiling, general safety, tiling tools, tiling equipment, tiling materials, and
materials estimation.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Orientation
to Tiling |
Class |
2 |
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General
Safety |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Tiling
Tools |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Tiling
Equipment |
Credit |
3 |
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Tiling
Materials |
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Materials
Estimation |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
CFC 105 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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ORIENTATION TO TILING |
5 |
0
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0 |
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History |
Relate a
history of tile setting. |
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Current
industry trends |
Discuss
current industry trends in tile setting. |
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5 |
0
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0 |
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General
shop safety |
Recognize
and apply safe tiling procedures. |
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Tool and
material safety |
Recognize
and apply safe practices as they relate to tools and materials for tile
setting. |
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Hazardous
materials |
Identify
tile setting products that could pose health risks. |
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Identify
safety precautions to avoid tile setting health risks. |
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TILING
TOOLS |
5 |
0
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3 |
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Mortar
tools |
Identify
tile setting mortar tools. Properly
use tile setting mortar tools. |
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Drilling
and cutting |
Identify
drilling and cutting procedures for tile setting. Drill and
cut tile. |
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Layout
and level |
Identify
layout and level for tile setting. Use
layout and level for tile setting. |
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Special
tools |
Identify
special tools for tile setting. Use
special tools for tile setting. |
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TILING EQUIPMENT
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5 |
0
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3 |
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Tile saw |
Make
various cuts using the tile saw. Maintain
the tile saw in a safe operating condition. |
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TILING MATERIALS
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5 |
0
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4 |
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Setting
materials |
Identify
organic mastics for tile setting. Identify thinset adhesives for tile setting. |
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Grout |
Identify
various types of grout for tile setting. |
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Substrates |
Identify
the various surfaces to which tile is applied. |
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Reinforcing |
Identify
various types of reinforcing used in the tile industry. |
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Waterproofing |
Identify
various types of waterproofing used in the tile industry. |
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Cleaning
agents |
Identify
various types of cleaning agents used in the tile industry. |
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MATERIALS
ESTIMATION |
5 |
0
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10 |
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Tile |
Estimate
tile cost. |
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Substrate
material |
Estimate
substrate material cost for tile setting. |
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Mortar |
Estimate
mortar cost for tile setting. |
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Adhesives |
Estimate
adhesives cost for tile setting. |
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Grout |
Estimate
grout cost for tile setting. |
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Reinforcement |
Estimate
reinforcement cost for tile setting. |
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Cleaning
material |
Estimate
cleaning material cost for tile setting. |
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Labor |
Estimate
labor cost for tile setting. |
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Suggested Resources |
Byrne, M. (1987). Setting ceramic
tile. Newton, CT: Tauton.
Lavenberg, G. N. (1979). Ceramic
tile manual.