Standard |
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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Orientation to Tiling |
Class |
3 |
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General Safety |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Tiling Tools |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
2 |
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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: |
CAR 105 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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D.Lab |
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ORIENTATION TO TILING |
5 |
0 |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
5 |
0 |
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 |
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 |
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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. Los Angeles: Building News.