Standard |
MSN 124 - Laying Out, Cutting, and
Fitting Tile
Develops the skills necessary to layout, measure, and cut different shapes of tile and fit the pieces to finish a wall or floor. Topics include: layout and measurement procedures, tile nippers and snap cutters, tile saws, and rubbing stone techniques.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Layout and Measurement Procedures |
Class |
2 |
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Tile Nippers and Snap Cutters |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Tile Saws |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Rubbing Stone Techniques |
Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
MSN 123 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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LAYOUT AND MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES |
10 |
0 |
12 |
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Floor layout |
Layout the floors to receive tile. |
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Wall layout |
Layout walls to receive tile. |
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4 |
0 |
9 |
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Tile nippers |
Use tile nippers to make various cuts. |
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Snap cutters |
Use snap cutters to make various cuts. |
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TILE SAWS |
5 |
0 |
5 |
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Preparation |
Adjust tray to accommodate various angles. |
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Operation |
Use the tile saw to make various cuts and shapes. |
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Maintenance |
Maintain the tile saw in a safe operating condition. |
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RUBBING STONE TECHNIQUES
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1 |
0 |
4 |
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Selection |
Select proper grit of rubbing stone for tile setting. |
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Use |
Use rubbing stone in the proper manner 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.