Standard

 

MSN 124 - Laying Out, Cutting, and Fitting Tile

Course Description

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.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Layout and Measurement Procedures  

Class

2

Tile Nippers and Snap Cutters

D. Lab

0

Tile Saws

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Rubbing Stone Techniques

Credit

3

 

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

MSN 123

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

LAYOUT AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES

10

0

12

Floor layout

Layout the floors to receive tile.

 

 

 

Wall layout

Layout walls to receive tile.

 

 

 

TILE NIPPERS AND SNAP CUTTERS

4

0

9

Tile nippers

Use tile nippers to make various cuts.

 

 

 

Snap cutters

Use snap cutters to make various cuts.

 

 

 

TILE SAWS

5

0

5

Preparation

Adjust tray to accommodate various angles.

 

 

 

Operation

Use the tile saw to make various cuts and shapes.

 

 

 

Maintenance

Maintain the tile saw in a safe operating condition.

 

 

 

RUBBING STONE TECHNIQUES

1

0

4

Selection

Select proper grit of rubbing stone for tile setting.

 

 

 

Use

Use rubbing stone in the proper manner for tile setting.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Byrne, M. (1987). Setting ceramic tile. Newton, CT: Tauton.

Lavenberg, G. N. (1979). Ceramic tile manual. Los Angeles: Building News.