Standard |
MSN 126 - Grouting, Cleaning, and
Curing Tile
Provides instruction in the skills needed to adequately fill, waterproof, clean, and cure tile joints to give a strong and pleasing finish. Topics include: grout mixes, grout application, tile cleaning, and tile curing.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Grout Mixes |
Class |
2 |
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Grout Application |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Tile Cleaning |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
2 |
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Tile Curing |
Credit |
2 |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
MSN 125 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
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GROUT MIXES |
5 |
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5 |
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Grout selections |
Select proper grout for the type tile and installation. |
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Mixing procedures |
Mix grout. |
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5 |
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5 |
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Tools |
Select appropriate tools to apply grout. |
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Preparation |
Prepare tiled walls and floors to receive grout. |
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Application |
Apply grout to floors and walls. |
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TILE CLEANING |
5 |
0 |
5 |
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Cleaning materials selection |
Select proper cleaning agents for removal of excess grout. |
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Procedures |
Use cleaning agents to clean floors and walls of excess grout and foreign materials. |
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TILE CURING |
5 |
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5 |
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Curing materials selection |
Select proper curing agents for tile walls and floors. |
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Procedures |
Use curing agents to cure floors and walls. |
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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.