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TCNA A137.1 2019

TCNA A137.1 2019

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ANSI A137.1 American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile

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This publication presents voluntary standard specifications for ceramic tile. It lists and defines various types, sizes, physical properties, and grading procedures for ceramic tile, including mosaic tile, quarry tile, pressed floor tile, glazed wall tile, porcelain tile, trim units, and specialty tile. This standard provides quality criteria for buyers, specifiers, installers, manufacturers, and the public in general. It is intended for reference or inclusion in the ceramic tile section of project specifications and contracts. Changes to A137.1-2018 were balloted and approved in 2019. The latest edition of this standard is A137.1-2019.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 Cover
3 Abstract
5 Copyright
7 Foreword
8 Committee Members
10 Standards
11 NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
13 Contents
19 A137.1 American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile—2019
1.0 Purpose
2.0 Scope
3.0 Definition of Terms
24 4.0 Tile Classification
4.1 Class
5.0 Procedures for Sampling and Testing and Basis for Acceptance
5.1 Lot Size
5.1.1 Lot Size Units
5.2 Sample Size
5.3 Sampling Plan
25 5.4 General Procedure for Sampling, Testing, Basis for Acceptance, and Aesthetic Classification and Shade Variations 5.4.1 Facia
5.4.1.2
5.4.1.3
5.4.2 Aesthetic Classification and Shade Variations 5.4.2.1
26 5.4.2.2
5.4.2.3
27 5.4.3 Examination for Facial and Structural Defects (Sections 9.1 and 9.2); Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing (Table 4) 5.
5.4.3.2
5.4.3.2.1
5.4.3.3
28 5.5 Basis for Acceptance
5.5.1 Facial and Structural Defects
5.5.1.1
5.5.2 Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests (see Table 4)
5.5.3 Test Methods
6.0 Ceramic Tile (Field and Trim)
6.1 Allowable Properties by Tile Type
35 6.2 Field Tile 6.2.1 Nominal Sizes and Shapes
6.2.2 Non-Destructive Testing
6.2.2.1
6.2.2.1.1
36 6.2.2.1.2
6.2.2.1.3
6.2.2.1.4
6.2.2.1.5
6.2.2.1.6
6.2.2.1.7
6.2.2.1.8
6.2.2.1.9
6.2.2.1.10
38 6.2.2.1.11
39 6.2.2.1.12
6.2.2.1.12.1
6.2.2.1.12.2
6.2.3
6.2.3.1
6.2.3.2
6.2.3.3
6.2.3.4
40 6.2.3.5
6.2.3.5.1
6.2.3.5.1.1
6.2.3.5.1.2
6.2.3.5.1.3
6.2.3.5.1.4
6.2.3.5.1.5
41 6.2.3.5.1.6
6.2.3.6
6.2.3.7
6.2.3.8
6.2.3.9
6.3 Trim Units 6.3.1
42 6.3.2 Non-Destructive Testing
6.3.2.1
6.3.2.1.1
6.3.2.1.2
6.3.2.1.3
6.3.2.1.4
6.3.2.1.5
6.3.2.1.6
6.3.2.1.7
6.3.2.1.8
6.3.3
6.3.3.1
43 6.3.3.2
6.3.3.3
6.3.3.4
6.3.3.5
6.3.3.6
7.0 Specialty Tile
7.1 Freeze-Thaw Cycling
7.2 Moisture Expansion
7.3 Linear Thermal Expansion
7.4 Visible Abrasion Resistance
7.5 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction
44 7.6 Performance of Specialty Tile
8.0 Grade Marking and Certification
8.1 Grade Marking Distinguishes Various Qualities and Attributes of Ceramic Tiles
8.2 Definition of Grades 8.2.1 Standard Grade (First Grade)
8.2.2 Second Grade
8.3 Labeling Procedures 8.3.1 Glazed Wall Tile, Mosaic Tile, Quarry Tile, Pressed Floor Tile, Porcelain Tile, and Specialty Tile
8.3.2 Name and Address
8.3.3 Country of Origin
45 8.4 Authorized Use
8.5 Certification
8.6 Pre-Certification
9.0 Applicable Evaluation Procedures
9.1 Procedure for Determining Structural Defects in Field Tile and Trim Units 9.1.1 Field Tile
9.1.2 Trim Units
9.1.3 Recording
46 9.2 Procedure for Evaluating Ceramic Tile for Facial Defects 9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4
9.2.5
9.2.6
9.2.7
9.2.8
9.2.9
9.2.10
9.2.11
9.3 Test Method for Color Difference (Shading) of Monochromatic (Aesthetic Class V0) Glazed Ceramic Field Tile 9.3.1
9.3.2
9.3.3
9.3.4
47 9.3.5
9.4 Evaluation of Shade Value of Ceramic Tiles (Aesthetic Classes V1 to V4)
9.4.1 Viewing Board Criteria 9.4.1.1
9.4.1.2
9.4.1.3
9.4.1.4
9.4.1.5
9.4.2 Evaluator Criteria 9.4.2.1
9.4.3 Procedure for Visual Evaluation of Ceramic Tile 9.4.3.1
9.4.3.2
9.4.3.3
48 9.5 Test Method for Mounting Variations 9.5.1
9.5.2
9.5.3
9.5.4
9.5.5
9.5.6
9.5.7
9.5.8
9.5.9
9.5.10
9.5.11
51 FIGURES
52 Figure 1: Mosaic Surface 1×1 Trim
Figure 2: Mosaic Surface 2×2 Trim
Figure 3: Mosaic Conventional 1×1 Trim
Figure 4: Mosaic Conventional 2×2 Trim
Figure 5: Mosaic Pool Edge Trim
Figure 6: Mosaic Surface 1×1 Flat Top Base
53 Figure 7: Mosaic Surface 1×1 Round Top Base, Option 1
Figure 8: Mosaic Surface 1×1 Round Top Base, Option 2
Figure 9: Mosaic Surface 1×1 Round Top Base, Option 3
Figure 10: Mosaic Surface 2×2 Flat Top Base, Option 1
Figure 11: Mosaic Surface 2×2 Flat Top Base, Option 2
Figure 12: Mosaic Surface 2×2 Round Top Base
54 Figure 13: Quarry 4×8 Bullnose
Figure 14: Quarry 6×6 Bullnose
Figure 15: Quarry 6×8 Round Top Base
Figure 16: Quarry 4×8 Round Top Base
Figure 17: Quarry 6×6 Round Top Base
Figure 18: Quarry 6×6 Flat Top Base
55 Figure 19: Quarry 6×8 Flat Top Base
Figure 20: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 8×8 Trim, Option 1
Figure 21: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 8×8 Trim, Option 2
Figure 22: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 8×8 Trim, Option 3
Figure 23: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 12×12 Trim
56 Figure 24: Pressed Floor/Porcelain 6×8 Round Top Base
Figure 25: Glazed Wall 4×4 Surface Trim
Figure 26: Glazed Wall 6×8 Surface Trim
Figure 27: Glazed Wall 4×4 Surface Bullnose
Figure 28: Glazed Wall 6×6 Surface Bullnose
57 Figure 29: Glazed Wall 2×6 Surface Bullnose
Figure 30: Glazed Wall 2×4 Surface Bullnose
Figure 31: Glazed Wall 4×6 Surface Bullnose
Figure 32: Glazed Wall 6×4 Surface Bullnose
Figure 33: Glazed Wall 4×4 Base
Figure 34: Glazed Wall 4×4 Sanitary Base
Figure 35: Glazed Wall 4×6 Sanitary Base
Figure 36: Glazed Wall 6×6 Sanitary Base
58 Figure 37: Glazed Wall Counter Rail (Sink Rail
Figure 38: Glazed Wall 4×4 Conventional Trim
Figure 39: Glazed Wall 6×6 Conventional Trim
Figure 40: Glazed Wall 4×6 Conventional Trim
59 Figure 41: Glazed Wall 6×4 Conventional Trim
Figure 42: Glazed Wall 2×6 Conventional Bullnose
Figure 43: Glazed Wall 4×4 Conventional Bullnose
Figure 44: Glazed Wall 6×6 Conventional Bullnose
Figure 45: Glazed Wall 2×6 Conventional Base
60 Figure 46: Glazed Wall 6×6 Conventional Base, Option 1
Figure 47: Glazed Wall 6×6 Conventional Base, Option 2
Figure 48: Glazed Wall 4×6 Conventional Base
Figure 49: Glazed Wall Quarter Round Trim
Figure 50: Glazed Wall Double Return Trim
61 Figure 51: Master Grade Certificate
62 Figure 52: Letter of Compliance Certificate

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