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C54
– Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor
A ceramic and mosaic
tile contractor prepares surfaces as necessary and installs glazed
wall, ceramic, mosaic, quarry, paver, faience, glass mosaic and stone
tiles; thin tile that resembles full brick, natural or simulated stone
slabs for bathtubs, showers and horizontal surfaces inside of
buildings, or any tile units set in the traditional or innovative tile
methods, excluding hollow or structural partition tile.
The Tile (C-54)
Examination is divided into five major sections. These sections are:
1.
Estimating and Planning (14%)
- Blueprints,
specifications, and estimating
- Onsite
evaluation, planning, and calculation of materials
- Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
2.
Substrate Preparation (30%)
- Demolition and
site protection
- Water proofing
- Crack isolation
and expansion joints
- Lath, wire, and
other reinforcements
- Mortar
installation
- Backer boards
3. Tile
Installation (31%)
- Layout
- Setting
procedures
- Grouting
procedures
- Sealing
- Finished
product protection
4.
Stone Slab Fabrication and Installation (11%)
- Customer
education
- Job site
measurements
- Slab
fabrication
- Slab
installation
5.
Safety (14%)
- Job site safety
- Personal safety
- Equipment
safety
*Percentages
are approximate*
The following
questions are typical of the types of items that are on the
examination. The correct answer is highlighted.
1.
Which of the following products is a cleavage membrane?
a. Rosin
paper
b. Coarse
sand
c. 15 lb felt
d. Hot
mop
2. How
many square feet of tile is needed for an area that measures
2-1/2” by 4” on a plan that is 1/8” scale?
a. 10
sq. ft.
b. 160
sq. ft.
c. 576
sq. ft.
d. 640 sq. ft.
3. What
information does a specification sheet contain?
a. Measurements
and dimensions
b. Materials to be used in
given areas
c. Tools
and supplies needed for the work
d. Number
of hours for each job phase
*All
questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are
actively working in the field*
Handbook
for Ceramic Tile Installation.
Tile
Council of America, Inc.
100 Clemson Research Blvd.,
Anderson, SC 29625.
(864) 646-8453
FAX: (864) 646-2821
INTERNET: www.tileusa.com
American
National Standard Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile.
Tile
Council of America, Inc.
100 Clemson Research Blvd.,
Anderson, SC 29625.
(864) 646-8453
FAX: (864) 646-2821
INTERNET: www.tileusa.com
Dimension
Stone Design Manual.
Marble
Institute of America.
28901 Clemens Road, Suite 100.
Cleveland, OH 44145.
(440) 250-9222
FAX: (440) 250-9223
INTERNET: www.marble-institute.com
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