Avoiding Specification Pitfalls - Part I
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This course discusses tile specifications in relation to grout joints, substrates, lippage and wall wash lighting. Covering proper installation using a consistent set of criteria for evaluating the sustainability of tile and tile installation products to ensure the safety and well-being of the building occupants.
Originally published in Forge
Originally published in September 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Discuss why contractors have difficulty with the tile specifications.
- Determine available resources for writing better specifications.
- Define common specification issues for tile installation.
- Discuss installation issues that are not typically addressed in the specifications, including grout joint widths, flatness of the substrate, surface prep, allowable lippage and wall wash lighting
