Large Gauged Porcelain Panels

 
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Learning Objectives:

  1. Define the qualities and benefits of large gauged porcelain panels/slabs, its characteristics, and how it’s different.
  2. Explain the manufacturing process involved in producing thin large gauged porcelain panels/slabs.
  3. Recognize the appropriate applications for large gauged porcelain panel/slabs.
  4. Explain the transportation and installation requirements with the specialized tools required to handle and fabricate large gauged porcelain panels/slabs.

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
IDCEC
1 IDCEC CEU
ICC
0.1 ICC CEU
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
AIBD
1 AIBD P-CE
AAA
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
AAPEI
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.
NSAA
This course can be self-reported to the NSAA
NWTAA
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
 
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit

Porcelain tile is in the spotlight because new technologies allow manufacturers to create high performance thin gauged porcelain panels in both residential and commercial projects, and it lends itself well to indoor and outdoor applications. Large gauged porcelain panels/slabs are light, strong and durable, and can be used in projects where other materials would be too thick or heavy. Panels can help with sustainable design or “green” building requirements. Special tools are required to help ensure that handling and installation go smoothly so that architects and builders can specify and install the panels with confidence. This course will explore new options for large gauged porcelain panels available for architects and designers. It will highlight not only the manufacturing process and product characteristics, but also the application and installation requirements associated with the material, along with new industry standards.

Large Gauged Porcelain

Photo courtesy of National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)

 

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Originally published in September 2021

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