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Porcelain Tile Specification 101

How to specify surfaces for endurance, integrity and strength

During this course you will learn how to avoid the many potential ramifications of improper tile specification, from failure to meeting simple aesthetic standards to public safety issues and lack of endurance over time, to all out tile failure. Tile can be one of the most costly of built-environment product failures, so knowledge of current and advanced technologies and best practices in specification is a key to success in every project. Residential, Health Care, Govt. Insitutional, Facilities Management, Office/Corporate, Hospitality/Entertainment, Retail/Store Planning Considering the needs and nature of a space in order to minimize risk while also ensuring design integrity. Describing the key characteristic that separate porcelain in terms of quality and integrity. These are the same criteria used to determine a product ’s fit with the requirements for a project. Understanding whether the tile will fit the sustainability requirements of the project. Following the necessary steps for successful specification. Utilize available resources for specific information, consultation, and current standards

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