Tiles and Tiling documents for Architects

Technical Documentation from The Tile Association is available for download free of charge by UK architects who have registered with the TTA. If you are a UK architect and have not yet registered with the TTA please complete the Registration Form prior to downloading.

		Ceramic and natural stone floor tiling to acoustic systems Ceramic and Natural Stone Floor Tiling to Acoustic Systems to meet the requirements of The Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document E Resistance to the Passage of Sound 2003
		Adhesives and grouts in internal tiling A Technical Working Group of the Tile Association has prepared this paper with the aim of providing advice for all parties in the process of undertaking tile fixing projects. It should be read in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International Standards.
		Tiling to calcium sulfate based screeds (Revised Dec 2011) The Paper has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties involved in the process of designing and using calcium sulfate based screeds primarily for use with ceramic and natural stone tiling, and should be used in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International Standards on tiles, tile related products and tile fixing. The guidance can also apply to other rigid tiles.
		The cleaning and maintenance of floor and wall tiles This paper has been written with the aim of providing advice and recommendations for all parties in the process of designing, fixing and using wall and floor tiles in domestic situation and commercial installations. The document should be read in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International standards.
		Design and construction process for swimming pools This document has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties involved in the process of designing, building and maintaining internal and external swimming pools. It is not intended to include sea water pools and specialist advice should be sought on these type of swimming pools. For many years, the favoured materials for swimming pools have been ceramic tiles and mosaics. For this reason this document has concentrated on swimming pools clad with these materials.
		Tiling to heated floors This paper has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties in the process of designing or installing tiling to heated floor systems and should be read in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International Standards.
		Large format tiles in internal tiling The paper has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties in the process of supplying or installing large format wall and floor tiles and should be read in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International Standards.
		Movement joints in internal tiling Movement joints are effective in protecting ceramics and other hard floor coverings from the stresses that cuase cracking, tenting or popping of the surface. The advice in this guide will help prevent these problems from occurring.
		Tiling with resin agglomerated tiles The paper has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties involved in the use of resin agglomerated tile and should be used in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International Standards.
		Slip Resistance of Hard Flooring The Paper has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties involved in the process of designing and using floor areas with ceramic tiling, and should be used in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International Standards on tiles, tile related products and tile installation.
		Tiling to Timber Sheets and Board This paper on tiling to timber Ssheets and board, timber substrates and alternative products has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties involved in the process of designing, building or refurbishing tiling projects and should be used in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International Standards.
		Tiling in wet rooms The paper has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties in the process of designing or installing wet rooms in domestic situations as well as commercial installations such as health clubs, hotels and leisure centres and should be read in conjunction with current and forthcoming British, European and International Standards.

TTA Technical Documentation is available for download free of charge by UK architects who have registered with the Tile Association. If you are a UK architect and have not yet registered with the TTA please complete the Registration Form.