Ceramic Tiles
Theory Component of Skilled Trades
To ensure students learn the curriculum objectives of Skilled Trades 1201. Each group will be required to develop a web site that demonstrates how they did their project. Each group will be required to define terms and explain important concepts in each trade. (61 marks)
Laying Ceramic Tiles on a Floor
1. Research the process of laying out reference lines for installing floor tile, particularly for a bathroom. Use http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/ctile/tile_5.htm for help. You need to understand this to lay good tiles. Do not copy and paste (10 marks).
2. Use text and pictures/ video to explain how to spread floor adhesive using a notched trowel. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (5 marks).
3. Use text and pictures/video to explain how to ensure that all tiles are evenly spaced and uniform across the surface? Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (3 marks)
4. Use text and pictures/video to explain how to fully explain how to apply grout, be sure to reference all tools used in the process. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (5 marks)
5. What is the purpose of sealing the grout after it has dried? (2 marks)
Laying Ceramic Tiles on a Wall
1. Use the Internet to find a picture of each of the following ceramic tiles tools (4 marks) http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/ctile/tile_3b.htm:
· Tile Cutter
· Tile Nipper
· Notched trowel
· Grout Float
2. What are the advantages of using concrete backerboard? Explain (2 marks).
3. What are the advantages of using a mortar bed? Explain (2 marks)
4. Use text and pictures/video to explain what is a jury stick? Explain its use. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (6 marks)
5. Use text and pictures/video to explain how to layout tiles going up a wall. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (12 marks).
6. Use text and pictures/video to explain how to cut ceramic tiles around a hot and cold water pipes. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (8 marks)
7. Where should you use caulking when using ceramic tile?
To ensure students learn the curriculum objectives of Skilled Trades 1201. Each group will be required to develop a web site that demonstrates how they did their project. Each group will be required to define terms and explain important concepts in each trade. (61 marks)
Laying Ceramic Tiles on a Floor
1. Research the process of laying out reference lines for installing floor tile, particularly for a bathroom. Use http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/ctile/tile_5.htm for help. You need to understand this to lay good tiles. Do not copy and paste (10 marks).
2. Use text and pictures/ video to explain how to spread floor adhesive using a notched trowel. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (5 marks).
3. Use text and pictures/video to explain how to ensure that all tiles are evenly spaced and uniform across the surface? Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (3 marks)
4. Use text and pictures/video to explain how to fully explain how to apply grout, be sure to reference all tools used in the process. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (5 marks)
5. What is the purpose of sealing the grout after it has dried? (2 marks)
Laying Ceramic Tiles on a Wall
1. Use the Internet to find a picture of each of the following ceramic tiles tools (4 marks) http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/ctile/tile_3b.htm:
· Tile Cutter
· Tile Nipper
· Notched trowel
· Grout Float
2. What are the advantages of using concrete backerboard? Explain (2 marks).
3. What are the advantages of using a mortar bed? Explain (2 marks)
4. Use text and pictures/video to explain what is a jury stick? Explain its use. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (6 marks)
5. Use text and pictures/video to explain how to layout tiles going up a wall. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (12 marks).
6. Use text and pictures/video to explain how to cut ceramic tiles around a hot and cold water pipes. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (8 marks)
7. Where should you use caulking when using ceramic tile?