Ceramic Tile Tile Expansion Joint Strips

The american national standard specifications for the installation of ceramic tile ansi 108 3.

Ceramic tile tile expansion joint strips. Pvc expansion joint tile trim 7 87 12 07 inc vat aluminium expansion joint tile trim 18 30 31 50 inc vat schluter dilex bwb movement joint 13 36 17 41 inc vat schluter dilex bws expansion joint 12 01 12 72 inc vat stainless steel expansion joint tile trim 45 38 84 86 inc vat schluter. Available in clear bronze finish. It should be noted that where there is an expansion joint in the substrate the joint in the ceramic or porcelain tiles should correspond exactly in location and be no narrower in width. Locating tile expansion joints.

Movement joints are an integral part of any tile assembly and must be incorporated within the tile field at doorsills and at transitions to walls and other restraining structures to allow movement of the assembly and prevent stresses that can damage the system. Once the tile strip is installed the adhesive should be trowelled firmly to ensure adequate anchorage. Tile strips are 1800mm in length and are designed to be installed over control joints or saw cuts while the tile adhesive is in a plastic state. It is best to achieve a two sided bond only to the flanks of the open joint in the tile.

A 3 4 1 expansion joints extend openings for expansion joints completely through the tile setting material mortar bed and reinforcing down to but not through waterproofing or cleavage membrane. The joint strips come in. For additional protection expansion joints can be used in conjunction with an uncoupling matting or membrane. The use of expansion or movement joints is to safely absorb the movement in the floor or wall from heat expansion or vibration.

Possibly the best type of expansion joint material that can be used is a flexible silicone e g. Order the schluter dilex expansion joint online at tile fix direct. This ensures that freedom of movement in either material will be in harmony with the other. When using stress relieving joints on suspended floors they should be positioned over supporting walls and beams.

Including movement joints in floors enables the tile bed to move in unison with the individual substrates. Movement joints control joints also known as control strips isolation joints are designed to manage thermal expansion and contraction in constructed surfaces such as stone tile marble terrazzo or virtually any other solid floor finish that requires movement control due to thermal contraction and expansion. Height to match tile stone or wood thickness. Latasil or urethane sealant placed over a closed cell foam backer rod.