The handbook -- which is updated, revised and published annually -- should be given a permanent place in everyone's files. It is readily available from a number of sources, including Anderson, S.C.-based TCA itself, the Ceramic Tile Institute of America (CTIOA) in Los Angeles and various manufacturers.
The handbook, now in its 40th edition, clarifies and standardizes ceramic tile installation specifications. The CD-ROM version of the manual offers quick reference CAD details, and a complete library of more than 70 U.S. manufacturer catalogs featuring ceramic tile, raw materials, equipment, and installation products.