When the time comes to physically look at a potential job, there are many aspects of the project that must be reviewed, including the condition of the walls.
Many times, a jobsite is not well maintained or kept clean which can be an image and possibly a safety issue, but more importantly, when tile is being installed, the substrate must be clean.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications provide several industry standards that are there to help the installer obtain good site conditions.
All across the U.S., there are thousands upon thousands of beautiful, high-quality, and long-lasting tile installations which should be highlighted as examples of the work done by qualified labor as included in the TCNA Handbook. However, when the very sad examples of extremely poor work are seen, they should be reviewed and presented as a learning tool for the tile placer who needs to improve his or her skills.
The combination of technology and the tile installer's need to create a square layout and project long straight lines, brought the laser to the tile world.
These new mandates changed the way silica-based materials are handled on the jobsite and are designed to ensure that all persons working on a project are safe.
