Does the TCNA approve certain methods?
The TCNA does not approve nor disapprove methods. As you know, the Tile Council of North America publishes the TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation. However, as the Handbook secretariat we do not create these details – rather, they are the work of the Handbook Committee, a representative group of experts in the ceramic tile industry. This group meets to share knowledge, problem, solutions, and research. When there are conflicting opinions, the Handbook may not have a solution as it reflects consensus views and generally accepted procedures. Also, the Handbook does not contain proprietary methods. As the secretariat, we record and publish the consensus of these experts. There are many proprietary methods on the market that are well regarded and backed by their manufacturers. In many cases, proprietary methods and products have been developed to address special conditions or to utilize new technology. These methods will not be in the TCA Handbook but may work quite well when used i
