ASTM C1732-19 - 1.12.2019
 
Significance and Use

4.1 This practice is intended to provide technical information for designers, architects, and installers of CFT units in residential and light commercial construction. This practice does not address installation methods or techniques for floor tile units manufactured from other materials.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the installation of concrete floor tile (CFT) units for application as exterior and interior flooring. Units described by this practice shall be manufactured to meet the requirements of Specification C1731. This practice is limited to the installation of CFT units.

1.2 This practice covers aspects of installation relating to performance in service.

1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C270-19ae1

Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry (Includes all amendments and changes 1/4/2024).

C1325-22e1

Standard Specification for Fiber-Mat Reinforced Cementitious Backer Units (Includes all amendments and changes 10/10/2023).

C1232-23

Standard Terminology for Masonry

C979-05

Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete

C920-18

Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants

American National Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

C1731-21

Standard Specification for Concrete Floor Tile

C1714/C1714M-23

Standard Specification for Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry

TMS 602-13/ACI 530.1-13/ASCE 6-13

Specification for Masonry Structures Available from The Masonry Society 105 South Sunset Street, Suite Q, Longmont, CO USA 80501-6172, http://www.masonrysociety.org.

ICRI Guideline No 310.2-1997

Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coating, and Polymer Overlays Available from International Concrete Repair Institute 10600 West Higgins Road, Suite 607 Rosemont, IL 60018, http://www.icri.org.

C1384-23

Standard Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars