Some large natural stone tiles that aren t as uniformly strong as ceramic tile may require an even stiffer structure.
Ceramic tile deflection limits.
Tile industry associations recommend special total load deflection limits the following tables list the components and weights of typical floor systems along with the deflection limits that apply.
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Whether you are installing stone or ceramic tile over floors and walls there s one thing to consider.
These deflection limits apply both to the framing supporting the substrate and to the substrate itself for example when a concentrated load is applied between joists.
The l stands for length.
Ceramic tile live load deflection shall not exceed l 360 stone tile live load deflection shall not exceed l 720 the owner should communicate loading requirements to the designer designer and contractor must make allowances for all live and concentrated loads including during construction and maintenance such as heavy.
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Until recently the tile council had specified a standard for ceramic tile only based on using test equipment that was intended to limit deflection of floor sheathing.
So if you have a beam 20ft long the allowable deflection limit is 20ftx12in ft 240 1.
The tile council of america recommends that deflection be limited to l 360 l span length in inches under total load for ceramic tile.
The subfloor areas over which stone tile is to be applied must be designed to have a deflection not exceeding l 720 of the span.