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Prevent Cracks in Tiled Surfaces Through Subfloor Preparation

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Larger tiles need a flatter floor. The beauty and elegance of a wood plank tile or the very popular 12-inch by 24-inch floor tile can easily become a disappointing disaster in short order if the subfloor is not prepared correctly during the installation process.

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Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry

Life of an Architect

This can be as simple as butt construction with painted particle board members and is typically reserved for woodwork that is not in public view. I show what each sort of sheet looks like in our drawings (typical floor plan sheet, Exterior Elevation sheet, Wall Section Sheet, and Detail sheet).