093100 - Ceramic Tiles

SECTION 093100 CERAMIC TILE ___________________________________________________________________________

Project No. RY-1211, Volume II 093100 - 1 RY-1212, RY-1213, RY-1214, RY-1215

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Section includes ceramic paver, tile for floor and wall applications using the mortar bed application method and ceramic accessories.

B. RELATED SECTIONS:

1. Section 092400 – PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER:

Lath and Portland cement scratch coat and membrane, where required by TCA Method specified.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. ANSI – AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE

1. ANSI A108 Series / A118 Series / A136.1: American National Standard

Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile.

2. ANSI A137.1: Ceramic Tile.

C. ASTM – AMERICAN SOCIETY for TESTING and MATERIALS

1. ASTM C847: Metal Lath.

D TCA – TILE COUNCIL of AMERICA

1. TCA: Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 013000 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Submittal procedures.

B. SHOP DRAWINGS:

Indicate tile layout, patterns, color arrangement, perimeter conditions, junctions with dissimilar materials, control and expansion joints, thresholds, ceramic accessories, and setting details.

C. PRODUCT DATA:

Submit instructions for using grouts and adhesives.

D. SAMPLES:

Submit mounted tile and grout on two plywood panels, 1000 x 500mm in size illustrating pattern, color variations, and grout joint size variations.



E. MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATE:

Certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Section 017000 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS:

Closeout procedures.

B. OPERATION and MAINTENANCE DATA:

Submit recommended cleaning methods, cleaning materials, stain removal methods, and polishes and waxes.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with TCA Handbook and ANSI A108 Series/A118 Series.

B. Maintain one copy of each document on site.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. MANUFACTURER:

Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum five years documented experience.

B. INSTALLER:

Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum five years documented experience.

1.7 MOCK-UP

A. Section 014000 – QUALITY CONTROL.

B. Construct mock-up, 3m long by 3m wide, finish grout, and specified accessories.

C. Locate where directed.

D. Mock-up may remain as part of the Work.

1.8 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING

A. Section 013000 - SUBMITTAL.

B. Convene minimum one week before starting Work of this section.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING



A. Section 016000 – MATERIAL and EQUIPMENT.

B. Protect adhesives and grouts from overheating.

1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 016000 – MATERIAL and EQUIPMENT.

B. Do not install adhesives and grouts in an unventilated environment.

1.11 EXTRA MATERIALS


Spare parts and maintenance products.

B. Supply 10 sq m of each size, color, and surface finish of tile specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPONENTS

A. Unless otherwise specified in the drawings, thickness of Ceramic Tiles shall be as follows:

Decorative Ceramic Tiles pattern, color and thickness shall be as per the approval of the Engineer.

1. Unglazed Ceramic Tiles: 10mm (minimum)

2. Heavy Duty Unglazed Ceramic Tile: 12mm

3. Glazed Ceramic Tiles for Wall: 6mm

B. Quality types of material and finishing pattern shall be as per finishing schedule and Interior Design Package and shall be as approved by the Engineer.

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. ADHESIVE MATERIALS:

1. ORGANIC ADHESIVE:

ANSI A136.1, thinset bond type.

2. EPOXY ADHESIVE:

ANSI A118.3, thinset bond type.

3. TILE SETTING ADHESIVE:

Elastomeric, waterproof, liquid applied.



B. MORTAR MATERIALS:

1. MORTAR BED MATERIALS:

Portland cement, sand, latex additive, and water.

2. MORTAR BOND COAT MATERIALS:

a. DRY-SET PORTLAND CEMENT TYPE:

ANSI A118.1.

b. LATEX – PORTLAND CEMENT TYPE:

ANSI A118.4.

C GROUT MATERIALS:

1. STANDARD GROUT:

Latex-Portland cement type as specified in ANSI A118.6.

a. COLOR ADMIXTURE:

Site mixed type.

b. COLOR:

As selected.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Section 013000 - SUBMITTAL.

B. Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Protect surrounding work from damage.

B. Vacuum clean surfaces and damp clean.

C. Seal substrate surface cracks with filler.

D. Prepare substrate surfaces for adhesive installation.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install tile and grout in accordance with applicable requirements of ANSI A108.1 through A108.10, and TCA Handbook recommendations.



B. Place at locations indicated.

C. Cut and fit tile to penetrations through tile, leaving sealant joint space. Form corners and bases neatly. Align floor, base and wall joints.

D. Place tile with joints uniform in width, subject to variance in tolerance allowed in tile size. Make joints watertight, without voids, cracks, excess mortar, or excess grout.

E. Form internal angles coved and external angles bullnosed.

F. Install ceramic accessories rigidly in prepared openings.

G. Sound tile after setting. Replace hollow sounding units.

H. Keep expansion and control joints free of adhesive or grout. Apply sealant to joints.

I. Allow tile to set for a minimum of 48 hours prior to grouting.

J. INSTALLATION – FLOORS – THIN-SET METHODS:

1. Over exterior concrete substrates, install in accordance with TCA Handbook Method F102, with standard grout.

2. Over interior concrete substrates, install in accordance with TCA Handbook Method dry latex-portland cement bond coat, with standard grout, unless otherwise indicated.

K. INSTALLATION – FLOORS – MORTAR BES METHODS:

1. Over exterior concrete substrates, install in accordance with TCA, with standard grout.

2. Over interior concrete substrates, install in accordance with TCA Handbook Method, unless otherwise indicated.

3. Mortar Bed Thickness: 31mm, unless otherwise indicated.

L. INSTALLATION – SHOWERS and BATHTUB WALLS:

1. At tiled shower receptors install in accordance with TCA Handbook Method, mortar bed floor, and mortar bed over concrete or masonry walls.

2. At bathtub walls install in accordance with TCA Handbook Method, thin-set over masonry.

3. Grout with silicone rubber grout.

4. Seal joints between tile work and other work with sealant Type as specified in Section 079000.



M. INSTALLATION – WALL TILE:

1. On exterior walls install in accordance with TCA Handbook Method, thin-set over concrete and masonry with latex-portland cement grout, or refer Section 044200 – METAL SUPPORTED STONE ASSEMBLIES.

2. Over interior concrete and masonry install in accordance with TCA Handbook Method, thin-set with dry-set or latex-portland cement bond coat membrane.

3.4 CLEANING


Final cleaning.

B. Clean tile and grout surfaces.

3.5 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION


Protecting installed construction.

B. Do not permit traffic over finished floor surface for 4 days after installation.

END OF SECTION

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