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SECTION 09 30 13
CERAMIC TILES PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Ceramic, quarry and vitrified tiles, mortar beds and grouts
including, but not limited to the following:
1. Glazed dry pressed ceramic and porcelain tiles for floors and
stair treads and risers.
2. Glazed ceramic wall tiles.
3. Unglazed fully vitrified ceramic and porcelain tiles for
floors.
4. Mortar beds and grouts.
5. Waterproofing.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete.
B. Section 04 20 00 Unit Masonry.
C. Section 07 14 00 Fluid Applied Waterproofing.
D. Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealers.
E. Section 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plaster.
F. Section 10 28 13 Toilet and Bath Accessories.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. ANSI A 108.1 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Portland
Cement Mortar.
B. ANSI A 108.3 Quarry Tile and Paver Tile Installed with
Portland Cement Mortar.
C. ANSI A 108.4 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic
Adhesives or Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive.
D. ANSI A 108.5 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Dry-Set
Portland Cement Mortar of Latex Portland Cement Mortar or Latex
Portland Cement Mortar.
E. ANSI A 108.6 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical
Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile Setting and Grouting Epoxy.
F. ANSI A 108.8 Installation of Ceramic Tile with Portland
Chemical Resistant Furan Mortar and Grout.
G. ANSI A 108.9 Installation of Grout in Tilework.
H. ANSI A 108.10 Installation of Grout in Tilework.
I. ANSI A 118.1 Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar.
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J. ANSI A 118.3 Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting
and Grouting Epoxy and Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy
Adhesive.
K. ANSI A 118.4 Latex-Portland Cement Mortar.
L. ANSI A 118.5 Chemical Resistant Furan Mortars and Grouts for
Tile Installation.
M. ANSI A 118.6 Ceramic Tile Grouts.
N. ANSI A 118.8 Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar/Grout.
O. ANSI A 136.1 Organic Adhesive for Installation of Ceramic
Tile.
P. ANSI A 137.1 Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile.
Q. ANSI C 847 Metal Lath.
R. ASTM A 185 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Fabric, Plain
for Concrete Reinforcement.
S. ASTM C 144 Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry
Mortar.
T. ASTM C 150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement.
U. ASTM C 206 Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated
Line.
V. ASTM C 207 Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for
Masonry Purposes.
W. ASTM C 241 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic.
X. ASTM C 503 Standard Specification for Marble Dimension Stone
(Exterior).
Y. TCA Tile Council of America - Handbook for Ceramic Tile
Installation.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Comply with Section 01 33 00.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturers technical information and
installation instructions for materials required, except built
materials.
C. Shop Drawings: Indicate tile layout, perimeter conditions,
junctions with dissimilar materials, control and expansion joints,
and setting details.
D. Samples for Initial Selection Purposes: Submit manufacturers
charts consisting of actual tiles or sections of tile showing
selected range of colors, including samples of grout and
accessories involving color selection.
E. Samples for approval: Submit the following:
1. Samples for each type of tile and for each color and texture
required, not less than 300 mm square or 6 tiles x 6 tiles, on
plywood or hardboard backing and grouted.
2. Full size samples for each type of trim, accessory and for
each color.
3. Samples of metal edge strip.
F. Certification: Furnish Master Grade Certificates for each
shipment and type of tile, signed by manufacturer and
installer.
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1.05 MAINTENANCE DATA
A. Comply with Sections 01 77 00 and 01 78 23.
B. Maintenance Data: Include recommended cleaning methods,
cleaning materials, stain removal methods and polishes and
waxes.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Product/Material Qualifications: ANSI A 137.1. Floor Tile
Co-efficient of friction shall be not less than 0.050.
B. Perform work in accordance with latest industry
standards.
C. Maintain one copy of each document on site.
D. Installer responsibility: Defective installation shall be
replaced at no additional cost to Owner.
1.07 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the
products specified in this Section with minimum 5 years
experience.
B. Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of
this Section minimum 5 years experience.
1.08 MOCKUP
A. Provide mockups of each type of tile system tile under
provisions of Section 01 40 00.
B. Locate where directed, to include internal and external
corners, bull nose tiles and junctions with floors, walls,
skirtings, treads and risers.
C. Mockup shall consist of at least 1 m2
D. Mockups may not remain as part of the work.
of tile installed using specified setting method. Include grout
and sealer.
1.09 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Comply with Section 01 61 00.
1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Do not install adhesives in an unventilated environment.
B. Maintain minimum and maximum range of conditions recommended
by manufacturer.
1.11 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Comply with Section 01 77 00.
B. Extra Materials: Provide additional quantities, equal to 5%
of the total area each type, size color and surface finish of tile
installed & 15m length of each linear special (formed corners,
nosings, caps etc.) Round off quantities to the next higher square
meter or linear meter. Deliver extra materials to Owners on-site
storage locations as coordinated with Owner.
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PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.01 MATERIALS, GENERAL
A. Comply with ANSI A 137.1 for types and grades of tile
indicated. Furnish tile complying with Standard Grade requirements
unless otherwise indicated.
B. ANSI Standard for Tile Installation Materials: Comply with
standard referenced with installation products and materials
indicated.
C. Colors, Textures and Patterns: For tile and other products
requiring selection of colors, surface textures or other appearance
characteristics, provide products to match characteristics
indicated or, if not otherwise indicated, as selected by Engineer
from manufacturers standards. Provide tile and accessories which
match color and finish of adjoining flat tile.
2.02 TILE PRODUCTS
A. Tiles to toilet, shower, WC & changing areas, as shown on
the drawings and schedules. 1. Glazed ceramic wall tiles shall be
plain colour satin finish glazed wall tiles range, or
equal approved. Tile sizes shall include 108 x 108 x 4mm or as
shown to 152 x 152 x 8mm to patterns and shall include all rounded
and bull nosed accessories. Unglazed exposed faces will not be
allowed.
2. Unglazed Fully Vitrified Floor Tiles, as per requested range
or equal approved. Tiles
sizes shall include 150 x 150 x 8mm and 300 x 300 x 8mm or as
shown to patterns and shall include all coved and rounded internal
and external corner skirting tiles and unfinished exposed surfaces
will be allowed.
B. Glazed Ceramic Tiles: Tile sizes, patterns and finish shall
be as selected by Engineer or as indicated on the Drawings, and
shall include all rounded and bull nosed accessories. Unglazed
exposed faces shall not be allowed. Color will be as selected by
Engineer. C. Unglazed Fully Vitrified Floor Tiles: Tiles sizes and
patterns shall be as selected by
Engineer or as shown on the Drawings and shall include all coved
and rounded and external corner skirting tiles.
D. Non-Vitrified Body Wall Tile:
1. With smooth glazed finish:
a. Edge design: Cushion.
b. Thickness: 8 mm.
c. Size and Color: As approved by the Engineer or as shown on
the Drawings.
d. Grout Color: As approved by the Engineer.
2. With smooth matt finish.
a. Edge design: Cushion.
b. Thickness: 6 mm.
c. Size and Color: As approved by the Engineer or as shown on
the Drawings.
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d. Grout Color: As approved by the Engineer.
E. Porcelain Paver: Matt glazed porcelain with absorption of not
more than 0.5 %:
1. Edge design: Square.
2. Size: As shown on the Drawings, as approved by the
Engineer.
3. Color: As shown on the Drawings, as approved by the
Engineer.
4. Grout Color: As approved by the Engineer.
F. Thresholds (Saddles, Transition Strips): For mortar set
installation. Size and shape to adjust between thickness of
adjacent floor finish materials:
1. Material: Marble complying with ASTM C 503 requirements for
exterior use and for abrasion resistance where exposed to foot
traffic. Hardness not less than 10 per ASTM C 241.
2. Edge type: Beveled unless otherwise indicated.
3. Size: 22 mm thick x 50 mm wide, unless otherwise shown on the
Drawings or approved by the Engineer. 13 mm maximum projection
above tile floor surface.
4. Color: Match adjacent ceramic floor tile color as close as
possible.
5. Exposed surfaces finish: Sand rubbed or wet sand.
G. Thresholds (Saddles, Transition Strips): For thin set
installation. Size and shape to adjust between thickness of
adjacent floor finish materials:
1. Material: Cast acrylic polymer.
2. Size: As shown on the Drawings or approved by the
Engineer.
3. Color as shown on the Drawings or approved by the
Engineer.
H. Dividing Strips: Provide as shown on the Drawings.
I. Waterproofing Membrane: Comply with Section 07 14 00.
2.03 SETTING SEALING AND GROUTING MATERIALS
A. Thin-set Portland Cement Mortar: Where thin-set Portland
cement mortar applications are indicated, use the following unless
otherwise required:
1. Latex-Portland cement mortar: ANSI A 118.4
2. Epoxy adhesive ANSI A 118.3
3. Organic adhesive: ANSI A 136.1
B. Mortar Materials:
1. Portland cement: ASTM C 150 Type 1.
2. Sand: ASTM C 144.
3. Lime: ASTM C 206 Type S or ASTM C 207 Type S.
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4. Water: Potable.
C. Mortar Bed Installation Materials for Floors: Mortar bed:
Portland cement and sand in a ratio from 1.4 to 1.5. Bond coat
shall be as specified under setting method specification.
D. Mortar Bed Installation Materials for Walls: As specified in
TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation for TCA setting method
involved.
E. Standard Latex-Portland Cement Mortar or Bond Coat: ANSI A
118.4. Add water emulsion acrylic latex additive at project site to
prepackaged dry mortar mix as per the recommendation by latex
manufacturer.
F. Flexible Latex-Portland Cement Mortar or Bond Coat: Flexible
latex additive added at project site to prepackaged dry mortar mix
recommended by latex manufacturer.
G. Other Materials: Refer to TCA setting method specification in
TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.
H. Floor Grout: Latex-Portland cement sanded floor grout
consisting of a blended mixture of Portland cement, color-fast
pigments, and high strength aggregates complying with ANSI A 118.4,
complete with manufacturers recommended latex additive. Grout
colors shall be as indicated.
I. Wall Grout: Unsanded wall grout consisting of a blended
mixture of Portland cement, color-fast pigments, and high strength
aggregates complying with ANSI A 118.6.Grout colors shall be as
indicated.
J. Reinforcing Mesh: Welded wire fabric, 50 x 50 mm, 1.5/1.5 mm
wire, complying with ASTM A 185.
K. Metal Lath: Galvanized expanded metal lath, 18.5 kg/m2
L. Sealant in Conjunction with Tile: Provide mildew resistant
silicone sealant under this Section in compliance with requirements
specified under Section 07 92 00. Color shall match color of
adjacent tile grout.
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M. Trowel-Applied Waterproof Membrane for Thin-Set
Installations: One-part elastomeric waterproofing membrane.
N. Crack Isolation Sheet: Composite membrane consisting of
chlorinated polyethylene sheet laminated between 2 layers of
non-woven polyester 0.7 mm thickness.
2.04 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A. Two-Compound Sealants: ASTM C 920, Type M, Grade P, Class 25,
use T (for use in joints subject to pedestrian traffic).
B. Metal Edge Strips: Stainless steel or brass where shown, 3 mm
wide at top edge with integral provision for anchorage to mortar
bed or substrate, unless otherwise indicated.
C. Tile Cleaner: Product specifically acceptable to manufacturer
or tile and grout manufacturer for application indicated.
PART 3: EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION
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A. Examine surfaces to receive tile work and conditions under
which tile will be installed. Do not proceed with tile work until
surfaces and conditions comply with requirements indicated in
referenced tile installation standard.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Protect surrounding work from damage or disfiguration.
B. Vacuum clean surfaces and damp clean.
3.03 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Tile Installation Standards: Comply with applicable parts of
ANSI 108 series of tile installation standards included under
American National Standard Specifications for the Installation of
Ceramic Tile.
B. Installation Guidelines: TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile
Installation; comply with TCA installation methods indicated or, if
not otherwise indicated, as applicable to installation conditions
shown in British Ceramic Tile Council recommendations.
C. Lay out tile so sizes less than 1/2 size are reduced to a
minimum. Staggered joints are not permitted unless otherwise
indicated.
D. Comply with TCA Standard Installation Specifications A108.1
through A108.10 and the TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation,
except as modified herein.
E. Set individual tiles larger than 200 mm x 200 mm into setting
material, taking care to maintain accurate joint alignment and
spacing. Set tile to obtain 100 % contact between back of tile and
setting material. Scribe and cut tile as necessary around
obstructions to produce closely fitted, neat joints of uniform
width throughout the installation.
F. Apply sand/cement screeds to falls to all areas to take tiled
flooring to the level required for bedding. Screeds shall be poured
on waterproofing membrane which shall be carried up walls and
fittings and flashed up penetrations to top of skirting level.
G. Setting bed mortars, adhesives and grouts shall be of the
types specified herein for the various uses. Set tile flush with
adjoining units, level, true and plumb and to falls to floor
drains. Grout shall be struck or tooled to the depth of the
cushion. Grout in tile floors shall be flush with the surface.
Remove excess grout before it has set. Install plant-mixed grout in
strict accordance with the printed directions of approved
manufacturer.
H. Use approved spacing gauges or other devices to obtain joints
of a uniform width for wall and floor tile.
I. Replace broken, cracked, marred or otherwise defective tile
or base before the setting material has set. Furnish and install
corners, coves, angles or other trim shapes. Tile shall fit neatly
around openings. Cutting, as far as practicable, shall be done by
power saws. Cut edges shall be smooth, straight and free from
chips. File hand-cut tiles or grind smooth on the cut edge.
J. Grouting of joints shall be done on the same day that tile is
set.
K. Grounds, door bucks, saddles, plugs, supports and connections
for mechanical or electrical work and fittings shall be in place
and pipe chases and other openings shall have been properly closed
before the application of tile mortar or adhesives.
L. Waterproofing, Flashing and Cove Treatment: Where vertical
surfaces, including pipes, drains, walls, etc. join concrete slabs,
integral flashings shall be made by coating both the
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vertical and horizontal surfaces not less than 100 mm up and out
from the junction. Allow to set and recoat with membrane. Treat
metal flashing rings, collars, drains, etc. in the same manner.
Where an isolation joint exists, follow procedures as above, and
carry through as an expansion joint. Recoat as above.
M. In shower rooms, apply membrane to walls to a height of 2.1 m
from finished floor level.
N. Joints and Cracks: Fill and treat joints as required by
waterproofing manufacturer.
O. Priming: Prime as required by waterproofing manufacturer.
Priming shall be applied over rough or porous broom finished
concrete, etc., and on unpainted or unprimed metal.
P. Metal Surfaces: Apply primer appropriate for use on metal
surfaces.
Q. Extend tile work into recesses and under or behind equipment
and fixtures, to form a complete covering without interruptions,
except as otherwise shown. Terminate work neatly at obstructions,
edges and corners without disrupting pattern or joint
alignments.
R. Accurately form intersections and returns. Perform cutting
and drilling of tile without marring visible surfaces. Carefully
grind cut edges of tile abutting trim, finish or build-in items for
straight aligned joints. Fit tile closely to electrical outlets,
piping, fixtures and other penetrations so that plates, collars or
covers overlap tile.
S. Jointing Pattern: Unless otherwise shown, lay tile in grid
pattern. Align joints when adjoining tiles on floor, base, walls
and trim are same size. Layout tile work and center tile fields in
both directions in each space or on each wall area. Adjust to
minimize tile cutting. Provide uniform joint width, unless
otherwise shown.
T. Expansion Joints: Locate expansion joints and other sealant
filled joints, including control, contraction and isolation joints,
where indicated, or if not indicated, at spacings and locations
recommended in TCA "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation" and
approved by the Engineer. Prepare joints and apply sealants to
comply with requirements of referenced standards and sealant
manufacturer.
U. Grout tile to comply with referenced installation standards,
using grout materials indicated. Mix and install proprietary
components to comply with grout manufacturer's directions.
V. Finished Appearance: Ensure that entire surfaces appear
consistent in colour, tone, pattern and jointing upon completed
installation. Replace any tiles that do not match the surrounding
area.
W. Repair/redo defective tiling work as directed by the
Engineer.
3.04 INSTALLATION METHODS
A. Specific revisions and limited altering of TCA
recommendations:
1. Dry-set mortar is not acceptable where included as an option
under the following TCA setting methods.
2. Flexible Latex-Portland Cement Mortar/Bond Coat is required
instead of Standard Latex-Portland Cement Mortar or Bond Coat for
installation of quarry and porcelain tile under the following TCA
setting methods requiring latex-Portland cement mortar or
latex-Portland cement bond coats.
B. TCA F111 Floor Setting Method: 31 mm cement mortar setting
bed with reinforcing mesh over cleavage membrane. Setting Method
Location: Where tile occurs at depressed areas of concrete floors
above grade, unless indicated otherwise.
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C. TCA F112 Floor Setting Method: 19 mm to 31 mm mortar set
application over concrete substrate. Use latex Portland cement
mortar bed with latex Portland cement bond coat. Setting Method
Location: Where tile occurs at depressed areas of concrete slabs on
grade, unless indicated otherwise.
D. TCA F113 Floor Setting Method (Modified): Thin-set
application using latex Portland cement mortar feather as necessary
to provide smooth transition at adjoining finished floor elevation.
Setting Method Location: Where tile occurs on concrete floors where
no depressions occur and where tapered transitions are required to
meet adjacent floor finishes.
E. TCA F121 Floor Setting Method: 31 mm cement mortar setting
bed bonded to concrete substrate. Setting Method Location: Where
tile occurs at depressed areas of concrete floors and a waterproof
membrane is indicated.
F. TCA F122 Floor Setting Method: Thin-set with latex-Portland
cement mortar bond coat over waterproof membrane. Setting Method
Location: Where tile occurs on concrete floors where no depressions
occur, and a waterproof membrane is indicated.
G. TCA F131 Floor Setting Method: Thin-set with epoxy mortar
bond coat over concrete substrate. Setting Method Location: Where
quarry tile occurs on concrete floors in kitchen areas where no
depressions occur, unless indicated otherwise.
H. TCA F132 Floor Setting Method: 31 mm Portland cement mortar
bed with epoxy bond coats. Setting Method Location: Where quarry
tile occurs on concrete floors where depressions occur, unless
indicated otherwise.
I. TCA W202 Wall Setting Method: Thin-set with latex Portland
cement mortar bond coat over concrete or masonry backup. Setting
Method Location: Where tile occurs on smooth masonry or concrete
walls unless indicated otherwise.
J. TCA W211 Wall Setting Method Directly over Concrete or
Concrete Block: Leveling coat over masonry or concrete backup with
latex Portland cement bond coat. Setting Method Location: Where
tile occurs on rough masonry or concrete walls unless indicated
otherwise.
K. TCA W241 Wall Setting Method: 19 mm to 25 mm mortar set over
metal studs. Setting Method Location: Where tile occurs on walls
over metal studs or furring in showers.
L. A W243 Wall Setting Method: Thin-set with latex Portland
cement mortar bond coat over gypsum wallboard and wood or metal
studs. Setting Method Location: Where tile occurs on walls over
gypsum board in dry areas unless indicated otherwise.
M. TCA W244 Wall Setting Method at Portland Cement Board:
Thin-set with latex Portland cement mortar bond coat over Portland
cement board and wood or metal studs. Setting Method Location:
Where tile occurs on walls over Portland cement backer board (TBB)
in wet areas unless indicated otherwise.
N. TCA B411 Wall Setting Method at Bath Tubs: 19 mm to 31 mm
mortar setting bed reinforced with galvanized metal lath applied
over waterproof membrane. Setting Method Location: Where tile
occurs on walls surrounding bath tubs unless indicated
otherwise.
O. TCA B415 Shower Area Combination Floor and Wall Setting
Method:
1. Walls: Thin set with latex modified Portland cement bond coat
applied over Portland cement backer board and studs.
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2. Floor/shower basin: 25 mm to 38 mm mortar setting bed with 50
mm x 50 mm reinforcing mesh installed over waterproof membrane or
pan. Waterproof membrane as specified in Section 07 14 00.
3. Setting method location: Where tile occurs in showers unless
indicated otherwise.
3.05 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Comply with Section 01 77 00.
B. Cleaning: Upon completion of placement of grouting, clean all
ceramic tile surfaces so they are free from foreign matter.
1. Unglazed tile may be cleaned with acid solutions only when
permitted by tile and grout manufacturer's printed instructions,
but no sooner than 14 days after installation. Protect metal
surfaces, cast iron and vitreous plumbing fixtures from effects of
acid cleaning. Flush surface with clean water before and after
cleaning.
2. Apply quarry tile filler to clean, dry quarry tiles in
compliance with filler manufacturer's directions. Repeat
application as necessary to obtain uniform color in appearance of
both tile and grout.
C. Finish Tile Work: Leave finished installation clean and free
of cracked, chipped, broken, unbonded or otherwise defective tile
work.
D. Protection: When recommended by tile manufacturer, apply a
protective coat of neutral protective cleaner to completed tile
walls and floors. Protect installed tile work with draft paper or
other heavy covering during construction period to prevent
staining, damage and wear.
E. Prohibit foot and wheel traffic from using tiled floor at
least 7 days after grouting is completed.
F. Before final inspection, remove protective coverings and
rinse neutral cleaning from tile surface.
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