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- SECTION 09300
-
- TILE
-
- NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by
- Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc., at the following
- address:
- NOTE ** 1502 S.W. 2nd Place
- NOTE ** Pompano Beach, FL 33069
- NOTE ** Tel: (954) 943-2288
- NOTE ** Fax: (954) 943-2402
- NOTE ** Website: www.sgm78.com
-
- NOTE ** Southern Grouts & Mortars offers a complete line of
- products for setting and grouting ceramic tile and
- dimension stone, including latex-Portland cement
- mortars and grouts, epoxy mortars and grouts,
- leveling material for concrete, and waterproof
- membrane for tile and dimension stone applications.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 09300 - TILE, Copyright 1998, The
- Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete any products below not relevant to this
- project.
-
- A. Ceramic Mosaic Tile.
-
- B. Glazed Wall Tile.
-
- C. Quarry Tile.
-
- D. Paver Tile.
-
- E. Special Purpose (Faience) Tile.
-
- F. Dimension Stone.
-
- G. Setting Materials.
-
- H. Grout Materials.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
-
- B. Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies.
-
- C. Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal Framing.
-
- D. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Wood sheathing.
-
- E. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
-
- F. Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies.
-
- G. Section 10800 - Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete any references below not relevant to this
- project.
-
- A. ANSI A108.1A - American National Standard Specifications
- for Ceramic Tile Installed in the Wet-Set Method with
- Portland Cement Mortar.
-
- B. ANSI A108.1B - American National Standard Specifications
- for Installation of Ceramic Tile on a Cured Portland
- Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-Set or Latex Portland
- Cement Mortar.
-
- C. ANSI A108.4 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesives
- or Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive.
-
- D. ANSI A108.5 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Installation of Ceramic Tile with Dry-Set Portland
- Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar.
-
- E. ANSI A108.6 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant,
- Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and -Grouting Epoxy.
-
- F. ANSI A108.9 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Installation of Ceramic Tile with Modified Epoxy
- Emulsion Mortar/Grout.
-
- G. ANSI A108.10 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Installation of Grout in Tilework.
-
- H. ANSI A108.11 - American National Standard for Interior
- Installation of Cementitious Backer Units.
-
- I. ANSI A118.1 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar.
-
- J. ANSI A118.3 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile Setting and
- Grouting Epoxy and Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy
- Adhesive.
-
- K. ANSI A118.4 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Latex-Portland Cement Mortar.
-
- L. ANSI A118.6 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Ceramic Tile Grouts.
-
- M. ANSI A118.8 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar Grout.
-
- N. ANSI A118.9 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Cementitious Backer Units.
-
- O. ANSI A118.10 - American National Standard Specifications
- for Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membranes For Thin-
- Set Ceramic Tile And Dimension Stone Installations.
-
- P. ANSI A136.1 - American National Standard for Organic
- Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile.
-
- Q. ASTM C 242 - Standard Terminology of Ceramic Whitewares
- and Related Products.
-
- R. TCA (HB) - Handbook For Ceramic Tile Installation; Tile
- Council of America.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data:
- NOTE ** Edit paragraph below to reflect tile or dimension
- stone products in project.
- 1. Tile and Dimension Stone:
- a. Manufacturer's product data indicating compliance
- with specified requirements.
- b. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
- 2. Setting Materials and Grout Materials:
- a. Manufacturer's product data indicating compliance
- with specified requirements.
- b. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
- c. Manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.)
- NOTE ** Delete the first of the two paragraphs below if
- colors and finishes have been selected; retain both
- paragraphs if colors and finishes are to be
- selected at a later date.
-
- C. Selection Samples:
- 1. Tile and Dimension Stone: For each tile type
- specified, minimum 4 inch by 4 inch samples
- indicating manufacturer's full range of colors and
- finishes.
- 2. Grout Materials: For each grout type specified,
- minimum 2 inch long samples indicating manufacturer's
- full range of available colors.
-
- D. Verification Samples:
- 1. Ceramic mosaic tile, glazed wall tile: For each tile
- type and color, or tile color pattern, submit two (2)
- 12 in. by 12 in. panels on tempered hardboard
- substrates, grouted with specified grout type and
- color.
- 2. Quarry tile, paver tile, dimension stone: For each
- tile type and color, or tile color pattern, submit
- two (2) panels, consisting of four tiles each, on
- tempered hardboard substrates, grouted with specified
- grout type and color.
- 3. If more than one grout color specified for individual
- tile type and color, or tile color pattern, submit
- two (2) additional tile sample panels for each grout
- color specified.
- 4. Accessories: For each accessory; two (2) units, or
- two (2) 12 in. long samples of linear accessories.
-
- E. Quality Control Submittals:
- 1. Certificates:
- a. Contractor's certification that:
- 1) Products of this section, as provided, meet
- or exceed specified requirements.
- 2) Manufacturers of products of this section
- meet specified qualifications.
- 3) Installers of products of this section meet
- specified qualifications.
- b. Manufacturers' certifications that materials are
- suitable for intended use.
- c. TCA Master Grade Certificates; ceramic tile.
- d. Submit TCA Master Grade Certificates, issued and
- signed by tile manufacturer, countersigned by
- Contractor, when tile is delivered to project
- site; certificates to state grade, kind of tile,
- and identification marks for tile packages.
- e. Submit Performance Certification from tile
- manufacturer for frost-proof tile.
- 2. Manufacturer's instructions:
- NOTE ** Edit paragraph below to reflect tile or dimension
- stone products in project.
- a. Tile and Dimension Stone: Manufacturer's printed
- installation instructions.
- b. Setting Materials and Grout Materials:
- 1) Manufacturer's printed installation
- instructions.
- 2) Manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.)
-
- 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
-
- A. Qualifications:
- 1. Tile and Dimension Stone Manufacturers: Minimum five
- (5) years documented experience producing respective
- products specified in this section.
- 2. Setting Materials and Grout Materials Manufacturer:
- Tile Council of America, Inc. Licensee for Dry-Set
- Mortar and Grouts, with minimum five (5) years
- documented experience producing respective products
- specified in this section.
- 3. Installer: Minimum five (5) years documented
- experience installing respective products specified
- in this section.
-
- B. Mock-Up:
- 1. Construct mock-up panel using materials specified for
- final work.
- 2. Construct mock-up as directed, at location indicated
- or directed, and of full thickness.
- 3. Obtain Architect's acceptance of visual qualities of
- mock-up.
- 4. Mock-up may not remain as part of the Work.
-
- 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
-
- A. Deliver materials on site a minimum of 24 hours before
- use.
-
- B. Acceptance at site: Accept only materials in original
- containers, with seals unbroken and labels intact.
-
- C. Store materials in dry, heated area on site in original
- containers, with seals unbroken and labels intact, until
- time of use; prevent damage to materials such as
- chipping, breakage, freezing, or excessive heat; prevent
- contamination by water, moisture, foreign matter, or
- other causes.
-
- 1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS
-
- A. Maintain ambient and surface temperatures at minimum 60
- degrees F during installation of cementitious materials
- and for 72 hours after installation.
- NOTE ** Delete paragraph below if no epoxy materials in
- project.
-
- B. Maintain ambient and surface temperatures between 65
- degrees F and 95 degrees F during installation of epoxy
- setting and grouting materials and for 72 hours after
- installation.
-
- C. Vent temporary heaters to outside to avoid carbon dioxide
- damage to new tilework.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
- NOTE ** Delete products listed below that are not required
- for project.
-
- A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
- 1. Ceramic Mosaic Tile:
- a. ________________________.
- b. ________________________.
- c. ________________________.
- 2. Glazed Wall Tile:
- a. ________________________.
- b. ________________________.
- c. ________________________.
- 3. Quarry Tile:
- a. ________________________.
- b. ________________________.
- c. ________________________.
- 4. Paver Tile:
- a. ________________________.
- b. ________________________.
- c. ________________________.
- 5. Special Purpose (Faience) Tile:
- a. ________________________.
- b. ________________________.
- c. ________________________.
- 6. Dimension Stone:
- a. ________________________.
- b. ________________________.
- c. ________________________.
- 7. Setting Materials and Grout: Southern Grouts &
- Mortars, Inc.; 1502 S.W. 2nd Place, Pompano Beach FL
- 33069; ASD. Tel: (954) 943-2288, Fax: (954) 943-2402.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the two paragraphs below; coordinate
- with Division 1 requirements.
-
- B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in
- accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
-
- C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
-
- D. Supply each specified product from a single manufacturer;
- supply all setting materials and grout materials from a
- single manufacturer.
-
- 2.2 TILE MATERIALS
- NOTE ** Delete products listed below that are not required
- for project.
-
- A. Ceramic Mosaic Tile:
- 1. Acceptable Product: ________________________.
- 2. Characteristics:
- a. Nominal Size: __ inches by __ inches.
- b. Nominal Thickness: ___ inch.
- NOTE ** Verify TCA Master Grade certification available for
- selected product; delete paragraph below if not.
- c. Grade: TCA Master Grade.
- NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below to reflect
- method of color selection elected; retain third
- paragraph only if multiple colors are required.
- Coordinate color selection method with requirements
- for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article of PART 1.
- d. Color and Finish: ___________________.
- e. Color and Finish: To be selected from
- manufacturer's full range of available colors.
- f. Colors and Finishes: Specified in Schedule at
- end of section.
-
- B. Glazed Wall Tile:
- 1. Acceptable Product: ________________________.
- 2. Characteristics:
- a. Nominal Size: __ inches by __ inches.
- b. Nominal Thickness: ___ inch.
- NOTE ** Verify TCA Master Grade certification available for
- selected product; delete paragraph below if not.
- c. Grade: TCA Master Grade.
- NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below to reflect
- method of color selection elected; retain third
- paragraph only if multiple colors are required.
- Coordinate color selection method with requirements
- for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article of PART 1.
- d. Color and Finish: ___________________.
- e. Color and Finish: To be selected from
- manufacturer's full range of available colors.
- f. Colors and Finishes: Specified in Schedule at
- end of section.
-
- C. Quarry Tile:
- 1. Acceptable Product: ________________________.
- 2. Characteristics:
- a. Nominal Size: __ inches by __ inches.
- b. Nominal Thickness: ___ inch.
- NOTE ** Verify TCA Master Grade certification available for
- selected product; delete paragraph below if not.
- c. Grade: TCA Master Grade.
- NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below to reflect
- method of color selection elected; retain third
- paragraph only if multiple colors are required.
- Coordinate color selection method with requirements
- for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article of PART 1.
- d. Color and Finish: ___________________.
- e. Color and Finish: To be selected from
- manufacturer's full range of available colors.
- f. Colors and Finishes: Specified in Schedule at
- end of section.
-
- D. Paver Tile:
- 1. Acceptable Product: ________________________.
- 2. Characteristics:
- a. Nominal Size: __ inches by __ inches.
- b. Nominal Thickness: ___ inch.
- NOTE ** Verify TCA Master Grade certification available for
- selected product; delete paragraph below if not.
- c. Grade: TCA Master Grade.
- NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below to reflect
- method of color selection elected; retain third
- paragraph only if multiple colors are required.
- Coordinate color selection method with requirements
- for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article of PART 1.
- d. Color and Finish: ___________________.
- e. Color and Finish: To be selected from
- manufacturer's full range of available colors.
- f. Colors and Finishes: Specified in Schedule at
- end of section.
-
- E. Special Purpose (Faience) Tile:
- 1. Acceptable Product: ________________________.
- 2. Characteristics:
- a. Nominal Size: __ inches by __ inches.
- b. Nominal Thickness: ___ inch.
- NOTE ** Verify TCA Master Grade certification available for
- selected product; delete paragraph below if not.
- c. Grade: TCA Master Grade.
- NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below to reflect
- method of color selection elected; retain third
- paragraph only if multiple colors are required.
- Coordinate color selection method with requirements
- for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article of PART 1.
- d. Color and Finish: ___________________.
- e. Color and Finish: To be selected from
- manufacturer's full range of available colors.
- f. Colors and Finishes: Specified in Schedule at
- end of section.
-
- F. Dimension Stone:
- 1. Acceptable Product: ________________________.
- 2. Characteristics:
- a. Nominal Size: __ inches by __ inches.
- b. Nominal Thickness: ___ inch.
- NOTE ** Delete two of the three paragraphs below to reflect
- method of color selection elected; retain third
- paragraph only if multiple colors are required.
- Coordinate color selection method with requirements
- for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article of PART 1.
- c. Color and Finish: ___________________.
- d. Color and Finish: To be selected from
- manufacturer's full range of available colors.
- e. Colors and Finishes: Specified in Schedule at
- end of section.
-
- 2.3 MEMBRANES AND UNDERLAYMENTS
- NOTE ** Delete membranes and underlayments not required.
- If more than one of a particular generic type is
- required, give each a unique name or Type Number.
-
- A. Membrane Underlayment:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Southcrete No.1100 Crack Suppression and
- Waterproofing Kit.
- 2. Characteristics: Anti-fracture, load-bearing,
- bondable membrane material for bridging minor
- shrinkage cracks in substrate; conforming to ANSI
- A118.10.
-
- B. Sheet Underlayment:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Composition Cork Underlayment.
- 2. Characteristics: Anti-fracture, load-bearing,
- bondable sheet material for bridging minor shrinkage
- cracks in substrate.
-
- C. Self-Leveling Cementitious Underlayment:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Self-leveling Underlayment (Cementitious).
- 2. Characteristics: Portland cement, modified with
- acrylic admixtures for improved self-leveling and
- curing performance.
-
- D. Waterproof Membrane:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Deck Seal 1000 Membrane.
- 2. Characteristics: Anti-fracture, load-bearing,
- bondable membrane material; conforming to ANSI
- A118.10.
-
- E. Sound Control Underlayment:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Southcrete 60 Sound Control.
- 2. Characteristics: Lightweight cementitious
- underlayment designed to reduce sound transmission.
-
- F. Sound Control Underlayment:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Composition Cork Underlayment.
- 2. Characteristics: Sheet-applied polymeric bound
- composition cork underlayment designed to reduce
- sound transmission.
-
- 2.4 MORTARS AND ADHESIVES
- NOTE ** Delete mortars and adhesives not required. If more
- than one mortar of a generic type is required,
- identify each with a unique name or Type Number.
-
- A. Dry-Set Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- TCA-759 (Premium) Thinset Mortar.
- 2. Characteristics: Portland cement and sand, with
- water-retentive admixtures, factory-mixed; conforming
- to ANSI A118.1.
-
- B. Dry-Set Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Floor and Wall Thinset Mortar.
- 2. Characteristics: Portland cement and sand, with
- water-retentive admixtures, factory-mixed; conforming
- to ANSI A118.1.
-
- C. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- TCA-759 (Premium) Thinset Mortar, gauged with
- Southcrete 25 Acrylic Mortar Admixture.
- 2. Characteristics: Dry-set mortar with latex to be
- used as replacement for all or part of gauging water;
- conforming to ANSI A118.4.
-
- D. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Premium Thinset Mortar, gauged with Southcrete 30
- High Strength Mortar Admixture.
- 2. Characteristics: Dry-set mortar with latex to be
- used as replacement for all or part of gauging water;
- conforming to ANSI A118.4.
-
- E. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Floor and Wall Thinset Mortar, gauged with Southcrete
- 25 Acrylic Mortar Admixture.
- 2. Characteristics: Dry-set mortar with latex to be
- used as replacement for all or part of gauging water;
- conforming to ANSI A118.4.
-
- F. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Floor and Wall Thinset Mortar, gauged with Southcrete
- 30 High Strength Mortar Admixture.
- 2. Characteristics: Dry-set mortar with latex to be
- used as replacement for all or part of gauging water;
- conforming to ANSI A118.4.
-
- G. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Southcrete 40, with Crete-Mix Filler Powder.
- 2. Characteristics: Portland cement mortar with latex
- to be used as replacement for all or part of the
- gauging water; conforming to ANSI A118.4.
-
- H. Medium-Bed Latex-Portland Cement Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Marble Set.
- 2. Characteristics: Portland cement mortar with dry
- polymers added in re-emulsifiable powder form,
- factory-mixed; conforming to ANSI A118.4.
-
- I. Epoxy Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Ultra 100 Epoxy Mortar & Grout.
- 2. Characteristics: Chemical-resistant, water
- cleanable, 100 percent solids epoxy mortar;
- conforming to ANSI A118.3.
-
- J. Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Ultra-Poxy.
- 2. Characteristics: Chemical-resistant, water cleanable
- modified epoxy emulsion mortar; conforming to ANSI
- A118.8.
-
- K. Organic Adhesive:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Southcrete 555 Floor & Wall Type 1 Adhesive.
- 2. Characteristics: Conforming to ANSI A136.1, Type I.
-
- 2.5 GROUTS
- NOTE ** Delete grout types not required. If more than one
- of a particular generic type is required, give each
- a unique name or Type Number.
-
- A. Commercial Portland Cement Grout:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Quarry Grade (AR) Grout.
- 2. Characteristics: Portland cement, with sand and
- mineral filler coloring agents, factory-mixed;
- conforming to ANSI A118.6 H-2.1.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the three paragraphs below to
- reflect the desired method of grout color
- selection. Coordinate grout color selection method
- with requirements for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article
- of PART 1.
- 3. Color: ___________________.
- 4. Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full range
- of available colors.
- 5. Colors: Specified in Schedule at end of section.
-
- B. Dry-Set Grout:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Dry-Set (UNSANDED) Joint Filler.
- 2. Characteristics: Portland cement, with mineral
- filler coloring agents and water-retentive
- admixtures, factory-mixed; conforming to ANSI A118.6
- H-2.3.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the three paragraphs below to
- reflect the desired method of grout color
- selection. Coordinate grout color selection method
- with requirements for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article
- of PART 1.
- 3. Color: ___________________.
- 4. Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full range
- of available colors.
- 5. Colors: Specified in Schedule at end of section.
-
- C. Latex-Portland Cement Grout:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Security Polymer Grout.
- 2. Characteristics: Dry-set grout with dry polymers
- added in re-emulsifiable powder form, factory-mixed;
- conforming to ANSI A118.6 H-2.4.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the three paragraphs below to
- reflect the desired method of grout color
- selection. Coordinate grout color selection method
- with requirements for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article
- of PART 1.
- 3. Color: ___________________.
- 4. Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full range
- of available colors.
- 5. Colors: Specified in Schedule at end of section.
- NOTE ** The following epoxy grout is for use when heavy or
- extra heavy performance levels are required or when
- acid resistance is needed.
-
- D. Epoxy Grout:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Ultra 100 Epoxy Mortar & Grout.
- 2. Characteristics: Chemical-resistant, water
- cleanable, 100 percent solids epoxy grout: conforming
- to ANSI A118.3 E-2.1.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the three paragraphs below to
- reflect the desired method of grout color
- selection. Coordinate grout color selection method
- with requirements for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article
- of PART 1.
- 3. Color: ___________________.
- 4. Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full range
- of available colors.
- 5. Colors: Specified in Schedule at end of section.
-
- E. Modified Epoxy Emulsion Grout:
- 1. Acceptable Product: Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.;
- Ultra-Poxy.
- 2. Characteristics: Chemical-resistant, water cleanable
- modified epoxy emulsion grout: conforming to ANSI
- A118.8 J-2.1.
- NOTE ** Delete all but one of the three paragraphs below to
- reflect the desired method of grout color
- selection. Coordinate grout color selection method
- with requirements for Samples in SUBMITTALS Article
- of PART 1.
- 3. Color: ___________________.
- 4. Color: To be selected from manufacturer's full range
- of available colors.
- 5. Colors: Specified in Schedule at end of section.
-
- 2.6 ACCESSORIES
-
- A. Spacers for Porcelain Paver Tile: Plastic; size
- specified in manufacturer's printed installation
- instructions for tile thicknesses and joint widths
- indicated.
-
- B. Tile Edge: Stainless steel angle, leg length equal to
- depth of tile or panel and setting bed.
-
- C. Threshold: Marble, white; full door frame width, full
- depth of frame, thickness equal to depth of tile and
- setting bed, one long edge beveled 45 degrees.
-
- D. Miscellaneous Accessories: Supply additional components
- specified in ANSI and TCA specifications for indicated
- installations.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Verification of Conditions:
- 1. Verify that moisture content of substrates are within
- tolerances recommended by setting materials
- manufacturer.
- 2. Verify that horizontal substrates are formed to
- required slopes.
- 3. Verify that substrates meet requirements specified in
- referenced TCA details.
- NOTE ** Note that TCA Handbook specifications require
- Architect/Engineer to indicate types and locations
- of expansion joints on drawings.
- 4. Verify that locations and widths of required
- expansion joints are indicated on drawings.
-
- B. Installer's Examination:
- 1. Have installer examine conditions under which
- construction activities of this section are to be
- performed, including but not limited to conditions
- specified in paragraph above, and submit written
- notification if substrates or conditions are
- unacceptable.
- 2. Transmit two copies of installer's report to
- Architect within 24 hours of receipt of report.
- 3. Proceeding with construction activities of this
- section before unacceptable substrates and conditions
- have been corrected is prohibited.
- 4. Beginning construction activities of this section
- indicates installer's acceptance of substrates and
- conditions under which construction activities of
- this section are to be performed.
-
- 3.2 PREPARATION
-
- A. Horizontal Cementitious Substrates:
- 1. Grind high spots of concrete slabs to achieve
- specified tolerances.
- 2. Install specified underlayment to bring horizontal
- substrates to specified tolerances.
- 3. Clean surfaces free of dust and debris; acid-etch
- concrete slabs.
-
- B. Vertical Cementitious Substrates:
- 1. Grind high spots of concrete surfaces to achieve
- specified tolerances.
- 2. Apply skim coat of specified latex-portland cement
- mortar to bring vertical cementitious substrates;
- including concrete, concrete unit masonry, plaster,
- and cementitious backer units; to specified
- tolerances.
- 3. Clean surfaces free of dust and debris; acid-etch
- concrete surfaces.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if installation over
- cementitious backer units is not required.
-
- C. Cementitious Backer Units:
- 1. Fill gaps between panels with specified latex-
- portland cement mortar; embed 2 inch wide fiberglass
- mesh tape in skim coat of the same mortar over joints
- and in corners.
- 2. Apply skim coat of same mortar to bring wall to
- acceptable tolerances; do not exceed manufacturer's
- recommended thickness of materials.
- 3. Allow material to cure in accordance with mortar
- manufacturer's instructions before application of
- additional materials.
-
- D. Protect surface of adjacent products and materials before
- beginning construction activities of this section.
-
- 3.3 INSTALLATION - GENERAL
-
- A. Install in accordance with the TCA Method indicated, and
- as follows.
-
- B. Install waterproof membrane, where required in referenced
- TCA Methods, in accordance with manufacturer's
- instructions.
-
- C. Mix and install proprietary materials in accordance with
- manufacturer's instructions.
-
- D. Expansion control:
- 1. Form expansion control joints in accordance with TCA
- EJ171-95.
- 2. Except where saw-cut cold expansion joints are
- indicated on drawings or otherwise indicated, provide
- expansion control joints where tile abuts vertical
- surfaces, where tile abuts dissimilar surfaces, where
- structural joints or changes of materials occur in
- tile substrate, as indicated on drawings, and as
- follows:
- a. Tile expansion joints over structural joints:
- Provide joint in tile same width as structural
- joint.
- b. For thickset tile installation, provide tile edge
- each side of tile expansion joint.
- c. Provide removable joint filler strips in
- expansion joints; allowing mortar or grout to
- migrate into joint cavities is prohibited.
- d. After grout has cured, and after cleaning of tile
- surfaces, remove filler strips and install joint
- backing materials and sealers in accordance with
- Section 07900.
-
- E. Install tile in accordance with referenced TCA details,
- including specifications and references contained
- therein.
- 1. Extend into recesses, and under or behind equipment
- and fixtures, to form complete covering without
- interruptions, except as otherwise indicated.
- 2. Cut tiles only with powered cut-off blade and drill
- holes in tiles, where required, using powered carbide-
- tip drill bit; cut or drilled tiles having chipped or
- broken edges are prohibited.
- 3. Cut tiles less than 1/2 full tile dimension each way
- are prohibited.
- 4. Maintain joint widths between tiles as specified in
- tile manufacturer's installation instructions; use
- spacers at corners of tile units or factory-assembled
- sheets of tile units.
-
- 3.4 INSTALLATION - FLOORS
-
- A. General:
- 1. Provide tile edge where floor tile abuts dissimilar
- floor covering materials.
- 2. Provide thresholds at doors and openings, except
- where tile is continuous between spaces; field-cut
- notches for door stops.
- 3. Unless otherwise indicated, install tile in grid
- pattern perpendicular and parallel to adjacent
- vertical surfaces, centered in space.
- NOTE ** In the following paragraphs TCA installation
- methods are referenced. For best results, use the
- TCA Handbook to determine which methods are
- appropriate to the project. The methods describe
- the type of mortar to use, as well as membranes and
- reinforcement. In some cases, methods include
- options that are normally the contractor's choice -
- - if that is not so, be sure to specify which
- option is required.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** The applications listed are only those most
- commonly encountered. Delete applications not
- required.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** The methods generally do not specify the grout
- type, so if a particular grout type is required add
- it to the installation description or include it in
- a schedule.
-
- B. Exterior Concrete Floors and Slabs:
- 1. On-grade, thickset: TCA F101; ___________ bond coat.
- 2. On-grade, thinset: TCA F102.
- 3. Elevated, thickset, over drainage layer: TCA F103;
- with waterproof membrane, wire mesh reinforcement,
- and filter fabric.
-
- C. Interior Concrete Floors:
- 1. On-grade:
- NOTE ** Interior On-Grade Concrete Floors - Thickset:
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** F112-95 - (Portland) Cement Mortar - Thickset
- NOTE ** F132-95 - Epoxy Mortar and Grout - Thickset
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Interior On-Grade Concrete Floors - Thinset:
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** F113-95 - Dry-Set Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement
- Mortar - Thinset
- NOTE ** F115-95 - Dry-Set Mortar, Epoxy or Furan Grout -
- Thinset
- NOTE ** F116-95 - Organic Adhesive - Thinset (Residential
- Only)
- NOTE ** F122-95 - Latex-Portland Cement Mortar - Thinset,
- Waterproof Membrane
- NOTE ** F131-95 - Epoxy Mortar and Grout - Thinset
- a. Toilet Rooms: TCA ____.
- b. All Other Areas: TCA ____.
- 2. Elevated:
- NOTE ** Interior Elevated Slab - Thickset:
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** F111-95 - (Portland) Cement Mortar - Wire Mesh
- Reinforcement, Cleavage Membrane
- NOTE ** F112-95 - (Portland) Cement Mortar - (limited to
- small areas)
- NOTE ** F114-95 - (Portland) Cement Mortar, Epoxy or Furan
- Grout - Wire Mesh Reinforcement, Cleavage Membrane
- NOTE ** F121-95 - (Portland) Cement Mortar - Wire Mesh
- Reinforcement, Waterproof Membrane
- a. Toilet Rooms: TCA ____.
- b. All Other Areas: TCA ____.
-
- D. Interior Wood Floors:
- NOTE ** Interior Wood Subfloor - Thickset:
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** F141-95 - (Portland) Cement Mortar - Wire Mesh
- Reinforcement, Cleavage Membrane.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Interior Wood Subfloor - Thinset:
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** F142-95 - Organic Adhesive.
- NOTE ** F143-95 - Epoxy Mortar and Grout.
- NOTE ** F144-95 - Dry-Set Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement
- Mortar - Cementitious Backer Unit substrate to
- eliminate second layer of plywood subfloor.
- 1. Toilet Rooms: TCA ____.
- 2. All Other Areas: TCA ____.
-
- E. Stairs: TCA S151-95, thickset on concrete.
-
- F. Stairs: TCA S151-95, thickset on metal pan.
-
- G. Stairs: TCA S151-95, thickset on wood.
-
- H. Marble Thresholds: TCA TR611.
-
- 3.5 INSTALLATION - WALLS
-
- A. General:
- 1. Set full tile units, or full factory-assembled sheets
- of tile units, adjacent to outside corner units; cut
- tile only at inside corners.
- 2. Unless otherwise indicated, install tile in grid
- pattern plumb and level.
- 3. Provide trim shapes as follows:
- a. Coved base with bullnose cap for walls not
- receiving wall tile.
- b. Coved base with square cap for walls receiving
- wall tile.
- c. External corners for walls and base.
- d. Other trim shapes specified in manufacturer's
- installation instructions for project conditions.
- 4. Where wall tile and floor tile have same modular
- dimensions, align wall tile joints with floor tile
- joints.
- NOTE ** In the following paragraphs TCA installation
- methods are referenced. For best results, use the
- TCA Handbook to determine which methods are
- appropriate to the project. The methods describe
- the type of mortar or adhesive to use, as well as
- membranes and reinforcing. In some cases, methods
- include options that are normally the contractor's
- choice -- if that is not so, be sure to specify
- which option is required.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** The applications listed are only those most
- commonly encountered. Delete applications not
- required.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** The methods generally do not specify the grout
- type, so if a particular grout type is required add
- it to the installation description or include it in
- a schedule.
-
- B. Exterior Masonry and Concrete Walls, Thickset: TCA 201,
- with waterproof membrane and wire mesh reinforcement.
-
- C. Exterior Masonry and Concrete Walls, Thinset: TCA W202.
-
- D. Interior Walls:
- 1. Masonry and Concrete, Thickset: W211.
- 2. Masonry and Concrete, Thickset: TCA W201, with metal
- lath, scratch coat, and waterproof membrane at wet
- areas.
- 3. Masonry and Concrete, Thinset: W202.
- 4. On Gypsum Board: TCA W242, organic adhesive.
- 5. On Gypsum Board: TCA W243, dry-set or latex-portland
- cement mortar.
- 6. On Cementitious Backer Units: TCA W244, with
- waterproof membrane at wet areas.
- NOTE ** Interior Walls - Other Solid Backing:
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** W221-95 - (Portland) Cement Mortar - Thickset,
- Metal Lath and Scratch Coat, Waterproof Membrane
- NOTE ** W222-95 - (Portland) Cement Mortar - Thickset,
- Metal Lath and Scratch Coat, Waterproof Membrane
- NOTE ** W223-95 - Organic Adhesive - Thinset
- 7. On Other Solid Backing: TCA ____.
- 8. Directly On Wood Studs or Furring: TCA W231, with
- metal lath, scratch coat, and waterproof membrane.
- 9. Directly On Metal Studs or Furring, Thickset: TCA
- W241, with metal lath, scratch coat, and waterproof
- membrane.
-
- 3.6 INSTALLATION - TUBS AND SHOWERS
-
- A. Bathtub Walls:
- 1. On Cementitious Backer Units: TCA B412.
- 2. Directly on Wood or Metal Studs: TCA B411.
- 3. On Water-Resistant Gypsum Board: TCA B413.
-
- B. Showers:
- 1. On Cementitious Backer Units: TCA B415
- 2. Directly on Wood or Metal Studs: TCA B411.
- 3. On Water-Resistant Gypsum Board: TCA B416.
- 4. Receptors: TCA B414, thickset.
-
- 3.7 INSTALLATION - OTHER APPLICATIONS
-
- A. Interior Ceilings and Soffits, Thickset: TCA C311, on
- metal lath and scratch coat.
-
- B. Interior Ceilings and Soffits, Thickset: TCA C311, on
- cementitious backer unit.
-
- C. Interior Ceilings and Soffits, Thinset, on Gypsum Board:
- TCA C312, ______ bond coat.
-
- D. Countertops: TCA C511, thickset, with metal lath and
- scratch coat.
-
- E. Countertops: TCA C512, thinset, with organic adhesive.
-
- F. Countertops: TCA C512, thinset, with epoxy mortar,
-
- G. Countertops: TCA C513, thinset, with cementitious backer
- unit substrate.
-
- H. Miscellaneous Applications:
- 1. Tile Tubs and Fountains: TCA B417-95.
- 2. Swimming Pool: TCA P601.
- 3. Window Stools: TCA WS610.
- 4. Refrigerator Rooms, Thickset: TCA R612.
- 5. Steam Rooms, Thickset: TCA SR613.
- 6. Steam Rooms, Thinset: TCA SR614.
- NOTE ** TCA also has installation methods for renovation,
- over tile, and over other substrates. Since each
- condition may be different, consult the TCA
- Handbook for appropriate methods.
-
- 3.8 GROUTING
-
- A. Cure set tile in accordance with the following:
- 1. Cure tile 72 hours before grouting when temperature
- is low or humidity is high.
- 2. Cure tile 48 hours before grouting when hot, dry
- conditions exist.
- 3. Check bond strength of tile before grouting.
-
- B. Grout tile in accordance with the following, using grout
- materials specified:
- NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs if both
- are not required.
- 1. Latex Portland Cement Grout: ANSI A108.10.
- 2. Epoxy Grout: ANSI A108.6.
- 3. Remove grout from tile surfaces while still plastic,
- as grouting progresses.
-
- 3.9 CLEANING
-
- A. After completion of setting and grouting, clean tile
- surfaces using cleaning methods and materials recommended
- by tile manufacturer and grout materials manufacturer.
-
- B. Except as specifically recommended by both tile
- manufacturer and grout materials manufacturer, acid
- cleaning of tile and grout surfaces is prohibited; in
- such instance, clean tile and grout surfaces in strict
- accordance with manufacturers' instructions for acid
- cleaning, including protection of adjacent products and
- materials.
-
- 3.10 PROTECTION
-
- A. Leave finished installation clean and free of cracked,
- chipped, broken, unbonded, or otherwise defective work.
-
- B. When recommended by tile manufacturer, apply protective
- coat of neutral protective cleaner to completed tile
- walls and floors.
-
- C. Protect installed tile in accordance with ANSI
- specifications and manufacturer's instructions; use Kraft
- paper or other heavy covering during construction period
- to prevent staining, damage, and wear.
-
- D. Remove protective coverings and rinse neutral cleaner
- from tile surfaces not more than 24 hours before final
- inspection.
-
- 3.11 SCHEDULE
- NOTE ** If more than one type or color of tile or grout is
- specified, include a schedule either in the
- specification or on the drawings to indicate which
- type is to be used in each location.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Types of mortars and underlayments are usually
- determined by the application, not the tile type or
- appearance, and so would be specified in PART 3
- rather than scheduled.
-
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