Work included: Provide all tile work complete in place, as indicated on drawings, specified herein, or otherwise needed for a complete proper installation of the work in this section.
Related work described elsewhere.
Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the installation of the tile and who are completely familiar with the methods needed for proper performance of the work of this section.
Tile work shall be subjected to performance standards as set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Specification A108-1990 for ceramic tile or the Tile Council of America (TCA) current "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation".
All tile shall be manufactured or supplied by American Marazzi Tile, Inc. per approved samples and as approved by the architect.
Submit complete materials list of all items proposed to be furnished and installed under this section.
Submit American Marazzi Tile, Inc. specifications and other data required to demonstrate under this section.
Submit samples of each item, color and pattern specified for the project, as supplied by American Marazzi Tile, Inc.
Deliver material to the job site and store in original unopened cartons with all labels intact and legible.
Tile should be stored in a dry, covered area.
Extra Stock - An additional 2-3% of each tile color and size should be ordered for owner's use for repairs or replacement.
Tile Shall be standard grade in accordance with specifications published by ANSI A137.1-88 standards for ceramic tile. Furnish ceramic tile manufactured by American Marazzi Tile, Inc.
Floor Series________________________________
Color ________________________________
Size _________________________________
Wall Series ________________________________
Color ________________________________
Size_________________________________
Trim Shall be supplied in same or compatible shade as field tile. Colors and sizes shall be selected by the architect from standard colors and patterns available from American Marazzi Tile, Inc.
Setting Materials Consult the TCA current "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation" or the Ceramic Tile Institute of America for information regarding the selection of methods of setting the work:
Portland Cement Mortar
Metal Lath
Membrane
Dry-Set Mortar
Latex Mortar
Epoxy Mortar
Grouting Materials Refer to grout manufacturer for more specific information regarding selection or grouting material.
Commercial Portland Cement Grout
Sand-Portland Cement Grout
Dry-Set Grout
Latex-Portland Cement Grout
Epoxy Grout
Sealants Silicone rubber type sealant conforming to FSTT-5-001543 Class A or B (COM-NBS).
Thresholds Provide thresholds to assure a proper transition between tile and other floor finishes.
Edge Strips Provide edge strips to adjust between tile and other adjacent surfaces.
Tile Panelization American Marazzi Tile's products can be used within any of the approved or recognized systems now being promoted within the tile industry. Installations shall comply with the standards of the Tile Trade as published by the Ceramic Tile Institute of America or approved by American Marazzi Tile, Inc. and your local building code jurisdiction.
Other Materials All other materials not specifically described herein but required for a complete and proper installation of the work in this section, shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the materials used, as approved by the architect, and meet standards as set by the ANSI and the TCA.
Acceptability of Surfaces Surface to be tiled shall be smooth and level without more than the following maximum variations:
Portland Cement Mortar:
Floors - 1/4" in 10'.......... Walls - 1/4" in 8'
Dry-Set, Latex or Epoxy Mortars:
Floors - 1/8" in 10'.......... Walls - 1/8" in 8'
Preparation Prior to the start of laying tile, sweep or vacuum and wash all surfaces to be covered. Surface should be free from coating, curing compounds, oil, grease, wax and dust.
Job Conditions A minimum temperature of 50ûF (10ûC) should be maintained during tile work and for seven (7) days thereafter. Provide adequate lighting for installation, grouting and clean-up.
Layout of Work Determine locations of all movement (expansion) joints before starting tile work. Lay out all tile work so as to minimize cuts less than one-half tile in size. Locate cuts in both floors and walls so as to be least conspicuous. Align all floor and wall joints to give straight and uniform grout lines.
Setting Methods Methods shown are examples only. Specify method that is required.
On Dimensionally Stable Concrete ANSI A108.1 (Reference TCA Method F112, Cement Mortar Bonded)
On Non-Dimensionally Stable Concrete Sub-Floor, ANSI A108.1 (Reference TCA Method F111, Cement Mortar, Cleavage Membrane)
On Wood Sub-Floor, ANSI A108 (Reference TCA Method F141, Cement Mortar)
On Wood Sub-Floor, ANSI A108.6 (Reference TCA Method F143, Epoxy Mortar)
See the current TCA "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation" for other methods of installing tile work.
Grouting Follow grout manufacturer's recommendation as to grouting procedures and precautions. Remove all grout haze, observing grout manufacturer's recommendations as to the use of various cleaners.
Finishing Thoroughly rinse all tile work. Use neutral cleaners for final cleaning. Acid cleaners are not recommended.
Finished installation should be free of all chipped, cracked, defective or unbonded tile.
Cover all tile floors with heavy duty construction or kraft paper masked in place to avoid stains or damage from construction traffic.
No foot and wheel traffic can use the floor for a minimum of 3 days, preferably 7 days.
Place large, flat boards in high traffic areas to protect newly tiled floor.
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