2018 Flooring Specification - Tile Set Method TECTURA DESIGNS CEMENT TERRAZZO TILES

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1 2018 Flooring Specification - Tile Set Method TECTURA DESIGNS CEMENT TERRAZZO TILES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 INTRODUCTION A. Tectura Designs, Terrazzo Tiles are to be installed following the tile setting procedures of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Tectura Designs, Terrazzo Tiles are provided with chamfered edges and are available in a Polished or Honed finish. Tectura Designs, Terrazzo Tiles are provided with a factory applied initial protectant and are for interior use only. Tectura Designs, is the manufacturer of Tectura Designs Terrazzo Tile and is not responsible for defects that are not related to the manufacturing. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Perform all work required to complete, as indicated by the Contract Documents and furnish all supplementary items necessary for the proper installation of Terrazzo Tile. B. Types of Terrazzo Tile work included: 1. Terrazzo Tile floor and wall tile 2. Precast terrazzo accessories stair tile treads and base 1.3 REFERENCES A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1. ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM C ASTM A137.1 section 9.6 B. Tile Council of America (TCNA) 1. Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook latest edition C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 1. ANSI A108.1 thru A ANSI A118.1 thru A QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Setting and Grouting Materials: Provide materials obtained from one source for each type and color of grout and setting materials. C. TCNA Standards: Comply with specifications under the current Handbook for Tile Installation D. Manufacturer to supply written Terrazzo Tile Protocol, upon request. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Packaging and Shipping: Tectura Designs, Terrazzo Tile to be delivered in original unopened packaging with legible manufacturer identification including size, color, manufacture date and Tectura designs job number. B. All 12, 16, 18 and 12 x 24 are boxed, banded and palletized. All 24 are unboxed but banded and palletized. C. Storage and Protection: Tectura Designs, Terrazzo Tile is to be stored indoors in a climate controlled environment, sheltered from moisture and in the original packaging. Tile must be protected from damage by other trades.

2 1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by the setting materials manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits. 1.7 WARRANTY A. Terrazzo Tile flooring and accessories are warranted against product defects for one year from date of delivery. Maintenance related matters are not considered a production defect and are not warrantable. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Tectura Designs, Phone: (715) Fax: (715) info@tecturadesigns.com Website: B. Substitutions: Not permitted. 2.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS A. Portland Cement: ASTM C-150 specifications for Portland Cement B. The aggregates used in Tectura Designs Tiles have a natural color range and come in a variety of sizes and colors. Therefore the aesthetic class/shade range as per ASTM test C609 will vary from a V1 rating to a V2 rating. C. Coloring: Pigments used shall be inorganic, resistant to alkalinity, and used per manufacturer's recommendations. D. Color Blending: The aggregates used in Tectura Designs Terrazzo Tile have a natural color range. This can cause slight variances in overall color. Tiles should be blended at the job site from several cartons/pallets during installation. E. Tectura Designs, applies Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector to the terrazzo tile prior to packaging as an initial protectant. 2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS A. Pressed Cement Terrazzo Tiles /16" x 11-13/16 x 1/2, 7.0 lbs. (approx.) /16 x 15-13/16 x 5/8, lbs. (approx.) /16 x 17-13/16 x 5/8, 18.0 lbs. (approx.) Micro, Traditional, and RiverRun only /16 x 23-13/16 x 5/8, 16.0 lbs. (approx.) /16 x 23-13/16 x *5/8, 32.0 lbs. (approx.) *Some colors are not available in 23-13/16 x 23-13/16 x 5/8 but is at 3/4 B. Chamfered face edges C. Surfaces to be uniform in appearance and free of blemishes. D. Color selected from Tectura Designs Cement Terrazzo Tile Color Palette 1. Micro Terrazzo Series - Aggregate chips approx. 1/8 2. Traditional Terrazzo Series - Aggregate chips approx. 1/4 to 3/8 3. River Run Terrazzo Series - Aggregate chips approx. 3/16 to 3/8 4. Reflections Terrazzo Series Aggregate chips approx. 3/32 x 1/50 5. Atmosphere Glass Terrazzo Series Aggregate chips approx. 1/8 to 3/8 E. Custom Colors and Blends

3 1. Custom Colors or Color Matching prepared by request. It s the responsibility of the Architect, Designer, or Owner to approve tile samples and corresponding precast samples prior to manufacturing. F. Finish/Texture: 1. Factory Polish or Honed. 2. Back of tile will be ground flat and free from protrusions. 2.3 FABRICATION A. Mechanically vibrated in molds B. Hydraulically pressed by 900-ton/3250 psi press C. Steam-cured with 100 percent humidity for 18 hours at 140 degrees F D. Factory finish: In-line back and face grinding E. Factory applied initial protectant F. Packaged and palletized 2.4 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL A. Inspections at Tectura Designs: Documented inspection of Terrazzo Tile quality control tests. B. In house testing is completed on the first day s production and every 5,000 square feet after for all projects. Testing is performed on the 7 th day and the 28 th day after the tile has been pressed. 1. Compression - ASTM C140 > 8,000 psi average 2. Absorption - ASTM C140 < 5% average 3. Flexural - ASTM C293 > 1000 psi average 4. Specular Gloss Testing at 60 degrees - ASTM D Stain testing/initial protection testing C. All projects over 10,000 square feet will have one set of tests sent to a third party test lab. D. All records are kept at Tectura Designs for a period of 5 years. 2.5 TEST RESULTS (11 13/16 x 11 13/16 x ½ thick Traditional Series Cement Terrazzo Tile) A. Independent Test Lab completed and verified the following data: C373 Water Absorption Passes (Semi-Vitreous) C482 Bond Strength - > 300 psi. C485 Warpage Edge +/-.001% or.002 in. C485 Warpage Diagonal +/-.003% or.010 in. C499 Nominal Size - range of.029 in. C499 Thickness - range of.029 in. C502 Wedging +/-.023% or.028 in. C609 Color Uniformity - V1 V2 C648 Breaking Strength - > 500 lbs. C650 Resistance to Chemical Substance- not affected C674 Flexural properties - > 1000 psi. average Dynamic DCOF Passes at factory ANSI A137.1 Section Wet Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) Average Polished Finish =.46 / Average Honed Finish =.54 C1243 Deep Abrasion Wear passes (meets p3 standards) C1378 Resistance to staining - not affected

4 PART 3 PRODUCTS 3.1 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES A. All installations of Tectura Designs, Terrazzo Tile shall comply with the appropriate Installation method as depicted in the current edition of the Tile Council of North America Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Installation. The Architect or other design professional shall select which methods to be specified. All Specifications must also conform to local codes, ordinances, trade practices, and climate conditions. B. All Materials used for installation of Tectura Designs Cement Terrazzo Tile must comply with the appropriate ANSI 118 and/or ISO standards and specifications. Setting materials manufacturer s printed installation instructions are to be followed in every instance. The use of a Rapid Setting ANSI A and ISO C2S1 mortar or better is required. 1. A minimum of 95 percent thin-set coverage is recommended on the back of the terrazzo tile. The corners of the tile must have good mortar support to prevent cracking. Back buttering is required on tiles larger than 12 to reach these requirements. C. Contact your selected setting materials manufacturer for all installation instructions. 1. When setting Tectura Designs, Epoxy Terrazzo Tile, contact your setting materials manufacturer as the setting materials will change to an epoxy adhesive. 2. When using Membranes, contact your setting materials manufacturer as the setting materials required might vary. D. Appropriate ANSI A-108 installation specifications that correspond with the selected TCNA Installation Method are required. This includes Substrate and Surfaces inspections, Location and Frequency of EJ171 Movement Joint Guidelines, Placement Techniques, and Grouting Procedures. 1. Minimum recommended grout joint width is 1/8 2. Minimum deflection requirement of L/ The maximum allowable substrate variation can be no more the 1/8" in 10' and 1/16" in 24". 4. Failure to follow the TCNA EJ-171 guidelines or setting material manufacturer s instructions will void the product warranty E. Applied Initial Protectant - 3M Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector: 1. Contact your selected grouting materials manufacturer for installation questions 2. When using a heavy pigmented grout, it s recommended to use a grout release prior to grouting. A test area is recommended to ensure the grout release was adequately applied. 3. If a slight grout haze occurs, it can be effectively removed from the tile by using a 3M Eraser Pad 3600 Pink pad with water and or 3M Neutral Cleaner. - A floor buffer might be recommended to assist in cleaning 4. If a more difficult stain occurs, use a Scotch-Brite Doodlebug Easy Erasing Pad 4610 along with water and or 3M Neutral Cleaner. - A floor buffer might be recommended to assist in cleaning. 5. For additional protectant information and long term care guidelines, please contact 3M via or

5 PART 4 PRODUCTS 4.1 CARE & MAINTENANCE A. CLEANING 1. Dust mop or vacuum to remove sand, dust and other contaminants off the surface 2. Clean up spills immediately and damp mop lightly soiled floors with a Neutral Cleaner per the manufacture s recommendations. 3. For more aggressive cleaning use a mechanical buffer or auto scrubber along with a 3M Red Buffer Pad 5100 and Neutral Cleaner per the manufacturer s recommendations. 4. For cleaning combined with light polishing, the Scotch-Brite Purple Diamond Pad Plus may be used on an auto scrubber. 5. If a stain occurs, see 3M s technical bulletin titled Repair of Etch or Stained Terrazzo Tiles to assist with the repair. 6. DO NOT use acidic cleaners, cleaners that contain citrus (d-limonene), 2-butoxyethanol (butyl cellusolve), amine based cleaners, isopropyl alcohol, solvent based cleaners, degreasers, or non-neutral cleaners 7. DO NOT use spray buff products or chemical dust mop treatments. 8. RESTROOM APPLICATION If the product is installed in a residential or commercial restroom additional coats of a topical seal will be required to protect the floor. Restroom applications will also require a more stringent care and maintenance program. B. EXTENDED CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Terrazzo Tile may be periodically burnished using Scotch-Brite Purple Diamond Pad Plus to maintain gloss. No additional Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector needs to be applied to restore gloss. 2. When the terrazzo tile no longer returns to gloss by burnishing, an additional application of Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector should be applied. 3. Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector will wear down over time due to floor traffic. On average, high traffic areas should be recoated at least once every 6 months. Light to moderate traffic areas should be recoated at least once a year. 4. Please contact 3M via or and follow their procedures for reapplication of Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector. 5. Acceptable Alternates: Aqua Mix Sealers Choice Gold Premium no-sheen, natural-look, low VOC, water-based penetrating sealer. Apply product per manufactures published instructions. To insure maximum performance and expected wear of the sealer, use Aqua Mix cleaners. For additional information on Sealers Choice Gold and Aqua Mix cleaners please visit