Bush Elem. Addition & Alterations QUARRY TILE SECTION QUARRY TILE PART 1 - GENERAL

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1 QUARRY TILE RELATED DOCUMENTS: SECTION QUARRY TILE PART 1 - GENERAL A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 specification sections, apply to this section. 1.2 SUMMARY: A. Extent of quarry tile is indicated on drawings, schedules and in provisions of this section. 1.3 RELATED WORK: A. Cast-In-Place Concrete as specified in Division 3. B. Unit Masonry as specified in Division 4. C. Tiling is specified in another Division 9 section. D. Resilient Flooring is specified in another Division 9 section. E. Plumbing as specified in Division QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Use latest edition, including all addenda, revisions and supplements for all specifications, standards, and codes referred to herein. B. Reference Standards: 1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Installation Methods: a. A108.1B Installation of Ceramic Tile on a Cured Portland Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-Set or Latex Portland Cement Mortar. b. A Installation of Ceramic Tile With Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex Portland Cement Mortar. c. A Installation of Grout in Tile work. d. A Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar. e. A Latex Portland Cement Mortar. f. A Ceramic Tile Grouts. g. A Ceramic Tile Standard Specifications. 2. Federal Specifications (F.S.). 3. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 4. Tile Council of America, Inc. (TCA): a. TCA - Recommended Specifications for Ceramic Tile Installation.

2 QUARRY TILE C. Installer Qualifications: A firm with not less than five (5) years of successful experience in the installation of these types of tile products and installation conditions. Installer must submit a minimum of ten (10) projects equivalent in size and scope. 1.5 SUBMITTALS: A. Shop Drawings: 1. Submit shop drawings for architect s review showing location of expansion joints based on building control joints, cold joints, sawed joints and recommended expansion joints based on TCA Specifications. B. Samples: (Submit in duplicate) 1. Quarry tile: Each color, size and shape. 2. Quarry tile trim shapes: Each color, type and shape. 3. Crack Isolation Underlayment membrane: Size: 6 x 6. C. Certificates: 1. Master grade certificates: a. Conform to ANSI A137.1, standard grade. b. State grade, kind of tile, identification marks for tile packages, and name and location of project. c. Issued and signed by manufacturer when tile is shipped. 2. Manufacturers of mortars and grouts to certify that materials are suitable for intended use. D. Manufacturer's Instructions: Furnish manufacturer's instructions for use of mortars and grouts. E. Maintenance Data and Instructions: Upon completion and prior to acceptance of work, furnish three (3) copies of manufacturer s catalog with maintenance products highlighted along with recommended maintenance methods and procedures for each product specified. Submit data on the following products manufactured by Miracle Sealants Company or as recommended by tile manufacturer Impregnator Natural look penetrating sealer. 2. GCFR Grout and concrete film remover. 3. Mira Clean #1 Concentrated daily cleaner. 4. H2O Strip Water base stripper. F. Extra Tile for Maintenance: 1. Upon completion of work, deliver to Owner, tile of same size, color, pattern and type as used on project for use in future repair and maintenance work. a. Quarry tile: (1) 2% if resultant quantity exceeds 5 square feet. (2) Minimum, 5 square feet.

3 QUARRY TILE b. Quarry tile base: (1) 2% if resultant quantity exceeds 5 lineal feet. (2) Minimum, 5 lineal ft. (3) Include inside/outside corners and other trim shapes employed in quantities in keeping with conditions encountered. 2. Provide extra tile in above noted quantities for each color, pattern and type employed on project. G. Installer must submit a minimum of ten (10) projects equivalent in size and scope. 1.6 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING: A. Deliver materials in manufacturer's original sealed containers. 1. Labels legible and intact identifying brand name and contents. 2. Tile cartons grade sealed by manufacturer in accordance with ANSI A Grade seals unbroken. 4. Manufactured mortars and grouts to contain hallmarks certifying compliance with reference standards and are types recommended by tile manufacturer for application. B. Store materials under cover in manner to prevent damage or contamination. C. Keep tile cartons dry. 1.7 JOB CONDITIONS: A. Environmental: 1. Maintain temperature at no lower than 50 F and no higher than 100 F during tile work and for seven (7) days after completion. 2. Vent temporary heaters to outside to avoid carbon dioxide damage to new tile work. 3. Provide adequate lighting for good grouting and clean up. B. Protection: Protect adjoining work surfaces before tile work begins. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURER: Products of the following manufacturers, subject to compliance with requirements, will be acceptable: A. Quarry tile: Equivalent to DalTile International, Inc. 1. DalTile.

4 QUARRY TILE B. Crack Isolation Underlayment Membrane: 1. Laticrete International, Inc. 2. National Applied Construction Products, Inc. 3. Mapei Corporation. C. Latex-Portland cement mortar: 1. Bostik, Inc. 2. Custom Building Products. 3. Laticrete International, Inc. 4. Mapei Corporation. D. Grouting materials: 1. Bostik, Inc. 2. Custom Building Products. 3. Laticrete International, Inc. 4. Mapei Corporation. 2.2 MATERIALS: A. Quarry Tile: 1. Conform to ANSI A137.1: a. Domestic manufacturer, standard grade. 2. Quarry textures: (Non-abrasive surfaces) B. Setting Materials: a. Nominal size: 6" x 6" x 1/2". b. Color: As selected by Architect from a minimum of seven (7) colors. c. Face: Textured surface. d. Edge: Cushion. 1. Water: Clean, potable. 2. Latex-Portland cement mortars: Conform to ANSI A a. Moderate: Equivalent to Laticrete 272 Premium Floor/Wall Thinset Mortar & Laticrete 3701 Mortar (Additive). 3. Portland cement mortar: C. Grouting Materials: a. Proportions: 1 part Portland cement, 6 parts damp coarse sand by volume. b. Bond coat: Portland cement paste. 1. Quarry tile floor:

5 QUARRY TILE D. Protective Materials: a. 100% Solid Epoxy grout ANSI A Equivalent to Laticrete Latapoxy SP100. b. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard colors. 1. Neutral cleaner: Equivalent to Hillyard Super Shine-All. 2. Heavy-duty, non staining construction paper with compatible masking tape. E. Tile Movement Joint: 1. Equivalent to Schluter-Dilex-BWS manufactured by Schluter Systems. a. Size: To accommodate tile thickness. b. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard colors. F. Crack Isolation Underlayment Membrane: 1. Equivalent to Elastomeric Crack Bridging Membrane (ECB) as manufactured by National Applied Construction Products, Inc. a. Water based primer as recommended by underlayment manufacturer. 3.1 ACCEPTABILITY OF SURFACES: PART 3 - EXECUTION A. Before tiling, ensure that surfaces scheduled to receive tile fall within maximum variations as follows: Walls Floors 1. Latex Portland cement 1/4" in 8' 1/4" in 10' 2. Report all unacceptable surfaces to Architect, in writing. Do not tile such surfaces until they have been leveled to acceptable tolerances. (It shall be responsibility of trade providing substrate for tile to prepare surfaces to acceptable tolerances using materials compatible with substrate and tile installation materials.) B. Before tiling, ensure that: 1. Surfaces scheduled to receive tile are free of curing membranes, laitance, spalling, oil, grease, wax, dust, other materials and/or conditions that would be detrimental to proper installation of tile. 2. Grounds, anchors, plugs, hangers, bucks, electrical and mechanical work in or behind tile has been installed. C. Starting of tile work will indicate acceptance of surfaces.

6 QUARRY TILE LAYOUT: A. Determine locations of all movement joints as indicated on drawing and as recommended by the Tile Council of America, Inc. and tile manufacturer before starting tile work. Locations to include but not limited to tile placed over cracks and saw-cut contraction joints in floor slabs. B. Prime and install strip of crack isolation membrane (3 tiles wide, verify with manufacturer) over structural and non-structural in-plane cracks in existing concrete deck as per crack isolation membrane manufacturer s written instructions. Install soft joint as recommended by manufacturer. TCNA Method F125. C. Install movement joints as per manufacturer's written instructions. D. Install sealant (soft joint) at tile movement joints where manufactured tile movement joint profiles are not practical. D. Lay out all tile work so as to minimize cuts less than one-half tile in size. E. Locate cuts so as to be least conspicuous. F. Align all floor joints to give straight uniform grout lines. Unless otherwise indicated, install grout lines parallel with walls. G. Scribe, cut, fit tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures and built-in furniture, including pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, nosings, and cabinets. H. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings. I. Undercut existing doors as required to accommodate thickness of floor tile. Undercutting procedure and results to be approved by Architect. J. Provide appropriate floor tile transitions and terminations where floor tile meets other floor finishes. Transitions to comply with ICC/ANSI A Transitions and terminations to be approved by Architect. K. Install flooring on covers for telephone and electrical ducts, and similar items occurring within finish floor areas. Maintain overall continuity of color and pattern with pieces of flooring installed on these covers. L. Patterns shown on drawings represent design intent of floor tile configuration and colors. Pattern plans are not intended to represent exact layout of existing walls, recesses, door reveals, equipment and casework, etc. 3.3 WORKMANSHIP: A. Supply first-class workmanship in all tile work. B. Use all products in strict accordance with recommendations and directions of manufacturers. C. Proportion all mixes in accordance with latest ANSI Standard Specifications. D. Smooth all exposed cut edges.

7 QUARRY TILE E. Be sure cut edges are clean before installing tiles. F. Fit tile carefully against trim, around pipes, and other built-in fixtures so that escutcheons, plates and collars will completely overlap cut edges. G. Be sure all tile work is free of grout film upon completion. 3.4 SETTING METHODS: A. Quarry Tile Floors: 1. Mortar bed/thin set installation: a. Recessed concrete slab, properly cured concrete structural slabs of limited area and properly cured mortar bed: ANSI A108.1B, TCA Method F114, thin set, latex-portland cement mortar, crack isolation membrane, and epoxy grout. 2. Thin-set installation: a. Concrete slab-on-grade: ANSI A108.5, TCA Method F115 latex-portland cement mortar, crack isolation membrane, and epoxy grout. 3.5 GROUTING METHODS: A. Quarry Tile Floors: % Solid Epoxy grout ANSI A118.3 at Kitchen area. Equivalent to Laticrete Latapoxy SP100. B. Grouting Requirements: 1. Mix and install grout materials in accordance with grout manufacturer's written instructions for conditions encountered. 2. Dampen surfaces to be grouted in accordance with grout manufacturer's instructions. 3.6 CLEANING: A. Clean tile surface as thoroughly as possible on completion of grouting. B. Remove all grout haze, observing both tile and grout manufacturers' recommendations as to use of chemical cleaners. Do not use acid to clean tile. C. Rinse tile work thoroughly with clean water before and after chemical cleaners. 3.7 PROTECTION FROM CONSTRUCTION DIRT: A. Apply to all clean, completed tile floors a protective coat of neutral cleaner solution, 1 part cleaner to 1 part water. B. In addition, cover all tile floors with heavy-duty, non staining construction paper, masked in place.

8 QUARRY TILE C. Just before final acceptance of tile work, remove paper and rinse protective coat of neutral cleaner from all tile surfaces. 3.8 PROTECTION FROM TRAFFIC. A. Prohibit all foot and wheel traffic from using newly tiled floors for at least 3 days. B. Place large, flat boards in walkways and wheel ways for 7 days where use of newly tiled floors with cement type grout is unavoidable. 3.9 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT: A. Remove all broken tiles and replace with new tile. Provide adequate "back-up" in base coat to prevent further cracking tile. Provide protection for replaced floor tile as specified in Paragraph 3.8. END OF SECTION