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THIN-SET TILING AT SWIMMING POOL DECK AND TANK Project No. XQPZ 10-0105C

SECTION 09 31 00

THIN-SET TILING AT SWIMMING POOL DECK AND TANK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes waterproofing and tiling swimming pool deck and tank after removal of existing tile and thinset mortar, and after repair of concrete deck and tank substrates. Section includes:

1. Ceramic tile.

2. Grout.

3. Mortar.

4. Waterproofing membrane.

5. Metal edge strips.

6. Floor drain grates.

7. Interior Tile Installation Schedule (at end of Part 3).

B. This Section does not include the following:

1. Tiling of pre-manufactured whirlpool adjacent to swimming pool - See Division 13

Section “Whirlpool.”

2. Ceramic tiling work at dive tower and at locations other than swimming pool, pool deck, and whirlpool - See Division 07 Section "Ceramic Tiling."

C. Related Sections:

1. Division 02 Section “Selective Structure Demolition” for removal of existing tile, waterproofing membrane, and other surface features from swimming pool tank and deck.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Definitions in the ANSI A108 series of tile installation standards and in ANSI A137.1 apply to Work of this Section unless otherwise specified.

B. ANSI A108 Series: ANSI A108.01, ANSI A108.02, ANSI A108.1A, ANSI A108.1B, ANSI A108.1C, ANSI A108.4, ANSI A108.5, ANSI A108.6, ANSI A108.8, ANSI A108.9, ANSI A108.10, ANSI A108.11, ANSI A108.12, ANSI A108.13, ANSI A108.14, ANSI A108.15, ANSI A108.16, and ANSI A108.17, which are contained in "American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile."

C. ANSI A118 Series: ANSI A118.3, ANSI A118.4, ANSI A118.10, which are contained in

"American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile."

1.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Static Coefficient of Friction: For tile installed on walkway surfaces, provide products with the following values as determined by testing identical products per

ASTM C 1028:

1. Level Surfaces: Minimum 0.60 wet, 0.70 dry.

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1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1. Include Product Data for waterproofing membrane, adhesives, and sealants, including printed statement of VOC content.

2. Include manufacturers’ maintenance recommendations.

3. Special Review Requirements: Include submittal to Athletic Department Physical

Education representative through Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

B. Shop Drawings: Show locations of each type of tile and tile pattern, including lettering and marking details. Show widths, details, and locations of expansion, contraction, control, and isolation joints in tile substrates and finished tile surfaces. Include lane touch pad location.

1. Special Review Requirements: Include submittal to Athletic Department Physical

Education representative through Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative for verification of touch pad location and tile marking configurations and locations.

C. Samples for Verification:

1. Full-size units of each type and composition of tile and for each color and finish required.

2. Full-size units of each type of trim and accessory.

3. Metal edge strips in 6-inch lengths.

D. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.

E. Master Grade Certificates: For each shipment, type, and composition of tile, signed by tile manufacturer and Installer.

F. Product Certificates: For each type of product, except for tile, signed by product manufacturer.

G. Field quality-control reports.

H. Warranty: Sample of special warranty.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: A firm that is acceptable to waterproofing, mortar, and grout manufacturer for installation of waterproofing, mortar, and grout required for this Project.

B. Source Limitations for Tile: Obtain tile from one source or producer.

1. Obtain tile of each type and color or finish from same production run and of consistent quality in appearance and physical properties for each contiguous area.

C. Source Limitations for Waterproofing, Setting, and Grouting Materials: Obtain waterproofing, mortar, and grout materials from single source from single

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D. Source Limitations for Other Products: Obtain each of the following products specified in this Section from a single manufacturer for each product:

1. Joint sealants.

2. Metal edge strips.

E. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.

1. Build mockup of floor deck tile installation.

2. Build mockup of pool tank side and bottom installation.

3. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.

F. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1. Review requirements in ANSI A108.01 for substrates and for preparation by other trades.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver and store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use. Comply with requirements in ANSI A137.1 for labeling tile packages.

B. Store tile and cementitious materials on elevated platforms, under cover, and in a dry location.

C. Store liquid materials in unopened containers and protected from freezing.

D. Handle tile that has temporary protective coating on exposed surfaces to prevent coated surfaces from contacting backs or edges of other units. If coating does contact bonding surfaces of tile, remove coating from bonding surfaces before setting tile.

1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install tile until construction in spaces is complete and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated in referenced standards and manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Maintain adequate ventilation during application and curing of waterproofing materials.

C. Drying and Curing of Ungrouted Tile:

1. After setting tile with mortar, allow not less than 14 days for mortar to dry and cure before applying epoxy grout to tile joints.

2. Allow completed tile installation to dry and cure for not less than 5 days prior to filling swimming pool with water.

1.09 WARRANTY

A. Special Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which waterproofing, mortar, and grout manufacturer and tile Installer agree to repair or replace waterproofing, mortar, grout, and tile that does not comply with requirements or that fails to remain watertight within specified warranty period.

1. Failure includes, but is not limited to, failure of waterproofing due to failure of substrate prepared and treated according to requirements or formation of new

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2. Warranty Period: Lifetime warranty is preferred. However, a five-year warranty is acceptable.

3. Warranty includes draining and refilling swimming pool.

1.10 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match and are from same production runs as products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Tile and Trim Units: Furnish quantity of full-size units equal to 3 percent of amount installed for each type, composition, color, pattern, and size indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PRODUCTS, GENERAL

A. ANSI Ceramic Tile Standard: Provide tile that complies with ANSI A137.1 for types, compositions, and other characteristics indicated.

1. Provide tile complying with Standard grade requirements unless otherwise indicated.

B. ANSI Standards for Tile Installation Materials: Provide materials complying with ANSI A108.02, ANSI standards referenced in other Part 2 articles, ANSI standards referenced by TCA installation methods specified in tile installation schedules, and other requirements specified.

C. Factory Blending: For tile exhibiting color variations within ranges, blend tile in factory and package so tile units taken from one package show same range in colors as those taken from other packages and match approved Samples.

D. Mounting: For factory-mounted tile, provide edge-mounted tile assemblies as standard with manufacturer unless otherwise indicated.

1. Where tile is indicated for installation in swimming pools and surrounding deck, do not use edge-mounted tile assemblies unless tile manufacturer specifies in writing that this type of mounting is suitable for installation indicated and has a record of successful in-service performance.

2.02 TILE PRODUCTS

A. Tile Type: Factory-mounted unglazed ceramic mosaic tile.

1. Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Daltile; Division of Dal-Tile International Inc.; Keystones. Substitutions will not be accepted.

2. Composition: Porcelain.

3. Size: As indicated on Drawings.

4. Thickness: 1/4 inch.

5. Face: Plain with cushion edges.

6. Surface: Smooth, without abrasive admixture.

7. Tile Color: As indicated on Drawing’s Finish Legend by manufacturer's designations.

8. Grout Color: As indicated on Drawing’s Finish Legend by manufacturer's designations.

9. Trim Units: Matching characteristics of adjoining flat tile. Provide shapes as follows:

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a. Dal-Tile; Keystones Stretcher S-812 1” x 1” and C-832 2” x 2”, match size of adjoining flat tile, at locations including the following:

1) Swimming pool nosing - external corner.

2) Curb at diving board end of pool - external corner between top of curb and vertical surfaces on deck sides; also external corner between vertical surfaces.

3) Gutter rim - 1 row at each at top external corner on pool side and trough side.

4) Niches at recessed ladders and underwater windows - external corners at vertical to horizontal surfaces.

5) Toe ledge - top and bottom external corners.

b. Dal-Tile; Keystones Stretcher C-813 1” x 1” and C-833 2” x 2”, match size of adjoining flat tile, at locations including the following:

1) Curb at diving board end of pool - inside corner between deck and vertical surfaces.

2) Gutter trough - inside corners between vertical surfaces, and vertical and horizontal surfaces.

3) Niches at recessed ladder - inside corners between vertical surfaces, and vertical and horizontal surfaces.

4) Pool tank - inside corners between vertical surfaces, and vertical and horizontal surfaces.

5) Toe ledge - top and bottom internal corners corners.

c. Dal-Tile; Keystones Inside Angle CB-813 1” x 1” at locations including the following:

1) Niches at recessed ladders and underwater windows - inside 3-way corners at vertical to horizontal surfaces.

2) Pool tank - 3-way inside corners.

3) Toe ledge - inside 3-way corners at vertical to horizontal surfaces.

d. Dal-Tile; Keystones, Round Outside Corner SC-813 2” x 2” at locations including the following:

1) Curb at diving board end of pool - external 3-way corners at vertical surfaces and deck.

e. Dal-Tile; Keystones, Inside Angle CB-812 2” x 2” at locations including the following:

1) Niches at recessed ladders and underwater windows - external 3-way corners at vertical to horizontal surfaces.

2) Toe ledge - external 3-way corners at vertical to horizontal surfaces.

2.03 WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

A. General: Manufacturer's product, selected from the following, that complies with ANSI A118.10 and is recommended by the manufacturer for the application indicated.

Include reinforcement and accessories recommended by manufacturer.

B. Fabric-Reinforced, Fluid-Applied Membrane: System consisting of liquid-latex rubber or elastomeric polymer and continuous fabric reinforcement, formulated to provide a finish which is compatible with manufacturer’s thin-set mortar, and complying with

ANSI A118.10.

1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:

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a. Custom Building Products; 9240 Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane.

b. Laticrete International, Inc.; Laticrete 9235 Waterproof Membrane.

c. MAPEI Corporation; Mapelastic 400.

2.04 SETTING MATERIALS

A. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar, Fast-Setting (Thin Set): ANSI A118.4.

a. Custom Building Products: Either of following:

1) Prepackaged, dry-mortar mix containing dry, redispersible, vinyl acetate or acrylic additive to which only water must be added at Project site.

a) MegaLite RS – Rapid Set Crack Prevention and Non-Sag Mortar.

2) Prepackaged, dry-mortar mix combined with liquid-latex additive at

Project site.

a) RapidSetting Mortar and RapidSetting Additive.

b. Laticrete International, Inc.: Prepackaged, dry-mortar mix combined with liquid-latex additive at Project site.

1) Laticrete 272 Premium Floor n' Wall Thin-Set Mortar and Laticrete 101

Rapid Set Latex Admix.

c. MAPEI Corporation: Prepackaged, dry-mortar mix combined with liquid-latex additive at Project site.

1) Granirapid Powder and Granirapid Liquid.

2.05 GROUT MATERIALS

A. Water-Cleanable Epoxy Grout: ANSI A118.3.

1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide on of the following:

a. Custom Building Products: CEG 2000 100% Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout.

b. Laticrete International, Inc.; Laticrete SpectraLock Pro Grout.

c. MAPEI Corporation: Kerapoxy (AM).

2.06 ELASTOMERIC SEALANTS

A. General: Provide sealants, primers, backer rods, and other sealant accessories that comply with the following requirements and with the applicable requirements in Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants."

1. Use sealants that have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

2. Use primers, backer rods, and sealant accessories recommended by sealant

B. Colors: Provide colors of exposed sealants to match colors of grout in tile adjoining sealed joints unless otherwise indicated.

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C. One-Part, Mildew-Resistant Silicone Sealant: ASTM C 920; Type S; Grade NS;

Class 25; Uses NT, G, A, and, as applicable to nonporous joint substrates indicated, O; formulated with fungicide, intended for sealing interior ceramic tile joints and other nonporous substrates that are subject to in-service exposures of high humidity and extreme temperatures.

a. DAP Inc.; 100 percent Silicone Kitchen and Bath Sealant.

b. Dow Corning Corporation; Dow Corning 786.

c. GE Silicones; a division of GE Specialty Materials; Sanitary 1700.

d. Laticrete International, Inc.; Latasil Tile & Stone Sealant.

e. Pecora Corporation; Pecora 898 Sanitary Silicone Sealant.

f. Tremco Incorporated; Tremsil 600 White.

D. Multipart, Pourable Urethane Sealant for Use T: ASTM C 920; Type M; Grade P;

Class 25; Uses T, M, A, and, as applicable to joint substrates indicated, O.

a. Bostik, Inc.; Chem-Calk 550.

b. Degussa Building Systems; Sonneborn Sonolastic SL 2.

c. Pecora Corporation; Dynatrol II-SG.

d. Sika Corporation; Sikaflex-2c SL.

e. Tremco Incorporated.; THC-900.

2.07 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Trowelable Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement-based formulation provided or approved by manufacturer of tile-setting materials for installations indicated.

a. Custom Building Products; Skim Coat & Patch – Cement Underlayment.

b. Ardex; SD-P – Trowelable Patching Compound.

c. C-Cure; Featheredge Fast-Set 979 Fast Setting Patching Compound.

B. Metal Edge Strips: Angle or L-shape, height to match tile and setting-bed thickness, metallic or combination of metal and PVC or neoprene base, designed specifically for flooring applications; stainless-steel, ASTM A 666, 300 Series exposed-edge material.

C. Metal Edge Control Joints: Angle or L-shape, height to match tile and setting-bed thickness, metallic or combination of metal and PVC or neoprene base, designed specifically for flooring applications, stainless steel; ASTM A 666, 300 Series exposed-edge material.

D. Floor Drain Grates: Match existing in material, size, flow free area, and fastening method.

E. Tile Cleaner: A neutral cleaner capable of removing soil and residue without harming tile and grout surfaces, specifically approved for materials and installations indicated by tile and grout manufacturers.

1. Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Aqua Mix; Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner.

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2.08 MIXING MORTARS AND GROUT

A. Mix mortars and grouts to comply with referenced standards and mortar and grout manufacturers' written instructions.

B. Add materials, water, and additives in accurate proportions.

C. Obtain and use type of mixing equipment, mixer speeds, mixing containers, mixing time, and other procedures to produce mortars and grouts of uniform quality with optimum performance characteristics for installations indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions where waterproofing membrane and tile will be installed, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of installed tile.

1. Verify that substrates for waterproofing membrane are firm, dry, clean, free of coatings that are incompatible with waterproofing membrane materials including curing compounds and other substances that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone;

and comply with flatness tolerances required by ANSI A108.01 for tile installations indicated.

2. Verify that concrete substrates receiving waterproofing membrane comply with surface finish requirements in ANSI A108.01 for tile installations indicated.

a. Verify that surfaces that received a steel trowel finish have been mechanically scarified.

b. Verify that protrusions, bumps, and ridges have been removed by sanding or grinding.

3. Verify that installation of grounds, anchors, recessed frames, electrical and mechanical units of work, and similar items located in or behind tile has been completed.

4. Verify that joints and cracks in tile substrates are coordinated with tile joint locations; if not coordinated, adjust joint locations in consultation with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Prior to application of waterproofing membrane fill cracks, holes, and depressions in concrete substrates with trowelable patching compound.

B. Blending: For tile exhibiting color variations, verify that tile has been factory blended and packaged so tile units taken from one package show same range of colors as those taken from other packages and match approved Samples. If not factory blended, either return to manufacturer or blend tiles at Project site before installing.

3.03 WATERPROOFING INSTALLATION

A. Arrange for waterproofing system manufacturer's technical personnel to be present for initial 500 square feet of installation.

B. Install waterproofing to comply with ANSI A108.13 and manufacturer's written instructions to produce waterproof membrane of uniform thickness and bonded securely to substrate.

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C. Do not install tile or setting materials over waterproofing until waterproofing has cured and been inspected to determine that it is watertight.

3.04 TILE INSTALLATION

A. Arrange for waterproofing system manufacturer's technical personnel to be present for initial 500 square feet of installation.

B. Comply with TCA's "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation" for TCA installation methods specified in tile installation schedules. Comply with parts of the ANSI A108 Series "Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile" that are referenced in TCA installation methods, specified in tile installation schedules, and apply to types of setting and grouting materials used.

1. For the following installations, follow procedures in the ANSI A108 Series of tile installation standards for providing 95 percent mortar coverage:

a. Tile swimming pool decks.

b. Tile swimming pool sides and bottom.

C. Allow mortar set tile work to dry for not less than 14 days prior to installation of grout.

D. Extend tile work into recesses and under or behind equipment and fixtures to form complete covering without interruptions unless otherwise indicated. Terminate work neatly at obstructions, edges, and corners without disrupting pattern or joint alignments.

E. 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 built-in items for straight aligned joints. Fit tile closely to electrical outlets, piping, fixtures, and other penetrations so plates, collars, or covers overlap tile.

F. Jointing Pattern: Lay tile in grid pattern unless otherwise indicated. Lay out tile work and center tile fields in both directions in each space or on each wall area. Lay out tile work to minimize the use of pieces that are less than half of a tile. Provide uniform joint widths unless otherwise indicated.

1. For tile mounted in sheets, make joints between tile sheets same width as joints within tile sheets so joints between sheets are not apparent in finished work.

2. Where adjoining tiles on floor, base, walls, or trim are specified or indicated to be same size, align joints.

3. Where tiles are specified or indicated to be whole integer multiples of adjoining tiles on floor, base, walls, or trim, align joints unless otherwise indicated.

G. Joint Widths: Unless otherwise indicated, install tile with 1/8 inch joint widths.

H. Expansion Joints: Provide expansion joints and other sealant-filled joints, including control, contraction, and isolation joints, where indicated (and where located in existing work to be removed). Form joints during installation of setting materials and tile. Do not saw-cut joints after installing tiles.

1. Where joints occur in concrete substrates, locate joints in tile surfaces directly above them.

2. Prepare joints and apply sealants to comply with requirements in Division 07

Section "Joint Sealants."

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I. Metal Edge Strips: Install at locations indicated and where exposed edge of tile flooring meets other flooring that finishes flush with top of tile.

J. Floor Drain Grates: Install on floor drains located in tiled pool deck.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Engage a full time site representative qualified by the waterproofing membrane, mortar, and grout manufacturer to inspect substrate conditions, surface preparation, and application of the membrane, mortar, and grout; and to furnish daily reports to Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

3.06 CLEANING AND PROTECTING

A. Cleaning: On completion of placement and grouting, clean all ceramic tile surfaces so they are free of foreign matter.

1. Remove epoxy grout residue from tile as soon as possible.

2. Clean grout smears and haze from tile according to tile and grout manufacturer's written instructions but no sooner than 10 days after installation. Use only cleaners recommended by tile and grout manufacturers and only after determining that cleaners are safe to use by testing on samples of tile and other surfaces to be cleaned. Protect metal surfaces and plumbing fixtures from effects of cleaning. Flush surfaces with clean water before and after cleaning.

B. Protect installed tile work with kraft paper or other heavy covering during construction period to prevent staining, damage, and wear. If recommended by tile manufacturer, apply coat of neutral protective cleaner to completed tile walls and floors.

C. Prohibit foot and wheel traffic from tiled floors for at least seven days after grouting is completed.

D. Before final inspection, remove protective coverings and rinse neutral protective cleaner from tile surfaces.

3.07 INTERIOR TILE INSTALLATION SCHEDULE

A. Interior Floor (Pool Deck) Installations, Concrete Subfloor:

1. Tile Installation: Thin-set mortar on waterproof membrane; epoxy grout;

TCA F115-07.

a. Tile Type: Factory-mounted unglazed ceramic mosaic tile.

b. Thin-Set Mortar: Latex-portland cement, fast-setting mortar.

c. Grout: Water-cleanable epoxy grout.

2. Movement Joints - Vertical and Horizontal; TCA EJ171-07.

a. Sealant Type: Multipart, Pourable Urethane Sealant for Use T.

b. Joint Type: Selected to match existing.

B. Interior Swimming Pool Installations, Vertical and Horizontal Concrete Sub-surfaces:

1. Tile Installation: Direct Bond Method (Thin-set) on waterproof membrane;

TCA P601-07 with grout modified as indicated below:

a. Tile Type: Factory-mounted unglazed ceramic mosaic tile.

b. Thin-Set Mortar: Latex-portland cement, fast-setting mortar.

c. Grout: Water-cleanable epoxy grout complying with ANSI A118.3 for epoxy grout, and ANSI A108.6 for installation.

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2. Movement Joints - Vertical and Horizontal; TCA EJ171-07.

a. Sealant Type: One-Part, Mildew-Resistant Silicone Sealant.

b. Joint Type: Selected to match existing.

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