09_3000_ceramic_tile.pdf

Green Federal Building Consolidation Project 600 Arch Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

GSA # GS-03P-14-AZ-C-0020

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10 JUNE 2016

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SECTION 093000 - TILING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Porcelain tile.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants" for sealing of expansion, contraction, control, and isolation joints in tile surfaces.

2. Division 09 Section "Gypsum Board" for glass-mat, water-resistant backer board.

3. Division 01 018113 Sustainable Design Requirements.

1.3 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. Module Size: Actual tile size plus joint width indicated.

C. Face Size: Actual tile size, excluding spacer lugs.

1.4 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 0.6.

2. Step Treads: Minimum 0.6.

3. Ramp Surfaces: Minimum 0.8.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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

B. Sustainability Submittal:

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1. Documentation from the manufacturer indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content. Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content.

2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from the manufacturer listing VOC content for each adhesive, sealant and sealant primer product used on-site for the interior of the project.

3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from the manufacturer listing VOC content for each paints, coatings, and primers product used on- site for the interior of the project.

C. Shop Drawings: Show locations of each type of tile and tile pattern. Show widths, details, and locations of expansion, contraction, control, and isolation joints in tile substrates and finished tile surfaces.

D. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of tile and grout indicated. Include Samples of accessories involving color selection.

E. 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 for each color and finish required.

F. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.

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

H. Product Certificates: For each type of product, signed by product manufacturer.

I. Material Test Reports: For each tile-setting and -grouting product.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations for Tile: Obtain tile of each type and color or finish 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.

B. Source Limitations for Setting and Grouting Materials: Obtain ingredients of a uniform quality for each mortar, adhesive, and grout component from one manufacturer and each aggregate from one source or producer.

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

1.7 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.

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C. Store aggregates where grading and other required characteristics can be maintained and contamination can be avoided.

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

E. 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.

1.8 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.

1.9 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.

2. Grout: Furnish quantity of grout equal to 3 percent of amount installed for each type, composition, and color indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 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 back- or edge-mounted tile assemblies as standard with manufacturer unless otherwise indicated.

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1. Where tile is indicated for installation in wet areas, do not use back- or 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.

E. Factory-Applied Temporary Protective Coating: Where indicated under tile type, protect exposed surfaces of tile against adherence of mortar and grout by precoating with continuous film of petroleum paraffin wax, applied hot. Do not coat unexposed tile surfaces.

F. Sustainability Requirements:

1. Adhesives, sealants, and sealant primers used on the interior of the building shall not exceed the VOC limits detailed in Division 01 Section LEED Certification Procedures.

2. Paints, coatings and primers used on the interior of the building shall not exceed the VOC limits detailed in Division 01 Section Sustainability Procedures.

2.2 TILE PRODUCTS

A. Tile Type T-1:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Daltile Color

Body Porcelain or comparable product by one of the following:

a. American Olean; Division of Dal-Tile International Inc.

b. Crossville, Inc.

c. Daltile; Division of Dal-Tile International Inc.

d. Deutsche Steinzeug America, Inc.

e. Interceramic.

f. Lone Star Ceramics Company.

g. Grupo Porcelanite.

h. Portobello America, Inc.

i. Seneca Tiles, Inc.

2. Composition: Porcelain.

3. Module Size: 12 by 24 inches or as indicated on drawings..

4. Thickness: 1/4 inch.

5. Face: Plain, with cushion edges.

6. Surface: Smooth, without abrasive admixture.

7. Tile Color and Pattern: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

8. Grout Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

B. Tile Type T-2:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Daltile Designer Porcelain or comparable product by one of the following:

a. American Olean; Division of Dal-Tile International Inc.

b. Crossville, Inc.

c. Daltile; Division of Dal-Tile International Inc.

d. Deutsche Steinzeug America, Inc.

e. Interceramic.

f. Lone Star Ceramics Company.

g. Grupo Porcelanite.

h. Portobello America, Inc.

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i. Seneca Tiles, Inc.

2. Composition: Porcelain.

3. Module Size: 12 by 24 inches or as indicated on drawings..

4. Thickness: 1/4 inch.

5. Face: Plain, with cushion edges.

6. Surface: Smooth, without abrasive admixture.

7. Tile Color and Pattern: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

8. Grout Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

2.3 SETTING MATERIALS

A. Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar (Thin Set): ANSI A118.1.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Boiardi Products; a QEP company.

b. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.

c. Bostik, Inc.

d. C-Cure.

e. Custom Building Products.

f. Jamo Inc.

g. Laticrete International, Inc.

h. MAPEI Corporation.

i. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.

j. Summitville Tiles, Inc.

k. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

2. For wall applications, provide mortar that complies with requirements for nonsagging mortar in addition to the other requirements in ANSI A118.1.

B. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar (Thin Set): ANSI A118.4.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Boiardi Products; a QEP company.

b. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.

c. Bostik, Inc.

d. C-Cure.

e. Custom Building Products.

f. Jamo Inc.

g. Laticrete International, Inc.

h. MAPEI Corporation.

i. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.

j. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.

k. Summitville Tiles, Inc.

l. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

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2. For wall applications, provide mortar that complies with requirements for nonsagging mortar in addition to the other requirements in ANSI A118.4.

C. Water-Cleanable, Tile-Setting Epoxy: ANSI A118.3.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc.

b. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.

c. Bostik, Inc.

d. C-Cure.

e. Custom Building Products.

f. Jamo Inc.

g. Laticrete International, Inc.

h. MAPEI Corporation.

i. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.

j. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.

k. Summitville Tiles, Inc.

l. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

2. Provide product capable of withstanding continuous and intermittent exposure to temperatures of up to 140 deg F and 212 deg F, respectively, and certified by manufacturer for intended use.

2.4 GROUT MATERIALS

A. Sand-Portland Cement Grout: ANSI A108.10, composed of white or gray cement and white or colored aggregate as required to produce color indicated.

B. Standard Cement Grout: ANSI A118.6.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Boiardi Products; a QEP company.

b. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.

c. Bostik, Inc.

d. C-Cure.

e. Custom Building Products.

f. Jamo Inc.

g. Laticrete International, Inc.

h. MAPEI Corporation.

i. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.

j. Summitville Tiles, Inc.

k. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

C. Polymer-Modified Tile Grout: ANSI A118.7.

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1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Boiardi Products; a QEP company.

b. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.

c. Bostik, Inc.

d. C-Cure.

e. Custom Building Products.

f. Jamo Inc.

g. Laticrete International, Inc.

h. MAPEI Corporation.

i. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.

j. Summitville Tiles, Inc.

k. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

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

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc.

b. Boiardi Products; a QEP company.

c. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.

d. Bostik, Inc.

e. C-Cure.

f. Custom Building Products.

g. Jamo Inc.

h. Laticrete International, Inc.

i. MAPEI Corporation.

j. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.

k. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.

l. Summitville Tiles, Inc.

m. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

2. Provide product capable of withstanding continuous and intermittent exposure to temperatures of up to 140 deg F and 212 deg F, respectively, and certified by manufacturer for intended use.

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

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

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.

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C. Temporary Protective Coating: Product indicated below that is formulated to protect exposed surfaces of tile against adherence of mortar and grout; compatible with tile, mortar, and grout products; and easily removable after grouting is completed without damaging grout or tile.

1. Petroleum paraffin wax, fully refined and odorless, containing at least 0.5 percent oil with a melting point of 120 to 140 deg F per ASTM D 87.

D. 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.

E. Grout Sealer: Manufacturer's standard product for sealing grout joints and that does not change color or appearance of grout.

2.6 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

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions where 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 setting tile are firm, dry, clean, free of coatings that are incompatible with tile-setting 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 installations indicated.

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

3.2 PREPARATION

A. 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.

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3.3 TILE INSTALLATION

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Joint Widths: Unless otherwise indicated, install tile with the following joint widths:

1. Floor Tile: 1/16 inch.

2. Wall Tile: 1/16 inch.

F. Expansion Joints: Provide expansion joints and other sealant-filled joints, including control, contraction, and isolation joints, where indicated. Form joints during installation of setting materials, mortar beds, 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."

G. Grout Sealer: Apply grout sealer to grout joints according to grout-sealer manufacturer's written instructions. As soon as grout sealer has penetrated grout joints, remove excess sealer and sealer from tile faces by wiping with soft cloth.

H. Metal Edge Strips: Install at locations indicated.

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3.4 TILE BACKING PANEL INSTALLATION

A. Install cementitious backer units and treat joints according to ANSI A108.11 and manufacturer's written instructions for type of application indicated. Use latex-portland cement mortar for bonding material unless otherwise directed in manufacturer's written instructions.

3.5 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 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.

3. Remove temporary protective coating by method recommended by coating manufacturer and that is acceptable to tile and grout manufacturer. Trap and remove coating to prevent drain clogging.

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.

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

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