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SECTION 093000 - TILING

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:

1. Ceramic and quarry tile.

2. Stone thresholds.

3. Waterproof membrane.

4. Crack isolation membrane.

5. Tile backing panels.

6. Metal edge strips.

B. Related Sections:

1. Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing for waterproofing under thickset mortar beds.

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

3. DIVISION 09 Section "Gypsum Board" for cementitious backer units and glass-mat, water-resistant backer board.

4. DIVISION 09 Section "Stone Flooring" for stone thresholds.

C. American National Standards Institute:

1. ANSI A108 Series (A108.01, .02, .1A, .1B, .1C, .4, .5, .6, .8, .9, .10, .11, .12, .13, .14, .15, .16, and .17-2005) - Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile.

2. ANSI A118.1-1999 (Reaffirmed 2005) - Specifications for Dry-Set Portland Cement

Mortar.

3. ANSI A118.3-1999 (Reaffirmed 2005) - Specifications for Chemical Resistant Water

Cleanable Tile-Setting and Grouting Epoxy and Water Cleanable Tile-Setting Epoxy Adhesive.

4. ANSI A118.4-1999 (Reaffirmed 2005) - Specifications for Latex-Portland Cement Mortar.

5. ANSI A118.6-1999 (Reaffirmed 2005) - Specifications for Standard Cement Grouts for Tile Installation.

6. ANSI A118.7-1999 (Reaffirmed 2005) - Specifications for Polymer Modified Cement Grouts for Tile Installation.

7. ANSI A118.9-1999 (Reaffirmed 2005) - Test Methods and Specifications for Cementitious Backer Units.

8. ANSI A136.1-1999 (Reaffirmed 2005) - Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile.

9. ANSI A137.1-1988 - Specifications for Ceramic Tile.

D. ASTM International:

1. ASTM A185/A 185M-06 - Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete.

2. ASTM C920-05 - Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants.

E. Code of Federal Regulations:

1. 40 CFR, Part 59, Subpart D-2005 - National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings.

F. Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCA):

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1. Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation. 2005. (Also available on a CD that includes ANSI standards for tile, tile installation material, and tile installation methods.)

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

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

1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

B. LEED Submittals:

1. Product Data for Credit IEQ 4.1: For adhesives and sealants, documentation including printed statement of VOC content.

2. Product Data for Credit IEQ 4.3: For adhesives and grouts, documentation including printed statement of VOC content.

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 Verification:

1. Full-size units of each type and composition of tile and for each color and finish required. For ceramic mosaic tile in color blend patterns, provide full sheets of each color blend.

2. Assembled samples mounted on a rigid panel, with grouted joints, for each type and composition of tile and for each color and finish required. Make samples at least12 inches (300 mm) square, but not fewer than 4 tiles. Use grout of type and in color or colors approved for completed Work.

3. Full-size units of each type of trim and accessory for each color and finish required.

4. Stone thresholds in 6-inch (150-mm) lengths.

5. Metal edge strips in 6-inch (150-mm) lengths.

1.05 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.

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

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

D. Material Test Reports: For each tile-setting and -grouting product and special purpose tile.

1.06 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

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% of amount installed for each type, composition, color, pattern, and size indicated.

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

1.07 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.

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

1. Stone thresholds.

2. Waterproof membrane.

3. Crack isolation membrane.

4. Joint sealants.

5. Cementitious backer units.

6. Metal edge strips.

D. 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 tile installation.

2. Build mockup of wall tile installation.

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

Substantial Completion.

1.08 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 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.

1.09 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.

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. FloorScore Compliance: Tile for floors shall comply with requirements of FloorScore Standard.

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2.02 TILE PRODUCTS

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

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products 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: Impervious natural clay or porcelain.

3. Module Size: 2 by 2 inches (50.8 by 50.8 mm).

4. Thickness: 1/4 inch (6.35 mm).

5. Face: Plain with cushion edges.

6. Surface: Smooth, without abrasive admixture.

7. Finish: Matt opaque.

8. Tile Color and Pattern: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

9. Grout Color: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

10. Trim Units: Coordinated with sizes and coursing of adjoining flat tile where applicable.

Provide shapes as follows, selected from manufacturer's standard shapes:

a. Base Cove: Cove, module size 2 by 1 inch (50.8 by 25.4 mm).

b. Base Cap for Thin-Set Mortar Installations: Surface bullnose, module size 2 by 2 inches (50.8 by 50.8 mm).

c. Wainscot Cap for Thin-Set Mortar Installations: Surface bullnose, module size 2 by

2 inches (50.8 by 50.8 mm).

d. External Corners for Thin-Set Mortar Installations: Surface bullnose, module size 2 by 2 inches (50.8 by 50.8 mm).

e. Internal Corners: Cove, module size 1 by 1 inch (25.4 by 25.4 mm).

B. Tile Type: Unglazed square-edged quarry tile.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

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

b. Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc.

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

d. Deutsche Steinzeug America, Inc.

e. Endicott Tile Ltd.; Endicott Clay Products Co.

f. Florida Brick & Clay Company Inc.

g. Florida Tile Industries, Inc.

h. Interceramic.

i. Metropolitan Ceramics.

j. Portobello America, Inc.

k. Quarry Tile Co.

l. Seneca Tiles, Inc.

m. Summitville Tiles, Inc.

n. United States Ceramic Tile Company.

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2. Face Size: 8 by 8 inches (203 by 203 mm).

3. Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).

4. Wearing Surface: Nonabrasive, smooth.

5. Finish: Matt, opaque.

6. Tile Color and Pattern: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

7. Grout Color: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

8. Trim Units: Coordinated with sizes and coursing of adjoining flat tile where applicable and matching characteristics of adjoining flat tile as selected from manufacturer's standard shapes:

a. Base: Coved with surface bullnose top edge, face size 8 by 3-7/8 inches (203 by 98 mm).

b. Wainscot Cap: Surface bullnose, face size 8 by 3-7/8 inches (203 by 98 mm).

c. Wainscot Cap for Flush Conditions: Regular flat tile for conditions where tile wainscot is shown flush with wall surface above it, same size as adjoining flat tile.

C. Tile Type : Glazed wall tile.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. American Marazzi Tile, Inc.

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

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

d. Deutsche Steinzeug America, Inc.

e. Florida Tile Industries, Inc.

f. Florim USA.

g. Laufen.

h. Grupo Porcelanite.

i. Portobello America, Inc.

j. Seneca Tiles, Inc.

k. United States Ceramic Tile Company.

2. Module Size: 4-1/4 by 4-1/4 inches (108 by 108 mm).

3. Thickness: 5/16 inch (8 mm).

4. Face: Plain with cushion edges.

5. Finish: Bright, opaque glaze.

6. Tile Color and Pattern: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

7. Grout Color: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

8. Trim Units: Coordinated with sizes and coursing of adjoining flat tile where applicable and matching characteristics of adjoining flat tile.

2.03 THRESHOLDS

A. General: Fabricate to sizes and profiles indicated or required to provide transition between adjacent floor finishes.

1. Bevel edges at 1:2 slope, with lower edge of bevel aligned with or up to 1/16 inch (1.5

mm) above adjacent floor surface. Finish bevel to match top surface of threshold. Limit height of threshold to 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) or less above adjacent floor surface.

B. Marble Thresholds: ASTM C503, with a minimum abrasion resistance of 10 per ASTM C1353 or ASTM C241 and with honed finish.

1. Description: Uniform, fine- to medium-grained white stone with gray veining.

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2.04 TILE BACKING PANELS

A. Cementitious Backer Units: ANSI A118.9 or ASTM C1325, in maximum lengths available to minimize end-to-end butt joints.

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

a. C-Cure; C-Cure Board 990.

b. Custom Building Products; Wonderboard.

c. FinPan, Inc.; Util-A-Crete Concrete Backer Board.

d. USG Corporation; DUROCK Cement Board.

2. Thickness: 5/8 inch (15.9 mm).

B. Fiber-Cement Underlayment: ASTM C1288, in maximum lengths available to minimize end-to-end butt joints.

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

a. CertainTeed Corp.; FiberCementBackerBoard.

b. James Hardie; Hardiebacker 500.

2. Thickness: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).

2.05 WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

A. General: Manufacturer's standard product that complies with ANSI A118.10 and is recommended by the manufacturer for the application indicated. Include reinforcement and accessories recommended by manufacturer.

2.06 SETTING MATERIALS

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

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide comparable product by one of 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.

2. Provide prepackaged, dry-mortar mix containing dry, redispersible, vinyl acetate or acrylic additive to which only water must be added at Project site.

3. Provide prepackaged, dry-mortar mix combined with acrylic resin or styrene-butadiene-rubber liquid-latex additive at Project site.

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

2.07 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.

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1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide comparable product by one of 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.

2.08 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; white zinc alloy or stainless-steel, ASTM A666, 300 Series exposed-edge material.

C. 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.

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

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

a. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company; Grout Sealer.

b. Bostik, Inc.; CeramaSeal Grout & Tile Sealer.

c. C-Cure; Penetrating Sealer 978.

d. Custom Building Products; Grout and Tile Sealer.

e. Jamo Inc.; Matte Finish Sealer.

f. MAPEI Corporation; KER 004, Keraseal Penetrating Sealer for Unglazed Grout and

Tile.

g. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.; Silicone Grout Sealer.

h. Summitville Tiles, Inc.; SL-15, Invisible Seal Penetrating Grout and Tile Sealer.

i. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company; TA-256 Penetrating Silicone Grout

Sealer.

2.09 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.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 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.

2. Verify that concrete substrates for tile floors installed with bonded mortar bed or thin-set mortar comply with surface finish requirements in ANSI A108.01 for 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 Architect.

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

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in concrete substrates for tile floors installed with thin-set mortar with trowelable leveling and patching compound specifically recommended by tile-setting material manufacturer.

B. Where indicated, prepare substrates to receive waterproofing by applying a reinforced mortar bed that complies with ANSI A108.1A and is sloped 1/4 inch per foot (1:50) toward drains.

C. 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.

D. Field-Applied Temporary Protective Coating: If indicated under tile type or needed to prevent grout from staining or adhering to exposed tile surfaces, precoat them with continuous film of temporary protective coating, taking care not to coat unexposed tile surfaces.

3.03 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.

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

a. Exterior tile floors: Use TCA 2010 method F112-09.

b. Tile floors in wet areas: Use TCA 2010 method F112-09.

c. Tile floors in laundries: Use TCA 2010 method F112-09.

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d. Tile floors composed of tiles 8 by 8 inches (200 by 200 mm) or larger: Use TCA 2010 method F112-09.

e. Interior tile walls with cementitious backer boards: Use TCA 2010 method W244C2-09.

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. Provide manufacturer's standard trim shapes where necessary to eliminate exposed tile edges.

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

2. 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.

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

1. Ceramic Tile: 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).

2. Quarry Tile: 1/4 inch (6.35 mm).

3. Glazed Wall Tile: 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).

G. Lay out tile wainscots to dimensions indicated or to next full tile beyond dimensions indicated.

H. 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."

I. Stone Thresholds: Install stone thresholds in same type of setting bed as adjacent floor unless otherwise indicated.

1. At locations where mortar bed (thickset) would otherwise be exposed above adjacent floor finishes, set thresholds in latex-portland cement mortar (thin set).

2. Do not extend waterproofing under thresholds set in dry-set portland cement or latex-portland cement mortar. Fill joints between such thresholds and adjoining tile set on waterproofing with elastomeric sealant.

J. Metal Edge Strips: Install where exposed edge of tile flooring meets carpet, wood, or other flooring that finishes flush with or below top of tile and no threshold is indicated.

K. 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.

3.04 TILE BACKING PANEL INSTALLATION

A. Install cementitious backer units and fiber-cement underlayment and treat joints according to

ANSI A108.11 and manufacturer's written instructions for type of application indicated.

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3.05 WATERPROOFING INSTALLATION

A. 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.

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

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 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 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.

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