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SECTION 09 30 00 – TILE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.
1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified by a specific edition date.
B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be applicable to this Project.
C. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with all applicable requirements and standards.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Single Source Responsibility for Tile: Obtain each color, grade, finish, type, composition, and variety of tile from a single source with resources to provide products of consistent quality in appearance and physical properties without delaying progress of the Work.
B. Single Source Responsibility for Setting and Grouting Materials: Obtain ingredients of a uniform quality from one manufacturer for each cementitious and admixture component and from one source or producer for each aggregate.
C. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer who has successfully completed tile installations similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for Project.
[DELETE BELOW IF WORK OF THIS SECTION IS NOT EXTENSIVE OR COMPLEX ENOUGH TO JUSTIFY CONFERENCE.]
[ARCHITECT/ENGINEER MUST DELETE EVERYTHING IN BLUE ITALICS OR IN BRACKETS BEFORE PUBLISHING]
D. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project Site to comply with requirements of Division 01.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
[RETAIN THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH UNLESS TILE MANUF AND COLORS ARE PRESELECTED AND SCHEDULED ON DRAWINGS; IN THAT CASE KEEP ONLY THE VERIFICATION PARAGRAPH]
A. Samples:
1. Submit samples for initial selection purposes of each tile type and grout in form of manufacturer's color charts consisting of actual units or sections of units showing full range of colors, textures, and patterns available for each type of finish indicated.
a. Where finish involves normal color and texture variations, include sample sets composed of two or more units showing full range of variations expected.
b. Include similar samples of material for joints and accessories involving color selection.
2. Submit samples for verification purposes of each type, class, and color/ pattern of tile required, not less than 18 inches square on plywood or hardboard backing, and grouted as required. Architect's review will be for color, pattern and texture only. Compliance with all other requirements is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.
a. Prepare and submit new samples, if requested, until appearance is acceptable to the Architect.
B. Product Data:
1. Submit manufacturer's product data and installation/maintenance instructions for all manufactured products and materials.
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Submit plans of all areas to receive tile Work showing location of expansion and control joints, layout of tile units, and other conditions affecting the Work.
a. Include details showing setting methods, expansion joint constructions, and relationships to adjacent substrates.
b. Locate precisely each joint and crack in tile substrates by measuring, record measurements on shop Drawings, and coordinate them with tile joint locations, in consultation with Architect.
c. Provide manufacturer's Master Grade Certificate bearing TCA Certification mark and stating type, grade and location of material for all tile specified to be "Standard Grade".
D. Record Documents:
1. Provide record approved shop drawings, samples, and warranties.
[DELETE BELOW IF NO WATERPROOF MEMBRANE SPECIFIED, OR IF MEMBRANE IS SPECIFIED IN DIVISION 07]
E. Warranty:
1. Provide guarantee on waterproofing membrane stating that the waterproofing membrane will not leak, cause delamination of tile installation, or otherwise fail to perform as protective waterproofing for a period of five (5) years from the Date of Substantial Completion.
1.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
[BEFORE RETAINING PARA AND APPLICABLE SUBPARA BELOW, SEE "FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION GUIDE" IN TCA'S "HANDBOOK FOR CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION."]
A. Load-Bearing Performance: For ceramic tile installed on walkway surfaces, provide installations rated for the following load-bearing performance level based on testing assemblies according to ASTM C 627 that are representative of those indicated for this Project.
[RETAIN LEVEL BELOW WITH APPLICABLE TCA FLOOR INSTALLATION METHOD IN CERAMIC TILE FLOOR INSTALLATION SCHEDULE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PERFORMANCE LEVEL.]
1. Extra Heavy: Passes cycles 1 through 14
2. Heavy: Passes cycles 1 through 12
3. Moderate: Passes cycles 1 through 10
4. Light: Passes cycles 1 through 6
5. Residential: Passes cycles 1 through 3
[THE FOLLOWING MOCK-UP ARTICLE IS A REAL GOOD ONE AND SHOULD BE KEPT WHERE TILE PATTERN AND LAYOUT ARE INVOLVED AND A HIGH QUALITY RESULT IS DESIRED. IT IS PROBABLY OVERKILL FOR SIMPLE STRAIGHT FORWARD FLOORS WITH NO SPECIAL PATTERNS]
1.06 MOCK-UP INSTALLATION
A. Prior to beginning tile installation, arrange for a meeting, on-site, with the Architect to review proposed tile layout in each area scheduled to receive tile.
1. Arrange for a "mock-up" installation of tile at certain areas as directed to establish acceptable appearance standards.
2. In general, mock-up areas will be limited to approximately 40 square feet each and will be located at intersections of floor and wall, at corners of rooms.
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 requirement of ANSI A137.1 for labeling sealed tile packages.
B. Prevent damage or contamination to materials by water, freezing, foreign matter, and other causes.
[DELETE BELOW IF NO TILE WITH TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE COATING.]
C. Handle tile with temporary protective coating on exposed surfaces to prevent coated surfaces from contacting backs or edges of other units. If, despite these precautions, coating does contact bonding surfaces of tile, remove coating from bonding surfaces before setting tile.
1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Maintain environmental conditions and protect Work during and after installation to comply with referenced standards and manufacturer's printed recommendations.
B. Vent temporary heaters to exterior to prevent damage to tile Work from carbon dioxide buildup.
C. Maintain temperatures at 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) or more in tiled areas during installation and for seven (7) days after completion, unless higher temperatures are required by referenced installation standard or manufacturer's instructions.
1.09 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Deliver extra materials to Owner. Furnish extra materials that match products installed, packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels clearly describing contents.
1. Refer to Section 01 78 46 for Maintenance Material Requirements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
[CERTAIN PRODUCTS SCHEDULED HEREIN MAY CHANGE OR BE OUT OF PRODUCTION. VERIFY EACH BEFORE SPECIFYING]
2.01 GENERAL
A. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, federal, state and local requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
2.02 manufacturers
A. The notes and schedules on the Drawings establish manufacturer and model/design of tile products required for the Project. Provide the products listed unless Architect approves products of other manufacturer specifically for this Project.
2.03 PRODUCTS, GENERAL
A. ANSI Standard for Ceramic Tile: Comply with ANSI A137.1 "American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile" for types, compositions, and grades of tile indicated.
1. Furnish tile complying with "Standard Grade" requirements unless otherwise indicated.
B. ANSI Standard for Tile Installation Materials: Comply with ANSI standard referenced with products and materials indicated for setting and grouting.
C. Colors, Textures, and Patterns: Where manufacturer's standard products are indicated for tile, grout, and other products requiring selection of colors, surface textures, patterns, and other appearance characteristics, provide specific products or materials complying with the following requirements:
[RETAIN ONE REQUIREMENT FROM CHOICES BELOW. IF 2ND REQUIREMENT RETAINED, INDICATE COLORS ETC. ON SEPARATE SCHEDULE OR INSERT COLORS AFTER EACH MATERIAL SPECIFICATION. COLOR SELECTION AFFECTS PRICE; IF SELECTION OF EXACT COLORS FROM MFRS' STANDARDS MUST BE DEFERRED UNTIL AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, AT LEAST DESCRIPTIONS OF COLOR RANGES SHOULD BE INCLUDED.]
1. Match Architect's sample.
2. Match color, texture, and pattern indicated by reference to manufacturer's standard designations for these characteristics.
3. Provide selections made by Architect from manufacturer's full range of standard colors, textures, and patterns for products of type indicated.
[REVISE BELOW IF COLOR AND FINISH OF TRIM AND TILE ACCESSORIES ARE DIFFERENT FROM FIELD TILE.]
4. Provide tile trim and accessories that match color and finish of adjoining flat tile.
D. Factory Blending: For tile exhibiting color variations within the ranges selected during sample submittals, blend tile in factory and package accordingly so that tile units taken from one package show the same range in colors as those taken from other packages and match approved samples.
1. Trim and Special Shapes: Rounded external corners, and trim shapes at head, jamb, and sills of opening, of same material and finish as tile, and as follows:
a. Base: At tiled walls, integral cove base; at vinyl fabric covered walls, integral cove, field tile and surface bullnose to form a base of height indicated.
[SELECT ABOVE OR BELOW AS APPLICABLE]
b. Base: At tiled floor and walls, integral cove base; at vinyl composition tile floors and tiled walls, straight field tile base; at vinyl composition tile floors and vinyl wallcovering, straight field tile and surface bullnose to form a base of height indicated.
c. External Corners: Surface bullnose shapes.
d. Internal Corners: Field butted square, except use square corner-combination angle and stretcher type cap.
2. At locations indicated, provide tile manufacturer's abrasive grit surfaced tile for slip-resistant finish.
[ACCORDING TO ANSI A137.1, MFRS MUST SPECIFY WHETHER BACK OR EDGE MOUNTED TILE ASSEMBLIES ARE SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN SWIMMING POOLS, ON EXTERIORS, OR IN WET AREAS.]
E. Mounting: Where factory mounted tile is required, provide back or edge mounted tile assemblies as standard with manufacturer unless another mounting method is indicated.
[RETAIN BELOW IF TILE USED IN SWIMMING POOLS, ON EXTERIORS, OR IN WET AREAS. BELOW IS BASED ON ANSI A137.1 REQUIREMENTS. REVISE TO INDICATE TYPE OF MOUNTING REQUIRED, IF KNOWN.]
1. Where tile is indicated for installation in swimming pools, on exteriors or in wet areas, do not use back or edge mounted tile assemblies unless tile manufacturer specifies that this type of mounting is suitable for these kinds of uses and has been successfully used on other projects.
a. Internal Corners: Field butted square corners, except use coved base and cap angle pieces designed to member with stretcher shapes.
[BELOW REPRESENTS TRIM UNITS AVAILABLE IN QUARRY AND PAVER TILE FROM AMERICAN OLEAN AND IN QUARRY TILE FROM METROPOLITAN. VERIFY AVAILABILITY FROM MFR'S. IN COLORS AND TEXTURES MATCHING FIELD TILE.]
b. Tapered Transition Tile: Shape designed to effect transition between thickness of tile floor and adjoining floor finishes of different thickness, tapered to provide a reduction in thickness from 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch across nominal 4 INCH dimension.
[INSERT OTHER SHAPES AS REQUIRED. MODIFY BELOW IF TILE MANUFACTURER AND COLOR SCHEDULED ON DRAWINGS ]
F. For glazed wall tile, provide "Standard Grade" units, complying with ANSI A137.1. Provide units, trim and special shapes as indicated and required.
G. Accessories for Glazed Wall Tile: Provide vitreous china accessories of type and size indicated and in color and finish to match adjoining glazed wall tile.
[BELOW ARE EXAMPLES ONLY. REVISE TO SUIT PROJECT]
1. One soap holder for each shower and tub indicated.
2. One roll paper holder at each water closet.
2.04 QUARRY TILE
A. For quarry tile, provide "Standard Grade" units complying with ANSI A137.1. Provide 6" x 6" units with round top cove base and other shapes as indicated or required.
[MODIFY ABOVE AND BELOW IF TILE MANUFACTURER, SIZE, AND COLOR SCHEDULED ON DRAWINGS]
1. Color and Texture: As selected by Architect from standard quarry tile colors equivalent to American Olean Tile Company or Dal Tile Corp., as accepted by Architect.
2. At locations indicated, provide tile manufacturer's abrasive grit surfaced tile for slip-resistant finish.
3. Protect quarry tile against damage from furan grout by coating exposed faces with wax coating to produce a thin continuous film. Use wax which is compatible with grout and which is removable by a steaming method approved by tile and grout manufacturer. Apply wax in manner to avoid coating edges or backs and handle coated tile to prevent waxed surfaces from contacting backs or edges of other units.
2.05 STONE THRESHOLDS
[DELETE BELOW IF NONE. THE TYPICAL/STANDARD THRESHOLD USED AT TOILET ROOMS IS CORIAN SOLID SURFACING MATERIAL, IN A PROFILE AS INDICATED IN THE OWNER’S DESIGN GUIDELINES INSTALLATION DETAILS.]
A. Provide stone that is uniform in color and finish, fabricated to sizes and profiles indicated or required to provide transition between tile surfaces and adjoining finished floor surfaces.
1. Fabricate thresholds to heights indicated, but not more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) above adjoining finished floor surfaces, with transition edges beveled on a slope of no greater than 1 to 2.
[DELETE BELOW IF NONE.]
B. Marble Thresholds: Provide marble thresholds complying with ASTM C 503 requirements for exterior use and for abrasion resistance where exposed to foot traffic, a minimum hardness of 10 per ASTM C 241.
1. Match Architect's sample for color and finish.
[DELETE ABOVE OR BELOW, OR MODIFY AS REQUIRED.]
2. Provide white, honed "Carerra" marble complying with MIA Group "A" requirements for soundness.
C. Slate Thresholds: Provide nonfading slate thresholds with honed finish complying with ASTM C 629 requirements for interior use and for abrasion resistance.
[REVISE BELOW TO INDICATE PARTICULAR COLOR, IF PREFERRED TO SAMPLE MATERIAL.]
1. Match Architect's sample for color.
2.06 WATERPROOFING FOR THINSET TILE INSTALLATIONS
[RETAIN BOTH MATERIALS THAT FOLLOW IF WATERPROOF MEMBRABE IS REQUIRED. THEY ARE COMPARABLE AND BOTH ACCEPTABLE TO MOST TILE MANUFACTURERS.]
[DELETE THIS ARTICLE IF NO WATERPROOFING REQUIRED, OR IF MEMBRANE IS SPECIFIED IN DIVISION 07. BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE RETAINED IN COMBINATION WITH THE NAMING OF THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCTS. REFER TO MFRS LITERATURE FOR LIMITATIONS ON USE. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE WHERE SUBJECT TO HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE.]