Materials

The sample of granite slabs shall be of 20 mm thick and free from cracks, fissures & flakes with
straight edges & perfect corners at right angles finished (honed finish/sand blaster finish) shall be
supplied as per the approved specification and drawings and got it approved before starting the
work. Physical requirements, quality, dimensions, tolerances etc. of granite stone shall conform to
the Indian Standards/specification. The granite slabs shall be regular in shape and size with sharp
edges and corners.

For cement mortar, cement shall be fresh Portland cement of standard quality. Sand shall be
medium sand, clean, sharp and free from clay, mica or organic matter.
Water used shall be clean and reasonably free from oils, acids, alkalis, salts and vegetable growth.
Generally potable water shall be used

Mortar:
The granite stone work to be done with the specified mortar of cement and sand, mixing the
ingredients in the specified proportion. In the case of cement mortar the unit of measurement for a
bag of cement shall take as 0.036 cu m. Sand in specified proportion shall be measured in boxes of
suitable size 30 cm x 30 cm x 40 cm. Sand shall be measured on the basis of its dry volume. In case
of damp sand, its quantity shall be increased suitably to allow for bulkage. Materials of mortar shall
be first mixed dry till of uniform colour on a solid clean watertight platform and then mixed wet by
adding water gradually and evenly to have a workable consistency of a stiff paste. Only the quantity
of cement mortar, which can be used within 30 minutes to be prepared at a time.

Laying Procedure

1. The approved quality granite stone to be selected and cut/sawn to the required size by
machine and polished/finished to the required finish as specified in the drawing and
specification.
2. The floor pattern for fixing the granite slab to be marked before starting the laying work and
got it approved.
3. The bed for laying granite slab to be cleaned and free of loose mortar/dirt and kept wet
before laying the flooring work.
4. The cement mortar bed 1:4 of 30mm thick to be spread evenly to the required consistency to
receive the stone slab.
5. The stone slab rear surface to be wet and applied with a creamy layer of cement paste before
laying on its bed.
6. The stone slab to be laid to the required line and level and gently tapped with a wooden
mallet so that no hollows or air spaces are left beneath it.
7. The joints shall run in straight lines and in uniform width not more than 2mm or as specified
in the approved drawing/specification.
8. The joints to be grouted with white cement /colour pigments to match the stone colour as
specified in the drawing/specification.
9. After grouting the joints, it has to be cured for a minimum of 3 days.
10. The top surface to be machine polished/ finished as specified in the drawing/specification.
Summary: This method of statement for marble stone installation applies to the following;
1. Marble Stone Flooring

2. Marble Stair Treads and Risers

3. Marble Bases

4. Marble Threshold

• Materials for Application marble stone;

1. Marble Flooring, Locally Made

2. Marble Flooring Sylvia Light (

3. Marble Flooring Sylvia Medium Light

4. Marble Flooring Sylvia Medium

5. Stair marble Sylvia Light

6. Sand bed

7. Sand Cement Mortar Mix, 1:3-4 by volume

8. SBR

Preparation of marble stone:

1. Sand beds under floor tiles spread and compact it manually to obtain uniform depth and distribution.
Remove stones and foreign materials. Lightly rinse with water.
2. Clean stone surfaces that have been become dirty or stained by removing soil, stains and foreign
materials before setting. Clean stone thoroughly by scrubbing with fiber brushes and then drenching with
clean water.

3. Examine concrete surfaces of stairs, flooring, base, and threshold for compliance with the requirements
for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of stone finish of stairs. Proceed to
installation if satisfactory conditions have been achieved.

Granite Tiles

Tolerances of marble stone:

1. For position shown in plan for edges of steps, changes in color or

finish and continuous joint lines, not to exceed 3 mm in 2400 mm,

6 mm in 6 m or 10 mm maximum.

2. Do not exceed 3 mm in 3 m, 6 mm in 6 m or 10 mm maximum

From level or slope indicated for surface plane flooring.

3. Joint thickness shall not vary more than 1.5 mm or one fourth of

The nominal joint whichever is less.

4. Between planes and adjacent units it shall not exceed 0.8 mm.

marble stone installation:

1. General
a.) Execute flooring installation by skilled fixers and do necessary cutting at the site.

b.) Produce lines cut straight and true, with edges eased slightly to prevent stripping. Use power saws.

c.) Set stone to comply with drawings and shop drawings. Match for color and pattern by using units
numbered in sequences as indicated.

d.) Produce lines cut straight and true, with edges eased slightly to joints.

e.) Produce lines cut straight and true, with edges eased slightly to standard specification referred for
installation of stone paving and flooring.

f.) Locate and install expansion joints according to requirements of standard specification referred for
installation of stone paving and flooring.

2. Flooring

a.) Marble flooring shall be set with thick wet mortar bedding on sand bedding with a thickness of 25-30
mm.

b.) Each stone shall be carefully set into a level and line required and shall Be beaten along full surface
area to ensure firm setting and full contact between mortar and back surface of the stone.

c.) Tamp and beat stone with wooden block or rubber mallet to obtain full contact with the setting bed
and bring finished surfaces within tolerances.

3. Treads

a.) Saturate with clean water several hours before placing setting bed.Remove surface water one hour
before placing setting bed.

b.) Apply cement paste slush coat over surface of concrete about 15 minutes before setting placing
setting bed. Limit area of slush coat

to avoid drying out before placing setting bed, the slush coat cement paste shall not exceed 1.5 mm.
c.) Apply mortar setting bed over cement-paste slush coat immediately after slush coat has been applied.
Spread and screed setting bed to uniform thickness at sub grade elevations required for accurate setting
of stone to finish grade as indicated.

d.) Place stone before initial set of cement occurs. Do not install one tread until riser of the preceding step
has been set and mortar bedding suitable hardened.

e.) Tamp and beat stone with a wooden block or rubber mallet to obtain full contact with setting bed and
to bring finished surfaces within

tolerances.

f.) Set each unit in a single operation before initial set of mortar, do not return to the areas already set and
disturbed stone for purposes of realigning finished surfaces or adjusting joints. Finish stair tread perfectly
plumbed as to lines indicated.

g.) Tool joints flat, uniform and smooth without visible voids.

4. Risers

a.) Set risers to line proceeding tread, provide top level edge and 25 mm clearance between back of riser
and face of concrete step riser.

b.) Fix temporarily in place with gypsum dots and fill back clearance with cement and sand grout mixed
with sufficient water to obtain pourable consistency. The ratio of cement to sand must be 400 kg of
ordinary Portland cement to 1 m3 sand.

5. Bases

a.) Bed marble bases in thick mortar approximately 10 mm thick and install directly to masonry wall
coated with plaster dash coat.

b.) Refer to the plans for the details on indicated drawings.

c.) The exterior and interior corners must be mitered at 45º.

d.) Grout joints, including joints with flooring with the same pointing mortar used in floors.
6. Threshold

a.) At locations adjacent to Jenna Marbles flooring, install stone threshold in same type of setting bed as
abutting stone flooring.

b.) Set threshold in thin set, latex-Portland cement mortar at locations where mortar bed would otherwise
be exposed above other adjacent flooring.

c.) At locations not adjacent to stone flooring, cut back and discard any setting bed material from the
other finish side and leave mortar surface uniform with surface of threshold.

7. Adjusting, Cleaning and Protection

a.) Remove and replace marbles which are broken, damaged, stained, defective joints, stone paving and
flooring not complying with other requirements indicated.

b.) Apply sealer to cleaned marble stone flooring according to sealer manufacturer’s written instruction.

c.) Prohibit traffic from the installed marble stone for at least 72 hours.
CERAMIC TILES
SUMMARY : Method of Statement of Ceramic Tiles includes the following.
 

A. Unglazed Ceramic Tiles

B. Glazed Ceramic Wall Tiles

C. Job mix mortar and grout materials for setting with thick wall mortar bedding.

D. Portland Cement Transmittal # C-455

E. Latex Additive: Styrine Butodive rubber

F. Grout: Jitotile Grout

Related Disciplines:
A. Cold Applied Water Proofing separate Method of Statement.

1. Preparation Ceramica Tile:

A. Sand Bed under Floor Tiles, thickness should be maintained as necessary to obtain finish floor levels
indicated on Approved Shop Drawings and Ceramic Tile Designs.

B. Manual spreading and compaction to obtain uniform depth and distribution. Remove stones and
foreign materials.

C. Reinforcement for separation between dissimilar background must be applied:

Metal lathe 200 mm width & corner bead as specified and required.

D. Background to receive wall tiles on vertical surfaces to finished with ceramic wall tiles are to be coated
with dash coat to be wet cured for a minimum of 2 days prior to setting of tiles.

E. Lightly Rinse with water prior to setting tiles.

F. Perform cutting and drilling of tile without marring visible surfaces.

G. Fit tile to electrical outlet, piping, fixtures and other penetration as shown in the shop drawing.

H. Ceramic tiles are to be soak in water for one hour prior to setting in place.

 
 

2. Floors Installation.

A. Obtain center lines for both axis as per approved shop drawing.

B. Floor tiles are to be set using thick wet mortar bedding on uniformly distributed sand beds. Mortar mix
shall be 1:3 (1 part Portland cement and 3 part sand) Thickness of bedding shall be between (20-25mm).
Each tile is to be beaten to ensure bedding of tiles.

C. Start installing tiles in 1 direction alongside of the centerline

D. Install tile on floor with 3mm paver tile. In wet areas provide slope to drains.

E. Install stone threshold as per approved shop drawing at location indicated.

3. Ceramic Tile walls Installation.

A. Wall tiles are to set with thick wet mortar bedding on walls prepared. Mortar mix 1:4 (1part Portland
cement and 4 part sand) Thickness of beddings shall range between (15-20mm). Tiles are to be beaten
and set firmly in place to ensure full contact between tile back and bedding in full area of tile.

B. Install tile on wall with 3mm paver tile.

C. In wet area; install ready skirting with continuous joint on the applied floor.

D. Comply prior to installing skirting with the preparation.

E. Maintain surfaces to receive skirting to have zero joint between surface of plaster and backside of
skirting.

4. Grouting

A. Clean joint by brush to ensure that thickness of tile is clear and free of foreign material.
B. Add 5 kg of jitotile grout to 1.8 liter of water and mix until thick creamy paste is produced; allow to
stand for 10 minutes.

C. Apply jitotile grout to the joint spaces between tiles using a sponge or soft cloth.

Work the mixture into the joints grouting the ceramics tile thickness and around the edges.

D. Remove surplus from the face of the tiles with dry cloth and run the tip as a gloves finger or a rounded
piece of wood along the grouting.

E. When the grout is dry, clean the tiles with a damp sponge.

4. Cleaning and Protecting

A. On completion of placement and grouting, clean all ceramic tile surfaces.

Remove cement grout residue from tile as soon as possible.

B. Leave finished installation clean and free of cracked, chipped, broken, unbonded

and otherwise defective tile work.

C. Prohibit foot and wheel traffic from tiles floors at least 7 days after grouting is

completed.

D. Provide fixed protection or other heavy covering during construction period to

prevent staining, damage and wear.

Step 1: Prepare the Surface

Make sure your surfaces are clean, smooth, and dry for best results. Take time to repair, patch, and level
any damaged or uneven areas. Double check to make sure the surface is structurally sound and the area
free of wax, soap scum, and grease.

Remove any moldings, trim, or appliances that may interfere with tile application and check the
doorjambs to make sure tile has clearance when installed beneath. Identifying those potential
complications in advance will help your installation run smoothly.
 Step 2: Begin Your Layout

For an efficient layout, start by marking the center point of each of the walls in the room. Next, snap chalk
lines between the center points of opposite walls to pinpoint the center of the room. Make any necessary
adjustments to ensure that the intersection creates perfect squares.

Starting at the center point, lay a row of loose tiles along the center lines in both directions, using tile
spacers as you go for even, uniform joints. Once you reach the walls, you'll need to cut tiles for a proper fit.
If the cuts needed are smaller than half of a tile, you can adjust the center line by snapping a new line a
half-tile size closer to the wall. If necessary, repeat this step along the intersecting center line for a precise
design.

To make a large room more manageable, divide each section into smaller 2' x 3' grids by snapping
additional lines parallel to the centerlines.

Step 3: Apply the Adhesive

As a general rule of thumb, be mindful to mix only enough of the adhesive to be used within 30 minutes.
Using the flat side of the trowel type recommended on the adhesive package, spread a 1/4" coat on the
surface of one grid area without covering the guidelines.

After doing so, hold the trowel at a 45-degree angle and use the notched side to comb adhesive into
standing ridges. When you remove the excess adhesive, you leave behind a uniform, ridged setting bed for
your tile. As another rule of thumb, do not spread a larger area of your adhesive than can be set in 15
minutes.

Stick to the script and facilitate your tile installation with the perfect adhesive application.

Step 4: Cut Tile as Needed

Start by marking carefully measured cuts-to-be with a pencil or felt-tip pen on the tile surface. You can use
a tile cutter to achieve pinpoint straight or diagonal cuts. Make masterful curved cuts with a nipper,
chipping away small pieces for best results.

For any full-length curved cuts, a rod saw is most properly suited to handle the task. After your cuts are
made, smooth out any sharp edges with a carborundum stone to give a soft finish to your tile.

Step 5: Set Your Tile

Now that you've primed the surface, created the layout, applied the adhesive, and cut the tile, you are fully
prepared for the actual installation of your tile.

Begin by installing tiles in the center of the room, one grid at a time, finishing each grid before moving on
to the next. Within each grid, it will help to start the first tile in the corner and work outward.

Using a slight twisting motion, set tiles one at a time and avoid sliding them into place. Be sure to either
insert spacers as each tile is set or leave equal joints between tiles. Save the perimeter tiles in each grid for
last, leaving a 1/4th inch gap between the tile and wall.
Once a grid is completely installed, tap in all tiles with a rubber mallet or hammer and wood block to
ensure a solid bond and level plane. Remove excess adhesive from joints with a putty knife and from tile
with a damp sponge to prevent an uneven appearance.

Lastly, allow your hard work at least 24 hours to set before walking on it. And of course, take at least 20
minutes to admire the time and care you have put in to your new floor!

Step 6: Grouting Joints

Now that your Mohawk Ceramic Tile is in place and has had 24 hours to set, your last Step is to "grout" or
fill the joints and consolidate your floor into one mass.

After carefully reading and following all instructions and precautions on the grout package, make only
enough to use in a 30-minute period. As you remove the tile spacers and spread grout on the tile surface,
use a rubber grout float or a squeegee to force it down into the joints.

Tilt the float at a 45-degree angle and with the edge of the float, remove the excess grout from the surface
immediately. Now tilt the float at a 90-degree angle and scrape it diagonally across the tiles.

Once you've let the grout set slightly for around 15 to 20 minutes, use a damp sponge to clean any residue
from the surface and smooth the grout joints.

Make sure to rinse your sponge frequently and change the water when needed.

Polish with a soft cloth when the grout has dried and haze forms on the tile surface, and rinse again with
sponge and clean water if necessary. Give your newly grouted floor 72 hours before any heavy use and at
least three weeks before applying sealers or polishes.

Take a deep breath and let out a sigh of relief; you have just completed your floor with Mohawk Ceramic
Tile.
PART 3 – EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

Grounds, door bucks, plumbing fixtures, sleeves and all fittings shall be in place,
and openings shall be properly closed before any tile is installed. All tiles shall be
delivered to the job site in original, unopened sealed packages unless otherwise
permitted, and cartons shall be kept dry until the tiles have been removed and
checked. Precautions shall be taken to protect the tiles from breakage or
staining.

The extent of areas to be tiled shall be as per the Finish Schedule as shown on
the Drawings. All ceramic tile shall be soaked in water prior to the installation by
experienced workmen skilled in the tile trade.

All surfaces to which the tiles are to be applied shall be even and true, free from
dust, dirt, and other foreign matter. A skim coat of grout shall first be applied with
a flat trowel and allowed to dry. Openings around pipes and fixtures shall be
sealed by packing them with grout. The backs of tiles shall be spread with grout
and set in place by a slight twisting motion to assure suitable contact. All tiles
shall be set to correct levels, true to line and perpendicular, and shall be neatly
cut around piping, fixtures and electrical receptacles. All excessive grout shall be
removed and after the tiles have been set, the joints shall be filled with grout to
the bottom edge of the bevel. Grout shall be forced into the joints followed by
sponging and tooling.

The tile accessories shall be installed by experienced workmen at the locations

shown on the Drawings, and in accordance with the manufacturer‟s instructions
and approved shop drawings.
 CLEANING, FINISHING AND PROTECTION

All tile work shall be thoroughly cleaned and protected from

damage after completion of installation. Under no circumstances
shall any tile be cleaned with an acid solution or an abrasive
cleaner. Any damaged work shall be removed and replaced. The
Contractor shall close off the work areas when necessary to avoid
damage to finished surfaces before they are set up. The Contractor
must remove all of his refuse and waste materials as they
accumulate.

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