Ceramic Tiling

Project: DMS No.
145117 Deira Islands – Construction of Deira Mall,

DEIRA MALL
Works: LG+G+2 COMMERCIAL BUILDING – PALM DEIRA, DUBAI, UAE
Title: DOCUMENT VOLUME 02.01
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
SECTION 093013: CERAMIC TILES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
1.1.1 Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, apply to work of this Section.
1.1.2 Supply and installation of ceramic walls, floors and skirting at locations shown on the
drawings and schedules.
1.1.3 This section covers the Ceramic tiles works as indicated on Drawings and required by
the Contract and shall include the following items:
 Glazed Ceramic Wall Tiles

 Unglazed Floor Ceramic Tiles
Extent of Ceramic tiles is indicated on the Drawings and finishing tables.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.2.1 lnstaller's Qualifications: Engaged in the installation of ceramic tile systems, work, and
who has proven experience of at least five (5) years experience in this type of work as
specified in this section of the specifications.
1.2.2 Mockup: At location in the building where designated by Engineer, install mockups of
each type of wall and floor material, complete, fully grouted, for Engineer’s approval.
Modify mockup as necessary to obtain approval. Approved mockup may remain as
part of the completed work.
1.2.3 Environmental Conditions: Don't perform work when temperature and humidity in the
work area is likely to exceed the application and curing ranges of the mortars and
adhesives.
1.2.4 Performance of adhesion test on site to recommended International Standard.
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1.3 SUBMITTALS
1.3.1 Samples:
a. Shop drawings: Shop drawings showing floor patterns, wall designs, border tiles, etc.
shall be submitted to Engineer for approval.
b. Tiles: Submit two 600 mm x 600 mm samples of each material, special pieces, colour
and finish, mounted on tempered hardboard, grouted to approved colours.
c. Grout: Submit samples of grout colours for approval. Actual cured grout must be submit-
ted, pictures and colour charts not acceptable.
d. Re-submit samples until approved. When approved, the samples will serve as the standard
for subsequent work.
1.3.2 Test Reports: Material test report from qualified testing laboratory indicating test results
relative to compliance of tile, tile setting and grouting products with requirements of British
Standards.
1.3.3 Maintenance Manuals: Submit three copies of maintenance manuals for inclusion in the
data book at the completion of works. Give specific warning of any maintenance practice
or materials that may damage the finished work.
1.3.4 Certificate: Submit manufacturer’s certificate stating that installed work is in accordance
with the requirements of this Section and own printed instruction.
1.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
Handle, deliver and store tiles adhesive, and cementitious materials in manner to ensure no dis-
coloration and damages occur.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
The design and installation shall be in accordance with BS 5385 Part 1, 2 and 3. Tiling should
be carried out in accordance with BS5385. Adhesives and grouts should conform to EN12004.
2.2 MANUFACTURERS
Subject to compliance with the specification requirements.

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2.3 MATERIAL
1. General:
All ceramic tiles shall be fully vitrified.
Colour and type of Ceramic tile to be selected by the Engineer from manufacturer’s standard
range.
2. Ceramic Floor/Wall Tiles
2.1 Ceramic floor tiles shall be matt finish, vitrified plain clay tiles manufactured in accordance
with BS 6431. Skirtings shall be coved edge type 100 mm high. Acid resistant tiles shall
be used where specified. Tile pattern and colour shall be to the Engineer’s Selection. The
tile sizes and make shall be as detailed on drawings.
2.2 Glazed wall tiles shall conform to the requirements of BS 6431 and the size shall be as
shown on the schedule of finishes or the Drawings and of an acceptable pattern and col-
our. Single edge and double edge rounded tiles, coves and corner pieces shall be of the
same quality, colour, and finish. The tile sizes and make shall be as detailed on drawings.
2.3 Trim Units: Provide tile trim units to match characteristics of adjoining flat tile and to
comply with the following requirements:
Size: As indicated, coordinated with sizes and coursing of adjoining flat tile where
applicable.
2.3.4 Special Pieces: Provide Special units to match characteristics of adjoining flat tile and to
comply with following requirements.
 External and internal corners bull-nose shape

 Tapered transition tile, with shape assigned to effect transition between thickness of tile
and adjoining finishes of different thickness.
 Curved units for transition from wall to horizontal floor
2.2.5 Ceramic Skirting: Units are prepared in the same way as ceramic tiles, but must also have one
top surface and bull-nose glazed. Units shall be of the same colour and length of the adjoining

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floor tiles, and the height shall be as required.

2.3.6 Cement: To BS 1200: non-staining Portland cement, Class 42.5 to BS12.
2.3.7 Sand: to BS 1200: fine granular material composed of hard, strong, durable mineral
particles which shall be free from injurious amounts of saline, alkaline, organic or other
deleterious substances, and passing a 1.25 mm mesh.
2.3.9 Water: Free from salt and other deleterious foreign matter.
2.3.10 Latex Portland Cement Mortar: Modified Portland cement mortar and polymers to BS
5385 and to conform to the requirements of EN12004.
2.3.11 Colour Pigments: Pure mineral pigment, lime-proof, non-staining.
2.3.12 Adhesive for Tiles
Tile Adhesives and Grout for internal areas:
Wet Areas Only Include the Following WPM:
WPM As specified in section 071416 Cold Fluid-applied waterproofing

071613 Polymer modified cement waterproofing
The product should follow the following criteria for performance.
- Resistant to Lime Water
- Can used on floors and walls
- Solvent Free
- Crack bridging
- Load bearing
Floors The screed system must perform according to the following criteria:
- IMPACT RESISTANT TO CAT A (BRE HAMMER) <3MM INDENTATION

- CT-C35-F6 IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIN EN 13813
- INSENSITIVE TO MOISTURE
- TEMP RESISTANCE -30C TO +80C
- MINIMUM APPLIED THICKNESS 10MM – 160MM
- 1 HOUR WORKABILITY AT HIGH TEMPERATURES
- BONDED; UNBONDED OR FLOATING TO BS8204-1
- READY TO RECEIVE TILING AFTER 3 DAYS
- SHRINKAGE COMPENSATED

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Adhesive:-
Tile Type Water Absorption/Porosity Recommended Adhesive Type

Non-vitrified tiles (B111) >10% Adhesive
> 10 % 1.cement based polymer mod-
Semi Vitrified tiles (B11b) 6-10% ified tile adhesive mortar: Fac-
6 - 10 % tory proportioned pre-blended
mixture of cements, graded
Vitrified tiles (B11a) 3-6%
aggregates, synthetic resins
3-6%
and special additives in a dry
blend to be mixed and ap-
plied as per manufacturer’s
instructions. Products to meet
the requirements of EN
12004 C1TE and have the
following characteristics:
Impervious (B1) <3% Adhesive
< 3% 2. flexible cement based pol-
Glazed mosaic 1-3% ymer modified tile adhesive
1 - 3% mortar for fixing porcelain
and fully vitrified tiles: Factory
Porcelain tile 0.5-1.0%
proportioned pre-blended mix-
0,5 - 1%
ture of cements, graded ag-
Fully vitrified tile <0.3% gregates, synthetic resins and
< 0,3% special additives in a dry
12004 C2TE and have the
Glass mosaic 0% Adhesive

0% 3. Deformable multi purpose
tile adhesive for all ceramic
coverings and substrates: Fac-
tory proportioned pre-blended
mixture of cements, graded
aggregates, synthetic resins
and special additives in a dry

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12004 C2TE S1 and have the
Grout:- Grout engineered for the grouting of ceramic tile, which has the following addi-
tional performance properties:
- Internal and external use

- Can be used on walls and floors
- For joint widths 1-6mm
- Crack free
- Waterproof
- Formulated for swimming pools
- Middle East formulation
- Conforms to ANSI A118.7
2.3.15 Sealer: apply protective finish clear sealer coat of BASF Masterseal 1430 Silconal or
similar product to floor tiles at locations shown in Room Finish Schedule.
2.3.16 Sealants for /Control Joints: Silicone Sealant:- BASF PCI Silcoferm Silicon
Sealant engineered for use with ceramic tile that has the following additional
characteristics:
- Suitable for use in swimming pools
- Contains fungicides
- UV/weather resistant
- Resistant to hot and boiling water
- Temperature resistant from -40 to +165 C
2.3.17 Electrical Conduits Within The Floor
- Conduit pipes should be properly cleaned to remove any loose material
which could reduce bond strength of the BASF Epoxy Adhesive
- Conduits should be fixed to the floor in 2m intervals using stainless steel
clamps ensuring each conduit is clamped individually leaving a minimum
of 3mm between each conduit
- BASF PCI VG7 Epoxy should be applied to the conduit pipe and

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while wet, blinded with silica sand

- Once dry, unbounded silica should be removed
- BASF Mastertop 518 Screed System should be applied upto the
conduits leaving a conduit channel
- D49 Stainless Steel Mesh should be incorporated 150mm into
each side of the screed above the conduits at a screed depth of
50% of the screed thickness ensuring a minimum screed thickness
of 15mm above the conduit pipes
- Fill the conduit channel until flush with the screed surface using
BASF 528 Self Levelling Compound
2.3.18 Epoxy Adhesive & Grout
Floors/Walls:- BASF Mastertile 707 Epoxy Adhesive & Grout which is

an epoxy adhesive and grout engineered specifically for the installation of
floor coverings made of ceramic tile, glass, mosaics, to produce a chemical re-
sistant and water impermeable floor or wall finish.
The resin based adhesive and grout conforms to an R2T class accord-
ing to EN 12004 as well as having the following additional characteristics:
- Resistant to chemicals, acids, lyes, grease, and oil

- Water impermeable and water vapour barrier
- Highly wear resistant to rolling and grinding loads, and insensitive
to jet steam cleaning
- Crack free curing
- Ultra high adhesion to tile edges
- Shrinkage free
- Weather resistant when used externally
- Low modulus of elasticity and high mechanical strength
- Temperature shock resistant
2.5 EXTRA STOCK
Prior to issuance of completion certificate, deliver to the job site for storage as directed by Engineer,
extra stock equal to 5% of each colour and component of all ceramic tile materials used on the project.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSPECTION AND PREPARATION
3.1.1 Before commencing erection, examine the base work to which the tile work ap
plied.
3.1.2 Report immediately in writing to Engineer all discrepancies in accuracy and
Suitability in the location, bearing and retaining of structural members which will
adversely affect the installation and permanency of the work of this Section.
3.1.3 Preparation of Walls: Where concrete block walls and concrete walls are to be
finished with tile, apply a leveling coat of cement mortar minimum 12 mm thick,
sufficient to cover the unevenness of the substrate and to make walls true vertical.
Trowel mortar smooth to leave a surface suitable for use of adhesive.
3.1.4 Preparation of Floors: Cast-in-place concrete substrates shall be sufficiently smooth
and level such that when thin-set mortar to accept tiles is applied, no voids under
the tiles occur. Grind off high spots and fill-in low spots as necessary to ensure no
voids occur. All toilets and pantries to receive waterproofing type W.P-1 U.O.N.
and shall be tested before and after the installation of tiles.
3.1.5 Commencement of installation shall indicate acceptance of the work of other
Section, upon which the work of this Section depends.
3.2 INSTALLATION - GENERAL
3.2.1 Comply with the requirements of BS 5385 – wall and floor tile.
3.2.1 Check that there are no unintended colour/shade variations within the tiles for use
in each area. Thoroughly mix variegated tiles.
3.2.2 Check that adhesive is compatible with background/base.
3.2.3 Unless specified otherwise fix tiles so that there is adhesion over the whole of the
background/base and tile backs.
3.2.4 Before bedding material sets make adjustments necessary to give true, regular
appearance to tiles and joints when viewed under final lighting conditions.

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3.3 SETTING OUT
3.3.1 Joints to be true to line, continuous and without steps.

3.3.2 Joints on walls to be truly horizontal, vertical and in alignment round corners.
3.3.3 Joints in walls and floors to be in alignment.
3.3.4 Before laying tiles obtain approval of setting out by Engineer.
Provide symmetry about center lines of the space or areas and adjust to minimize
tile cutting.
3.3.5 Lay out tile work so that tiles less than 1/2 full size do not occur and with
minimum of cutting. Carefully grind edges of cut tile. Ensure cut tiles are in
corners and are equal on each wall face.
3.3.6 Joint widths:
a. For ceramic tiles of all sizes: 2 mm.
b. The joint width shall be determined according to manufacturer’s
recommendation and the material used for grouting.
3.4 INSTALLATION
3.4.1 Tiles
a. Mortar bedding walls mix cementious bedding materials thoroughly to a uniform

consistence in a suitable forced action mechanical mixer. Do not use a free fall type
(tilting drum) mixer. Use the minimum amount of water necessary to give required
workability.
b. Use mortar within two hours of mixing at normal temperatures. Do not use after the
initial set has taken place and do not retemper.
c. Tile Skirtings: Bed solid to wall (before laying floor tiles for skirtings). Ensure joints
in skirtings match and align with joints in floor tiling.
d. Thin Bed Adhesive-Walls: Apply floated coat of adhesive to dry background in ar-
eas of approximately 1 M2 and comb the surface with the recommended solid bed
trowel. Apply thin even coat of adhesive to backs of dry tiles. Press tiles onto bedding
with twisting/sliding action to give finished bed thickness of not more than 3 mm.
e. Thick Bed Adhesive-Walls: Apply floated coat of adhesive to dry background and
comb the surface with the recommended solid bed trowel. Fill any keys and apply thin
even coat of adhesive over the entire back of each tile. Press tiles onto bedding with
twisting/sliding action to give finished bed thickness within the range recommended by
the manufacturer.

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f. Thick Bed Adhesive - Floors: Apply floated coat of adhesive to dry base and comb
the surface with the recommended solid bed trowel. Fill any keys and apply thin even
coat of adhesive over the entire back of each tile. Press tiles onto bedding with twist-
ing/sliding action to give finished bed thickness within the range recommended by the
manufacturer.
Tile floors shall finish flush with the gratings, strainers and drains.
3.4.3 Grouting
a. Allow bedding material to harden sufficiently before grouting.

b. Ensure that joints are 6 mm deep (or the depth of the tile if less), and are free from
dust and debris.
c. Force grout and fill joints completely to entire depth, tool to an approved profile,
clean off surface and leave free from blemishes.
d. Polish wall tiling with a dry cloth when joints are hard.
e. Coloured Grout: Check the potential risk of staining by applying the grout to a few
tiles in a small trial area. If discolouration occurs apply a protective sealer to the tiles
and repeat the trial.
f. Control Joints: Provide Control Joints 6mm minimum width in large tile areas at a
maximum of 4.5m in each direction and at the perimeter walls. Do not saw-cut joints
after installing tiles.
3.5 CLEANING
3.5.1 Keep installed work clean as work progresses.

3.5.2 After grouting and pointing, clean tile with stiff fibre brushes and water in
accordance with the Marble Institute of America written recommendations.
The use of wire brushes or acids shall not be permitted. Flush down at
completion.
3.5.3 Clean and make good to the approval of Engineer, surfaces soiled or
otherwise damaged in connection with the work of this Section. Pay the cost
of replacing finishes or materials that cannot be satisfactorily cleaned or
which have been damaged by improper cleaning materials and techniques.
3.5.4 Remove mortar and alkali wash-offs on surfaces as work progresses.
3.5.5 Upon completion of the work of this Section, remove all debris, equipment
and excess material resulting from the work of this Section from the site.
3.5.6 Close grouted tile floors to traffic for 24 hours after installation.

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3.6 FINISHING
3.6.1 Apply two coats of sealer finish to flooring and stairs. Follow sealer finish manu-
facturer's printed instructions.
3.7 CURING
Water shall not be allowed on new tilling until bedding and grouting have completely set.
Tiled surfaces shall be kept moist for a period of five (5) days to adequately cure the
cement mortar.
3.8 PROTECTION
Provide tile protection wherever required, material likely to stain or deface tile shall not be
used. Completely close grouted tile floors to traffic for 24 hours after installation.
Thereafter permit traffic on ceramic tile floors only over protective covering of cardboard
or equivalent.
END OF SECTION 093013

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Project: DMS No.

145117 Deira Islands – Construction of Deira Mall,

SECTION 093013: CERAMIC TILES

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

 Glazed Ceramic Wall Tiles

Extent of Ceramic tiles is indicated on the Drawings and finishing tables.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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1.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

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All ceramic tiles shall be fully vitrified.

2. Ceramic Floor/Wall Tiles

 External and internal corners bull-nose shape

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floor tiles, and the height shall be as required.

Wet Areas Only Include the Following WPM:

WPM As specified in section 071416 Cold Fluid-applied waterproofing

- IMPACT RESISTANT TO CAT A (BRE HAMMER) <3MM INDENTATION

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Tile Type Water Absorption/Porosity Recommended Adhesive Type

Glass mosaic 0% Adhesive

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instructions. Products to meet

- Internal and external use

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while wet, blinded with silica sand

2.3.18 Epoxy Adhesive & Grout

Floors/Walls:- BASF Mastertile 707 Epoxy Adhesive & Grout which is

- Resistant to chemicals, acids, lyes, grease, and oil

2.5 EXTRA STOCK

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3.1 INSPECTION AND PREPARATION

3.2 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

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3.3 SETTING OUT

3.3.1 Joints to be true to line, continuous and without steps.

a. Mortar bedding walls mix cementious bedding materials thoroughly to a uniform

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a. Allow bedding material to harden sufficiently before grouting.

3.5.1 Keep installed work clean as work progresses.

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END OF SECTION 093013

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