National University

College of Architecture

(S.Y 2023-2024 2nd Term)

Exercise 7B: Finishes (Floors & Exterior Walls) Specifications

Submitted to:

Ar. Mark Delfin

Submitted by:

Montes, Kayla Erice

ARC 214

February 09, 2024

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Exercise 7B: Finishes (Floors and Exterior Walls) Specifications
Part 1: General

1. Furnish all materials, labor, equipment, plant, tools, required to complete

all plain cement plaster finish.

2. Materials should be delivered to the site in original unopened packages,

bundles, or containers.

3. Protect materials from moisture during and after transportation. Store

supplies under cover in a well-ventilated area, and avoid storing them near

building sites.

FLOORING

1. Tile concrete bases must have a floating finish rather than a steel trowel

finish.

2. Constructor should be instructed to give the Owner at least 1–5% more of

each sort of stock.

3. Nonskid ceramic tiles for areas with heavy duty use and liquid exposure

such as Toilet Rooms.

4. Installation of tile should wait until the spaces are finished being

constructed and the relative humidity and temperature are kept at the levels

specified in the manufacturer's written instructions and the standards that

are cited.

5. Installed using an authorized adhesive material, epoxy grouted joints are

used for ceramic tile flooring and skirting.

EXTERIOR WALLS

1. Use elastomeric paint for exterior plaster cement painted finish.

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2. Complete one complete surface of each color scheme before painting,

making sure to show off the chosen colors, finished texture, materials, and

craftsmanship.

3. Containers must have legible labels for identification and be securely

sealed.

4. Precautions should be taken to avoid spontaneous combustion and fire

dangers.

TILE ADHESIVE AND GROUT

1. Tile adhesive should be both applicable for indoor and outdoor application.

2. Grout should match or be a shade darker than the color of the tiles.

3. Use an antibacterial grout material that has anti-mold properties for grouted

tiles.

Part 2: Products

1. Tiling

a. FF-1

i. Arte Ceramiche Chadler Matte Floor Tile ₱840.00/box

o Series: Chadler

o Size: 60cm x 60cm

b. FF-2

• Homogenous Vinyl Kent Supreme

o Color: Caramel

o Size: 30cm x 30cm x 2cm

c. FF-3

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• TILES ESPANA CLASSIC BT

o Size: 30cm x 30cm

o Color: Mocha

o Finish: Glossy Finish

d. FF-7

• Tile Center Molino Bruno ₱50.14

o Size: 30cm x 30cm

o Texture: Non-skid

e. FF-10

• Sol Ceramica Outdoor Floor Tile

o Size: 30cm x 30cm

f. FF-11

• Greystone Asia Resources Inc. Designo Mosaic Tile Mesh

Mounted

o Size: 306mm x 306mm

2. Flooring

a. FF-4

• IKEA RUNNEN Decking

o Dimension: 30cm x 30cm x 2cm

o Color: Acacia

o Total area: 0.81 m²

• Quantity: 9 pieces per pack

b. FF-5

• Kent Vinyl Infinity Almond Hairline

o Size: 15cm x 90 cm x 2mm

c. FF-6
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• Kent Vinyl Wood Planks (Butternut)

o Size: 15cm x 90 cm x 2mm

d. FF-8

• Decopavers Blind Stop

o Size: 10cm x 10cm

o Color: Gray

e. FF-9

• JBRock Araal Crazy Cut Stone

f. FF-12

• Rusty Slate Outdoor Flagstone with Greenery

3. Grout

a. ABC 2 in 1 MOSAIC TILE ADHESIVE & GROUT 2kg

• Color: P32-A Dark Blue

b. ABC TILE GROUT with BIO-TECH

• Color: F1 Bahama Beige

4. Tile Adhesive

a. ABC TILE ADHESIVE HEAVY-DUTY 25kg

• Color: White

5. Exterior Walls

a. WF-1

• DAVIES® ElastoGel® Ultra (White) 1 liter ₱295.00

• BOYSEN® EcoPrimer™ 4-Liters ₱680.00

• Bostik Ultrafino Skimcoat 2kg ₱105.00

o Color: White

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b. WF-2

• BOYSEN Konstrukt™ Lunar Series: ₱450.00

Kaiser 4-Liters

• BOYSEN® EcoPrimer™ 4-Liters ₱680.00

• Bostik Ultrafino Skimcoat 2kg ₱105.00

o Color: White

Part 3: Execution

1. Tiles

a. Examine substrates, spaces, and circumstances where tile will be

placed, in the presence of the installer, to ensure that installation

tolerance criteria and other factors influencing the work's

performance are met.

i. Make sure the substrates used to set tile are firm, dry, clean, free

of coatings that interfere with the tile setting materials (such as

curing compounds and other substances containing silicone, wax,

or soap), and that they meet the flatness tolerances specified by

ANSI A108.01 for the indicated installations.

ii. Check that the concrete substrates for tile floors laid with thin set

mortar or bonded mortar bed meet the specified installations'

surface finish standards in ANSI A108.01.

b. Installing should only begin after poor conditions have been fixed.

c. Adhere to the sections of the "Specifications for Installation of

Ceramic Tile" ANSI A108 series that are applicable to the types of

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setting and grouting materials used, referenced in TCNA installation

techniques, and stated in tile installation schedules.

i. To achieve 95% mortar coverage for the following installations,

adhere to the steps outlined in the ANSI A108 series of tile

installation standards:

1. Exterior tile floors

2. Tile floors in wet areas

3. Tile swimming pool decks

d. Unless otherwise specified, extend tile work into nooks and under or

behind fixtures and equipment to create a seamless whole covering.

Work should be cleanly terminated at corners, edges, and

impediments to avoid messing with pattern or joint alignments.

e. Form intersections and returns with accuracy. Tile should be drilled

and cut without damaging surrounding surfaces. For perfectly

aligned joints, carefully grind the cut edges of tile that abut trim,

finish, or built-in objects. As plates, collars, or coverings overlap tile,

fit tile tightly to electrical outlets, pipework, fixtures, and other

penetrations.

f. Jointing Pattern: Unless otherwise specified, arrange tiles in a grid

pattern. Arrange the tile work and place the tile fields in the middle

of each room or along each wall. Reduce the amount of parts that

are less than half of a tile when laying out tile work. Provide

consistent joint widths unless specified otherwise.

g. Grout Sealer: Follow the written directions provided by the grout

sealer manufacturer when applying grout sealer to cementitious

grout joints in tile flooring. Wipe excess sealer and sealer from tile
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faces with a soft cloth as soon as the sealer has reached the grout

joints.

2. Exterior Walls

Preparation

a. Take out the loose concrete and honeycomb.

b. Examine and fix any pertinent surface flaws (such as gaps and

cracks) using corrective civil works that are waterproof where

needed.

c. Before applying, make sure the surface to be coated is dry, clean,

and the weather is favorable.

Application

a. Apply the mixture thinly to the surface with a steel trowel, pressing

down firmly on the concrete with the trowel's edge until it covers the

entire area.

b. Allow it to cure for at least 60 minutes before applying the second

layer. Apply in random strokes to achieve a cement effect. Repeat

the technique for the third coat, if necessary.

c. Allow it to cure for at least 60 minutes before polishing. To smooth

the surface, tilt the steel trowel to 45º and press hard on all covered

regions.

d. No need to neutralize the surface.

e. Allow at least seven (7) days of cure time before applying the clear

coat.

*End of Section*

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