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Type of Document : METHOD STATEMENT

Title of Document : TILING DADO and FLOORING WORK

Document Reference No. : LUT8-MS-020 R1 Dt. 20-03-2021

Discipline : Civil / Arch / MEP

LODHA Review & Approval:

Revision: 0 Issue Date: 25-03-2021

Name Designation Signature & Date
Prepared &
Quality
Vipul Pandya VP-CM (QA)
Compliances
Reviewed by:
Safety
compliances Pradeep Pillai Manager-EHS
Reviewed by:
Specification and
DVP-Planning &
Co-ordination Sudheesh R.
Co-ordination
Reviewed by:
Contract terms
Virendra Bhanushali GM-(CM)-Commercial
Reviewed by:
Construction
Sequence Manoj Pawar GM- CM
Reviewed by:
Construction
Sequence Namdev Londhe AVP- CM
Reviewed by:
Construction
Sequence Tribhuvan Thakur VP- CM
Reviewed by:

Approved by: Shrikanth Kamblii COO

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INDEX

Sr. No. Contents Page No.

1 Purpose 3

2 Scope 3

3 Reference documents 3

4 Responsibilities 3

5 Resources- Equipment Details 3

6 Raw Materials, their Inspection and Acceptance Criteria 5

7 Methodology 9
8 Access / Egress, Logistics & Housekeeping 18
9 Quality Issues, Environmental Issues 18
10 EHS Control Measures 18

Attachments:
 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
 Risk Assessment
 Tiling Dado and Flooring Checklist
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1. Purpose
The purpose of this method statement to describe the procedure of setting and layout,
selection of tiles and placement procedure with respect to the project specification and Indian
standard specification to produce and achieved better finish product.
2. Scope:
This procedure is applicable for carrying out Dado tiling work at Common and Master Toilet,
Kitchen dado, common entrance lobby dado and all flooring in rooms and lobby or passage at
Lodha Upper Thane projects for all buildings as specified in Contract document or Project
Specification.

3. Reference documents:
Work Order No:
IS1443- Code of practice of cement concrete flooring tile.
IS: 13630 Specifications of Ceramic Tiles.
Relevant Approved Drawings

4. Responsibilities:
 The PD/ Project Head- Construction Management is over all responsible for implementation of
this Method Statement and to ensure that his site team is aware of this Methodology and all
resources such as manpower, material and equipment are available to carry out all works as
planned.
 The Individual Cluster In-charges (Level-2) will co-ordinate with the Building In-charges (Level-3)
for a safe and proper execution to accomplish the works on time as planned and with respect to
the quality of the finished works.
 Building In-charges (Level-3) will coordinate with Project Engineer / Site Engineer (Level-4) along
with Site Supervisor (Level-5) / Surveyor and Foremen will ensure that the works are carried out
according to the Specifications / Drawings and this Method Statement.
 Project Engineer / Site Engineer (Level-4) along with Site Supervisor (Level-5) / Surveyor and
Foremen will Monitor & ensure that the works are carried out according to the Specifications /
Drawings and this Method Statement & perform inspections & maintained required records for
suitability & completeness.
 QE Engineer, MEP Engineer /Technician, in close interaction with site personnel, will ensure that
the works are carried out as per the project requirements. He is also responsible for the
implementation of QA related to works as detailed in this procedure and for completing Quality
documents for all related works.
5. Resources:
 Dust Blower
 Wire Brush
 Chisel & Hammer
 Masonry trowel for Mixing Sand Cement Mortar
 Chemical Mixing Container
 Nose Mask and Rubber Hand Gloves
 Measuring Farmas
 Right Angle & Level Pipes
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Tools and Equipment:

Tile Spacers

Tile Cutter and Grinder for

Ceramic Tile Cutter cutting and shaping of tiles

Ceramic Tile Nipper and

Circular Saw Grinder
Masking Tape

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6. Raw Materials, their Inspection and Acceptance Criteria:

Raw Material:
Cement:
1) Cement shall be OPC 43 Grade or PPC and not more than 4 weeks old. 53 Grade if used shall be
adequately blended with fly ash. PPC, PSC or OPC-Fly ash combination is recommended because of low
heat of hydration.
2) Cement shall be free from lumps.
Crush Sand:
For tiling works no detailed checking of sand is required. Sand for wall tiling should be 600 micron passing.

Fly ash: For tiling works, following checks are important, if used:
1) Sources of fly ash must be standardized as per test reports and fly ash must meet the requirements of IS
3812. Further retention on 45 micron sieve after wet sieving should be less than 20%.
2) Fly ash should be free from lumps.

Water: Water for Tiling Works following checks is important on water used for curing to avoid efflorescence:
A) Sulphates: Not greater than 0.05 %
B) Chlorides: Not greater than 0.10 %

Grouts, Adhesives, Coloring pigments, Spacers, Masking tape:

1) Grout used for sealing of gaps between tiles shall be of approved make and shall be stain resistant.
Adhesives shall be of approved make.
2) If specified, Coloring pigments matching with the shade of tiles shall be used.
3) Spacers and masking tape shall be as suggested by Architect.

Mortars for Tile bedding:

Sr. No. Cement (OPC-53grade) Fly Ash Crush Sand /Artificial Cement + Fly
( Kg) (Kg) Sand Ash Slurry
(Kg)
1 50 27 864/22 Bags of 40 2:1
Kg
2 50 (PPC) 0 504 /13 Bags of 40
Kg

Sr. No. Cement (OPC-53grade) Fly Ash Crush Sand /Artificial Cement + Fly
(Lit) Sand Ash Slurry
(Lit)
1 1 Bag of Cement 27 kg 480 at Density 1.80(Kg/lit) 2:1
16 Farmas (30 Lit)
2 1 Bag of PPC 0 280 Litre

Farma need to be done as per following dimension only.

33.3 cm
Size = 30cm X 33.3 cm
Area = 999.99 Sq. cm
Height = 30 cm
Volumn = 30 Lit 30 cm 30 cm

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Tiles:
Tiles shall be vitrified, Ceramic, Glazed or Porcelain of make and color as specified on drawings in the
specification. Tiles, on receipt of every lot, shall be checked visually for any cracks, chipped surfaces, color
variation and arrow mark. If tiles are not found satisfactory, then the entire lot of tiles shall be rejected.
However, following tests shall be carried out on tiles for every receipt of lot, for their acceptance. Testing
frequency of tiles shall be after every 2000 tiles (considered as a lot) from the same manufacturer for same
color / size / type or when the source of supply changes.
Tiles shall be selected at random and subjected to following tests and acceptance criteria.
For acceptance of lot, criteria shall be as under:
a) Failure of 2 or more tiles as per tolerance given in Table shall be liable for rejection of entire lot.
b) If only 1 tile fails to satisfy criteria then retesting of tiles shall be carried out as earlier on fresh tiles. No tile
should fail in retesting considering tolerances.

Tests on tiles: Dimensional Analysis for tiles:

A) Measurement of length and width:
a) 10 tiles shall be chosen at random from a given lot.
b) Length and widths of all tiles shall be measured between end corners of tiles. (Leaving 5mm from corners)
c) In all 40 readings shall be obtained.
d) Average of these 40 readings shall be compared with the ordered sizes of tiles.

B) Measurement of thickness:
a) 10 tiles shall be chosen at random from a given lot.
b) Diagonals shall be drawn on all tiles. Thickness of tiles shall be measured at the center of 4 segments so
formed with the help of micrometer.
c) Average thickness of all 40 readings shall be calculated and shall be compared with the specified thickness
of tile.

C) Measurement of straightness of sides:

a) 10 tiles shall be chosen at random from a given lot.
b) For measurement of straightness of sides, a steel square shall be used. Deviation from straightness _
(delta) shall be measured as the difference of straightness between that at 5mm from corners of tiles and that
at center of corresponding edge of tile.

D) Measurement of rectangularity
a) 10 tiles shall be chosen at random from a given lot.
b) Tiles shall then be placed over a steel plate with studs at 5mm from corners.
c) Difference in size, _ of tile is checked at 5mm from corners for all four sides separately, by rotating the tile.
d) Deviation of rectangularity for each side shall be: _ *100 / L where L is corresponding length of tile.

Field test for the same:

About 2” high bed of sand shall be made on site and leveled. Tiles chosen for test shall be placed on them
touching each other so as to form sufficiently leveled top of tiles. Number of tiles has chosen for testing shall
depend upon the size of tiles for which following table is given.

SIZE OF TILES & NO. OF TILES CHOSEN FOR TEST

1m x 1m = 4 Nos. 600 x 600 = 8 Nos.
300 x 300 =20 Nos. 150 x 150 =20 Nos.

After placing the tiles on sand bed, diagonal length of the square so formed shall be measured and diagonal
length shall be match with the calculated diagonal length. No tolerance shall be allowed on diagonal length
measured.

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Diagonals must be EQUAL

E) Surface Flatness:
a) 10 tiles shall be chosen at random from a given lot.
b) A flat calibrated plate of steel or glass 10mm thick with studs is used for determining a plane by adjusting
studs at three corners of tile (5mm away from corner)
1) Center of curvature:
(Center of curvature) is the difference in level at the center of tile and the level of plane as determined above
2) Edge of curvature:
(Edge of curvature) is the difference in level at the center of edge of tile and the level of plane as determined
above.
3) Warpage of curvature:
(Warpage) is the difference in level at the fourth corner of tile and the level of plane as determined above.
F) Water Absorption Test for Ceramic / Glazed tiles:
1) 5 tiles are chosen at random from a given lot (Area of each tile >400sq.cm), whereas 10 tiles shall be
chosen (Area of each tile <400 sq.cm).
2) Tiles having sides larger than 200 mm, shall be cut into pieces (Each having area <400 sq.cm), but all tiles
pieces, so formed shall be tested.
3) Tiles to be tested shall be oven dried and then cooled to room temperature and weight of each tile m1 is
noted.
4) Tiles are then kept immersed in distilled water, each tile separated from each other and kept immersed in
water in such a way so as to keep 50 mm water depth above and below the tiles.
5) Water in then heated till boiling temperature and tiles are kept immersed in boiling water for about 2 Hrs.
6) Tiles are then wiped dry with Chamois leather and placed in cold water for about 4 Hrs. and wt of each tile
m2 is noted.
7) % of water absorption = (m2-m1)*100/m1 and shall not be greater than 10%.
Note: vitrified tiles are not soaked before fixing.
G) Scratch test:
a) At least 3 tiles are chosen randomly from a given lot.
b) With the help of sharp nail 4 lines are drawn on each tile, by applying uniform pressure. No scratch mark
should be observed.
Reference shall be made to Table 1 for acceptance criteria of tiles.

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Natural Stones:
1) Natural stones like Kadappa, kotah, Granite as well as different kinds of marble shall be checked for any
flaws, fissures, cracks and uniformity in color as well as grain structure.
2) At least two samples of natural stones (each 2’ x 2’) for matching with the requirements like color, thickness
and bearing manufacturer’s label shall be obtained from the supplier for approval. One approved sample shall
be retained at site for acceptance, at the time of delivery of material.
3) Natural stones shall be matched with the samples kept at site for color, uniformity of thickness, cleavage,
soft spots etc, if any. Natural stones tiles shall be checked for bends and surface undulations.
4) Marble shall be checked for color of veins within.
5) Thickness of all such stones shall be as specified in drawing or as mentioned in the specification should
strictly follow:

7. Procedure for flooring and skirting works:

FLOORING WORK

A) Pre Tiling Procedures (Flooring):

1) Latest architectural drawing shall be made available on site indicating start point, joints, level, offset, type, color,
and size and laying pattern etc.
2) Nahani traps as well as washing machine outlet pipe shall be provided as shown on the drawing if any.
3) Slab surface shall be cleaned by chipping if required, and wetted thoroughly. The naked slab shall be treated with
cement slurry with to avoid seepage of water below through shrinkage cracks, if any.
4) Tile layout shall then be marked on the floor, with correct size of tiles, and clear-cut marking of starting point for
fixing of tiles shall be done. Tile edges being kept at right angles to plastered faces of walls or as specified in
drawing.
5) It shall be ensured that quality of tiles is satisfactory as per approved sample and proper sorting of tiles should be
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done to have uniformity in size, color and shade room wise.
6) Proper thiyyas of tiles shall be taken at all four corners of rooms where tiles are to be fixed and shown to the site in
charge / site engineer before work begins. Floor level offset/ Tile Drop (1/2” minimum or as specified on drawing)
and slope shall be considered while taking thiyyas for toilets and terraces.

7) Floor thiyyas shall be taken starting from stair landing and passage area first and then within the rooms, keeping
proper offsets (if any) as mentioned on drawing. Thiyyas thus taken for entire floor shall be checked by site
engineer before tiling is started in any of the rooms.
8) Finished floor level so decided shall be clearly marked on each wall.

Leveling of Mortar bed done with the help of Straight edge.

Preferably whole room or sufficiently large area shall be leveled before starting fixing of tiles

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B) During Tiling Procedures (Flooring):
1) Tiles (Ceramic and Glazed) shall be soaked by completely immersing tiles in water for about 3 hours and then
drained for minimum period of 30minutes prior to their fixing in position. Vitrified Tiles does not need to be soaked
in water and directly use for flooring as water absorption is very less in the same.

Pre-soaking of Tiles
2) Recommended mix proportion for mortar bedding should be used as per Mentioned above.
3) If mortar bed thickness works out to be more than 2”, then the additional thickness shall be made of by placing
nominal screed concrete (PCC (1:3:6) mix) and it shall be cured for at least 3 days and then fresh mortar shall be
laid over it.
4) For laying of tiles below shall be followed:
_ Once mortar bed dries sufficiently cement slurry shall be laid over mortar bed and leveled using straight edge.
_ Tiles shall be laid simultaneously as cement slurry is spread and laying shall be done so that all joints of tiles match without showing any offsets.

Level and line of tiles joints are checked before finalizing and fixing of tiles
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Vitrified tiles being laid on mortar bed after applying cement slurry and LTA.
5) Use of arrow marks at the back of tile shall be made while fixing tiles. Straightness of joints shall be maintained
throughout. Tile fixing procedure shall be confirmed from the manufacturer, if required, or under special
circumstances. This is especially required when a particular design pattern is required on the finished tile surface.
6) Each tile after placing shall be tamped with rubber mallet to form accurately leveled surface. Hollowness the tiles
shall be checked from time to time by tamping and checking the sound produced. Corners of tiles shall be
specially attended to for checking hollowness.
7) Gap shall be maintained of 10-20mm in all around the wall shall be maintained.
8) Proper offsets as well as slope (1:100 recommended or as specified on drawing) shall be provided for tiles in
toilets as well as tiles in attached terraces.
9) Tiles on Threshold barrier should be fixed with epoxy adhesive only.
10) Skirting tiles shall be fixed over floor tiles.
C) Post Tiling Procedures (Flooring)
1) Next day joints of tiles shall be raked little with thin metal sheet and filled with grout of matching shade and cured
for at least 3 days. Use of half round tool shall be made for filling joints, where spacers are used.
2) After curing is over, joints of tiles shall be covered with as approved protection sheet against scratches due to
dragging of objects over them as also stains caused due to dropping of acids, detergents and other heavy objects
and footmarks.

POP protection for floor tiles, Polyethylene sheet Floor protection by Bubble gard Sheets ( plastic
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shall be used below the POP for easy removal sheets with 5mm thick ness)

Skirting:

1) Skirting work shall start after masking of joints in tiles is complete.

2) Where Architect has particularly recommended skirting to fixed in offset with plaster, following precaution shall be
taken:
a) Wall plaster shall be completed in perfect plumb and line leaving a gap of height (50-100mm more than skirting
height, at bottom).
b) Temporary thiyya, using skirting tiles shall be taken from wall by fixing two skirting pieces, one at each end of the
wall and line dori shall be stretched across them.
c) Skirting tiles shall be fixed in plumb with the thiyya so taken.
d) Gap above skirting shall be applied with plaster and trowelled flush with plaster above.
e) This is to ensure uniform offset of skirting over plaster.
4) Skirting edges and floor tile edges shall perfectly match.
5) Skirting at offsets shall be matched at 45º to show a clean edge.
6) Skirting shall be fixed in such a way so as to keep its top level in perfect line and level of plaster.

Procedures for Wall Tiling for Kitchen and Toilet

A) Pre Tiling Procedures (Wall tiling/Dado)

1) Latest Architectural Drawing shall be made available on site.
2) Finished plaster surface shall be checked for right angles and diagonal shall be corrected for the same, if not found
satisfactory.
3) It shall be ensured that chases in masonry made for concealed piping are properly rendered with application of
chicken mesh, non-shrink mortar and cured. It must be ensured that electrical boxes are fixed in position. All
rendering works as well as minor repair works using mortar shall be cured.
4) Wall tile thiyyas shall be taken before fixing of plumbing pipe outlets and wall tiling layout shall be clearly marked
on the plastered surface with clear cut marking of starting point.
5) Tiles (Ceramic and Glazed) shall be soaked by completely immersing tiles in water for about 3 Hrs. and then
drained for a minimum period of 30 minutes prior to their fixing.
6) If tiles are to be fixed up to ceiling level, ceiling level shall be checked for perfect horizontal level and necessary
rectification shall be carried out to achieve the same, if required.
7) The wall on which maximum plumbing work is done shall be chosen first for fixing of wall tiles.
8) Plastered wall surface shall be wetted thoroughly 12 hours prior to time chosen for fixing wall tiles.
9) All ledge walls shall be done before and all plumbing work shall finish as mentioned above.
10) All plumbing work shall be checked for Pressure testing and clearance shall be given by MEP- Plumbing
department is MUST to proceed for Tiling DADO work.
B) During Tiling Procedures (Wall tiling / Dado)
1) It shall be ensured that quality of tiles checked from QA Department. Also proper sorting of tiles shall be done to
have uniformity in color and shade. Starting point for each wall shall be followed strictly as per drawing.
2) Mortar/ cement paste thus prepared, shall be used before initial setting time of cement or cement fly ash mix.
3) Circular holes of required size shall be made on tiles at appropriate positions as determined from markings on wall.
Holes shall be made from back of tiles with the help of cutter machine.
4) Mortar/ Cement Paste shall be applied to back of each tile (8-10 mm thk coat of mortar/ Cement Paste) before
fixing in position and then tamped with rubber mallet to remove hollowness behind. Thickness of compacted
mortar bed shall not exceed 8- 10mm.

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5) For dado works in toilets, walls shall be marked with tile fixing layout with correct sizes of tiles to be fixed. Tiles
shall be fixed from bottom second layer (full tile) to top leaving bottom most layer of tile. Each tile shall be fixed in
plumb with tile thiyya piece using plumb bob. Also line dori shall be stretched between two corner tile thiyya pieces
and all tiles shall be fixed in plumb with line dori. Bottom most layer shall be laid after fixing floor tiles. Bottom most
tiles shall be cut to correct slope of floor laid, before fixing. Care shall be taken so that top edge of bottom most
tiles thus fixed is perfectly horizontal. It should be ensured that bottom support should be removed 2 hrs after
completion of wall tiling work.
6) Fixing of wall tiles in other areas including passage (where no slope is given to floor) shall be done after floor tiles
are laid and sequence shall be from bottom to top.
7) Cement slurry shall be poured within the gap between tiles and plaster after every two courses of tile laying. This is
to ensure that there are no voids left behind the tiles fixed.
8) Cleaning of the tile surface should be done immediately after completion of laying of tiles.
9) For other precautions to be taken, refer section of floor tiles. For kitchen flooring, slope should be provided towards
Nahani trap and waterproofing should be completed to sunk portion of nahani trap and after completion of curing
period flooring should be laid. The other procedure of kitchen flooring is same as regular flooring.
C) Post Tiling Procedures (Wall Tiling / Dado)
1) Joints of tiles shall be raked little with thin metal sheet and filled with grout of matching shade and cured for at least
3 days. Grouting shall be done just before 1 month handing over to Facility Management.
2) It is recommended to keep one floor tile box (as spare) for each flat for initial maintenance / repair before
possession and for subsequent handing over of remaining tiles to occupant.

Edge Protection for dado tiling works By taping flexible foam to avoid damage.

Kitchen Platform
1) Natural stones like Kadappa, Indian Marble, Granite etc. as well as other natural stones shall be checked. Kitchen
platform base can be RCC slab as recommended by Architect, in case vertical supports are not provided.
2) Kadappa /Granite/ Marble shall be cut at site after measuring correct distance as per actual line out in kitchen.
3) Minimum 20-25 mm deep recess shall be made in walls up to the desired height and of width sufficient to
accommodate vertical supports. Thickness and material (Kadappa /Granite etc.) shall be as per specification. Also
clear distance between supports shall be as per latest Architectural drawings with due care being taken for
adequate leg space.
4) Front faces of vertical supports shall absolutely plain. Face showing chipped off surface shall be embedded in the
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wall keeping visible surface clean and well-polished.
5) Vertical supports after erecting on slab (or PCC in case of Ground floor) shall be kept in position by applying
chamfered mortar bed over slab at bottom. Use of bricks to hold vertical supports temporarily in correct position
shall not be resorted to.
6) Vertical supports shall be double polished unless specification doesn’t make provision for the same.
7) As standard procedure 20 mm recess shall be made in walls to serve as bearing for horizontal Kadappa platform.
Top of platform shall then be applied with mortar bed and trowelled smooth to form a leveled horizontal surface. In
any condition, chipping for RCC surface should be prohibited.
8) Over this Granite platform shall be placed with a bearing of 20 mm in walls. Granite platform shall be in one piece
and preferably be fixed in perfect horizontal level. In case, slope is recommended by Architect, platform shall be
fixed as per slope recommended by Architect.
9) Care shall be taken to see to it that top of Kitchen Platform is at a desired height above Finished Floor Level as per
architectural drawing.
10) Steel sink shall be fixed over kadappa/ Indian Marble box with cement mortar (1:10 or 1:12) packing from all sides
so that there is no sound of tap water. Steel sink with rubber coating at bottom back side (special type) can be
without kadappa box. Special cut outs for embedded built in gas hobs shall be made if specified on drawing.
11) Entire assembly of Kitchen Platform including sink shall be erected in place before floor tiling and wall tiling.
12) Joints in natural stonework shall be kept minimum .Grout filler of matching color shall be used for joints in marble
as well as granite. All joints shall be kept hair thin and shall be kept on vertical supports.
13) Facia patti shall be applied with epoxy or equivalent along with sand and provided with coins / metal washers half
fixed into it at about 300 c/c.While fixing, facia patti shall be pressed tight against horizontal granite platform (in
which recesses are made) so that washers get firmly embedded in recesses. Care shall be taken while fixing facia
patti so that it is perfectly horizontal.
14) All projecting portions shall be rounded / chamfered as per architectural drawing.
15) Hole in wall shall be made for inserting gas pipe and hole shall be provided with PVC pipe / flexible pipe piece.
17) It is recommended to do wall tiling below kitchen platform also. And before that, position of the gas detectors
should be ensured.

Type of check Acceptance

FLOOR TILING AND SKIRTING

 Bends in tile surface Not accepted
 Defects in uniformity of joints Not accepted
 Level difference in joints Not accepted
 Defects in straight line of joints Not accepted
 Variation in tile sizes at wall ends Not accepted
 Variation in right angle of skirting with floor tiles Not accepted
 Variation in right angle at corners of skirting Not accepted
 Variation in top level of skirting Not accepted
 Defects in grooves at top of skirting Not accepted
 Difference in floor level of individual room Not accepted
 Floor tile joints not matching with skirting joints Not accepted
 Offsets provided in floor levels of toilets and terraces As specified on drawing
 Joint filling of floor tiles as well as skirting Satisfactory
 Tiles sounding hollow Not accepted
 Butt filling for skirting Satisfactory
 Color shade of gap filling As specified

WALL TILING FOR KITCHEN AND TOILET

 Bends in tile surface Not accepted
 Variation in joint thickness Not accepted
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METHOD STATEMENT
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Originator: Lodha Group Discipline: CIVIL Rev.: 0 Date: 25-03-2021

 Variation in plumb of finished wall tile surface Not accepted

 Level difference at joints Not accepted
 Color shade of gap filling As specified

Additional checks for Toilet dado

 Undulations in the top level of tiles for dado in toilet Not accepted
 Defects in straight line of joints Not accepted
 Finishing of cut-outs Satisfactory
 Variation in right angle of walls Not accepted
 Quality of joint filling Satisfactory
 Defects in the plumb of openings Not accepted

KITCHEN PLATFORM
 Facia patti In perfect horizontal level
 Platform top In perfect horizontal level unless specified otherwise by Architect
 Exposed edges of platform Properly rounded / chamfered
 Kitchen sink Bottom and surrounding portion packed with mortar
 Color shade of gap filling As specified

LINE DIAGRAM

Flooring Work

6
7
8

5
4
3

2
1

Sr. No. Particulars

1. RCC Slab Surface.
2. Application of Cement Slurry (Grey Cement) 2.0 Kg/ Sq M. (If Major Honeycombing observed need to done
grouting) one day before actual tile fixing work start.
3. Cement Sand Mortar 1:8 or as per BOQ Specification.
4. Application of Cement Slurry (Grey Cement).
5. Tiles or Tile for Skirting as per drawing specified.
6. RCC or Block Wall.
7. Joints shall be filled by white cement with suitable colour pigment as specified by Architect.
8. Skirting Tiles as per Drawing & Specification
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METHOD STATEMENT
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Originator: Lodha Group Discipline: CIVIL Rev.: 0 Date: 25-03-2021

Dado Tiling Work

9

1o

11

5
4
3
2
1

Sr. No. Particulars

9. RCC or Block Wall.
10. Tiles dado work as per drawing specified.
11. Joints shall be filled by white cement with suitable colour pigment.

PROCEDURE FOR TILE FLOORING / DADO USING APPROVED TILE ADHESIVE

Surface preparation: The substrate must be solid, clean and load-bearing. Oil stains, bond-inhibiting surfaces
and contaminations must be thoroughly removed. Irregularities on walls are to be leveled with MasterEmaco
N 303.Very absorbent cement based substrate and aerated concrete are to be primed with MasterSeal 511 or
MasterSeal 399. Allow primer to dry. Freshly installed cement screeds must not have residual moisture
content above 5 %.
Concrete, screeds, renders, and block work should be cured sufficiently to allow for most of the shrinkage
movements.
Tiles must be dry, and their surfaces free of contaminants that could impair adhesion.
Do not soak tiles in water before laying.

Mixing
Place gauging water in a clean mixing vessel. Add powder and mix with a suitable mechanical stirrer
until a plastic, lumps free consistency is achieved. Required water for 25 Kg bag is 5.25 – 6 litre
depending on consistency. While part mixing, add Master Tile 30 to clean water start with 4.75:1
ratio by weight. Adjust the water as per required consistency.

Placing
Apply thin (3 to 6 mm thick) bond coat to the substrate with the straight edge of the trowel, then
comb the mortar with the notched edge of the trowel. Only apply as much mortar as can be
covered with tiles within the open time. Check the open time by touching the adhesive bed with your fingertip.
Apply mixed material in perpendicular direction with respect to groves on the back of tile.

MasterTile 30 is strongly recommended to additionally be buttered on the backs of the tiles to

ensure full adhesive contact for large tiles (Area >900 cm2) Position tiles in the adhesive bed and align with a
slightly pushing motion, ensuring the tile back achieves full contact with the adhesive. Adjustments to tiles
should be made during the adhesive open time. Remove excess adhesive from face of the tile with a damp

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sponge before it sets and rake out joint for subsequent grouting before the adhesive sets.
Ceramic tiles should never be butt jointed. Leave a minimum of 2mm around tiles.
Leave for a minimum of 24 hrs before grouting Solid bed fixing is recommended for all horizontal
applications and vertical heavy duty applications including artificial stone cladding & Natural stones.

8. Access, Logistic & Housekeeping:

All the work places should be cleaned from the scrap materials derived from their work to maintain free
access and egress to enter or exit the project normally as well as in the event of emergency.
Access roads are available and are soundly constructed with suitable entry points to site.
Storage of materials, equipment, tools etc. are not to impede access or egress to and from work areas.
Workers will be instructed to clean up, and keep their places of work clean and tidy after completion of their
day to day works.

9. Quality Issues:
Quality control Inspection for the subject work shall be carried out in accordance with attached Inspection and
Test Plan – Attachment 1.
Proper proportion shall be adopted as per procedure and maintained water cement ratio.
All Surveying equipment’s shall calibrated and possess copy of valid Calibration Certificate.
All levels and sloping shall be maintained as per mentioned in drawing.

10. EHS Measures:

 Contractor workmen and staff involved in tiling & flooring work shall undergo EHS Induction before
entering Construction site. Display of I-cards is mandatory by all contractor staff at all times.
 Contractor workmen shall wear adequate Personal protective Equipment (PPE) like safety shoes with steel
toe/ gum boot with steel toe, high visibility vest, safety helmet and rubber hand gloves, safety goggles and
dust mask while working.
 Tool Box talk to be provided by Tiling/ flooring supervisor to all workmen before starting the activity on
daily basis which will cover the hazards and risk and the related control measures for ensuring safe
working environment.
 Adequate supervision to be provided to identify and control At Risk behaviour and ensure the work is
carried out as per process mentioned in the Method statement.
 Portable power tools and any other electrical tools, if used shall be routed through ELCB/ RCCB of 30 mA
rating to avoid electrocution. Only Double insulated machines shall be used. Licensed electrician is
authorized to attend to electrical problems like m/c repair.
 Proper arrangement shall be done to minimize manual lifting and shifting of tiles/ flooring material.
Wherever feasible use of Man material hoist shall be used for lifting and shifting of material. Ensure that
the material is shifted only through TPI tested material basket, if shifted by Tower crane.
 Lodha Associates and Contractor staff shall conduct inspection to review the implementation of Control
measures and is authorized to stop work in case adequate control measures are not implemented.
 Adequate illumination arrangement shall be done prior to starting work during night time.
 Night work permit system shall be implemented if work needs to be carried out after 6:30 pm.
 Permission to carry out Night work shall be given by Project Head and EHS In-charge. No work shall be
carried out after 10 pm.
 While working at height, height work permit requirements shall be followed. For working at height inside
the tower, adequate standard work platforms shall only be used.
 Debris chute shall be used to manage Housekeeping and to avoid At Risk Behavior of throwing material
from height.

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METHOD STATEMENT
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11. Attachments:

 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)

 Material Data Sheet
 Risk Assessment
 Waterproofing Checklist

Contractor’s Admitted:

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

Designation:

Name:

Signature:

Date:

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