CONCRETE TOPPING

B Y: T E K T O N S T R O N G B U I D E R S C O R P
SCOPE OF WORK
• The purpose of this work statement for the
concrete topping is to outline and describe in
detail the safe procedure of concrete topping
which includes layout, delivery/handling,
application of grout mixture, mixed
concrete/mortar, and other related works to
complete the scope.
ALL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Concrete Shovel Mixing Board

Pail Steel Trowel
ALL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Steel Bar Level Bar Tape Meter

Vibro Sand
Cement
 **PRIOR TO START CONCRETE TOPPING
ACTIVITY**
- All workers must undergo work activity training
(WAT) prior to mobilization
- Secure material transmittal form per delivery
WORK (warehouseman)
EXECUTION - Check all materials if in good condition before
application
- Secure Materials Inspection Request to QA for AQL

- Secure permits prior to concrete topping

 1. MATERIAL HANDLING, STORAGE
AND PROTECTION
WORK
EXECUTION a. Deliver materials to the project site in
untouched packaging or in container must
have the following information listed
below
• Product Name
• Product Description
• Manufacturers date & Expiration date (depends on
the item material)
 1. MATERIAL HANDLING,
STORAGE AND PROTECTION

WORK b. Store materials that are not in use

EXECUTION in a tightly covered container and in
a well-ventilated areas
• Maintain packaging in good condition
• Remove away any unnecessary items or
chemicals that could cause contamination
• Keep the storage area clean and dry
 1. MATERIAL HANDLING,
STORAGE AND PROTECTION

c. Manual Handling Materials

WORK • Ensure proper lighting inside and outside of
EXECUTION the storage area
• Remove objects that can cause slip, trip and
cuts to workers
• Use of rubber knitted gloves as hand
protection, safety shoes, hard hat during
hauling of materials
 2. WORK PROCEDURE

Preparation of Area

WORK a)Assure proper handover procedure is

implemented on-site.
EXECUTION b)Clean the area, remove all materials that create
hindrances. Clean the area every after
procedure.
c)Remove concrete laitance / loose concrete. Make
sure that dust must be removed using vacuum
cleaner
d)Set out guidelines using nylon wire. Refer to the
reference finish elevation marking (1meter)
 2. WORK PROCEDURE

Preparation of Area
WORK
EXECUTION d) For mixed concrete topping,
prepare material of 1:5 mix ratio of
cement bag and vibro sand bag
e) For diluted mix grout, prepare
material of 1:1 mix ratio of cement
and adhesive or adhesive only.
 2. WORK PROCEDURE

Laying of Topping Concrete

WORK
• Before concrete topping, apply first diluted
EXECUTION mix grout made out of cement adhesive to the
area for topping
• Before the grout dries up, the mixed concrete
is placed.
• The topping concrete should be spread
evenly, compacted, screeded and bull floated
using steel trowel
 2. WORK PROCEDURE

WORK FINISHING
EXECUTION
• Level the surface to the desired
finish
• For smooth finished concrete, wait
for the topping concrete to dry a
little then splatter pure cement. Use
steel trowel for finishing.
 2. WORK
PROCEDURE
CURING

WORK • Curing of concrete takes 24 to 48 hrs,

EXECUTION after initial set, forms can be removed
and people can walk on the surface.
• Concrete gains strength for as long as
hydration takes place, so for the initial
curing period, maintaining the presence
of moisture is important.
CLEANING
After completion of
Protect other work of
At the end of each concrete topping, clean
other trades against
work, remove rubbish, spattered surfaces from
damage from concrete
empty sacks, rags and concrete mixed,
mixed. Correct damage
other discarded remove spattered
work of other trades by
materials from project concrete mixed by wet
cleaning, as approved
site. Clean the area foam or rags, and
by Architect and leave
before and after other methods. Do not
in an undamaged
activity scratch or damage
condition.
installed tiles.
Use of appropriate and
complete PPE during
At a completion of
working hours and
construction while inside the site
activities of other premises, such as eye Clean the area
trades, touch up and protection (goggles), before and after
restore damaged or hand protection work activity
defaced grouted (gloves), reflectorized
flooring. vest and safety shoes.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

1. Followed approved floor

elevation

2. Approved acceptable tolerance

from “kapak”
 QUALITY ASSURANCE
AND CONTROL
TESTS Refer to Project-WP-ITP–Inspection and Test Plan/ Construction Specifications
INSPECTIONS Refer to ITP – Inspection Plans Refer to Forms – Inspection Checklists
and Forms

MEASURING AND TESTING EQUIPMENT TO BE CALIBRATED

Levelled
Cracks Kapak
Flooring

PARTIES AND PRODUCTS REQUIRING ACCREDITATION OR CERTIFICATION

Republic Cement
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