specs

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
A. Provide Ceramic Tile Work as indicated by the Contract Documents.
B. Work, items and requirements specified elsewhere that apply and/or relate to this Section include:
1. Sealants and Caulking - Section 07920
2. Gypsum Drywall - Section 09250
3. Painting - Section 09900
4. Toilet Accessories - Section 10800
1.02 STANDARDS
A. Meet requirements and recommendations of applicable portions of the Standards listed.
1. Tile Council of America TCA
2. Ceramic Tile Institute CTI
3. American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM
4. American National Standards Institute ANSI
SECTION 09310
CERAMIC TILE
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Quality, grade, and certificates - Tile shall be Standard Grade. Packages containing ceramic tile shall be
opened and shall be accompanied with the Manufacturer's Grade Certificate or an affidavit stating that the tile
provided to the project is equal or better than the Standard Grade tile, per TCA 137.1.
1.04 SAMPLES
A. Refer to Section 01340 - Submittals.
B. Submit samples to the Architect for approval and color selection.
C. Do not work until samples have been approved, and colors have been selected.
D. Furnish manufacturer's instructions for use of mortars and grouts.
1.05 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
A. Deliver and store materials in their original unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's label.
B. Deliver dry-set mortar in sealed, moisture-proof containers.
C. Store materials to allow easy access to the work.
D. Protect materials from damage during storage.
1.06 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Only the manufacturers and sources for the tiles shown on the drawings. NO SUBSTITUTIONS
B. Manufacturers for related materials shall be open to those that meet the specification.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 TILE
A. Refer to finish schedule and drawings for interior tile types, manufacturers and locations.
2.02 RELATED MATERIALS
A. Latex Portland Cement Mortar: meet ANSI A118.4. Additive is used to improve workability and to decrease
water permeability of standard Portland cement mortar.
B. Latex Portland Cement Grout: meet ANSI A118.6. This grout is required for tile work over metal studs; it
provides improved crack and stain resistance relative to dry set and standard Portland cement grout. Color
shall be as shown on the drawings.
C. Epoxy grout for use with quarry tile used in wet areas. NO SUBSTITUTIONS
D. Water: potable.
E. Sealant: meet ASTM C920 and refer to section 07920.
1. Grade T for floors.
2. Grade NS for walls.
F. Backer Rod: flexible and compressible close-cell foam polyethylene or butyl rubber type; refer to section
07920.
G. Crack Isolation Membrane: Submit system of choice for approval by the architect.
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