IFB BUILDING 315 ADMINISTRATION OFFICES RENOVATION Addendum 2

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GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Provide ceramic tile where shown on the Drawings, as specified herein, and as needed for
a complete and proper installation.
1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. This Section shall be performed in accordance with the General Conditions, Supplementary
Conditions and all Sections in Division 1 of these Specifications. These documents must be
read with the other Contract Documents and Sections as a whole to complete the intent of
the contract.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Make submittals to the Architect in accordance with the provisions of Section 01 33 23 of
these specifications.
PRODUCTS
CERAMIC TILE
A. Provide ceramic tile and accessories complying with Tile Council of North America
Specification/ ANSI A137.1, in colors and patterns as noted on the drawings from standard
colors and patterns of the approved manufacturers.
B. Floor Tile
1. Floor tile shall have a minimum wet dynamic coefficient of friction not less than 0.42
when tested in accordance with DCOF AcuTest as set forth in ANSI A137.1.
C. Provide standard accessory shapes as required including wall inside and outside corners,
wainscot top surface cove, and base cove.
ANTI-FRACTURE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE FOR FLOORS; WET AREAS
A. Under all floor tile installations install Nobleseal TS Waterproofing and Crack Isolation
Sheet system as manufactured by the Noble Company or Laticrete 9235, or equal.
TILE ACCESSORIES
B
A. Schluter System tile accessories (wall base, edge trim, transition trim, control joints). Refer
to Drawings for details and model numbers.
SETTING MATERIALS
A. Comply with pertinent recommendations contained in the Tile Council of North America
"Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation".
B. Latex - Portland cement complying with ANSI A118.4 by Laticrete or equal.
C. Special tile setting mortars will be considered by the Architect when complete technical data
is submitted in advance.
GROUT
A. Comply with pertinent recommendations contained in the Tile Council of North America
"Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation" in colors selected by the Architect from standard
colors available from the approved manufacturers.
B. Sanded Grout
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1. Provide a commercially prepared sanded grouting composition Laticrete 1500 Series
or equal, with high flexibility and stain resistance.
C. Unsanded Grout
1. Provide a commercially prepared non-sand grouting composition with high flexibility
and stain resistance, Laticrete 160 Series
D. Grout Color
1. As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standards, Laticrete; Fusion Pro or equal.
CAULK
A. Provide sanded or unsanded caulk in color to match grout. Color Caulk Premium Tile and
Fixture Caulk, Custom Building Products Polyblend Ceramic Tile Caulk, or equal.
GROUT SEALER
A. Provide commercially prepared grout sealer designed to be used directly from the
container; Bostik CeramaSeal Grout Sealer, or equal.
OTHER MATERIALS
A. Provide other materials, not specifically described but required for a complete and proper
installation, as selected by the Contractor subject to the approval of the Architect.
EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that wall surfaces are free of substances which would impair bonding of setting
materials, smooth and flat within tolerances specified in ANSI A137.1 and are ready to
receive tile.
B. Verify that sub-floor surfaces are dust-free, and free of substances which would impair
bonding of setting materials to sub-floor surfaces and are smooth and flat within tolerances
specified in ANSI A137.1.
C. Verify that concrete sub-floor surfaces are ready for tile installation by testing for moisture
emission rate and alkalinity; obtain instructions if test results are not within limits
recommended by tile manufacturer and setting materials manufacturer.
D. Verify that required floor-mounted utilities are in correct location.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Protect surrounding work from damage.
B. Remove any curing compounds or other contaminates.
C. Vacuum clean surfaces and damp clean.
D. Seal substrate surface cracks with filler. Level existing substrate surfaces to acceptable
flatness tolerances.
E. Prepare substrate surfaces for adhesive installation in accordance with adhesive
manufacturer's instructions.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. General
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1. Comply with ANSI A108.1, ANSI A108.2, and the latest published edition of "Handbook
for Ceramic Tile Installation" of the Tile Council of North America, except as otherwise
directed by the Architect or specified herein:
a. Interior concrete floor, waterproof membrane, thin-set, F-122.
b. Interior frame wall, gypsum board, W243.
B. Lay tile to pattern indicated. Arrange pattern so that a full tile or joint is centered on each
wall and that no tiles less than 12 width is used. Do not interrupt tile pattern through
openings.
C. Cut and fit tile to penetrations through tile, leaving sealant joint space. Form corners and
bases neatly. Align floor joints.
D. Place tile joints uniform in width, subject to variance in tolerance allowed in tile size. Make
joints watertight, without voids, cracks, excess mortar, or excess grout.
E. Form internal angles square and external angles bullnosed.
F. Install ceramic accessories rigidly in prepared openings.
G. Install non-ceramic trim in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
H. Install thresholds where indicated.
I. Sound tile after setting. Replace hollow sounding units.
J. Keep expansion joints free of adhesive or grout. Apply tile caulking to joints.
K. Allow tile to set for a minimum of 48 hours prior to grouting.
L. Grout tile joints. Use standard grout unless otherwise indicated.
M. Apply tile caulking to junction of tile and dissimilar materials and junction of dissimilar
planes.
3.4 INSTALLATION - FLOORS - THIN SET METHODS
A. Over exterior concrete substrates, install in accordance with TCNA Handbook Method
F102, with standard grout.
B. Over interior concrete substrates, install in accordance with TCNA Handbook Method F113,
dry-set or latex-Portland cement bond coat, with standard grout, unless otherwise indicated.
1. Where waterproofing membrane is indicated, install in accordance with TCNA
Handbook Method F122, with latex-Portland cement grout.
3.5 INSTALALTION - WALL TILES
A. Over gypsum wallboard on wood or metal studs install in accordance with TCNA Handbook
Method W243, thin-set with dry-set or latex-Portland cement bond coat, unless otherwise
indicated.
B. Over interior concrete and masonry install in accordance with TCNA Handbook Method
W202, thin-set with dry-set or latex Portland cement bond coat.
3.6 SEALING
A. Seal grout using Grout Sealer in coverage per manufacturer's specifications. Apply with
clean, white cloth, brush or spray applicator. Avoid puddling to obtain maximum coverage.
Once dry, wipe off remaining residue with clean, white cotton cloth. Porous surfaces may
require multiple applications. Allow to cure 4 hours after application.
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3.7 CLEANING
A. Clean tile and grout surfaces.
3.8 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
A. Do not permit traffic over finished floor surface for 72 hours after installation.
B. Cover floors with Kraft paper and protect from dirt and residue from other trades.
C. Where floor will be exposed for prolonged periods cover with plywood or other similar type
walkways.
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