SECTION 09307

WALL TILE

PART	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Ceramic] [Quarry] [Paver] tile wall [, wainscot] [and base] finish using the [thinset] [mortar bed] [________] application method.

[Cementitious backing board.]

[Ceramic washroom accessories.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [_____-__________]: Wall substrate surface.

Section 09210 - Gypsum Plaster: Scratch and brown coats for tile finish.

Section 09220 - Portland Cement Plaster: Base coat for tile finish.

Section [______-____________]: [Expansion] [Control] joint components.

Section [______-____________]: [Waterproofing] [Cleavage] membrane.

Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Mildew resistant sealant.

Section 09306 - Floor Tile.

Section 15440 - Plumbing Fixtures: Shower pan receptor.

REFERENCES

ANSI A108.1 - Installation of Ceramic Tile with Portland Cement Mortar.

ANSI A108.3 - Quarry Tile and Paver Tile Installed With Portland Cement Mortar.

ANSI A108.4 - Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesives or Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive.

ANSI A108.5 - Installation of Ceramic Tile with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex Portland Cement Mortar.

ANSI A108.6 - Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile Setting and Grouting Epoxy.

ANSI A108.8 - Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant Furan Mortar and Grout.

ANSI A108.9 - Installation of Ceramic Tile with Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar/Grout.

ANSI A108.10 - Installation of Grout in Tilework.

ANSI A118.1 - Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar.

ANSI A118.3 - Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and Grouting Epoxy and Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive.

ANSI A118.4 - Latex-Portland Cement Mortar.

ANSI A118.5 - Chemical Resistant Furan Mortars and Grouts for Tile Installation.

ANSI A118.6 - Ceramic Tile Grouts.

ANSI A118.8 - Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar/Grout.

ANSI A136.1 - Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile.

ANSI A137.1 - Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile.

ASTM C847 - Metal Lath.

TCA (Tile Council of America) - Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

Shop Drawings: Indicate [tile layout,] [patterns,] [color arrangement,] perimeter conditions, junctions with dissimilar materials, control and expansion joints, thresholds, [and setting details].

Product Data: Provide instructions for using adhesives and grouts.

Samples: Mount tile and apply grout on [two] [____] plywood panels, [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) in size illustrating pattern, color variations, and grout joint size variations.

Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that [Products] [________] meet or exceed [specified requirements.] [ANSI A137.1.]

MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Maintenance Data: Include recommended cleaning methods, cleaning materials, stain removal methods, and polishes and waxes.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Perform Work in accordance with [ANSI A137.1.] [________.]

Conform to [TCA Handbook,] [ANSI A108.1,] [ANSI A108.4,] [ANSI A108.5,] [ANSI A108.6,] [ANSI A108.8,] [ANSI A108.9,] [ANSI A108.10,] [and] [________.]

Maintain [one copy] [[____] copies] of [each] document on site.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum [three] [_______] years [documented] experience.

Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of this section [with minimum [__________] years [documented] experience] [approved by manufacturer].

MOCKUP

Provide mockup of tile under provisions of Section [01400.] [________.]

Construct [________] mockup, [____] feet ([____] m) long by [____] feet ([____] m) wide, with [cleavage membrane,] [cementitious board,] [waterproofing,] finish grout, and specified accessories.

Locate [where directed.] [________.]

Mockup may [not] remain as part of the Work.

PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

Convene [one] [_____] week prior to commencing work of this section, under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

Protect adhesives from freezing or overheating in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install adhesives in an unventilated environment.

Maintain [50] [____] degrees F ([10] [____] degrees C) during installation of mortar materials.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Furnish under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Provide [____] sq ft ([____] sq m) of each size, color, and surface finish of tile specified.

PART	PRODUCTS

TILE MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

CERAMIC TILE MATERIALS

Ceramic [Mosaic] Wall Tile: [ANSI A137.1,] [conforming to the following:]

Moisture Absorption	[0 to 0.5] [0.5 to 3.0] [over 3.0] percent

Size	[____x____x____] inch ([____x____x____] mm)

Shape	[square] [rectangular] [hexagonal] [________]

Edge	[square] [cushioned]

Surface Finish	[glazed] [unglazed] [matte glazed] [mottle glazed] [________]

Color	[________] [as selected]

[Mounted Sheet Size]	[____x____] inches ([____x____] mm)

[Wainscot Cap: Match [mosaic] wall tile for moisture absorption, surface finish, and color, [tile length,] [[____] inch ([____] mm) long] x [__ x __]inch ([__ x __] mm) high, [bull nosed] [________] top edge.]

Ceramic Washroom Accessories: [Glazed] [Unglazed] [________] finish, [[____x____] inch ([____x____] mm)] size; same color and texture as adjacent wall tile:

Soap Dish: [with] [without] handle, [clam shell] [________] design, [recess] [surface] mounted; cast strength sufficient to resist lateral pull force of [75] [____] lbs ([34] [____] Kg).

Toilet Tissue Holder: [recessed] [surface mounted], for single roll, with spring loaded holder.

Towel Bars: [________] design, surface mounted with extensions for casting into small wall openings; cast strength sufficient to resist lateral pull force of [30] [____] lbs ([14] [____] Kg).

[QUARRY] [PAVER] MATERIALS

Quarry Tile: [TCA A137.1,] [conforming to the following:]

Moisture Absorption	[0 to 0.5] [0.5 to 3.0] [over 3.0] percent

Size	[____x____x____] inch ([____x____x____] mm)

Shape	[square] [rectangular] [________]

Edge	[square] [cushioned]

Surface Finish	[unglazed] [matte glazed]	[mottle glazed][________]

Color	[________] [as selected]

[Mounted Sheet Size]	[____x____] inches ([____x____] mm)

****** [OR] ******

Paver Tile: [TCA A137.1,] [conforming to the following:]

Moisture Absorption	[0 to 0.5] [0.5 to 3.0] [over 3.0] percent

Size	[____x____x____] inch ([____x____x____] mm)

Shape	[square] [rectangular] [________]

Edge	[square] [cushioned]

Surface Finish	[unglazed] [matte glazed]	[mottle glazed] [________]

Color	[________] [as selected]

[Mounted Sheet Size]	[____x____] inches ([____x____] mm)

BASE MATERIALS

Base: Match floor tile for moisture absorption, surface finish, and color:

Length	[tile length] [[____] inch ([____] mm)]

Height	[____] inch ([____] mm)

Top Edge	[bull nosed] [________]

Internal Corner	[coved] [________]

External Corner	[bullnosed] [________]

****** [OR] ******

Base:

Moisture Absorption	[0 to 0.5] [0.5 to 3.0] [over 3.0] percent

Length	[tile length] [[____] inch ([____] mm)]

Height	[____] inch ([____] mm)

Top Edge	[bull nosed] [________]

Internal Corner	[coved] [________]

External Corner	[bullnosed] [________]

Surface Finish	[glazed] [unglazed] [matte glazed] [mottle glazed] [________]

Color	[________] [as selected]

ADHESIVE MATERIALS

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Product [________].

[________________________________] Product [________].

[________________________________] Product [________].

Organic Adhesive: ANSI A136.1, Type [I] [II], [________] thinset bond type.

****** [OR] ******

Epoxy Adhesive: [ANSI A118.3,] [________,] thinset bond type.

****** [OR] ******

Tile Setting Adhesive: Elastomeric, waterproof, liquid applied, [________].

MORTAR MATERIALS

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Product [________].

[________________________________] Product [________].

[________________________________] Product [________].

Mortar Materials: [ANSI A118.1 Dry Set,] [ANSI A118.4 Latex Modified] [________], Portland cement, sand, [latex additive,] [________] and water.

GROUT MATERIALS

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Product [________].

[________________________________] Product [________].

[________________________________] Product [________].

Grout: ANSI A118.6, tile grout, [________] color as selected.

****** [OR] ******

Grout: ANSI A118.8, modified epoxy emulsion mortar and grout, [________] color as selected.

****** [OR] ******

Grout: ANSI A118.5, furan resin type, [________] color as selected.

****** [OR] ******

Grout: Silicone sealant, moisture and bacteria resistant type, as specified in Section [07900] [________], [________] color as selected.

Color Admixture: [Site mixed,] [________] type, [________] color [as selected], [________] manufactured by [____________].

ACCESSORIES

Membrane: [No. 15 (6.9 kg) asphalt saturated felt.] [4 mil (0.1 mm) thick polyethylene film.] [Reinforced asphalt paper.]

****** [OR] ******

Membrane: Waterproof membrane, specified in Section [07105.] [07110.] [07120.] [________.]

Reinforcing Mesh: [2 x 2] [____x____] inch ([50 x 50] [____x____] mm) size weave of [16/16] [____/____] wire size; welded fabric, galvanized.

****** [OR] ******

Metal Lath: [ASTM C847,] Flat diamond mesh, of weight to suit application, [galvanized] [________] finish.

Backing Board: High density, cementitious, glass fiber reinforced, [1/2] [____] inch ([13] [____] mm) thick; 2 inch (50 mm) wide coated glass fiber tape for joints and corners; [________] manufactured by [____________].

[MORTAR MIX AND] GROUT MIX

Mix and proportion cementitious materials for site made [slurry coat,] mortar bed and bond coat.

****** [OR] ******

Mix and proportion pre-mix [setting bed and] grout materials in accordance with [manufacturer's instructions.] [TCA Handbook.] [________.]

PART	EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify substrate under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work.

PREPARATION

Protect surrounding work from damage or disfiguration.

Vacuum clean surfaces [and damp clean].

Seal substrate surface cracks with filler. [Level existing substrate surfaces to acceptable flatness tolerances.]

[Apply [sealer] [conditioner] to substrate surfaces in accordance with adhesive manufacturer's instructions.]

INSTALLATION - THINSET METHOD

Install adhesive tile and grout [in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.] [to TCA Handbook Method Number [____].]

Install backing board over [metal studs] [plywood sheet] [gypsum board] [________] in accordance with board manufacturer's instructions. Tape joints and corners, cover with skim coat of [dry-set] [________] mortar to a feather edge.

[Lay tile to pattern indicated.] [Request tile pattern.] Do not interrupt tile pattern through openings.

Cut and fit tile tight to penetrations through tile. Form corners [and bases] neatly. [Align floor, base [and wall] joints.]

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.

Form internal angles [square] [coved] and external angles [bullnosed] [square].

Install ceramic accessories rigidly in prepared openings.

Sound tile after setting. Replace hollow sounding units.

Keep [expansion] [control] joints free of adhesive or grout. [Apply sealant to joints.]

Allow tile to set for a minimum of [48] [____] hours prior to grouting.

Grout tile joints.

Apply sealant to junction of tile and dissimilar materials and junction of dissimilar planes.

****** [OR] ******

INSTALLATION - MORTAR BED METHOD

Install mortar bed, tile, and grout [in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.] [to TCA Handbook Method [____].]

Install membrane; lap [and seal watertight,] edges and ends.

****** [OR] ******

Coordinate installation of membrane with Section [________].

[Install metal lath in accordance with TCA Handbook.]

[Apply mortar bed over [________] surfaces to a thickness of [5/8] [7/8] [____] inch ([15] [19] [____] mm).]

[Lay tile to pattern indicated.] [Request tile pattern.] Do not interrupt tile pattern through openings.

Form internal angles [square] [coved] and external angles [bullnosed] [square].

Cut and fit tile tight to penetrations through tile. [Ensure finish trim will cover cut tile edges.] Form corners [and bases] neatly. [Align floor, base [and wall] joints.]

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.

Install ceramic accessories rigidly in prepared openings.

Sound tile after setting. Replace hollow sounding units.

Keep [expansion] [control] joints free of mortar or grout. [Apply sealant to joints.]

Allow tile to set for a minimum of [48] [____] hours prior to grouting.

Grout tile joints.

Apply sealant to junction of tile and dissimilar materials and junction of dissimilar planes.

CLEANING

Clean work under provisions of [01700.] [________.]

Clean tile and grout surfaces.

SCHEDULE

Locker Room 212:

TCA Handbook Number Fxxx

Tile Size: 4 x 4 inch

Color: Veined Yellow to pattern indicated

Base: Cement plaster

Adhesive and Grout: Epoxy

Janitor Room 224:

TCA Handbook Number Fxxx

Tile Size: 2 x 2 inch

Color: Color No. 1 for tile and base

Base: Coved, 2 inches high, bullnosed top edge

Bed: Mortar

Grout: Waterproof

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