SECTION 09312

CERAMIC TILE WALL FINISH

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Ceramic tile walls [and] [wainscot] [base] finish using the [thinset] [full bed] [__________] application method.

[Cementitious backing board.]

[Ceramic washroom accessories.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [_____-__________]: Wall substrate surface.

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

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

Section [_____-__________]: [Expansion] [Control] joint components.

Section [_____-__________]: [Waterproofing] [Cleavage] membrane.

Section 09260 - Gypsum Board.

Section 09311 - Ceramic Tile Floor Finish

Section 09331 - Quarry Tile Floor Finish.

Section 09332 - Quarry Tile Wall Finish.

REFERENCES

ANSI/TCA A108.4 - Installation of Ceramic Tile with Water Resistant Organic Adhesive.

ANSI/TCA A108.5 - Ceramic Tile Installed with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex Portland Cement Mortar.

ANSI/TCA A108.6 - Ceramic Tile Installed with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and Grouting Epoxy.

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

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

ANSI/TCA A118.4 - Latex-Portland Cement Mortar.

ANSI/TCA A136.1 - Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile, Type 1 and Type 2.

ANSI/TCA A137.1 - Specifications for Ceramic Tile.

ASTM C847 - Metal Lath.

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

SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit shop drawings indicating [tile layout,] [patterns,] [color arrangement,] perimeter conditions, junctions with dissimilar materials, [and setting details.]

Submit product data under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit product data indicating material specifications, characteristics, and instructions for using adhesives and grouts.

Submit samples under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Mount tile and apply grout on [one] [two] [___] [___x___] inch ([___x___] mm) plywood [panel] [panels], representative of pattern, color variations, and grout joint size variations.

Submit manufacturer's installation instructions under provisions of Section [01300.] 01340.]

Submit manufacturer's certificate under provisions of Section [01400] [01405] that [products] [__________] meet or exceed [specified requirements.] [ANSI/TCA A137.1.] [____________________.]

Submit maintenance data under provisions of Section [01700.] [01730.]

Include recommended cleaning and stain removal methods, and cleaning materials.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Conform to ANSI/TCA A137.1

Conform to [TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.] [ANSI/TCA A108.4.] [_______________.]

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in the manufacture of products specified in this Section with minimum [three] [___] years [documented] experience.

Installer: Company specializing in applying the work of this Section [with minimum [___] years [documented] experience.] [approved by product manufacturer.]

PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

Convene [one] [___] week prior to commencing work of this Section, under provisions of Section [01200.] [01220.]

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [01610.]

Store and protect products under provisions of Section [01600.] [01620.]

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install adhesives in a closed, unventilated environment.

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

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS - TILE

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [01630.]

TILE MATERIAL

Ceramic [Mosaic] Wall Tile: [ANSI/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)

Edge	[Square] [Cushioned]

Surface Finish	[Unglazed] [Matte glazed]

[Mottle glazed] [__________]

Color	[__________] [As selected]

[Pregrouted Sheet Size]	[___x___] inches

([___x___] mm)

Base: Match [mosaic] wall tile for moisture absorption, surface finish, and color; [tile length] [[___] inch ([___] mm) long] x [___] inch ([___] mm) high; [coved] [__________] bottom.

[Wainscot Cap: Match [mosaic] wall tile for moisture absorption, surface finish, and color, [tile length] [[___] inch ([___] mm) long] x [_________] inch ([_________] mm) high, [bullnosed] [__________] top edge.]

Ceramic Washroom Accessories: [Glazed] [Unglazed] [__________], of same color and texture as adjacent wall tile; [[___x___] inch ([___x___] mm),] cast strength sufficient to resist lateral pull force of [75] [___] lbs ([34] [___] kg); [soap dish [with] [without] handle, [clam shell] [__________] design, [recessed] [surface] mounted;] [toilet tissue holder, [recessed] [surface] mounted;] [and] [__________.]

MANUFACTURERS - ADHESIVE

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [01630.]

ADHESIVE MATERIALS

Organic Adhesive: [ANSI/TCA A136.1, Type [1] [2]] [__________]; thinset bond type.

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

Epoxy Adhesive: [ANSI/TCA A118.3] [ANSI/TCA A108.6] [__________]; thinset bond type.

MANUFACTURERS - MORTAR AND GROUT

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [01630.]

MORTAR MATERIALS

Mortar Materials: [ANSI/TCA A118.1] [ANSI/TCA A118.4] [____________________]; Portland cement, sand, [latex additive,] [____________________,] and water.

Color Admixture: [__________] type, [__________] color [as selected]; [__________] manufactured by [_______________.]

GROUT MATERIALS

Grout: Cementitious type resistant to shrinking.

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

Grout: Cementitious dry cure type [with acid resistant additive].

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

Grout: Chemical resistant type, consisting of epoxy resin and hardener.

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

Grout: Cementitious type with latex additive.

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

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

Color Admixture: [__________] type, [__________] color [as selected]; [__________] manufactured by [_______________.]

ACCESSORIES

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

Reinforcing Mesh: [___x___] inch ([___x___] mm) size weave of [___/___] wire size; welded fabric, galvanized.

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 [__________________.]

Metal Lath: [ANSI/ASTM C847,] flat diamond mesh, of weight to suit application, [galvanized] [__________] finish.

[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.] [ANSI/TCA A108.1.] [ANSI/TCA A108.4.] [ANSI/TCA A108.5.] [ANSI/TCA A118.1.] [ANSI/TCA A118.4.] [TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.] [____________________.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work.

Beginning of installation means installer accepts condition of existing [surfaces.] [substrate.]

PREPARATION

Protect surrounding work from damage or disfiguration.

Vacuum clean existing [surfaces] [substrate] [and damp clean.]

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

[Apply [sealer] [conditioner] to surfaces as recommended by adhesive manufacturer.]

INSTALLATION - THINSET METHOD

Install adhesive, tile, and grout [in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.] [to TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, Handbook Number [_____].]

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

[Lay tile to pattern indicated on [shop drawings.] [Drawings.]] [Request tile pattern from Architect/Engineer.] Do not interrupt tile pattern around openings.

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

Sound tile [and ceramic accessories] 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 at junction of dissimilar planes.

INSTALLATION - FULL MORTAR BED METHOD

Install mortar bed, tile, and grout [in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.] [to TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, Handbook Number [___].]

[Install bond break membrane.] [Install metal lath in accordance with TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile.]

[Apply mortar bed over [__________] surfaces to a thickness of [5/8] [1-1/4] [___] inch ([15] [31] [___] mm).]

[Lay tile to pattern indicated on [shop drawings.] [Drawings.]] [Request tile pattern from Architect/Engineer.] Do not interrupt tile pattern around openings.

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

Sound tile [and ceramic accessories] 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 a minimum of [48] [___] hours prior to grouting.

Grout tile joints.

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

CLEANING

Clean work under provisions of [01700.] [01710.]

Clean tile surfaces.

SCHEDULE

Locker Room 212: TCA Handbook No. W242, on backing board in lieu of gypsum board, 4 x 4 inch tile, 'Veined Gray -306' color,epoxy adhesive and grout.

Janitor Room 224: TCA Handbook, No. W223, wainscot to 56 inches, full mortar bed on cementitious backing board, 1 x 1 inch tile 'Solid Gray - 369' color, coved base 2 inches high same color as tile, bullnosed top edge.

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