SECTION 09331

QUARRY TILE FLOOR FINISH

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Quarry] [Quarry paver] tile floor [and base] finish using the [thinset] [full bed] [_______________] application method.

[Thresholds at door openings.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 03346 - Concrete Floor Finishing: Trowelling of floor slab for tile application

Section 03347 - Self-Levelling Underlayment.

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

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

Section 09311 - Ceramic Tile Floor Finish

Section 09312 - Ceramic Tile Wall Finish

Section 09332 - Quarry Tile Wall Finish.

Section (_____-__________]: Floor drains.

REFERENCES

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

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

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, thresholds, [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], to indicate 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, cleaning materials[.] [, and polishes and waxes.]

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Conform to ANSI/TCA A137.1

Conform to [TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.] [ANSI/TCA A108.3.] [_______________.]

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 MATERIALS

Quarry 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] [Non-slip]

[_____________]

Color	[__________] [As selected]

Quarry Paver 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] [Non-slip][_____________]

Color	[__________] [As selected]

Base: Match [quarry] [quarry paver] tile for moisture absorption, surface finish, and color, conforming to the following:

Length	[___] inch ([___] mm)

Height	[___] inch ([___] mm)

Top Edge	[Bullnosed] [__________]

Internal Corner	[Coved] [__________]

Stair Treads: Match [quarry] [paver] tile for moisture absorption, conforming to the following:

Surface Finish	[Unglazed] [__________]

Color	[_________] [As selected]

Size	[___x___x___) inch

([___x___x___] mm)

Nosing	[Radiused] [Bullnosed]

[________]

Tread Surface	(Non-slip] [Ribbed]

[________]

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 A118.3] [____________________]; 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: Chemical resistant type, consisting of epoxy resin and hardener.

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

Grout: Cementitious type with latex additive.

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

Grout: Furan resin type.

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.

Thresholds: [Marble] [__________] type, [__________] color, [__________] finish, [___x___] inch ([___x___] mm) size by full width of wall or frame opening, bevelled [one side,] [both sides,] radiused edges from bevel to vertical face.

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

Thresholds: [Extruded aluminum] [__________], [edge strips.] [bullnosed edging.] [____________________.]

Floor Edging: [____________________.]

[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 A108.3.] [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, [threshold,] and grout [in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.] [to TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, Handbook Number [_____].]

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

Place [thresholds] [edge strips] [at exposed tile edges.] [at locations indicated on Drawings.] [at locations scheduled.]

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.

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 at junction of dissimilar planes.

INSTALLATION - FULL MORTAR BED METHOD

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

[Install cleavage membrane.]

[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 through openings.

Place [thresholds] [edge strips] [at exposed tile edges.] [at locations indicated on Drawings.] [at locations scheduled.]

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.

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.] [01710.]

Clean tile surfaces.

PROTECTION

Protect finished installation under provisions of Section [01500.] [01535.]

Do not permit traffic over finished floor surface.

SCHEDULE

Locker Room 102: TCA Handbook No. F131, 6 x 6 inch quarry tile 'Earthtone' color, epoxy adhesive and grout.

Vestibule 101: TCA Handbook No. F112, 4 x 8 inch quarry paver tile 'Hacienda Brown' color, on 3/4 inch mortar bed.

END OF SECTION