SECTION 09600

STONE FLOORING

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Marble] [Granite] [Slate] [Limestone] floor[.] [and] [base.] [treads.] [risers.]

[Mortar bed and joint.] [Thinset mortar setting bed.] [Thinset adhesive.]

[Thresholds.]

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

[Section [_____-__________]: [Marble] [Granite] [Limestone] threshold.]

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

[Section [_____-__________]: Placement of thresholds.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [_____-__________]: Substrate surface to receive stone flooring.

Section 02517 - Stone Pavers: Exterior application of stone.

Section 04450 - Natural Stone Veneer: Wall finish.

Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Control and expansion joints.

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.

ASTM C503 - Marble Building Stone (Exterior).

ASTM C615 - Granite Building Stone.

ASTM C616 - Sandstone Building Stone.

ASTM C629 - Slate Building Stone.

ASTM D2103 - Polyethylene Film and Sheeting.

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

SUBMITTALS

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

Submit shop drawings indicating pertinent dimensions, layout, construction details, adjacent construction, pattern, and [____________________.]

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.]

Submit [two] [_____] samples [___x___] ([___x___] mm) in size [of each stone type] illustrating color, color range, range of visible markings inherent in material, surface finish and texture, and [colored mortar.] [__________.]

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

MAINTENANCE DATA

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

Include recommended cleaning methods, cleaning materials, stain removal methods[.] [, and polishes and waxes.]

QUALIFICATIONS

Fabricator: Company specializing in applying work of this Section [with minimum [_____] years [documented] experience.] [approved by manufacturer.]

FIELD SAMPLES

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

Provide field sample panel, [___] feet ([___] m) long by [___] feet ([___] m) wide, of stine units and grouted joints.

Locate [where directed.] [____________________.]

Accepted sample may [not] remain as part of the Work.

PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

Convene a conference [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.]

Accept packaged stone materials on site and inspect for damage. Protect stone from staining.

Protect mortar materials from moisture.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain materials and surrounding air to a minimum 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) prior to, during, and 48 hours after completion of work.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Submit maintenance materials under provisions of Section [01700.] [01750.]

Provide [20] [___] of each size [and type] of stone unit specified.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

STONE FABRICATORS

[________________________________________].

[________________________________________].

[________________________________________].

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

STONE MATERIALS

Limestone: [Cut Indiana Oolitic Limestone.] [_______________.]

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

Marble: ASTM C503, Classification [I - Calcite] [II -Dolomite] [III - Serpentine] [IV - Travertine]; [with [filled] [unfilled] surface.]

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

Granite: ASTM C615, [sawed] [cut] [split] [__________.]

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

Slate: ASTM C629, Classification [I - Exterior] [II -Interior], [sawed.] [cut.] [split.] [__________.]

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

Sandstone: ASTM C616, Classification [I - Sandstone.] [II - Quartzitic Sandstone.] [III - Quartzite.]

Grade: [_______________], free of defects.

ADHESIVE MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] 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.

MORTAR AND GROUT MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] 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: Cementitious type with latex additive.

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

ACCESSORIES

Cleavage Membrane: [No. 15 (6.9 kg) asphalt saturated felt.] [ASTM D2103, 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.

[Sealer: [__________] manufactured by [_______________].]

Sealant: [__________] type specified in Section 07900.

Cleaning Solution: Type which will not harm stone, joint materials, or adjacent surfaces.

[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.] [_______________.]

STONE FABRICATION

Cut stone into required sizes and shapes.

Flooring: Conform to the following:

Thickness: [___] inch ([___] mm).

Unit Shape: [Square.] [Rectangular.] [___________.]

Unit Size: [[___x___] inch ([___x___] mm)] [Variable

from [___] to [___] inches ([___] to [___] mm)]	[_____________.]

Base: Conform to the following:

Thickness: [___] inch ([___] mm).

Unit Shape: [Square.] [Rectangular.] [___________.]

Unit Size: [[___x___] inch ([___x___] mm).] [______.]

Threshold: Conform to the following:

Thickness: [___] inch ([___] mm).

Unit Size: [___] inches ([___] mm)] deep x

width of door frame opening[.] [, notched for door stop.]

Stair Treads: Conform to the following:

Thickness: [___] inch ([___] mm).

Unit Shape: [Square.] [Rectangular.] [___________.]

Unit Size: [[___x___] inch ([___x___] mm).] [______.]

Stair Risers: Conform to the following:

Thickness: [___] inch ([___] mm).

Unit Shape: [Square.] [Rectangular.] [___________.]

Unit Size: [[___x___] inch ([___x___] mm).] [______.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work.

Verify field measurements are as [shown on [Drawings.] [shop drawings].] [instructed by the stone fabricator.]

Beginning of installation means acceptance of [existing surfaces.] [substrate.]

PREPARATION

Establish lines, levels, and pattern. Protect from disturbance.

Clean stone prior to installation.

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 flooring in accordance with stone fabricator's instructions.

Install adhesive and grout [in accordance with manufacturer's instructions] [to TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, Handbook Number [_____]] to achieve bond to full bearing surface of stone unit and to establish joint dimensions.

Place units in [square] [running bond] [herringbone] [ashlar] [__________] pattern.

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

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

Place minimum half units at edges and interruptions.

[Place thresholds at door and wall openings where floor finish changes to dissimilar material.]

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

Maintain uniform joint width of [1/4] [___] inch ([6] [___] mm). Maintain unit joints uniform in width, subject to variance in tolerance allowed in unit size. Rake out joints 1/4 to 3/8 inch (6 to 9 mm) and fill with pointing mortar. Pack and work into voids. Neatly tool surface to [concave] [flush] joint.

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

Place units tight without joint.

Sound units after setting.	Replace hollow sounding units.

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

Construct control [and expansion] joints [as detailed] [with joint width of [1/2] [___] inch ([12] [___] mm) by depth of stone unit and setting bed] [____________________.] Calk joint with sealant, tool to [concave] [flush] joint.

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

INSTALLATION - FULL MORTAR BED METHOD

Install flooring in accordance with stone fabricator's instructions.

[Install cleavage membrane over [existing] floor substrate surface; lap joints 2 inches (50 mm), and tape seal.]

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

Set units in full mortar bed to support stone over full bearing surface and to establish joint dimensions. [Place reinforcement into setting bed.]

Place units in [square] [running bond] [herringbone] [ashlar] [__________] pattern, from straight reference edge.

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

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

Place minimum half units at edges and interruptions.

[Place thresholds at door and wall openings where floor finish changes to dissimilar material.]

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

Maintain uniform joint width of [1/4] [___] inch ([6] [___] mm). Maintain unit joints uniform in width, subject to variance in tolerance allowed in unit size. Rake out joints 1/4 to 3/8 inch (6 to 9 mm) and fill with pointing mortar. Pack and work into voids. Neatly tool surface to [concave] [flush] joint.

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

Place units tight without joint.

Sound units after setting.	Replace hollow sounding units.

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

Construct control [and expansion] joints [as detailed] [with joint width of [1/2] [___] inch ([12] [___] mm) by depth of stone unit and setting bed.] [____________.] Calk joint with sealant, tool to [concave] [flush] joint.

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

ERECTION TOLERANCES

Maximum Variation From Horizontal Plane of Unit to Adjacent Unit: [1/32] [___] inch ([0.8] [___] mm).

Maximum Variation of Joint Width: [1/8] [___] inch ([3] [___] mm), and where joints abut vertical surfaces or protrusions.

CLEANING

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

Clean soiled surfaces with cleaning solution.

Use non-metallic tools in cleaning operations.

[Apply sealer in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.]

PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

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

Do not permit traffic over unprotected floor surface.

SCHEDULE

Foyer 101: Filled travertine marble, 12 x 12 inches square unit, 1/8 inch concave joint, polished finish.

Corridor 142: Granite, 6 x 18 inch units, ashlar pattern, tight joint, flame finish.

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