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Ceramic Tiles, Terrazzo Tiles and Mosaics Method Statement

This procedure outlines the system of control and inspections to be adopted for the fixing on site of tiles and mosaics.

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PROJECT: PROJECT NAME

SECTION: DATE OF ISSUE

FINISHING Dec. 2012

SUBJECT: BY:

QA/QC ENGINEER

Ceramic Tiles, Terrazzo Tiles And Mosaics Method Statement APPROVED BY:

QEHS MANAGER

ACTION VERIFY

1. SCOPE Project Method

This procedure outlines the system of control and inspections to be adopted for the fixing on Manager Statement
site of tiles and mosaics.
Project Sample
2. PROCEDURE
Engineer approval
.1 A method statement shall be prepared and approved. It shall include:
Store- Instructions
i) Acceptance conditions for laying e.g. maximum moisture content of substrate,
levelness, soundness, cleanliness, environment. keeper FINI/05/A

Project FINI/05/A
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ii) Surface preparation and bonding e.g. bonding agent, bed mix proportions, Manager
adhesives.
Project
iii) Specific requirements with regard to setting out, alignment of joints and cutting.
Engineer
iv) Method of protecting finished work.

v) Source documents for tiles, adhesive

.2 A sample of tiles shall be prepared on the wall in accordance with the specifications laid
down in the contract and approved by the Consultant.

.3 Storage of tiles:

i) Tiles shall be delivered to site palletised, on a clean hard surface free from
contamination by mud or surface water.

ii) Ensure that manufacturers instructions in respect of storage conditions of

adhesives are strictly followed.

.4 The Project Director/Manager or his designate will confirm that materials are in
compliance with contract specification requirements.

.5 In the case of internal wall tiling, work will not proceed until all concealed conduits, pipes,
electrical cables and boxes etc. that penetrate the tiling have been fixed securely in position
and making good is complete. Obtain written clearance from MEP Co-ordinator that all their
works in that area is clear for taking up the tiling work.

PROJECT: PROJECT NAME Ref No. FINI/05

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SECTION: DATE OF ISSUE

FINISHING Dec. 2012

SUBJECT: BY:

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CERAMIC TILES, TERRAZZO TILES AND MOSAICS APPROVED BY:

QEHS MANAGER

ACTION VERIFY

.6 Site operatives must observe the following while fixing tiles in addition to the Gen. FINI/05/A
specifications laid down in the contract document.
Foreman FINI/05/A
i) In the case of internal wall tiles, the setting out course or layout course is
established. Gen.

ii) The level and events of the wall surface should not exceed the allowable Foreman

tolerance as specified in the contract. Any such defect should be rectified before
proceeding further.

iii) While setting out for floor tiling, establish a datum level for the finished floor and
control the overall level of the finished floor by means of series of spot levels. The Site
Engineer will involve Consultants representative while fixing levels.

iv) Avoid cutting tiles as far as possible. If cutting cannot be avoided locate cut tiles
where they will be least noticeable, if in doubt refer to specification.

v) The sequence of fixing tiles shall be as follows unless specified otherwise in the
contract:

Floor tiles from the centre of room

Internal walls Upward from the setting out course up to the specified height (in
case of false ceiling) otherwise from top and downwards up to starting level.
External walls always from top to bottom covering one horizontal strip after
another but preferably to be done in bays.
vi) The mortar or adhesive is spread on the surface using a trowel or blade in thin layers as
specified.

vii) Before placing the next tile take care to allow correct joint width by placing the
correct spacers in all corner joints.

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viii) Do not start joint grouting work till tiles are properly fixed to the surface. Normally
the time period varies between 24 hrs to 48 hrs.

.7 Protection and Cleaning:

i) Protect external tiling and mosaics from rain and sun until the bed and joints have
set. Continue the protection for the period specified.

PROJECT: PROJECT NAME Ref No. FINI/05

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SECTION: DATE OF ISSUE

FINISHING Dec. 2012

SUBJECT: BY:

QA/QC ENGINEER

CERAMIC TILES, TERRAZZO TILES AND MOSAICS APPROVED BY:

QEHS MANAGER

ACTION VERIFY

ii) Do not allow tiling and mosaics to be wetted in shower bath areas for the period
as specified, until the bedding and joints have set and hardened.

iii) Do not permit any traffic at all on the flooring till the tiles are set afterwards permit
light foot traffic only.

iv) For general protection spread white no-staining saw dust over the floor but not
earlier than the period during which grout is hardened.

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PROJECT: PROJECT NAME SITE NO.:

CERAMIC TILES, TERRAZZO TILES AND MOSAICS Sheet No.

SUBCONTRACTOR: CLIENT

SECTION OF WORK ____________________________LOCATION _________________

STAGE

ITEM

Checked

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DATE

PREPARATION

1. Method statement approved.

PE

2. Materials to specification (including suitability of adhesive).

SE

3. Check storage condition of materials.SK4. Establish line and level.SU5. Check moisture content of substrate.GF6. Liaise with MEP
section for completion of their works.

PE/MEP

7. Acceptance of substrate

GF

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8. Sample area acceptable.

PE

APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH LAYING

QA/QC

INSTALLATION

9. Check setting-out

SU

10. Check line and level.

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SU

11. Check mixing, colour and application of grout.

GF

12. Check sequence of fixing tiles.

SE

APPROVAL TO PROCEED

QA/QC

POST 13. Check initial cleaning of work.GFINSTALLATION14. Check protection applied correctly.GF

APPROVAL TO PROCEED

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CM

CM Construction Manager, QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control, PE Project Engineer, SE Site Engineer, SU Surveyor, GF General
Foreman, SK Storekeeper

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Hany Ismael is the founder and CEO of Planning Engineer Est. in Egypt. He has started his career back in 2003 as a site engineer,
technical o ce engineer, planning engineer, planning manager, and nally planning department manager where he has been
involved in several mega construction projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In 2016, he established his own company in Egypt
Planning Engineer Est. Hany gained his MSc degree in project management from Liverpool University-UK 2013-2016, PMP
certi ed from PMI-USA 2010, and BSc Civil Engineer Tanta University-Egypt 2003. Hany provided more than 3,500 hours of
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