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SECTION 09310 - CERAMIC TILE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Ceramic wall tile, floor tile and accessories, Owner furnished, Contractor installed..
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 01640 - Owner Furnished Products: General procedures related to Owner furnished products.
2. Division 3 - Concrete: Flooring substrate finish and preparation.
3. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Sealant at tile penetrations and control/construction joints.
4. Section 09250 - Gypsum Board Systems: Wall tile substrate.
5. Section 09320 - Ceramic Tile: Tile at Entry and Recycling Center.
6. Section 09330 – Quarry Tile.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced
within the text by the basic designation only.
B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
1. ANSI A108/A118/A136.1 – Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile
a. A108 – Installation Standards
1) .02 – General Requirements: Materials, Environmental, and Workmanship
2) .5 – Installation of Ceramic Tile with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland
Cement Mortar
3) .15 – Alternate Method: Installation of Paper-Faced Glass Mosaic Tile
b. ANSI A118 – Material Specifications
1) .1 – American National Standard Specifications for Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar
2) .4 – American National Standard Specifications for Latex-Portland Cement Mortar
2. ANSI A137.1 - Recommended Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile.
C. Tile Council of America, Inc. (TCA):
1. TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Conform to ANSI A137.1.
1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Transport, Handle, Store, and Protect Products.
B. Transport, handle, store, and protect products in compliance with the requirements of Section 01600.
C. Receive Owner Furnished products in accordance with the requirements of Section 01640.
D. Product Delivery: Owner’s Supplier will deliver products to site to be received by Contractor. Contact Owner’s
Supplier to coordinate product delivery and installation.
E. Acceptance at Site: Inspect products upon delivery to Site to verify quantity, and report discrepancies in quantity
delivered or damage.
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F. Product Packaging: Products will be delivered in manufacturer's original packaging with identification markings
on each component or package.
G. Store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.
H. Prevent damage or contamination to materials by water, freezing, foreign matter, and other causes.
1.5 SITE CONDITIONS
A. Do not install adhesives in a closed, unventilated environment.
B. Maintain 50 degrees F during installation of mortar materials.
1.6 MAINTENANCE
A. Extra Materials: Provide one unopened box of wall and floor tile with label indicating store number and date.
Submit to Wal-Mart Construction Manager at Date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS
A. Owner’s Supplier will furnish products as specified herein under provisions of Section 01640 for installation by
Contractor.
1. Owner’s Supplier: Haines, Jones & Cadbury, Inc., Contact: Customer Service, (800) 459-7099, fax (479)
756-8998, Email: WMT@hjcinc.com.
B. Descriptions and related provisions of products by Owner’s Supplier as specified herein are included as
requirements for Supplier of products to be furnished by Owner and are included as information only to
Contractor.
2.2 MANUFACTURERS
A. Ceramic Tile:
1. American Olean Tile Company, Dallas, TX.
2. Crossville Ceramics, Crossville, TN.
3. Dal-Tile Corporation, Dallas, TX.
4. Mannington Mills, Inc., Salem, NJ.
5. StonePeak Ceramics, Chicago, IL
6. Trans Ceramica, Chicago, IL
7. Marazzi USA, Sunnyvale, TX.
B. Floor Leveling Compound:
1. Laticrete International, Bethany, CT.
2. Mapei Corporation, Deerfield Beach, FL.
C. Mortar and Grout:
1. Laticrete International, Bethany, CT.
2.3 MATERIALS (OWNER FURNISHED, CONTRACTOR INSTALLED)
A. Floor and wall tile: .
1. CT-2 (Red):
a. DP1224 River Red, by StonePeak.
2. CT-4 (Tan):
a. Dal-Keystone, DK-147 Buffstone, by Dal-Tile.
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b. Egyptstones, A52 Buff Granite, by American Olean.
c. Unglazed Mosaics by Florida Tile, Match DK-147 Buffstone, by Dal-Tile.
3. CT-5 (Lt. Tan):
a. 180 Chamois, by Dal-Tile.
b. 24 Bright Maize, by American Olean.
4. CT-6 (Medium Tan):
a. K174 Mexican Sand, by Dal-Tile.
b. 122 Kerton Brown, by American Olean.
5. CT-7 (Brown):
a. Q181 Cotto, by Dal-Tile.
b. 107 Russet, by American Olean.
6. CT-8 (Dark Green):
a. K112 Timberline, by Dal-Tile.
b. 103 Hunter Green, by American Olean.
7. CT-9 (Light Brown) (Accent Tile):
a. No. 160022 Rialto Terra, Venetian Stone Collection Series, by Del Conca.
b. Mannington #TV0T06 Tuscan Valley Adobe Sunset.
8. CT-10 (Dark Blue):
a. K189 Navy, by Dal-Tile.
b. 117 Navy, by American Olean.
9. CT-11 (Green):
a. Permabrites, 6472 Glass Teal by Dal-Tile.
10. CT-12 (Lt. Tan):
a. Semi-Gloss, D-0136 Fawn, by Dal-Tile.
b. 159 Taupe Mist, by American Olean.
11. CT-13 (Brown):
a. CT-13A: Floor Tile (12"x24")
1) TL 1224 Extra Forest, by StonePeak
b. CT-13B: Bullnose Wall Tile (6”x12”).
1) TL0612BN Extra Forest, by Stone Peak.]
c. CT-13C: Wall Tile (6”x12”).
1) TL0612 Extra Forest, by StonePeak.
d. CT-13E: Wall Accent Tile.
1) TL0312 Extra Forest 3”x12”, by StonePeak.
12. CT-14 (Beige) (Wall): Diamante, P022 Crema, polished, 12” x 12”, by Dal-Tile.
13. CT-15 (Black):
a. K111, Black, by Dal-Tile.
b. 49 Gloss Black, by American Olean.
14. CT-16 (Tan):
a. Keystone Select, D175 Elemental Tan Speckle, by Dal-Tile.
b. 11633 Speckled Pecan, by Crossville.
15. CT-17 (Almond):
a. Semi Gloss, 0135 Almond, by Dal-Tile.
b. 12 Gloss Almond, by American Olean.
16. CT-18 (Lt. Tan)
a. CT-18A: (Floor): Porcealto, CD41 Pepe Grigio, unpolished, 8” x 8”, by Dal-Tile.
b. CT-18B: (Base): Porcealto, CD41 Pepe Grigio, unpolished, 6” x 8” sanitary cove base, by Dal-
Tile.
17. CT-19 (Ivory):
a. CT-19A: Wall tile (12”x24”)
1) HWH1224001 Extra Ivory, by StonePeak.
b. CT-19B: Wall tile (12”x18”)
1) HWH1218001 Extra Ivory, by StonePeak.
c. RT1224 Durable Crème, by StonePeak.
18. CT-21 (Gray):
a. Dal-Keystone, DK-326 Dapple Gray, by Dal-Tile.
b. Egyptstones, C18 Chariot Gray, by American Olean.
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c. Unglazed Mosaics, 4313 Lt. Molted Gray, by Florida Tile.
19. CT-22 (Gray):
a. Dal-Matte, D-714 Steel, by Dal-Tile.
b. Bright and Matte, 80 Sterling Silver, by American Olean.
c. Matte-Glaze, 10707 Matte Gray, by Florida Tile.
20. CT-23 (Mahogany):
21. CT-25 (Ivory): Extra Desert, by StonePeak.
a. CT-25A: HWG1212020, 12x12 inch field tile.
b. CT-25B: HWG0312020, 3x12 inch accent tile.
c. CT-25C: HWG0T12020, 12x12 triangle tile.
d. CT-25D: HWG0612020, 6x12 inch field tile.
e. CT-25E: HWG1224020, 12x24 inch field tile.
22. CT-28 (Green): Glass mosaic accent.
a. UK23 Colorway 3 Turkish, by Marazzi USA.
23. CT-29 (Orange): Glass mosaic accent.
a. UK22 Colorway 4 Navel, by Marazzi USA.
24. CT-30 (Red): Glass mosaic accent.
a. UK2Y Colorway 6 Spicy Hue, by Marazzi USA.
25. CT-31: 6 x 6 inch (Crossville) or 2 x 2 inch (Dal-Tile). If 2 x 2 inch tiles are used, 9 tiles shall be installed
for each 6 x 6 inch tile shown on the Drawings.
a. A634 Terra Rosata, by Crossville Ceramics.
b. 6549 Matte Cotto, by Dal-Tile.
26. CT-32: 6 x 6 inch (Crossville) or 2 x 2 inch (Dal-Tile). If 2 x 2 inch tiles are used, 9 tiles shall be installed
for each 6 x 6 inch tile shown on the Drawings.
a. A310 Bamboo, by Crossville Ceramics.
b. 6536 Matte Spice, by Dal-Tile.
27. CT-33: 6 x 6 inch (Crossville) or 2 x 2 inch (Dal-Tile). If 2 x 2 inch tiles are used, 9 tiles shall be installed
for each 6 x 6 inch tile shown on the Drawings.
a. B410 Doges Gold, by Crossville Ceramics.
b. 6547 Matte Mustard, by Dal-Tile.
28. CT-34 (Caramel):
a. Glass Mosaic, Crystal Stone, Caramel, 12x12 inch, by Marazzi.
29. CT-35 (Red):
a. TCL Earth Naturals, Raffia, 12x24 inch, by Trans Ceramica.
30. CT-42 (Gray): Floor Tile, 12 x 12:
a. Structured Gray UL9R, by Marazzi.
B. Mortar:
1. Dry Set Portland Cement Mortar: ANSI A118.1.
2. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar: ANSI A118.4
C. SpectraLOCK Grout by Laticrete.
1. G-1 (Dark Gray): Platinum #42.
2. G-3 (Lt Tan): Parchment #61.
3. G-4 (Taupe): Dusty Grey #60.
4. G-5 (Ivory): Almond #85
5. G-6 (Tan): Mocha #35.
6. G-7 (Brown): Chestnut Brown #1266.
7. G-8 ((Beige): Sand Dollar.
8. G-10 (Red): Quarry Red #46.
9. G-11 (Black): Midnight Black #22.
10. G-13 (Beige): Sand Beige #30.
11. G-14: Mushroom #39.
12. G-15 (Black): Raven #45.
13. G-16 (Beige): Marble Beige #17.
14. G-17 (Taupe): River Rock #38.
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15. G-18 (Copper): Copper Beech #36.
16. G-19 (Brown): Latte #40.
D. Grout Cleaning Additive: Laticrete SpectraLOCK Pro Cleaning Additive.
E. Floor Leveling Compounds: Cementitious, quick-setting, trowelable or self-leveling floor topping over concrete
substrate specifically formulated for placement as a leveling underlayment for floor covering. Provide one of the
following:
1. Laticrete 86 Latilevel Self-Leveling Underlayment by Laticrete.
a. Admix and Primer for Underlayment by Laticrete.
2. Ultraplan M20, by Mapei.
a. Primer: Primer L, by Mapei.
F. 12 x 24 Tile Setting Materials: Use the following specifically for setting and sealing the 12 x 24 wall and floor
tile (CT-19 for toilets) and associated trim.
1. Mortar: 255 MultiMax Multipurpose Thin-set Mortar (floors and walls) by Laticrete.
2. Floor Leveling Compounds and Primer: As specified above.
3. Calking: Latasil Tile and Stone Silicone Sealant for use at cove base.
G. Sealant: See Section 07900.
H. Tile Backer Board: See Section 09250.
I. Stainless Steel Top and Corner Trim – C: Rondec-E 3/8 x 1-1/4, stainless steel, by Schluter.
J. Stainless Steel Vertical Inside Corner Trim: EHK U11, stainless steel, by Schluter.
K. Tile Edge Transition – D: Schluter Schiene E110, stainless steel, by Schluter.
L. Stainless Steel Cove Base
1. HKUR36E Cove Base, stainless steel, by Schluter.
2. E/HKUR36E Outside corner, stainless steel, by Schluter.
3. I/HKU3R36E Inside corner, stainless steel, by Schluter.
4. V/HKUR36E Connector, stainless steel, by Schluter.
5. EK/HKUR36E Endcaps, stainless steel, by Schluter.
M. Toilet Tile Installation Accessories: 1/2" notched trowel and drill bits (1/4", 13/64", 11/64", 3/16", and 1/8" for
drilling tiles) for installation of tile in toilets.
N. Transition Strips:
1. Transition edge strip between concrete slab or VCT and ceramic tile: No. 8136 by National Guard
Products, Inc., or equivalent by Pemko or Reese. 1-1/8"x 1/4" aluminum, smooth surface, beveled 1 side
only.
2. Transition edge strip between concrete slab or VCT and ceramic tile: Reno Ramp AERP-125B90 by
Schluter Systems, Plattsburgh, NY. 3-1/2" x 1/2" satin anodized aluminum sloped transition ramp.
O. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.4 MORTAR MIX AND GROUT (OWNER FURNISHED, CONTRACTOR INSTALLED)
A. Mix mortars and grouts to comply with requirements of referenced standards and manufacturers for proportioning
of materials, water or additive content; type of mixing equipment, selection of mixer speeds, mixing containers,
and mixing time to produce mortars and grouts of uniform quality with optimum performance characteristics for
application indicated.
PART 3 EXECUTION
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3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine surfaces and adjacent areas where products will be installed and verify that surfaces conform to product
manufacturer's requirements for substrate conditions. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
B. Beginning of installation indicates acceptance of substrate conditions.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Protect surrounding work from damage or disfiguration.
B. Interior Concrete Slab:
1. Vacuum clean existing substrate and damp clean.
2. Seal substrate surface cracks with filler.
3. Level existing substrate surfaces in accordance with TCA installation requirements and remove peaks or
valleys using floor leveling compound specified. Prime, clean and prepare concrete surface as required by
manufacturer and apply leveling compound in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
C. Prepare substrate surfaces which do not need joint repair with sealers or conditioners as recommended by
adhesive manufacturer.
3.3 INSTALLATION TRAINING
A. Pre-Construction Training Meeting: Prior to tile installation, a training meeting shall be conducted by the
Contractor with mandatory attendance by the General Contractor, tile installation contractor, Wal-Mart
Construction Testing Laboratory, and the Wal-Mart Construction Manager. The meeting program shall include a
viewing of the Latacrete Manufacturer’s Tile Installation Instruction Video.The video will be provided to the
Contractor by the Wal-Mart pre-negotiated supplier with the Wal-Mart furnished products.
B. Attendance Verification: An attendance roster shall be prepared by the Contractor showing attendees and a
statement attesting each attendee has completed the training. Roster shall be verified and signed by the
Construction Manager.
3.4 INSTALLATION
A. ANSI Tile Installation Standards: Comply with parts of ANSI A108 Series "Specifications for Installation of
Ceramic Tile" that apply to types of setting and grouting materials shown and specified.
B. TCA Installation Guidelines: TCA's "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation." Comply with applicable TCA
installation methods.
C. Transition Strip: Install transition strip at transitions between ceramic tile and concrete or VCT. Install during tile
placement in accordance with edge strip manufacturer’s instructions.
D. Lay tile to pattern indicated. Do not interrupt tile pattern through openings.
1. Lay tile to grid pattern shown at vestibule. Customers must have access to at least half the vestibule
entrance at all times.
E. Cut and fit tile tight to penetrations. Form corners and bases neatly. Align floor and base joints.
F. 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.
G. Sound tile after setting. Replace hollow sounding units.
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H. Expansion Joints: Provide tile expansion joints at control/construction joints in concrete slab. Keep joints free of
mortar or grout.
1. Installation Method: TCA EJ171.
I. Allow tile to set for a minimum of 48 hours prior to grouting.
J. Grout tile joints.
1. Grout space shall be 1/8-inch for all tile joints.
K. Apply sealant to junction of tile and dissimilar materials, at tile penetrations, and at tile expansion joints.
3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect ceramic tile installation, joints, grout line alignment, and attachment to substrate.
B. Correct deficiencies in Work which inspection indicates are not in compliance with Contract Documents.
3.6 CLEANING
A. Remove excess mortar and grout from floor, base, and wall surfaces without damage.
B. On completion of placement and grouting, clean all ceramic tile surfaces so they are free of foreign matter.
1. Initially clean and remove grout residue from tile as soon as possible according to tile and grout
manufacturer's written instructions. Use cleaners recommended by tile and grout manufacturers and only
after determining that cleaners are safe to use by testing on samples of tile and other surfaces to be cleaned.
Protect metal surfaces and plumbing fixtures from effects of cleaning. Flush surfaces with clean water
before and after cleaning.
2. Begin final cleaning approximately 1 hour after initial cleaning of the grout. Mix cleaning additive to 2
gallons of clean, cool water. Use a white scrub pad to lightly scrub apart any of the leftover residue
remaining on the surface of the tile. Drag a clean, damp sponge diagonally over the scrubbed surfaces to
remove any froth and residue. Rinse sponge often and change water every 50 square feet of surface.
Allow cleaned areas to dry and inspect entire surface of tile. Repeat if haze remains.
3. If haze remains 24 hours after installation, clean surfaces using straight white vinegar or bleaching type
cleanser by methods described in preceding paragraph.
C. Perform final cleaning of tile with cleaning materials recommended by tile manufacturer one day prior to Date of
Substantial Completion.
3.7 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed tile work with kraft paper or other heavy covering during construction period to prevent staining,
damage, and wear. If recommended by tile manufacturer, apply coat of neutral protective cleaner to completed
tile walls and floors.
B. Prohibit traffic from floor finish for 72 hours after installation.
END OF SECTION
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