8.2 Floor Tile Installation
• Unload of tiles by mechanical means and stored. Each tile shall be loaded into trolley and transported to area to be laid.
• To unload place and lay tiles by hand into position over neatly cement screed
• A control joint shall be established with regard to structure location and tiles are not to be set out symmetrically with each are and laid to regular line and pattern as required.
• To tap the files firmly with a rubber mallet to neatly level fresh cement screed.
• All joint in floor tiles shall be truly aligned and even. Grout shall be worked well into joints so that they are completely filled. All joints shall be used plastic spacer 2 – 3 mm.
• All floor tiling shall be laid to fall to avoid pounding. All tiles shall be laid by the tile layer
• To ensure not to allow water onto new tiling until bedding and jointing have completely set.
• To ensure no traffic on flooring within 48 hours after completion.
• Tiles with any chips, cracks or otherwise defective shall not be used for the work.
8.3 Wall Tile Installation
• Reconfirm the existing reference levels and position provided at site by surveyor.
• Ensure that the existing plaster wall are vertically straight and does not exceed the wall finishing level
• Identify and mark the wall file finishes level and setting out point with the reconfirmation from the Resident Architect.
• Shift the required tiles, ordinary Portland cement and adhesive cement to the designated work area. Mix the cement and adhesive cement thoroughly with clean water.
• Apply the mortar to the back of tile and tap in into place at the required level position to the wall.
• Affix the remaining tiles ensuring a 2-3 mm spacer is used between tiles and wipe away the excessive slurry mortar that seeps out from the joint.
• Proceed the finish working area and allow a few hours for the tiles to set.
• File the wall tile joints with approved colour grout.
• Site inspection of complete wall area shall be undertaken with Resident Architect and any defect rectified