SECTION 09 3000

TILING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. SECTION INCLUDES
1. Tile for floor applications.
2. Tile for wall applications.
3. Cementitious backer board as tile substrate.
4. Ceramic accessories.
B. Coordination
1. Coordinate the work to ensure proper execution. Examine Contract documents for
requirements that directly affect or are affected by Work of this Section.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. General Provisions of the contract
B. Contract Drawings
C. Schedule:MC2-WBD-AX-SC-0001 Material Schedule Architecture,
MC2-WBD-000-IX-SH-000001 Hard Finishes Schedule
D. Section 03 5400 - Cast Underlayment.
E. Section 07 1400 - Fluid-Applied Waterproofing.
F. Section 07 9200 - Joint Sealants: Sealing joints between tile work and adjacent construction
and fixtures.
G. Section 09 2116 - Gypsum Board Assemblies: Tile backer board.
1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. ANSI A108.1a - American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile in
the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar; 2014.
B. ANSI A108.1b - American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile
on a Cured Portland Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-Set or Latex-Portland Cement
Mortar; 1999 (Reaffirmed 2010).
C. ANSI A108.1c - Specifications for Contractors Option: Installation of Ceramic Tile in the
Wet-Set Method with Portland Cement Mortar or Installation of Ceramic Tile on a Cured
Portland Cement Mortar Bed with Dry-Set or Latex-Portland Cement; 1999 (Reaffirmed
2010).
D. ANSI A108.2 - American National Standard General Requirements: Materials,
Environmental and Workmanship; 2019.
E. ANSI A108.4 - American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile
with Organic Adhesives or Water Cleanable Tile-Setting Epoxy Adhesive; 2009 (Revised).
F. ANSI A108.5 - American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile
with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar; 1999 (Reaffirmed
2010).
G. ANSI A108.6 - American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile
with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and -Grouting Epoxy; 1999
(Reaffirmed 2010).
H. ANSI A108.8 - American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile
with Chemical Resistant Furan Resin Mortar and Grout; 1999 (Reaffirmed 2010).
I. ANSI A108.9 - American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile
with Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar/Grout; 1999 (Reaffirmed 2010).
J. ANSI A108.10 - American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Grout in
Tilework; 1999 (Reaffirmed 2010).
K. ANSI A108.11 - American National Standard Specifications for Interior Installation of
Cementitious Backer Units; 2010 (Reaffirmed 2016).

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 L. ANSI A108.12 - American National Standard for Installation of Ceramic Tile with EGP
(Exterior Glue Plywood) Latex-Portland Cement Mortar; 1999 (Reaffirmed 2010).
M. ANSI A108.13 - American National Standard for Installation of Load Bearing, Bonded,
Waterproof Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone; 2005 (Reaffirmed
2010).
N. ANSI A108.19 - American National Standard Specifications for Interior Installation of
Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs by the Thin-Bed Method
Bonded with Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar or Improved Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar;
2017.
O. ANSI A118.3 - American National Standard Specifications for Chemical Resistant, Water
Cleanable Tile-Setting and -Grouting Epoxy and Water Cleanable Tile-Setting Epoxy
Adhesive; 2013 (Revised).
P. ANSI A118.7 - American National Standard Specifications for High Performance Cement
Grouts for Tile Installation; 2010 (Reaffirmed 2016).
Q. ANSI A118.9 - American National Standard Specifications for Test Methods and
Specifications for Cementitious Backer Units; 1999 (Reaffirmed 2016).
R. ANSI A118.12 - American National Standard Specifications for Crack Isolation Membranes
for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone Installation; 2014.
S. ANSI A118.15 - American National Standard Specifications for Improved Modified Dry-Set
Cement Mortar; 2012.
T. ANSI A137.1 - American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile; 2012.
U. ASTM C373 - Standard Test Methods for Determination of Water Absorption and
Associated Properties by Vacuum Method for Pressed Ceramic Tiles and Glass Tiles and
Boil Method for Extruded Ceramic Tiles and Non-tile Fired Ceramic Whiteware Products;
2017.
V. TCNA (HB) - Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation; 2017.
1.04 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS
A. Refer to sustainability requirements not limited to:
1. Section 01 3329 Sustainable Design Reporting
2. Section 01 3563 Sustainability Certification Project Requirements
3. Section 01 3566 Sustainability Certification Project Procedures
4. Section 01 8113 Sustainable Design Requirements
5. Section 018113 Masdar Energy Design Guidelines
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. See Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.
B. Product Data: Provide manufacturers' data sheets on tile, mortar, grout, and accessories.
Include instructions for using grouts and adhesives.
C. Shop Drawings: Indicate tile layout, patterns, color arrangement, perimeter conditions,
junctions with dissimilar materials, control and expansion joints, thresholds, ceramic
accessories, and setting details.
D. Samples: Mount tile and apply grout on two plywood panels, minimum 457 by 457 mm in
size illustrating pattern, color variations, and grout joint size variations.
E. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.
F. Maintenance Data: Include recommended cleaning methods, cleaning materials, and stain
removal methods.
G. Maintenance Materials: Furnish the following for Employer's use in maintenance of project.
1. See Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements, for additional provisions.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Reference Standards And Regulatory Requirements:
1. Where there are in existence International Standards or Codes applicable to the Work
of this Section, the Contractor may choose to provide products, as accepted by the
Engineer, which comply with those standards in lieu of the standards specified herein.

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 In either case, the recommendations and requirements of such Standards shall be
considered minimum standards for the products, materials, or assemblies in question.
2. Reference to a Standard or Code shall be deemed to include all other Standards and
Codes referred to in the specified Standard or Code.
3. Nothing herein shall relieve Contractor of its responsibility to provide a higher standard
than the relevant Code or Standard, where that is required in order to comply with
other parts of the Specification.
B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the types of products
specified in this section, with minimum five years of documented experience.
C. Installer Qualifications:
1. Company specializing in performing tile installation, with minimum of five years of
documented experience.
1.07 MOCK-UP
A. See Section 01 4000 - Quality Requirements, for general requirements for mock-up.
B. Construct tile mock-up where indicated on drawings, incorporating all components specified
for the location.
1. Minimum size of mock-up is indicated on drawings.
2. Approved mock-up may remain as part of the Work.
1.08 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect adhesives from freezing or overheating in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
1.09 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Do not install solvent-based products in an unventilated environment.
B. Maintain ambient and substrate temperature above 10 degrees C and below 38 degrees C
during installation and curing of setting materials.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 TILE
A. Porcelain Tile, Type As Scheduled: ANSI A137.1, standard grade.
1. Moisture Absorption: 0 to 0.5 percent as tested in accordance with ASTM C373.
2.02 TRIM AND ACCESSORIES
A. Ceramic Accessories: as scheduled finish, same color and finish as adjacent field tile;
same manufacturer as tile.
2.03 SETTING MATERIALS
A. Provide setting and grout materials from same manufacturer.
B. Improved Latex-Portland Cement Mortar Bond Coat: ANSI A118.15.
C. Epoxy Adhesive and Mortar Bond Coat: ANSI A118.3.
1. Applications: Where indicated on drawings.
2.04 GROUTS
A. Provide setting and grout materials from same manufacturer.
B. High Performance Polymer Modified Grout: ANSI A118.7 polymer modified cement grout.
1. Applications: Use this type of grout where indicated and where no other type of grout
is indicated.
2. Use sanded grout for joints 3.2 mm wide and larger; use unsanded grout for joints less
than 3.2 mm wide.
C. Epoxy Grout: ANSI A118.3 chemical resistant and water-cleanable epoxy grout.
1. Applications: Where indicated.
2.05 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
A. Tile Sealant: Gunnable, silicone, siliconized acrylic, or urethane sealant; moisture and
mildew resistant type.
1. Applications: Between tile and plumbing fixtures.
B. Tile Sealer: Stain protection for ceramic tile and natural stone tile.

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2.06 ACCESSORY MATERIALS
A. Concrete Floor Slab Crack Isolation Membrane: Material complying with ANSI A118.12; not
intended as waterproofing.
1. Crack Resistance: No failure at 3.2 mm gap, minimum.
B. Backer Board: Cementitious type complying with ANSI A118.9; high density, glass fiber
reinforced, 12.7 mm thick; 51 mm wide coated glass fiber tape for joints and corners.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that subfloor surfaces are smooth and flat within the tolerances specified for that type
of work and are ready to receive tile.
B. Verify that wall surfaces are smooth and flat within the tolerances specified for that type of
work, are dust-free, and are ready to receive tile.
C. Verify that subfloor surfaces are dust free and free of substances that could impair bonding
of setting materials to subfloor surfaces.
D. Verify that required floor-mounted utilities are in correct location.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Protect surrounding work from damage.
B. Vacuum clean surfaces and damp clean.
C. Seal substrate surface cracks with filler. Level existing substrate surfaces to acceptable
flatness tolerances.
D. Install backer board in accordance with ANSI A108.11 and board manufacturer's
instructions. Tape joints and corners, cover with skim coat of setting material to a feather
edge.
E. Prepare substrate surfaces for adhesive installation in accordance with adhesive
manufacturer's instructions.
3.03 INSTALLATION - GENERAL
A. Install tile, thresholds, and stair treads and grout in accordance with applicable requirements
of ANSI A108.1a through ANSI A108.19 , manufacturer's instructions, and TCNA (HB)
recommendations.
B. Lay tile to pattern indicated. Do not interrupt tile pattern through openings.
C. Cut and fit tile to penetrations through tile, leaving sealant joint space. Form corners and
bases neatly. Align floor joints.
D. Place tile joints uniform in width, subject to variance in tolerance allowed in tile size. Make
grout joints without voids, cracks, excess mortar or excess grout, or too little grout.
E. Form internal angles square and external angles bullnosed.
F. Install ceramic accessories rigidly in prepared openings.
G. Install thresholds where indicated.
H. Sound tile after setting. Replace hollow sounding units.
I. Keep control and expansion joints free of mortar, grout, and adhesive.
J. Prior to grouting, allow installation to completely cure; minimum of 48 hours.
K. Grout tile joints unless otherwise indicated. Use standard grout unless otherwise indicated.
L. At changes in plane and tile-to-tile control joints, use tile sealant instead of grout, with either
bond breaker tape or backer rod as appropriate to prevent three-sided bonding.
3.04 INSTALLATION - FLOORS - THIN-SET METHODS
A. Over interior concrete substrates, install in accordance with TCNA (HB) Method F113,
dry-set or latex-Portland cement bond coat, with standard grout, unless otherwise indicated.
3.05 INSTALLATION - FLOORS - MORTAR BED METHODS
A. Over interior concrete substrates, install in accordance with TCNA (HB) Method F111, with
cleavage membrane, unless otherwise indicated.

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 B. Cleavage Membrane: Lap edges and ends.
C. Waterproofing Membrane: Install as recommended by manufacturer and as specified in the
section in which the product is specified.
D. Mortar Bed Thickness: 15.9 mm, unless otherwise indicated.
3.06 INSTALLATION - WALL TILE
A. Over cementitious backer units on studs, install in accordance with TCNA (HB) Method
W244, using membrane at toilet rooms.
B. Over gypsum wallboard on wood or metal studs install in accordance with TCNA (HB)
Method W243, thin-set with dry-set or latex-Portland cement bond coat, unless otherwise
indicated.
1. Where waterproofing membrane is indicated other than at showers and bathtub walls,
install in accordance with TCNA (HB) Method W222, one coat method.
C. Over interior concrete and masonry install in accordance with TCNA (HB) Method W202,
thin-set with dry-set or latex-Portland cement bond coat.
D. Over metal studs without backer install in accordance with TCNA (HB) Method W241,
mortar bed, with membrane where indicated.
3.07 CLEANING
A. Clean tile and grout surfaces.
3.08 PROTECTION
A. Do not permit traffic over finished floor surface for 4 days after installation.
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