Method Of Statement For Porcelain tiles works

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CONTENTS
1. Purpose.

2. Scope of Work.

3. Abbreviation & Definitions.

4. References.

5. Materials & Tools.

6. Safety.

7. Prior Activities.

8. Pocedures.

9. Responsibilities.

1. PURPOSE.
This method statement defines the activities and the sequences which are to be
carried out and describes in general, the methodology to be used in work
execution related to porcelain floor tiling works to ensure compliance with the
conditions of the contract, contract specifications, and Health, Safety and
Environmental requirements consistent with the approved drawings, relevant
specifications, and BOQ.
2. Scope of Work:

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This method statement specifically addresses the porcelain tiling works in general for (Misc-
Works in the passengers Area of Batha land port) at (security building works) and as shown in
the drawings
3) Abbreviations & Definitions:
The words like Main Contractor, Consultant, and Employer used in this methodology shall
be considered to have the meaning as understood from the definitions of these terms given
in the contract documents. The following abbreviations shall have the meaning as set forth
below:
: MOT  Ministry of Transportation.

: LSA  Laboratories of Standardization Affairs.

: SAES  Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard.

: BS  British Standards.
: ASTM  American Society for Testing and Materials.
: ITP  Inspection and Test Plan.
: PQP  Project Quality Plan.
: SC  Supervision Consultant.
: IR  Inspection Request.
: PTW  Permit to Work.
: MS  Method Statement.
: RA  Risk Assessment.

:HSE  Health Safety & Environment.

4) References :
 MOT specification.
 SAES: Saudi Engineering Standard.
 Project Specifications.
 Contract Documents & IFC Drawing.
 ASHTON
 Project Quality Plan.
 Project HSE plan
5) Materials & Tools:
Materials.
A. Approved porcelain tiles.
B. Approved pre bagged material.(tile glue – adhesive )

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C. Approved grunting material.

D. Spacers.
E. Corner bead for tiles.
Equipments and Tools:
A. Rubber hammer.
B. Notched troll 6mm 8mm 10mm.
C. Electric adhesive mixing drill.
D. Water jet cutting machine for tiles.
E. Circular cutting drill.
F. Tele - handler.
G. Sponge

H. sprit level

I. Plump bob.

A. Wheel Loader

6) Safety:

a) Approved safety plan procedures shall be strictly followed.

b) Where possible hazards may arise from filling activities, the necessary safety
measures will be taken to prevent accidents or injuries at all times.
This may include barriers, warning tape/ net, signage, watchman, and
proper lighting.
c) Where work upon existing services may be required, the necessary work
permits and safety equipment should be obtained before the activity
commencement.
d) HSSE will enforce that Personal Protective Equipment be worn by site
personnel at all times during construction activities.
e) Provisions of adequate cool drinking water, shade, and saltwater tablets will
be in place.
f) Before the commencement of any activities, the workforce will receive an

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induction talk on the project site safety requirements. This induction

talk will include both activity safety issues, as well as general safety
requirements.
g) The safety engineer will ensure that Personal Protective Equipment is worn
by site personnel at all times during construction activities.
h) Traffic diversions
After obtaining all permissions: Temporary traffic diversions will be
operated to ensure smooth traffic movement if necessary flow by using
traffic cones or New Jersey safety barriers if needed traffic diversions
signboard and banksman.
If the traffic flow is smooth then the diversions are kept in place, until work
is finished
And if there is any enhancement that can be applied, it will be discussed
with relative Stakeholders.

7) Prior Activities:
Ceramic and porcelain tiles type & color, mortar mix, glue, grout, shop drawings
and method of application shall be approved by the consultant.
Ensure that delivered materials from approved manufacturers and in original
labelled packing.
Mock up shall be arranged for wall and floor tiles at the location designated by the
consultant for the final approval.
Approved mock up and samples shall be available at site and the materials
delivered to the site shall be checked with respect to the approved samples.
Tiles of approved sizes shall be used for laying
Ensure the MEP clearance obtained.
Working area to be restricted for unauthorised entry.
The area of substrate to be tiles shall be brushed clean and the finished floor level
shall be established by means of dots.
All traces of grease, oil, loose particles etc. must be removed.
In wet areas check that approved water proofing is completed as per
Manufacturer’s instruction and tested for leakage.

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Ensure the laying of the tiles shall be as per the direction and pattern agreed with
the consultant.
Setting out of tiles shall be done the surveyor and approved by the consultant.
Before laying tiles obtain approval of setting out by consultant. Provide symmetry
about the center tiles of spaces or areas and adjust to minimize the tile cutting.
Tiling should be started from the start point as fixed on the approved shop
drawings.
Lay out tile work so that tiles less than ½ full size do not occur and with minimum
of cutting. Carefully grind edges of cut tiles. Ensure cut tiles are in corners and are
equal on each wall faces.
Tile layout on floors/walls shall follow the layout on floors/walls as per approved
shop drawings

8) Procedure:
 1. Materials Handling on Worksite and Storage
Materials shall be received in parts as per site requirements and in standard boxes and/or
packs, pallets, etc. Materials shall be stored in the proper way and handled as per manufacturers’
recommendations if any.
Obtain each color, grade, finish, type, composition, and variety of tiles from a single source.
For grout and setting materials, obtain ingredients of uniform quality from one manufacturer for
each cementitious and admixture component and from one source or producer.

2. Preliminary in Tiling Works

Work shall comply with all project specifications, rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances of all
authorities having jurisdiction.

Tiles type & color, mortar mix, grout, adhesives, etc., shop drawings, and method statements shall
be approved by the consultant prior to commencing any tiling works.
The tiling mockup shall be arranged for final approval at the location designated by the consultant.

Approved mockup and sample shall be preserved and always readily available at the site during the
entire duration of the work.

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Ensure that the MEP clearance is obtained for the particular tile work area.
In wet areas, ensure that the waterproofing is completed and tested for leakage & any applicable
inspections.

Obtain the required safety and health clearance from Safety Department prior to starting the work.

Restrict the area from foot and wheel traffic prior to and during the tiling, activity to prevent damage
from the finished work.

Inspection requests (checklist Annex A) along with the key plan showing the area to be executed will
be raised to Engineers progressively for the tiling/flooring works. All inspections will be carried out in
phases to cover a part of the total work

3. Worksite Preparation
The areas of the concrete substrate to be tiled are to be brushed clean and dampened and the
finished floor level is to be established.

The mortar for bedding the tiles shall be as shown in the drawing and/or project specifications.

Setting out shall be done by the surveyor and approved by the consultant.
Engage an experienced installer who has successfully completed tile installations

Tiles Installation and Fixing Procedure .4

Laying porcelain tiles by Semi-Dry Mix Method. It shall consist of 1 part of cement to 4 parts of sand
by volume to form the sand cement mortar, mixed semi-dry in a mechanical mixer with only sufficient
water added to give a crumbly consistency that retains its shape when squeezed in the hand. To
maintain the consistency of the mix, the volume of water added is to be kept the same for each batch

The minimum thickness of bedding with this system of laying is to be 40 mm.

The mix is to be spread to a thickness approximately 10 mm greater than that actually required for the
bed and be thoroughly compacted by tamping and drawing off to the required level with a screed
board which will give even compaction and leveled surface. Only sufficient mortar is to be mixed and
spread as can be covered with tiles before it has attained its initial set.

A thin layer of the slurry of 1 part cement and 1 part sand, by volume, is to be poured over the surface
of the semi-dry mix bedding and spread with a trowel until it is approximately 2 mm thick. The
approved adhesive is to be applied to the tiles to be laid while the slurry is wet and beaten firmly into
position with a wooden beater to ensure a true surface and contact between the tiles and bedding is
complete

Get approval for tile layout through dry laying before starting tile work if SOP (Start of Point) is not
shown in the drawing. In absence of an SOP or approved layout, arrange tiles so that cut tiles occur at
wall lines only and are minimum and where they do occur, they are as large as possible

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Before tile fixing check that any color, shade variations, and sizes are acceptable.
Lay the side of the tiles by side or keep the specified gap joints by the use of tile spacers as per the
approved pattern as shown in the approved drawings. The tiles must be correctly positioned at the
time they are placed and laid with joints as shown in the approved drawing.
Carefully remove the tile spacers after the laid tiles are set enough to prevent difficulties of pulling out
the spacers.

Tiles shall be placed firmly according to the level shown in the approved shop drawing.
Tiles shall be placed firmly according to the level shown in the approved shop drawing.
A spirit level should be used to ensure that the tiles are even and level during installation.
Accurately form intersections and returns. Perform cutting and drilling of tile without marring visible
surfaces. Fit tile closely to electrical outlets, piping, fixtures, and other penetration, collars, or covers.

Tiles are to be laid level or to 1% falls/or as shown in the approved drawings in “wet” areas, as may be
required. Localized variations in level for a nominally flat floor are to be a maximum of +/- 3 mm under
a 3 m straight edge. Particular care is to be taken in “wet” areas to prevent low spots and the pooling
of water.

No soaking is required for fully vitrified tiles or when the adhesive is used.
Install edge strip at the following (1.) At openings without thresholds and similar discontinuous edges
of thin-set tile floors. (2.) Where ceramic tile floors are adjacent to other flooring materials at the same
level. (3.) Where ceramic tile cove base is combined with other types of flooring and (4.) As shown in
the drawing.

Control and expansion joints: Provide control and expansion joints as per approved Shop Drawings.
(1.) Locate control joints as indicated on the approved drawings, but the maximum of 4.5 meters in the
center in each direction for interior condition and 3.65 meters for exterior condition. Provide control
joints at all perimeters. (2.) The width of joints must match the width of grout joints. (3.) Seal joints
after completion of tile work.

Do not saw-cut tiles control/expansion joints after installation of the tiles.

5. Joint Grouting
The grouting mix shall be an approved grout as per submittal ref.: (reference goes here).
Grouting of the joints shall be carried out after 24 hours of the completion of the laying of the tiles so
that the grout will attach itself firmly to the bedding. Care should be taken to avoid disturbing the tiles
during the grouting application.

Clean the joint before filling it with approved grout.

Apply tile grout to the joint spaces between tiles using a sponge or soft cloth

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6. Cleaning of Finished Work

Remove excess grout, setting bed material, mortar, and adhesive with clean clothes or sponges Clean
the affected surface area when mortar and adhesive are still in wet form by cotton waste or any other
such material.

When the mortar, grout, and adhesive were dry, remove them with a scrapper lightly and clean them
with dampening cotton waste or cleaner as specified by the manufacturer.
Clean all tile surfaces and remove cement/tile grout residue from tiles as soon as the day’s work is
finished

7. Protection and Preservation of Finished Work

Remove defective tile and replace with sound tile.

Remove and replace tiles with hollow bearing sound when tapped with steel rod after installation.

Prohibit traffic until tiles are completely set.

Cover the floor area with hard boards, tarpaulins, plastics, or gypsum powder to prevent damage to the
installed tiles and preferably area has to be barricaded or restricted for normal entry or by locking the
area.

Repairing of damaged tiling work: If for any reason, any tile is broken or damaged, remove the tile and
replace it with sound and similar tile

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the core team are as follows

9.01. Project Manager:

• Ensure that the methods are by the Approved Method Statement.

• Ensure that the required works are planned and performed according to this
document.

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• Ensure that the quality of the product is within the planned time.
• Ensure that the required deliveries are forwarded as required.
• Ensure that the project teams will conduct all the works in safest possible
manner and comply with the client's HS&E plan requirements as well as with
the project Health & Safety Plan and Environmental Plan.

9.02Quality Engineer:

• Liaise with the Project Manager for the conduct of day-to-day quality-related
activities and issues- if any.
• To ensure materials comply with MOT specifications, standards, and
international standards Project specifications and requirements.
• To ensure that related MS and ITP are prepared and approved before the
start of the works.
• To ensure that works are carried out as per the approved MS & ITP.
• To ensure that all tests are conducted as per the ITP.
• To ensure that quality is maintained as per the requirements.
• Ensure that the Inspection and Test Plans have been carried out according to
procedure.
• Verify the damage or defects.
• Ensure the quality of repair
• Ensure the approval of materials, if required.
• Ensure must be fallow the thickness of the foundation and wall.
• To ensure fallow compaction method as per MOT Specification, international
standards, and project specification.
• Ensure be fallow curing time of concrete.
• Ensure must be followed IFC Drawing.

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9.03 HSE Manager:
• The HSE Manager is responsible for establishing an effective
HSE management plan.
• Ensures the HSE management system requirements are
established, implemented, and maintained.
• Coordinates with the Site HSE team and the Construction
Management team to ensure effective implementation of the
Procedures.
• Assist the risk assessment team in formulating Method
Statements and Risk Assessments for specific construction
activities.
• To lead the entire team, maintaining HSE awareness and to
create safe culture and working environment through innovative
ideas.
• Planning and coordinating the HSE Training for the project.
• Issue necessary directives to the Safety Officer / Supervisor
and render advice to the Project Manager, as required. •
Prepare and submit reports on HSE issues to, SAR's / SC’s
Safety Executives whenever required.
• Carry out HSE inspections at construction sites concerning all
HSE issues.
• Liaise with Client’s and Consultants’ HSE Departments.
• Take part in incident investigation and reporting of all Incidents.
• Take part in / attend SAR’s HSE meetings.
• Monitor and assess HSE.

9.04. Project HSE Officer:

• Responsible for daily site compliance monitoring and reporting.

• Ensure that all new personnel are properly inducted.
• Ensure that toolbox meeting is performed daily before work
commencement.
• Undertaking random spot-checks on the project site to verify
compliance with the project HSE plan.
• Reporting and investigating of accidents and incidents.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the procedures and update as
necessary, to ensure that the HSE plan is kept to update .

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9.05. Site Surveying Engineer:

• It will be ensured at all times that surveying works shall be

carried out under the control of a competent surveyor.
• Shall explain the Method Statement to his subordinates and be
responsible for executing the survey works by the method
statement.
• To ascertain that the work is being carried out as per the
instructions of the site surveying engineer and in conformance
with the Plot coordinator of the project provided by Zakat.
• Also, to instruct workers to eliminate hazards and encourage
safety actions or initiatives.
• Ensure that survey points are properly maintained and should
refer to the permanent points given by the third party.
• Ensure that the required surveys are planned and performed by
this document.
• Will ensure the calibration of equipment.

9.06. Site Forman:

• Responsible for executing all activities assigned to him on-site
by Project Engineer. Supervise all workers who report to him
onsite. Ensure completion of assigned duties on time as per the
given daily schedule.

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