ALARGAN PROJECTS

PART 4.A
Method Statement for Tilling Works
(Installation of Ceramic Tiles)

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Title
Method statement for installation of ceramic tiles.
Purposed of Scope
The purpose of this is to describe the means and ways of doing tiling works for walls and
floors at bathroom, toilet, roof, bedrooms, kitchen, store room, hallways and etc. Works
shall be carried out in compliance with the drawing and project specification.

III.

Materials
A. Approved tiles
B. Adhesive
C. Tile grout
D. Potable Water
E. Tile trim/Tile nosing
F. Tile spacer

IV.

Tiling Tools and Equipment

A. Drum mixer
B. Container for soaking tiles
C. Grinder
D. Tile cutter
E. Tile drill
F. Aluminum straight edge
G. Trowel
H. Plumb
I. Spirit level
J. Wheel borrow
K. Hand shovel
L. Right angle/Try square
M. Rubber mallet and other hand tools as required
N. Foam or Rag cloth

V.

Safety and Health Requirements

A. All employees/workers shall be provided with basic personal protection equipment
(PPE).
B. All workers shall be provided with proper tools and equipment to execute the work
safely.
C. Trained operators shall be engaged to operate the equipment.
D. All works shall comply with safety procedure or instruction as set in out in project
Safety Plan and Municipality rules and regulation.

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TILLING WORKS PROCEDURE
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General Requirements
A. Ensure that materials, sample and method of statement have been submitted and
approved.
B. Ensure that tiling tools and equipment are approved.
C. Ensure proper working platform and lighting arrangement are provided.
D. Ensure that tile spacers are approved.
E. Delivered tile materials shall be checked the following details:
Manufacturers name
Type of tiles
Color
Size
F. Different batches of delivered materials shall not be mixed and installed in the same
area to avoid color variation.
G. Obtain necessary clearances and approvals from engineers including MEP clearance.
H. The surface to which tiles to be fixed shall be free from all defects.
I. Rendered substrate must be fully cured prior to the tilling installation.
J. Backfilled materials shall be properly compacted and moistened prior to the tile
installation.
K. Soak the tiles inside the container with potable water at least one hour prior to
installation or as per manufacturers recommendation.
L. Ensure that the laying of tiles shall be as per direction and pattern on approved shop
drawings.
M. Wall tiles shall be plumbed and leveled without sags.
N. Tile joints shall be straight and aligned from the adjacent tiles.
O. Ensure that leveling and slope of floor tiles shall be as per approved shop drawings.
P. Drilling shall be patterned on fittings to be fitted (e.g. circular and rectangular). Without
marring visible surfaces.
Q. Junction from floor and wall tiles shall be terminated at zero spaced.
R. Zero space shall also be observed at the junction between different materials (e.g. wall
skirting to door architrave and floor tiles to threshold).
S. Tile trim and tile nosing shall be installed as per approved shop drawings.
T. Junction between wall skirting to create nosing shall be terminated neatly at 45.
U. Ensure that color of grout shall be approved by engineer.
V. Approved sealant shall be inserted between tiles and sanitary fittings. Adequate amount
shall be observed and avoid over application.
W. The completed tiled floor shall be cleaned and protected from any traffic.
X. Inspection request shall be submitted to the assigned engineer/inspector prior to the
commencement of tiling works and upon work completion.

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VIII.

Mixing of Adhesive and Tile Installation

1. Layout tile works and marked the designated levels for referencing. Setting out
shall be done by trained surveyor and approved by engineer.
2. For wall tiling, established a level line at the bottom to position the starting
course. For floor tiling, start at the point fixed on the approved shop drawings.
3. Layout shall be approved by engineer to avoid installation of small pieces of tiles.
4. Remove from container the soak tiles.
5. Using 25 kilogram of tile adhesive, mix with 8 liters of potable water or as per
manufacturers recommendation. Mix thoroughly to create paste.
6. Wet the substrate prior to the installation of tiles.
7. Apply floated coat of adhesive to the background and comb the surface with
recommended solid bed trowel. Apply thin even coat at the back of tiles. Press
tiles unto the surface with twisting/sliding action to give finished bed thickness
within the range recommended by manufacturer.
8. Tamp the tile with rubber mallet to obtain required adhesion and level.
9. Used the spirit level and aluminum straight edge to level the surface of laid tiles.
10. Install the approved tile spacer in every installed tile.
11. Clean the face of tiles with foam or rag cloth gently to avoid deviation.
12. Repeat all the process until all tiles are laid.
13. Let the adhesive hardened/cured for minimum of 24 hours or as per
manufacturers recommendation prior to grouting.
Mixing of Grout and Application
1. Application of grout will be carried out in accordance with manufacturers
recommendation.
2. Ensure that the joint depth and width is maintained to 2mm and 6mm (or the
depth of tile if less) respectively, or in accordance with manufacturers
recommendation.
3. In case of blocked joints, remove blockage to create key for grouting in joints.
4. Mixing of grout shall be in accordance with manufacturers recommendation.
5. Apply the grout between the spaces of tiles using approved tools. Forced to fill
joints completely to the entire depth.
6. Let the grout settle for 10 minutes.
7. Clean the surface of tiles using foam or rag cloth.
8. Repeat the process of 6 and 7 to have a good finished until all surface is done.
9. Floor shall be closed from all kinds of traffic or as per manufacturers
recommendation.

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Mockups
A. Mockups sample would be made in designated areas for selection and approval of the
engineer/consultant prior to the commencement of works using correct materials and
shall be in adjacent location.
B. Actual works will be carried out in accordance with approved mock up.

X.

Cutting and Repairing

A. Cut out carefully the damaged tiles and areas which in the opinion of engineer will
impair the appearance using approved repairing tolls.
B. All repairs shall be done by using approved materials.

XI.

Testing of Materials and Surface Checking

A. Metallic rod shall be used by tapping the surface of tiles; any void sound shall be cut
and replace.
B. Any visible deviation of tiles shall be cut and replace.

XII. References
A. Approved materials
B. Scope of works or specifications
C. ALARGAN Standards
D. Approved drawings

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