Method Statement Flooring

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WALL & FLOOR TILING WORKS METHOD STATEMENT

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MATERIALS & EQUIPMENTS

Type of materials 1st delivery date** Type of equipments Quantity Tiles Concrete Mixer 1 Cement

Steel and Wooden Trowel 2

Wash fine sand Spray Paint 1 Course sand

Level ruler/Spirit Level 3 Level pipe 3 Cutter 3 Hammer 3

Seive (for checking) 1

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WORK METHOD STATEMENT

The attached Work Method Statement shall include the following : 2.1

Flow Chart (A) WALL Remark

1. Ensure all surfaces are clean and free from dust & dirt. Start SITE CLEARANCE Checked by QC/SS/COW Acceptable NOOO A Automatic Zoom

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1. Setting out alignment, level, gradient, height and positioning of other services. 1. Provide level pegs to ensure correct squareness & verticality.

1. Selected actual ceramic tiles shall be fixed.

2. Ensure tiles are even and consistent in colour/design. 3. Allow for M&E openings. 4. Tile joints shall be 1-2mm. 5. Tiles shall be soaked in water

NO before fixing. NO SETTING OUT Checked by QC/SS/CO W Acceptable

FIXING OF WALL TILES

Checked by QC/SS/CO W Acceptable Checked by QC/SS/CO W Acceptable NO NO CEMENT RENDERING (BACKING) TO WALL YES YES YES

TILE JOINTS SEALED TO NEXT STAGE OF WORK

Checked by QC/SS/CO W Acceptable (B) FLOOR

1. Ensure all surfaces are clean & free from dust and dirt.

1. Provide level pegs to ensure correct levels/flow direction Cement mortar 1:3 mix.

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Selected actual non-slip ceremic floor tiles shall be laid.

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Follow the X-Y axis line for straightness of tiles alignment. 3)

Tile joints shall be 3-4mm maximum & joints to be consistants for floor tiles.

NO YES

SITE CLEARING

CEMENT SCREED TO FLOOR SETTING OUT Checked by QC/SS/CO W Acceptable START Checked by QC/SS/CO W Acceptable NO Checked by QC/SS/CO W Acceptable

FIXING OF FLOOR TILES (by wet method)

Checked by QC/SS/CO W Acceptable A NO NO YES YES

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OBJECTIVE

Objective of this work method statement is to describe the sequence of work and coordination of supply and installation of tiling work from the initial stage to the final stage and handing over.

2.3

Delivery, storage, handling and protection of materials at site.

2.3.1

Tiles delivered to site in paper box and on pallet shall be stored in original unopened containers with all labels intact and legible at time of use.

2.3.2

Cement delivered in paper bag from weighing 50kg per bag.

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Cement are stored in a covered raised leveled floor to avoid direct contact with weather and dampness.

2.3.4

Sources of sand are from reputable sandpit – fine washed clean sand free from impurities.

2.3.5

Sand storage area shall be at dry hard ground as backing to avoid direct contact with the ground.

2.4

Pre-installation requirement

2.4.1

To obtain tile sample i.a.w. construction drawings and contract’s specification and submit to Architect for approval.

2.4.2

To ensure all wall and floor surfaces in eveness, verticality and squareness of all angles.

2.4.3

No tiles shall be laid until the base surface is completely dry, clean and free of loose materials to provide a good keyed surface to receive the tiling.

2.4.4

Provide sufficient level pegs to control the verticality, thickness and alignment of wall and floor screeding.

2.4.5

All tiles shall be dampened before fixing.

2.4.6

Cement and sand mortar mix 1:3

2.4.7

Ensure waterproofing have been completed and ponding tested.

2.5

Execution of work (A)

Wall Tiles 1.6.1

Brickwall to be clean from all dusts and dirts. 1.6.2

Setting out alignment, levels and verticality by using level pegs. 1.6.3

Plastering (backing) to brickwall with cement and sand mortar 1:3 1.6.4

The backing shall be allow to set and fully cured. 1.6.5

Selected ceramic wall tiles shall be used and soaked in water until fully saturated. 1.6.6

Fixing of wall tiles shall then be done from lowest level upwards and in a continuous manner.

1.6.7

Allow openings for all M&E services within the tiled areas. 1.6.8

Ensure that all tile joints shall be 1-2mm wide and be consistent throughout. 1.6.9

Joints shall be applied with white cement.

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TILE JOINTS SEALED COMPLETION

(B) Floor Tiles

2.5.1

All floor shall be clean from debris, dusts and dirts.

2.5.2

Use string marker to mark the control levels on all four walls (for rooms without wall tiles).

2.5.3

Provide level pegs to control the levels at 1.2 mm center to center.

2.5.4

Cement screed the floor with cement and sand mortar mix 1:3 to 2% fall to floor trap.

2.5.5

Allow all cement screed to be fully set and cured.

2.5.6

Take the permanent features (such as long wall) to provide the X-Y axis base line and marked with string marker.

2.5.7

Selected non-slip ceramic floor tiles shall then be laid with cement paste applied on the base using wet method of laying.

2.5.8

Ensure that the tile joints shall be 3-4mm maximum wide and all joints shall be consistent.

2.5.9

Ensure fall in wet areas like kitchen and toilets must be towards the floor traps or discharge points(2% fall gradient).

2.5.10

All gaps shall then be fully filled.

2.6

Point of inspection and checking and their frequency: 2.6.1

Ensure concrete surfaces clean and free from dust and dirt. 2.6.2

Setting out alignment, levels, gradient, verticality will be correct. 2.6.3

Tile size, thickness, evenness, squareness shall be checked correctly. 2.6.4

Joints are aligned and consistent with skirting and wall tiles. 2.6.5

Check squareness, vertically of boxing up. 2.6.6

Check tiling around door & window frame / openings. 2.6.7

Ensure wall & floor tile joints are in line & consistent in thickness. 2.6.8

Ensure door opening drop to be 25 mm. 2.6.9

Ensure 2% flow towards floor trap. 2.6.10

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floor trap / floor tile junction b.

wall tile / floor tile junction. c.

Window opening / frame / wall tile junction. d.

Door frame / wall tile junction.

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Post installation.

2.7.1

Site cleaning.

2.7.2

Evenness of tiles and colour.

2.7.3

No chipping, cracks or mortar droppings.

2.7.4

No hollowness (up to 85 %)

2.7.5

Protection of all laid tiles

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Checklist and inspection form.

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