(F)

1.0

FLOORING & CLADDING

INDIAN STANDARDS: All relevant standards as specified in elsewhere in this volume are also applicable.

1.1

The Indian Standards to be followed are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. IS 777 IS 1237 IS 1443 IS 2114 IS 2571 IS 4457 IS 5318 IS 5491 : : : : : : : : Specification for glazed earthen are tiles. Specification flooring tiles. Code of practice for laying and finishing of cement concrete flooring tiles. Code of practice for laying insitu terrazzo floor finish. Code of practice for laying insitu cement concrete flooring Specification for cement unglazed vitreous acid resisting tiles. Code of practice for laying of flexible PV sheet and tile flooring. Code of practice for laying in-situ granolithic concrete floor topping. for cement concrete

2.0 2.1

MATERIAL: Cement, sand, water shall conform to concrete and mortar section of this volume.

2.2

MARBLE:

The marble used shall be as approved by the EIC and shall be hard, sound, free from cracks, cavities, holes, patches of injurious veins, weathered portions, flaws, etc. 4 Nos. of 300 x 300 mm sized marble pieces shall be submitted for approval. Material received shall conform to the said approval group 4 marbles and no other type shall be accepted. Color, grains, vein, etc. must conform to the approved sample only. Size and thickness shall be as specified. The marble may be ordered in various sizes to suit the pattern selected by the Architect/EIC. Required pattern matching of marble shall be carried out by the contractor while cutting the marble. 2.3 KOTA STONE: Kota stone shall be of approved size to achieve the pattern to be approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. Thickness shall be as specified stone shall be dense, hard and free from cracks, decay, weathering and flaws. 3.0 SUB-BASE: Sub-base for all flooring shall be prepared and kept ready for further applications. All items shall be defined and detailed on the drawing measurements shall be as per the BOQ of these items. Preparation of sub-base may be by doing excavation of back filling in plinth. Back filling shall be with the selected earth in layer of 150mm to 200mm maximum and adequately watered and well-compacted to achieve 90% compaction at optimum moisture content.

In case of excavation, the base shall be well-dressed to the desired level and inspected. All loose spots shall be excavated till the hard surface is reached and then filled as directed by the EIC. Surface shall be watered with just sufficient water and rolled and compacted with vibratory compactor, wherever possible. 3.1 BASE FLOOR: This shall be regular reinforced concrete floor of plain cement concrete floor as specified. Its thickness shall vary from 50mm to 150mm as the case may be. In case of RCC floor concrete this may be nominally reinforced with reinforcement bars. All specifications of concreting shall be the same as per concrete and reinforcement. 4.0 4.1 4.1.1 FLOOR FINISHES: Indian Patent Stone. Cement concrete floor of specified grade of 40 to 75mm thickness shall be laid panels. Cement concrete shall conform to concrete. The concrete surface finish may be monolithically laid with structural slab or laid over hardened structural slab. For convenience and to protect final finish in the period of construction laying of concrete over hardened structural slab shall be preferred.

4.1.2

a)

Hardened structural slab shall be thoroughly wirebrushed, hacked with mechanical scabbler to remove

all scum. Burr of cement mortar and allowed to expose coarse aggregate. Surface shall be wetted and cleaned thoroughly. b) Concrete shall be laid in panels. Panels shall be such as to minimize shrinkage and curing. Their length to breadth ratio shall be 1.5:1. It is advisable to keep the maximum length of each panel as 2.0 m. Panels shall be formed be providing shuttering of timber of steel angles to accurate level. They shall be rigid and water tight. c) In case dividing strips are to be provided, the same shall be fixed to accurate level and concrete poured into them (not required to be in alternate bays). 4.1.3 a) The concrete mix used shall be as stiff as possible yet sufficiently workable when mix is held in hand it shall form a ball but when released will crumble by itself. b) Thick cement plaster slurry shall be brushed into the surface just prior to laying of the concrete. It must be noted that slurry shall not be brushed over area where concrete laying is likely to be delayed. c) d) e) Concrete laid shall be vibrated and compacted as required. It shall be leveled with 3m straight edge. Surface shall be well trowelled and rubbed smooth to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge. No additional dry cement or cement mortar shall be sprinkled on the stiffened concrete surface to achieve smoothness. f) Concrete shall be kept moist for 14 days.

g)

Edges of panel shall be well-compacted to minimize liftings and curlings.

4.1.4

IPS-laid monolithic with structural concrete shall be carried out as under:a) b) c) Floor concrete slab shall be allowed to stiffen enough but still be in a plastic stage. Mix shall be laid in position and well-compacted with wooden float and leveled with 3m straight edge. After the surface has become slightly hard, steel trowelling shall be carried out to achieve smooth, leveled surface. d) e) NO additional dry cement or cement mortar shall be sprinkled in the stiffened concrete surface at any stage. The concrete shall be wet cured for 14 days.

4.1.5

Measurement shall be square meter for specified thickness and for specified mix.

4.1.6 4.1.7

Precast rerrazzo tiling. Tiles shall conform to IS 1237. Metric size of tiles as per IS 1237 are: Nominal Size Actual Size Minimum Thickness 200mm x 200mm 300mm x 300mm 198.5mm x 298.5mm 25mm 198.5mm x 198.5mm 20mm

250mm x 250mm

248.5mm x 248.5mm

22mm

Tolerances on length and breadth shall be maximum 1mm and in thickness 3mm. Tiles shall be hydraulically pressed with a minimum pressure of 140 kg.sq.cm. Tiles shall be single coat polished prior to receipt at site. Backing of tiles shall be in ordinary cement aggregate in proportion of 1:3 by weight. Top wearing course shall be minimum 6mm at any point in the tiles. 4.2.2 BEDDING: The bedding for the tiles shall be with cement mortar 1:6 or as specified in Schedule A of the tender. Thickness of bedding mortar shall be 30mm average. Structural concrete or base slab shall be cleaned, wetted and mopped as detailed in 4.1.2 a of this section. Mortar shall be spread uniformly, tamped and leveled with a 3m straight edgy. The bed shall be keyed prior to finishing of the days work. Thickness shall be as specified but at no point shall the bed be less than 10mm. 4.2.3 LAYING OF TILES: A thick cement slurry/paste shall be spread over the bedding and cleaned tiles laid over this grouted area. Grouting shall be such that the area is covered within 15-20 minutes. Joints shall be as thin as possible and limited to 2mm at the maximum.

Laying shall start after due consideration is given to following points and approved by the Engineer-in-charge. 1. Detum levels of floors in rooms, adjacent rooms, passages etc. 2. Slopes, if provided, the flooring should be given by adjusting thickness of mortar. 3. 4. 5. Tiles in openings and doors are equally placed. Passage may be laid first to achieve evenness in doors. Tiles in room shall be symmetrical and equal cut tiles shall be around the edges. 6. In case of differently coloured tiles in passages and rooms, a dividing strip shall be provided and change over of colour shall be under the shutter. 7. In case there is any other architectural or structural feature, the same shall be considered and the pattern adjusted accordingly. 8. 4.2.4 Tiles may be allowed to go under plaster or dado about 10mm. After the tiles are laid, surplus cement slurry from the joints shall be cleaned. The flowing day the joints shall again be cleaned, washed and wire brushed. Grouting of joints shall be carried out with coloured (pigmented cement) cement or gray cement that matches the color of tiles. Grout shall be worked into joint. Excessive grouts shall be cleaned off.

4.2.5

The floor shall be kept wet for a period of 7 days. No traffic shall be allowed on the bedding and bedded tiles for atleast 2 days.

4.2.6

POLISHING: Polishing and grinding shall be done only after 14 days. Machine cutting or grinding shall be carried out. At first the grinding shall be with rough stone of grade 48 to 60. All chips shall be visible and grinding shall be uniform. It shall be cleaned with water. All pin-holes and opened out joints shall be grouted with matching coloured cement grouts supplied by the tile manufacturer. It shall be cured for a period of 7 days by keeping a moist. Joint width should not be more than 1 to 1.5mm. Second coat cutting/grinding/polishing shall be done with carboundum stone of grade 120. The same procedure as for the first coat shall be repeated till curing is completed. The final cutting/grinding/polishing shall be with a fine stone of 22 to 32 grade and shall be done with ample water. Oxalic acid powder shall be spread 33gm/sq.m. and polished by machined fitted with Hessian bobs. The floors shall then be washed, cleaned and dried with a soft cloth or linen. Wherever corners of tiles are slightly low and remain unpolished, they should be hand polished by using rubbing stone.

In case of wax polishing, wax polish shall be applied to the surface. It shall be rubbed with machine. Then clean saw-dust shall be spread over the floor and rubbed with polishing machine. This will remove wax, leaving a glossy surface underneath. Case shall be taken that, the floor is not left slippery and that the ordinary wax is not used under any circumstances. 4.2.7 Precast terrazzo tiles are measured in square metres. Their rate shall include all material and labour costs required to complete the items to the satisfaction of the EIC. No extra shall be admitted on account of cutting of tiles in shape, preparing a pattern from different coloured tiles or special border or a band. Landing of staircase shall be paid for in square meters. Treads and risers shall be measured in running meters for a particular width of tread and height of riser. 4.3 4.3.1 KOTA STONE FLOORING: Machine cut Kota stone slabs used shall be of 25 to 32mm thickness. As far as possible colour shall be uniform. Tiles used at site shall be machine cut. 4.3.2 In machine cut edge tiles, edges shall be protected from any damage in transit. No breakage shall be permitted. All edges shall be sharp, perfectly rectangular and all tiles otherwise shall be rejected outright. Edges shall be pencil-rounded and polished for exposed corners and faces. 4.3.3 Bedding shall be of cement sand mortar as detailed in clause 4.2.2 of this section. In all cases of cement-sand-mortar mix, a

ratio of 1.6 will be maintained unless specified otherwise in the BOQ/drawing. 4.3.4 Laying of Kota stone flooring shall be as in clause 4.2.3, 4.2.4 & 4.2.5 of this section. 4.3.5 Polishing and grinding shall be carried out as in 4.2.6 of this section. 4.3.6 Measurement shall be in square metres. Steps and risers for specified width and height shall be measured in running metres or as detailed in BOQ. Rates shall include costs for all labour, material, cutting, dressing, polishing of exposed faces and edges, wastage etc. including laying in pattern and polishing to the required standard. No extra shall be permitted on any account. 4.4 4.4.1 MARBLE FLOORING/GRANITE FLOORING: Machine cut marble/granite stone slabs shall of 10, 20, 25, 32 & 40mm thickness as specified by the Architect. Colour shall be uniform and the slabs free from all defects. Tiles used at site shall be machine cut. 4.4.2 In machine cut tiles, edges shall be protected from any damage in transit. No breakage shall be permitted. All edges shall be sharp, perfectly rectangular. Edges shall be pencilrounded and polished for exposed corners and faces. 4.4.3 Bedding shall be of cement-sand-mortar as detailed in clause 4.2.2 of this section. It shall in all cases be in cement-sand-

mortar mix in a ratio of 1:6 unless specified otherwise in the BOQ/drawings. Laying of marble stone flooring shall be as in clause 4.2.3, 4.2.4 & 4.2.5 of this section. Polishing and grinding shall be carried out as in clause 4.2.6 of this section. 4.4.4 Measurement shall be square meters. Steps and risers for specified width and height shall be measured in running meters or as detailed in BOQ. Rates shall include costs for all labour, material, cutting, dressing, polishing of exposed faces and edges, wastage etc. including dry laying in pattern, providing dividing strips, special cut piece of various sizes to create the pattern as shown in the drawing and polishing to required standard etc. No extra shall be permitted on any account. Before starting the work, the contractor shall get samples of slabs (marble/granite) approved by EIC. The tiles shall be of sizes & thickness as called for in the drawing or item description. 4.5 4.5.1 Glazed Ceramic Tiles: Glazed ceramic tiles shall be laid on structural concrete slab or floor concrete slab. Tiles shall be laid in accordance to IS Specifications and instructions of manufacturer and as directed by EIC. 4.5.2 Tiles do no require any special bedding as for Terrazzo and stone floor tiles. But to achieve the required slopes, an average 30 to 40 mm thickness bedding of IPS and underlayer

should be provide. Over this, tiles shall be laid in a cement mortar ratio of 1:4 on a bed of 12mm thickness. 4.5.3 Sub-grade shall be cleaned, wetted and mopped. IPS shall be laid in required slope/gradients. It shall be cured for 7 days and the surface shall be kept rough to achieve key with bedding of cement mortar. Cement mortar of about 12mm shall be spread over the area uniformity and compacted with 3 meters straight edge to achieve dead uniform levels. Surface shall be allowed to harden but in plastic state a thick cement paste by using cement @4.4 kg/sq.m. shall be worked into the bedding. Cement paste shall be applied to the area only where immediate laying of tiles is carried out. Wetted tiles shall be cleaned and fixed in the thick cement pasted bedding. Tiles shall be positioned by tapping with wooden hammer and level checked with straight edge 2-3 metre long Joints shall be as specified or as thin as possible. Points to be noted prior to start are as under:1. Dry laying of tiles should be done first in a nearby palace and should be got checked and approved by the Engineer. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tiles of the same colour and shade should be grouped together. End cut tiles are more than half. Floor and wall tiles are in the same line. Change of tiles is below the door shutter. Dividing strip is provided. Cutouts of floor drains are in line with the tiles. Tiles around cutouts are greater than 50 mm or half the tile whichever is greater.

8. 9.

Joints should be very thin and in any case not more than 1 to 1.5 mm width. Joints shall be cleaned thoroughly and grouted with colour or white cement as specified. White or colour grout shall be prepared with colour pigments added to cement as per colour of tiles or as directed by EIC. Grout shall be a thick paste and tooled into joints and area of the tile cleaned with a damp cloth. Grouting shall be cured by wet curing for 7 days. Grouting material fallen on the tiles should be immediately wiped out by using clean cloth. It should be ensured that no stains are left on the tiles.

10.

After 24 hours of grouting tiles shall be cleaned with water and after 7 to 10 days or prior to handling over, tiles shall be washed with mild acid. Care shall be taken that grout does not develop any stain mark.

11. 4.5.4

All expansion joints shall be carried out right through and finished by sealing with silicon sealant.

Tiles shall be measured in square metres. Rate shall include for all material, labour, cutting, fixing, grouting, cleaning etc. competed to be satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.

5.0 5.1

SKIRTING/DADO/STEPS/RISERS: Material for skirting, dado, steps, risers shall be as specified in drawings.

5.1.1

Surface preparation shall be same as for flooring for each type. Backing coat, plaster for dado and skirting shall be done as detailed in the plaster section. It shall be combed for creating a key and better adhesion with skirting material.

In case of steps, bedding shall be laid exactly as flooring and all operations described therein shall be carried out. 5.1.2 External and internal facings shall be fixed with adequate provision for expansion and compression joints. The contractor shall supply and fix all necessary supports, anchor slots, anchor cramps and dowels required for the satisfactory completion of all vertical marble or any other stone cladding work. Notwithstanding the above stipulation, the contractor shall be entirely completed. All anchors and other fixing shall be concealed when the work is completed. Great care shall be taken to protect delivered and laid marble/granite and other stones from dripping and staining during the course of work. 5.1.3 damp. 2) 3) Tiles shall be buttered with gray/white or pigmented cement paste on the back side as directed. Tiles shall be fixed on the undercoat and tamped with wooden mallet or rubber mallet to achieve full adhesion Skirting or dado tiles shall be fixed as under: 1) Sufficiently hardened backing/undercoat must be

to the undercoat. Edge shall be tamped to secure line and level. 4) Care shall be taken to achieve pattern of laying with respect to floor or ceiling. Joint should not be more than 1 to 1.5mm. 5) Tiles shall be mapped with wet cloth to remove grout coming out from joints. 5.1.4 Polishing and cleaning shall be as described in type of tiles referred above, except that the operation shall be manual. 5.1.5 Measurement shall being funning meters for skirting, steps, risers for specified width. Dado shall be measured in square meters or as per BOQ. Rates shall include materials and labor required to complete the items as specified and approved by the Engineer-incharge. It shall include dividing strips, treating expansion joist, sealing corners and edges around fittings and fixtures etc. all completed as approved by the Engineer-in-charge.

Signature of Tenderer Date.:

Additional Engineer(I&NT) Date.:

Chief