1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1. Provide all tile work complete and in place, as shown and specified, for a properly completed installation of the work for this section.
2. Related work detailed elsewhere.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Furnish all porcelain tile complying whit the American National Standards Institute Specification ANSI A 137, 1 for ceramic tile.
2. All tile shall be manufactured by GRANITIFIANDRE^™. All tile shall be supplied by designated distributors per samples approved by the architect.
3. All porcelain tile submitted for this work must meet the following technical rating as tested by the Smith-Emery Company of Los Angeles, California.

4. Installation shall be done by experienced workmen who are thoroughly versed on the Tile Council of America 1989 Handbook for ceramic tile installation.

3. SUBMITTALS

1. Submit GRANITIFIANDRE^™ technical information and installation materials product data. Include all certifications to demonstrate agreement to the specifications.
2. Submit samples of each GRANITIFIANDRE^™ color, size, and finish as specified by the architect.

4. PRODUCT HANDLING

1. All materials must be delivered to the job site and stored in their original unbroken cartons.
2. GRANITIFIANDRE^™ should be stored in a dry covered area.
3. Additional tile of each finish, color, and size should be ordered. This quantity of 2-3% shall be left on the site for the owner's future use.

PRODUCT

1. TILES Tiles shall be-selected by the architect from the colors, size and finishes available as manufactured by GRANITIFIANDRE^™ in accordance with ANSI A137.1 and the technical ratings detailed herein at Section General B.3*.

SERIES _________________________________________________________

COLORS ________________________________________________

SIZE _____________________________________________________

TRIMS & SIZE __________________________________________________________

* Colors and shades of the tiles shown in this catalog are approximate. Please refer to real samples for actual colors.

2. INSTALLATION MATERIALS

The contractor shall be a qualified installer and shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to install setting and grouting materials on floors and walls as denoted in specifications and drawings. The installation shall conform to the most recent edition of the Tile Council of America Handbook. (Setting material must contain an acrylic addittive for appropriate bonding). Thinset mortars must include a latex additive that is suitable for use with porcelain tile. Consult with installation materials manufacturer for specific recommendations.

3. GROUTING MATERIALS

Consult grout manufacturer for technical information. It is mandatory that a latex modified or epoxy grout be utilized for the installation of GRANITIFIANDRE^™ materials.

4. OTHER MATERIALS

Any additional material necessary for job completion will be as recommended by the architect and exceed the standard of ANSI and TCA.

INSTALLATION

1. SURFACE PREPARATION

1. Substrate shall be structurally sound, solid and well fastened. New concrete must be properly cured and designed for proper expansion and contro joints. Existing joints in concrete subfloor must be carried through the tile work. Plywood subfloor must consist of exterior grade plywood. Refer to the most current Tile Council of America Handbook for specific design criteria.
2. All surfaces must be clean and free from dust, dirt, oil, grease, paint, wax, sealers, curing compounds or any other deleterious substances which may reduce orprevent adhesion.
3. For thinbed installation, new concrete surfaces shall be wood-floated or broom-finished. In addition surfaces must be level and true to a tolerance of ±1/8" (3mm.) in 10' (3m) for floors.
4. Report any unacceptable surface to the architect and do not install until these deficiencies are corrected.

2. SETTING METHODS

GranitiFiandre may be installed by the conventional thickbed method or by the thinbed method.

3. GROUTING METHOD

1. Follow exactly the grout manufacturer's instructions. It is mandatory that a latex modified or epoxy grout and thin set be utilized in the installation of GRANITIFIANDRE^™ materials.
2. Installation is not completed until all grout haze and residues are removed.

4. CLEANING AND PROTECTION

1. Upon completion of installation and grouting, clean tile surfaces. (Leave finished installation free of cracked, chipped, broken, unbonded, or otherwise defective tile work).
2. Prohibit foot and wheel traffic from the tiled floors for a minimum of 3 days after grouting is completed.

Note: This specification is to be used as a guide. The specifier may modify the specification for specific job application.