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2018Flooring Specification -TileSetMethod
09300TECTURA DESIGNSCEMENTTERRAZZOTILES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1INTRODUCTION
A. Tectura Designs TerrazzoTileflooringistobeinstalledfollowingthetile settingproceduresoftheTileCouncilofNorthAmerica(TCNA).Tectura DesignsTerrazzoTilesareprovidedwith chamferededgesandareavailableinaPolishedorHoned finish.Tectura Designs TerrazzoTilesareprovidedwithafactoryappliedinitialprotectant and are for interior use only.Tectura DesignsisthemanufacturerofTectura DesignsTerrazzoTileandisnotresponsiblefordefectsthatareunrelatedtothemanufacturingoftile.
1.2SUMMARY
A. Perform all work required to complete, as indicated by the Contract Documents and furnish all
supplementary items necessary for the proper installation of Terrazzo Tile.
B. TypesofTerrazzoTileworkincluded:
1. TerrazzoTilefloorandwalltile
2. Precastterrazzoaccessories–stair tile treadsandbase
1.3REFERENCES
A.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1. / ASTM C-140 / 5.ASTMC-482 / 9. / ASTMC-609 / 13.ASTMC-12432. / ASTMC-150 / 6. ASTMC-485 / 10. / ASTMC-648 / 14. ASTMC-1378
3. / ASTMC-293 / 7. ASTMC-499 / 11. / ASTMC-650 / 16.ASTMC-1523
4. / ASTMC-373 / 8. ASTMC-502 / 12. / ASTMC-674 / 17.ANSI A137.1 9.6section 9.6
B. Tile Council of America (TCNA)
1. Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook – latest edition
C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
1. ANSI A108.1 thru A108.17.
2. ANSI A118.1 thru A118.15.
1.4QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Setting and Grouting Materials: Provide materials obtained from one source for each type and color of grout and setting materials.
C. TCNA Standards: Comply with specifications under the current Handbook for Tile Installation
D. Manufacturer to supply written Terrazzo Tile Protocol, upon request.
1.5DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.PackagingandShipping:Tectura DesignsTerrazzoTiletobedeliveredinoriginalunopenedpackagingwithlegiblemanufactureridentificationincludingsize,color,manufacturedateandTectura designs jobnumber.
B.All12”,16”,18”and12”x24”areboxed,bandedandpalletized. All24”areunboxedbutbandedandpalletized.
C.StorageandProtection:Tectura DesignsTerrazzoTileistobestoredindoorsinaclimatecontrolledenvironment,shelteredfrommoistureandintheoriginalpackaging.Tilemustbeprotectedfromdamagebyothertrades.
1.6PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by the installation materials manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside the installation material manufacturer's absolute limits.
1.7WARRANTY
A.TerrazzoTileflooringandaccessoriesarewarrantedagainstproductdefectsforoneyearfromdateofdelivery. Maintenance related matters are not considered a product defect and are not warrantable. Installation System Warranty of not less than 10-years provided by the Installation materials manufacturer.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1MANUFACTURERS
A.Acceptable Manufacturer:
Tectura Designs, 800-388-8728 Phone: (715) 359-3121 Fax: (715) 355-4627
E-mail: ebsite:
B.Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
A. PortlandCement:ASTMC-150specificationsforPortlandCement
- TheaggregatesusedinTectura DesignsTileshavea naturalcolorrangeandcomeinavarietyof sizesandcolors. Thereforetheaestheticclass/shaderangeasperASTMtestC609 will varyfroma V1ratingtoaV2rating.
- Coloring:Pigmentsusedshallbeinorganic andresistanttoalkalinity.
- ColorBlending:TheaggregatesusedinTectura DesignsTerrazzoTilehaveanaturalcolorrange.Thiscancauseslightvariancesinoverallcolor.Tilesshouldbeblendedatthejobsitefromseveralcartons/palletsduringinstallation.
- Tectura DesignsappliesScotchgard™StoneFloorProtectortotheterrazzotilepriortopackaging.
2.2MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. PressedCementTerrazzoTiles
1. 11-13/16"x11-13/16”x1/2”,7.0lbs.(approx.)
2. 15-13/16”x15-13/16”x5/8”,14.25lbs.(approx.)
3. 17-13/16”x17-13/16”x5/8”,18.0lbs.(approx.) – Micro, Traditional, and RiverRun only
4. 11-13/16”x23-13/16”x5/8”,16.0lbs.(approx.)
5. 23-13/16”x23-13/16”x*5/8”,32.0lbs.(approx.)
*Somecolorsarenotavailable in23-13/16”x23-13/16”x5/8”butisat3/4”
B. Chamferedfaceedges
C. Surfacestobeuniforminappearanceandfreeofblemishes.
D. ColorselectedfromTectura DesignsCementTerrazzoTileColorPalette
1. MicroTerrazzoSeries-Aggregatechips–approx.1/8”
2. TraditionalTerrazzoSeries-Aggregatechips–approx.1/4”to3/8”
3. RiverRunTerrazzoSeries-Aggregatechips–approx.3/16”to3/8”
4. Reflections Terrazzo Series – Aggregate chips – approx. 3/32 x 1/50”
5. AtmosphereGlassTerrazzoSeries–Aggregatechips–approx.1/8”to3/8”
E. CustomColorsandBlends
1. CustomColorsorColorMatchingpreparedbyrequest.It is theresponsibility of the Architect,
Designer, or Ownerto approve tile samples and corresponding precast samples priorto
manufacturing.
F. Finish/Texture:
1. FactoryPolishorHoned.
2. Backoftile willbegroundflatandfreefromprotrusions.
2.3FABRICATION
A. Mechanicallyvibratedinmolds
B. Hydraulicallypressedby900-ton/3250psipress
C. Steam-cured with100percenthumidityfor18hoursat140degreesF
D. Factoryfinish:In-linebackandfacegrinding
E. Factoryappliedinitialprotectant
F. Packagedandpalletized
2.4SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. InspectionsatTectura Designs: DocumentedinspectionofTerrazzoTilequalitycontroltests.
B. Inhousetestingiscompleted onthefirstday’sproductionandevery5,000squarefeetafterfor
allprojects.Testingisperformedonthe7thdayandthe28thdayafterthe tilehasbeen
pressed.
1. Compression-ASTMC1408,000psi average
2. Absorption-ASTMC1405% average
3. Flexural-ASTMC2931000psi average
4. SpecularGlossTestingat60degrees-ASTMD523
5. Staintesting/initialprotectiontesting
C. Allprojectsover10,000squarefeet will haveonesetoftestssenttoathirdpartytestlab.
D. AllrecordsarekeptatTectura Designsforaperiodof5years.
2.5TEST RESULTS (1113/16”x1113/16”x½”thickTraditionalSeriesCementTerrazzoTile)
A. IndependentTestLabcompletedandverifiedthefollowingdata:
C373WaterAbsorption–Passes(Semi-Vitreous)
C482BondStrength-300psi.
C485WarpageEdge+/-.001%or.002in.
C485WarpageDiagonal+/-.003%or.010in.
C499NominalSize -rangeof.029in.
C499Thickness-rangeof.029in.
C502Wedging+/-.023%or.028in.
C609ColorUniformity-V1–V2
C648BreakingStrength-500lbs.
C650ResistancetoChemicalSubstance-notaffected
C674Flexuralproperties-1000psi. average
DynamicDCOF–Passesatfactory
ANSIA137.1Section9.6.1“WetDynamicCoefficientofFriction(DCOF)”
AveragePolishedFinish=.46/AverageHonedFinish=.54
C1243DeepAbrasionWear–passes(meetsp3standards)
C1378Resistancetostaining-notaffected
PART 3 – PRODUCTS
3.1INSTALLATIONGUIDELINES
A. All installations of Tectura Designs Cement Terrazzo Tile shall comply with the appropriate
Installation method as depicted in the current edition of the Tile Council of North America
Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Installation. The Architect or other design professional
shall select which methods to be specified. All Specifications must also conform to local codes,
ordinances, trade practices, and climate conditions.
B.ContactCustom Building Products for setting material requirements andinstallationinstructions. Setting materials manufacturer’s printed installation instructions are to be followed in every instance. The use of a Rapid Setting ANSI A118.15 mortars or better is required.
1. Basis of design is Custom Building Products: ProLite Premium Large Format Tile Mortar For Rapid Setting or ProLite RS Premium Rapid Setting Tile Mortar.
*Contact Custom Building Products for Installation System Warranty information and options
2. Aminimumof95percentthin-setcoverageisrecommendedonthebackofthe tile with no voids exceeding two square inches and no voids with 2” of the edges. All corners and edges must be fully supported and backbutteringisrequired on tiles larger than 12” toreachtheserequirements.
C. ContactCustom Building Productsforallinstallationinstructions.
1. WhensettingTectura DesignsEpoxyTerrazzoTile,contactCustom Building Productsasthesettingmaterialswill change to an ANSI A118.3 epoxy adhesive.
2. WhenusingWaterproofing or Anti-Fracture Membranes,contactCustom Building Productsasthesettingmaterialswill likely change to a rapid set bonding mortar.
D. Reflections Series Setting Instructions
1. Use of a quick-setting polymer-modifiedbonding mortar is required with this
productline.
E. ANSIA-108.5installationspecificationsthatcorrespondwiththeselectedTCNA
InstallationMethodarerequired.ThisincludesSubstrateandSurfacesinspections,
LocationandFrequencyofEJ171MovementJointGuidelines,PlacementTechniques,and
GroutingProcedures.
1. Minimumrecommendedgroutjointwidthis1/8”
2. Deflection requirement of L/360
3. The maximum allowable substrate variation can be no more the 1/8" in 10' and
1/16" in 24".
F. AppliedInitialProtectant-3MScotchgard™StoneFloorProtector:
1. ContactCustom Building Products for groutinginstallationquestions
2. Whenusinga heavypigmentedgrout, it’s recommended to use agroutreleasepriorto
grouting.Atestareais recommended toensurethegroutreleasewasadequatelyapplied.
3. Ifaslightgrout hazeoccurs,itcanbeeffectivelyremovedfromthetileby
usinga3M™EraserPad3600Pinkpadwithwaterandor3M™NeutralCleaner.
-Afloorbuffermightberecommendedtoassistincleaning
4. Ifamoredifficultstainoccurs,useaScotch-Brite™Doodlebug™EasyErasingPad4610
alongwithwaterandor 3M™NeutralCleaner.
-Afloorbuffermightberecommendedtoassistincleaning.
5. Foradditionalprotectantinformationandlongtermcareguidelines,pleasecontact3Mvia
1-800-852-9722or
PART 4 – PRODUCTS
4.1CAREMAINTENANCE
A. CLEANING
1. Dustmoporvacuumtoremovesand,dustandothercontaminantsoffthesurface
2. Clean up spills immediately and dampmoplightlysoiledfloorswithaneutralcleanerper
Custom Building Products recommendations.
3. Formoreaggressivecleaninguseamechanicalbufferorautoscrubberalongwitha3M™
RedBufferPad5100andNeutralCleanerperthemanufacturer’srecommendations.
4. Forcleaningcombined withlightpolishing,theScotch-Brite™PurpleDiamondPadPlusmay
beusedonanautoscrubber.
5. Ifastainoccurs,see3M’stechnicalbulletintitledRepairofEtchorStainedTerrazzo Tiles
to assistwiththerepair.
6. DONOTuseacidiccleaners,cleanersthatcontaincitrus(d-limonene),2-butoxyethanol
(butylcellusolve),aminebasedcleaners,isopropylalcohol,solventbasedcleaners,
degreasers,ornon-neutralcleaners
7. DONOTusespraybuffproductsorchemicaldustmoptreatments.
8. RESTROOM APPLICATION – If the product is installed in a residential or commercial
restroom additional coats of a topical seal will be required to protect the floor. Restroom
applications will also require a more stringent care and maintenance program.
B. EXTENDEDCAREANDMAINTENANCE
1. TerrazzoTilemaybeperiodicallyburnishedusingScotch-Brite™PurpleDiamondPadPlusto
maintaingloss.NoadditionalScotchgard™StoneFloorProtectorneedstobeappliedto
restoregloss.
2. Whentheterrazzotilenolongerreturnstoglossbyburnishing,anadditionalapplicationof
Scotchgard™StoneFloorProtectorshouldbeapplied.
3. Scotchgard™StoneFloorProtector will weardownovertimeduetofloortraffic.On
average,hightrafficareasshouldberecoatedatleastonceevery6 months. Lightto
moderatetrafficareasshouldberecoatedatleastonceayear.
4. Pleasecontact3Mvia1-800-852-9722or
forreapplicationofScotchgard™StoneFloorProtector.
5. AcceptableAlternates:
AquaMixSealersChoiceGold
Premiumno-sheen,natural-look,lowVOC,water-basedpenetratingsealer. Applyproduct
permanufacturespublishedinstructions. Toinsuremaximumperformanceandexpected wear
ofthesealer,useAquaMixcleaners.
ForadditionalinformationonSealersChoiceGoldandAquaMixcleanersvisit
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