WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR FLOOR & WALL TILING WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PURPOSE
2 SCOPE OF WORKS
3 REFFERENCE
4 RESPONSIBILITIES
5 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
6 STEP OF WORKS
7 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Work Method Statement for Floor and Wall Tiling Works is to outline and
describe in detail the procedure such as setting and lay-out plan on actual location, pre-laying of
tiles, mixing of tile grout, final laying of tiles and all other related activity..

2. SCOPE OF WORKS

The scope of this Method Statement covers;

Floor and wall ceramic tiles for Male & Female Toilet including Locker,

Floor tiles for Laboratory

Floor tiles (any) for all other rooms

3. REFFERENCE
3.1 BS EN 13748-1; Terrazzo tiles. Terrazzo tiles for internal use
3.2 BS EN 14411: Ceramic tiles. Definitions, classification, characteristics, evaluation of
conformity and marking
3.3 General Technical specification

4. RESPONSIBILITY
a. SITE MANAGER
The site manager will provide inputs to the project execution plan to ensure that lifting
strategies & philosophy are addressed. And is responsible for the overall management of
the project construction team to ensure that safe and effective operations are conducted
and properly documented.

b. EQUIPMENT MANAGER/MECHANICAL
The equipment manager will be responsible for the transporting equipments availability
and good order.

c. SITE ENGINEER
Shall report to Site Manager, Shall be responsible for planning, execution and
implementation of all site activities related to this procedure.

d. SITE SUPERVISOR/MASON FOREMAN

 Shall report to Site Engineer.
Shall be responsible for execution of construction activity.
Shall also prepare daily site construction records.

e. QC ENGINEER
Shall report to site Engineer
Shall be responsible for attending all Inspection Stages as required by Inspection
test Plan.
Shall be responsible of performing all checks and shall prepare necessary Inspection
Reports.

f. HSE OFFICER
Shall report to Site Manager and shall be responsible for overall control and
inspection of HSE issues.
5. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
Bubble level
Carpenter's square (or speed square)
Chalk line
Tape measure
Long straightedge
Notched trowel
Narrow margin trowel
Mason's trowel
Tile wet saw
Tile scorer
Pencil and tile marker.
Tile crimpers (or nippers)
Rubber grout float
Large silicone sponge
Large bucket for water
Rubber hammer. Etc

6. STEP OF WORKS

6.1 Preliminary preparation

Cleaning of completed floor slab and masonry wall prior to start survey markings and
lay-out.
Lay-out and put markings on the concrete floor slab the correct tile layout and make sure
it is aligned with the markings on masonry wall for wall tiles.
 Provide temporary but rigid lumber for guide/references to check plumbed and
alignment.

6.2 Materials handling and preparation:

When materials are delivered. Check delivery receipt and certificates against the
specification; examine marks and labels and the condition of materials and components.
Materials and components are clean, undamaged, dry and enough for the work in hand.
Tile sizes, thickness and colours are as specified.
Adhesives and grouts are as specified and are suitable for the conditions to which the
tiling will be used.
Ensure that the ready-mixed adhesive is not subjected to temperature outside the range
given in the Manufacturers site work instruction.

6.3 Preparation of Work:

Do not begin tiling work until all concealed conduits, pipes, electrical cables, electrical
boxes, etc. that penetrate the tiling have been fixed securely in position and making
good is completed.
Before fixing check that any colour and shade variations are acceptable
Discard any tiles that are chipped or cracked.
Cut tiles neatly and accurately

6.4 Installation and fixing of floor tiles:

Establish a datum level for the finished floor.
Tiles must be correctly positioned at the time they are placed and laid with joints.
Control the overall level of the finished floor by means of a spot check levels.
Check whether the width of joints is specified before setting out or used tile spacer for
uniform width spacing.
Provide 1% slope going to floor drain.
Set out the tiling width joints of consistent width, ensuring they are horizontal and
parallel.
Grouting of the joints shall be carried out within a period of 4 hours of the completion
of the laying of the tiles so that the grout will attach itself firmly to the bedding. Care
should be taken to avoid disturbing the tiles during grouting application.
Ensure that where adjoining tile surfaces are in different planes the joints are continuous
from one surface to the next.

6.5 Installation and fixing of wall tiles:

Provide a rough wall finish of plastering prior to receive wall tiles.
Established datum line should be parallel and align with the floor layout.
Ceramic wall tiles shall be fixed by bedding an approved tile grout on cement plaster.
 Tile adhesive shall be applied to the surface with notched trowel to a thickness of
approximately 3-4 mm.
Tiles shall be pressed into the adhesive, tapped firmly into position and cleaned as soon
as the bedding is complete.
Grouting of the joints shall be carried out within a period of 4 hours of the completion of
the laying of the tiles so that the grout will attach itself firmly to the bedding. Care should
be taken to avoid disturbing the tiles during grouting application.
Maintain general joint width along cut edges.
Cut and fit tiling neatly around pipes, electrical boxes, etc.

6.6 Protection:
Do not permit any traffic at all on the flooring after completion.
Provide adequate protection if heavy loads are to be moved across the flooring.

6.7 Cleaning:
Brush off loose materials, wash with clean water and remove surplus water with cloth.
Treat with an appropriate acid cleaner in accordance with the Manufacturers instructions.
Before applying the cleaning agent, wet the floor and remove any surplus water; after
cleaning rinse it thoroughly with clean water

7. . HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health as safety shall be as per Health and safety plan