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WALL & FLOOR TILING WORKS METHOD STATEMENT

1
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
2
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
 A

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.
1)
Selected actual non-slip ceremic
floor tiles shall be laid.
2)
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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2.2
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.
2.3.3
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 contracts 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.
A
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
Ensure dimension coordination at
a.
floor trap / floor tile junction
b.
wall tile / floor tile junction.
c.
Window opening / frame / wall tile junction.
d.
Door frame / wall tile junction.
2.7
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
3
Checklist and inspection form.

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WALL & FLOOR TILING WORKS METHOD STATEMENT

1
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
2
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
A

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.
1)
Selected actual non-slip ceremic
floor tiles shall be laid.
2)
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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2.2
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.
2.3.3
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 contracts 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.
A
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
Ensure dimension coordination at
a.
floor trap / floor tile junction
b.
wall tile / floor tile junction.
c.
Window opening / frame / wall tile junction.
d.
Door frame / wall tile junction.
2.7
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
3
Checklist and inspection form.

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