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SG631

Ceramic Tiling

GUIDE NOTE: Refer to Design Guide sections DG/ FABRIC, DG/ MATERIALS AND FINISHES, DG/ FLOOR.

ID
Title
Compliance Level
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1
General
Mandatory
Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC except as follows:

1.1 Wet area walls

Ceramic tiles to wet area walls  must extend full height of the wall. Maximum tiling height is to be limited to 2400mm (expected average ceiling height in standardized toilet blocks and wet areas).

2
Products
Mandatory
Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC except as follows: 

2.3 Tiles and Accessories
 

Type: Anti slip vitrified floor tiles and matching vitrified skirting cove tiles

  • All floor tiles must have square edges (not bevelled) to enable a flush grout finish.

Pendulum test rating :                     V or W

Wet barefoot test rating:                  B or C

Ramp test rating:                            R11

GUIDE NOTE:: The following tile ranges meet the required pendulum test , wet barefoot test and ramp test ratings listed below and are suitable for use in wet areas.

Glennon mosaic, glennon bauhaus, granito castello.

Other tiles may be suitable, and can be specified if they meet the slip resistance ratings. Refer to AS4586 and HB 197.

Finish/colour:                                   As nominated in the Colour Schedule

Sealing:                                           Vitrified floor tiles are not to be sealed.

3
Execution
Mandatory
Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC except as follows: 

3.6 Falls and Levels
 

Grading

GUIDE NOTE: Delete fall, general nominated in NATSPEC Building Template and include the following:

Fall, general: 1:60 (where practicable)

3.9 Grouted and Sealed Joints 
 

Grouted joints

GUIDE NOTE: Delete face grouting nominated in NATSPEC Building Template and include the following:

Face grouting: Fill the joints solid and tool flush with face of square edge tile.  Clean off surplus grout.  Wash down when the grout has set.  When grout is dry, polish the surface with a clean cloth.

3.11 Completion
 

Tiles are to be clean and defect free at the time of project handover.

Cleaning
Refer to the tile manufacturer’s instructions and AS3958.1 for routine and special maintenance. Use only cleaning products and methods recommended by the tile manufacturer. A copy of the manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations is to be submitted to the School Principal.

4
Selections
Mandatory
Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC. 

Performance Criteria

Selections should be based on the following performance criteria:

  • Offer value for money in a Whole of Life framework
  • Have appropriate aesthetic appeal
  • Offer high durability and robustness
  • Have low maintenance requirements and costs
  • Be water resistant and impervious
  • Provide appropriate functionality for the location and use of the area including:
  • Slip resistance.