we can do better - tile & bathroom
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Prepared by:
Christodoulou Antonios (LFCE)
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Ceramic TilesCeramic Tiles
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Bathroom Bathroom AccessoriesAccessories
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What Quality means to YOU?
Is a measure of excellence or a state of being free from defects, deficiencies and significant variations.
UNIFORMITY is the key ingredient of QUALITY for a product, in order to satisfy specific requirements.
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How the Quality impact on RC project?
Basic components:
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1.0.1 Tiles – Specs (SECTION 09310) (SECTION 09310)
Tiles are classified based on their water absorption levels as follow:
1.Low water absorption tile ≤ 3%
2. Medium water absorption tile between 3% – 10%.
3. High water absorption tile > 10%.
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1.0.2 Tiles – Specs (SECTION 09310) (SECTION 09310)
Allowable variations in finished work shall NOT EXCEED the following deviations:
1. Floors1. Floors• Tolerance of ±3mm for each 3m run • Lippage tolerance of ±0.8mm
2. Walls2. Walls• Tolerance of ±3mm for each 2.4m run • Lippage tolerance of ±0.8mm
3. Joints3. Joints• Tolerance of ±1.6mm in every 0.9m run for joint
alignment• For Joint width the tolerance is ±0.8mm
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General Requirement
• Installer Qualifications: 5 years documented experience
• Tile & Grout Materials Manufacturer: 5 years documented experience
1.0.3 Tiles – Specs (SECTION 09310) (SECTION 09310)
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What we can do BETTER?
1. Define the purpose of service or functionality
2. Design stage – Location
3. Choosing the correct materials to be used
4. Proper installation – Symmetry
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1.1 Tiles – Design Stage
Location?
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Substrate:•Free of cracks•Rough & Level •Free of dust & foreign materials•Tolerance ±6mm in 3m in any direction
NOTE: In order to avoid hollow sound and maximize the bonding strength between tiles – substrate, all the above requirements have to be meet
1.2 Tiles
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1.3 Tiles – Installation with ZERO Rework
PreventPredict
PerformPrescribe
Praise
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Symmetry is an aesthetic aspect which is defined by GEOMETRICAL beauty
1.4 Tiles – Symmetry
Misalignment
Shortage of tiles
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1.5 Tiles – What can go wrong
• Lippage: Variations in the height of adjoining tiles
• Symmetry: Introduction of accessories in wrong location
• Overcut: Excess cutting
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Location of accessories – AVOID FIX POINTS
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Using a proper set of toolsMinimize deficienciesIncrease productivityExecute the work task ONCEContributes to the delivered quality on site
1.7 Tiles – Common mistakes (tools)
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Are items specifically designed for use in bathrooms. They have durable decorative finishes.
2.0 Bathroom Accessories
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Installation of those accessories must be FUNCTIONABLE
2.1 Bathroom Accessories
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SOAP HOLDE
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GLASS SHELV
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Aesthetic appearance it does make a significant contribution
2.2 Bathroom Accessories
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2.3 Bathroom Accessories
SAFETY?
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3.1 Message
1. YES, we can DO BETTER2. There is always space for improvement3. Be VIGILANTVIGILANT
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THANK YOU
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