Ceramic tiles flooring | ceramic tiles laying procedure
In First step of ceramic tiles laying procedure you have to check the quality of tiles for that you have to check following things-
The ceramic tiles in flooring shall be of first class quality and approved make, size and shade.
Sample and source of the tile shall be approved by the client, if you are contractor.
The tiles shall be of standard size without warp and with straight edges, true and even in shape and size and of uniform colour.
The tiles surface shall be of fine grained texture, dense and homogeneous.
The thickness of the tile shall be as per the details mentioned in the contract.
The tiles shall be submerged in water till the bubbles cease.
Second step is ceramic tiles laying procedure
They should be laid over a bed of 40 mm thick cement mortar of CM 1:4 (1 part cement: 4 parts coarse sand) and be fixed with cement slurry of paste consistency (4.4 kg/SqM).
They shall be laid in line level, required slope as directed. The joint shall be very thin, uniform and perfectly straight.
Also wherever required, proper PVC spacers has to be provided.
Where full tiles are not possible, the same should be cut to take care of any circular opening of pipes or rectangular opening etc. or sawn to the required size and their edge rubbed to ensure straight and true joints.
After the tiles are laid, extra cement grout shall be removed. The joints shall be cleaned with wire/ coir brush and then the joint shall be floated neatly with white or cement matching colour (white cement with addition of pigment).
The horizontal surface of the pedestals machine foundations etc to be finished under this item with necessary cutting / metering and grinding the cut edges. The tiles shall be cleaned after the work is complete and finally cleaned with mild acid.
What to be consider while Rate Analysis of ceramic tiles
While doing Rate Analysis of ceramic tiles, one have to keep in mind that the rate quoted for flooring and dado work shall be inclusive of angles and corner pieces, cutting tiles for water points, such a way that the point is in the junction of four tiles, electrical points etc, Tiles wastage and Transportation loading and unloading of tiles.
Ceramic tile flooring cost per square foot India
This comprise of two parts first part- ceramic tile material flooring cost per square foot India
Ceramic tile material flooring cost per square foot India is from 30/sqft-150/sqft , it can be more costly then this depending upon the place of usage.
Ceramic tile flooring Labour rate per square foot India
Ceramic tile flooring Labour rate per square foot India start from 11/sqft to 45/sqft or more it depends upon the size of tile and material which are used in filling the joints.
Measurement of ceramic floor tile
Ceramic floor tile is measured in Sqm.
How to install ceramic Tiles skirting, border
The ceramic tiles shall be of first class quality and approved make, size and shade of minimum 7 mm to 10mm thickness.
Sample of the tile shall be approved by the Architect.
The tiles shall be of standard size without warp and with straight edges, true and even in shape and size and of uniform colour. The tiles surface shall be of fine grained texture, dense and homogeneous.
The tiles shall be submerged in water till the bubbles cease. They should be laid over a bed of 12 mm thick cement mortar of CM 1:3 (1 part cement: 3 parts sand) and be fixed with cement paste of paste consistency (4.4 kg/SqM).
They shall be laid in line; level and plumb flush with wall finish or uniformly projecting from the wall surface. The bed to be prepared exactly in line level and the surface to be scratched with wire up to depth of 2 to 3 mm for better bond cured by keeping it damp for 2 to 3 days.
The joint shall be very, uniform, square and perfectly straight in line or staggered as per details and directions.
Where full tiles are not possible, the same should be cut to take care of any circular opening of pipes or rectangular opening etc. or sawn to the required size and their edge rubbed to ensure straight and true joints.
After the tiles are laid extra cement grout shall be removed. The joints shall be cleaned with wire / coir brush and then the joint shall be floated neatly with white or cement matching colour (white cement with addition of pigment).
The vertical surfaces of the pedestals machine foundations etc to be finished under this item with necessary cutting / metering and grinding the cut edges.
The exposed edges shall be of virgin and the piece if any, to be accommodated properly at a convenient location.
The backing cement paste shall be evenly applied and struck so as to ensure that no hollow pocket is left. In case any cavity is spotted in the day’s work, then the same should be grouted on next day .
In case the finished and cured surface sounds hollow and found to have cavity, same shall be removed and re-done. The entire work to be cured for 7 days. The tiles shall be cleaned after the work is complete and finally cleaned with mild acid.
Marble flooring cost per sq ft in India
Measurement of ceramic Tiles Skirting, border
Measurement of ceramic Tiles Skirting, border in the tender work is basically done in square meter, while when the quantity of tiles is low then for the labour work it is also measured in running meter.
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