2200016403

Water Quality Improvement Project

North Strategic Network and Reservoirs - Khobar Project 2
AlKhorayef Water & Power Technologies
ILF Consulting / Engineering

METHOD STATEMENT
OF
PROCELAIN AND CERAMIC TILES INSTALLATION

Date: 01/07/2024
Version: 00
Document History

Issue Status &

Description  Issued for Review/Approval  Issued for use
Reviewed by Approved by
Prepared by
Document Ref. Rev Issue Date Supervising Project
Contractor
Consultant Manager

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 LIST OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE......................................................................................................................................4

2. SCOPE...........................................................................................................................................4

3. DOCUMENT CONTROL.................................................................................................................4

4. DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS..............................................................................4

5. RESPONSIBILITY...........................................................................................................................4

6. REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................5

7. MATERIALS AND TOOLS..............................................................................................................5

8. SEQUENCE OF WORK...................................................................................................................6

9. DESCRIPTION OF WORKS / METHODOLOGY..............................................................................6

Appendix A Inspection & Testing Plan

Appendix B Standard Forms

Appendix C Attachments & Sketches

1. PURPOSE
To describe the procedure of installation of porcelain and ceramic tiles.

2. SCOPE
This method statement is to outline the procedure of installation of ceramic tiles as per the
approved drawings and finishing schedule.

3. DOCUMENT CONTROL
3.1. This project procedure is a controlled document as required by the project quality plan and
issued in accordance with section 5 CONTROL OF DOCUMENTED INFORMATION.
3.2. Revisions of this document will be issued in accordance with the project quality plan CONTROL
OF DOCUMENTED INFORMATION when the main text changes or when an appendix is added.
Revised appendices for substitution will be issued separately and, where appropriate, will
include a separate schedule of contents.

4. DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

4.1. NWC: National Water Company.
4.2. AWPT: Al Khorayef for Water & Power Technologies.
4.3. ILF: ILF Consulting Engineers

5. RESPONSIBILITY

5.1. Project Manager will ensure that the works have been carried out as per Project

requirements with regards to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment.

5.2. Construction Manager will directly supervise the Land surveyor, the Project Engineer and

Foreman. He is responsible to ensure that all the correct procedure have been followed, and

that any necessary permits for the works have been obtained in advance He has full control

over the use of the labour, plant & equipment. He reports directly to the Project Manager.
5.3. Project HSE Engineer ensures that all operations are carried out in a safe manner and in

accordance with the minimum requirement set out in the health, safety and environmental

regulations and related documents.

5.4. Technical Manager ensures that the works are carried out as per the project IFC Drawings /

Shop drawings and technical submittals as required.

5.5. Site Engineer is responsible to ensure the works have been carried out as per approved

drawing and this Method Statement.

5.6. QA/QC Inspector/Engineer is responsible for ensuring the works are carried out as per

approved Method Statement, Specifications and the requirements of the Project.

5.7. Mason tiling is responsible for identifying, cutting, grinding, shaping, laying, fixing and

finishing the tiles on floors, walls using appropriate tools and equipment, as per the specified

standards, patterns, and within dimensional accuracy.

6. REFERENCES
WQIP-K2-ILF-T-0008 Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan
WQIP-K2-ILF-T-0009 Project Safety Heath Environment Plan (PSHEP)
Product data sheet and manufacturers recommendations

7. MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Following is a list (not limited to) of the material to be utilized in masonry works
 Ceramic tiles
 Cement
 Daimond cutter/Tile cutter
 Levelling machine/ spirit levels
 Tile spacers
 Measuring tape
 Steel trowel
8. SEQUENCE OF WORK
 Approved shop drawing
 Material Approval
 MEP clearance Surface preparation
 Survey & Layout
 Logistics for arranging material and Equipment
 Installation of Tiles
 Grouting Ceramic Tile Installation Steps

9. DESCRIPTION OF WORKS / METHODOLOGY

9.1 General
 Ensure the MEP clearance obtained and all other under laying installations are approved
prior to start of tiling works.
 Working area to be restricted for unauthorized entry.
 The surface to which tiles are to be fixed shall be thoroughly dry before fixing commences
and free from all defects.
 The areas to be tiled shall be brushed clean and all traces of grease, oil, loose particle etc.
must be removed.
 Ensure that the laying of tiles shall be as per the direction and patter agreed with the
consultant.
 Before laying tiles obtain approval of setting out by consultant. Provide symmetry about
centre lines of the space or areas and adjust to minimize tile cutting.
 Lay out tile work so that tiles less than 1/2 full size do not occur and with minimum of
cutting.
 Carefully grind edges of cut tile. Ensure cut tiles are in corners and are equal on each wall
face.
9.2 WALL TILES INSTALLATION
 For concrete block walls and concrete walls to be finished with tiles, apply a leveling coat of
plaster minimum 12mm thickness, sufficient to cover the subtract and to make walls
vertical.
  Plaster shall be finished rough in order to have a strong key for tiling works.
 Plaster curing period shall be completed before start of tiling work.
 To ensure rows of tiles are truly horizontal, a level line shall be established to position the
starting course.
 Apply floated coat of adhesive to dry background for small area and comb the surface with
the recommended solid bed trowel. Apply thin even coat of adhesive to the backs of the
dry tiles.
 Press Tiles onto bedding with twisting/sliding action to give finished bed thickness of not
more than 4 mm.
 Tamp the tiles with rubber mallet to obtain required adhesion and level.
 Tiles shall be laid with the required spacing and spacers (2mm Minimum) shall be used to
align horizontal and vertical joints.
 Excessive mix/adhesive shall be removed with a damp cloth before the material has set
out.
 The vertical joint shall be maintained plumb for the entire through level and plane by
uniformly applied pressure.
 Approved grout material will be used as per manufacturer recommendation. Before
starting the grouting, tiles spacers have to remove and the gap between the tiles to be
cleaned properly.
 A well mix grout in thick paste consistency is applied with putty blade on the gaps. The
filling has to be done properly without leaving any air gaps.
 Then the excess grout is cleaned off from the tiles using a cleaning cloth or sponge.
 Tiles shall be extended into recess and under or behind equipment fixtures to form a
complete covering as indicated in drawings.
 Ensure cutting and grinding of tiles has taken care and protect the completed work from
any damages.

9.3 FLOOR TILES INSTALLTION

 Sand Bed under Floor Tiles, thickness should be maintained as necessary to obtain finish
floor levels indicated on Approved Shop Drawings and Ceramic Tile Designs.
 Manual spreading and compaction to obtain uniform depth and distribution. Remove
stones and foreign materials.
 Floor tiles are to be set using thick wet mortar bedding on uniformly distributed sand beds.
 Apply thin even coat of adhesive to the backs of the dry tiles and press tiles onto bedding
with twisting/sliding action to give finished bed thickness of not more than 4 mm.
 Tamp the tiles with rubber mallet to obtain required adhesion and level.
 Tiles shall be laid with the required spacing and spacers (2mm Minimum) shall be used to
align horizontal and vertical joints.
 Remove and reset for solid bearing tiles that gives hollow sound when tapped after
installation.
 Excessive mix/adhesive shall be removed with a damp cloth before the material has set
out.
 Approved grout material will be used as per manufacturer recommendation. Before
starting the grouting, tiles spacers have to remove and the gap between the tiles to be
cleaned properly.
 A well mix grout in thick paste consistency is applied with putty blade on the gaps. The
filling has to be done properly without leaving any air gaps.
 Then the excess grout is cleaned off from the tiles using a cleaning cloth or sponge.
 Tiles shall be extended into recess and under or behind equipment fixtures to form a
complete covering as indicated in drawings.
 Ensure cutting and grinding of tiles has taken care and protect the completed work from
any damages.