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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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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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