Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 093000 - PORCELAIN TILE: continued
8. See SECTION 013329 - LEED DOCUMENTATION for cumulative total recycled
content.
9. Tile may contain post-consumer or post-industrial recycled content.
B. Porcelain Tile:
1. Furnish a polished and unpolished porcelain tile and trim with the color extending
uniformly through the body of the tile.
2. Criteria for tile to meet or exceed is as follows: Abrasive wear in accordance with
ASTM C501 and bonding strength in accordance with ASTM C482.
3. Comply with 36 CFR 1191 for coefficient of friction for interior tiled floors.
2.02 UNGLAZED (UNPOLISHED) PORCELAIN PAVER TILE:
A. Unglazed (unpolished) porcelain paver tile shall be standard grade conforming to
ANSI A173.1.
B. Containers shall be grade sealed.
C. Seals shall be marked to correspond with the marks on the signed master grade certificate.
D. Tile shall be impact resistant with a minimum breaking strength for wall tile of 250 pounds for
floor tile in accordance with ASTM C648.
E. Water absorption shall be 0.50 maximum percent in accordance with ASTM C373.
F. Floor tile shall have a minimum coefficient of friction of 0.50 wet and dry in accordance with
ASTM C1028.
G. Floor tile shall be Class III-Medium Heavy durability classification as rated by the
manufacturer when tested in accordance with ASTM C1027 for abrasion resistance as related
to foot traffic.
2.03 BASIS OF DESIGN:
A. Basis of design for texture, color and pattern is as follows:
1. Unpolished Porcelain Paver Tile:
a. Daltile Corporation.
b. Pattern/Style: Diamante.
c. Finish: Unpolished.
d. Size: 18 by 18 inches.
e. Cushioned edges.
f. Grout Joint Width: 1/4 inch.
g. Grout: Kerapoxy with Bioblock.
2. Or equals with prior approval.
2.04 WATER:
A. Provide potable water.
2.05 MORTAR, GROUT, AND ADHESIVE:
A. Interior adhesives, sealants, primers and sealants used as filler must meet the requirements of
LEED low emitting materials credit.
B. Conform to SCAQMD Rule 1168 and Bay Area AQMD Rule 8-51, and to the following for
mortar, grout, adhesive, and sealant:
1. Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar: TCA Hdbk.
2. Grout: TCA Hdbk:
a. Petroleum-free and plastic free commercial Portland cement grout.
b. Maximum VOC content of 150 grams/liter.
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