Granolithic Flooring
Granolithic Flooring
Granolithic Flooring
Tender No-10000021-HB-10147
Due date-19-08-2010
# 44, Krishna Sree, II Floor, Gandhi Nagar,
1st Main Road, Adyar, Chennai 600 020
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Tender No-10000021-HB-10147
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CONTENTS
1.
Scope
Material
3.
Brick Flooring
4.
5.
Granolithic Flooring
6.
7.
Hardcreate Floor
8.
9.
10
10.
11
11.
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1
1.1
GENERAL
SCOPE
This specification covers the requirements of laying different types of
flooring laid over base concrete, encountered in Industrial Structures.
Flooring in any Industrial structure may have to be done in discontinuous
strips or areas to suit the equipment erection .The flooring shall be done in
close co-ordination with other agencies and shall keep pace with demands
in respect of erection .No claims for extra shall be tenable for reasons of
discontinuity of work or delay in having areas available for work.
1.2
DEFINITIONS
Owner
Contractor
: PURCHASER/CLIENT
:
Main
EPC
Contractor
responsible
for
engineering and / or procurement and /or construction
Field Sub-contractor : Agency carrying out field construction ,field
fabrication ,field delivery and erection
1.3
UNITS
Units shall be used in accordance with the SI System as per ISO 1000
1.4
1.4.2
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2.0
MATERIAL
For specification of materials refer to specification no .C-102
3.0
BRICK FLOORING
Surface Preparation
The sub grade shall consist of concrete, lime concrete or earth. Slopes and
camber shall be provided to the sub grade as specified in the drawings. If
sub grade consists of lime concrete, it shall be allowed to set for seven days
before laying of bricks. If sub grade is of lean concrete, the flooring shall be
commenced within 48 hours of the laying of sub grade ,failing which ,the
surface of sub grade shall be roughened with steel brushes, wetted and
smeared with cement slurry at 2.75 kg / sq.m. so as to get a good bond
between sub grade and flooring. When sub grade is not provided the earth
below shall be properly sloped, watered, rammed and consolidated and
moistened before laying the flooring.
Laying of Bricks
Bricks shall be soaked in water for at least an hour before use. The bricks
shall be laid with grog downwards in plain, diagonal, herring bone bond or
other pattern as specified or directed.
Broken bricks shall not be used in flooring except for closing the line. Bricks
shall be laid in 12 mm mortar bed and each brick shall be properly bedded
and set home by gentle tapping with the handle of trowel or wooden mallet.
Its face shall be buttered with mortar before the next brick is laid and
pressed against it. On completion of a portion of flooring, the vertical joints
shall be fully filled from the top with mortar. The surfaces of the flooring
during laying, shall be frequently checked with straight edge at least 2m
long, so as to obtain a true plain surface with required slope. Bricks shall be
so laid that all joints shall not be more than 10 mm. The joints shall be
struck flush and finished at the time of laying. The face of brick work shall
be cleaned the very day that brick work is laid and all mortar droppings
removed.
Curing
Curing shall be continued for minimum of 7 days.
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4.0
5.0
GRANOLITHIC FLOORING
Scope
This specification is applicable where floor topping is laid separately on
hardened base concrete. The work shall conform to IS:5491.
Surface Preparation
The surface of the base concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned & scrubbed
with steel wire brush. The laitence of base concrete shall be completely
removed to expose clean coarse aggregate. When roughening of surface by
wire brushing is not possible, roughening shall be done by hacking at close
intervals. Before laying the topping, the surface shall be wetted with water
for several hours and surface water shall be removed immediately before
the topping is laid and thick cement slurry at the rate of 2.2 kg of cement per
square metre shall be thoroughly brushed into the prepared surface not
more than 30 minutes before it is covered by the topping concrete.
Panel Size
Topping shall be laid in alternate panels. No dimension of a panel shall
exceed 2 m. Length of a panel shall not exceed one and half times its
breadth.
Joints
Construction joints between panels need only be plain untreated vertical
butt joints and should synchronize with joints in base slab. Floor finish shall
not be carried over expansion joints in the base concrete. Either the joint
filler shall extend through the full thickness of base concrete and finishing
layer or space above it shall be filled with a suitable sealing compound. The
forms shall be fixed rigidly and supported throughout their length so that
they will not be disturbed by spreading and compacting of concrete. The
forms shall be true to line within 3 mm and to level within 1.5 mm. Forms
shall not be removed within 12 hours of laying of topping. At the junction of
adjoining panels a thin string shall be given.
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Mix Proportion
Mix proportion for granolithic topping shall be 1:1:2 with 10 mm down size
aggregates.
Thickness
Generally average 40 mm or as specified in drawings.
Laying
The topping shall be laid in alternate panels and thoroughly compacted to
the finished thickness and levels. The topping shall be then floated with a
wooden float to render the surface even and after the surface is slightly
hardened, it shall be finished smooth. Water content shall be kept as low as
possible consistent for obtaining full compaction. Generally it shall not
exceed 0.42 by weight including any surface moisture in aggregates. The
object of troveling is to produce a hard closely knit surface free from laitence
with as much course aggregate just below the surface as possible.
Sometime after the first trovelling usually about 2 hours ,the surface should
be retrovelled to close any pores in the surface. During this trovelling any
laitence should be removed. It should not be trovelled back into the topping.
A third and possible fourth trovelling will be necessary. The final trovelling
should be at such a time that considerable pressure is required to make any
impression on the surface.
Under no circumstances should cement be sprinkled on to the surface and
trovelled in to absorb surplus water.
Curing
Curing shall be continued for a minimum period of 7 days by ponding and
not by merely sprinkling water.
Surface Treatment
It is normally not necessary to apply any further treatment to the Granolithic
flooring, but where required and specified in drawing for reducing dusting, a
solution of sodium silicate may be applied after seven to ten days of curing.
A solution of one part of sodium silicate and four to six parts of water by
volume should be spreads evenly over Granolithic top surface with a soft
brush. Excess material shall be wiped off and the floor allowed to dry. After
the floor has been washed with clean water second coat in the proportion of
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1:4 shall be applied and this should be allowed to dry similarly. Operation
may be repeated for the third time if the floor is still porous.
6.0
7.0
HARDCRETE FLOOR
Hardcrete floor finish is provided where hard and dust free surface is
required. The flooring is essentially same as Granolithic flooring. However
an admixture in liquid form with trade name as Hardcrete of Snowcem
India Ltd shall be used at the rate of 2 litre per 50 kg of cement (1 bag). The
necessary quantity shall be first added to water which is added to the mix. It
shall not be added directly to dry mix. Hardcrete increases the workability
and hence the water content shall be kept to the minimum. The consistency
of the mix shall be such that no water rises to the surface, during
trowelling.If such water rises to the surface,surface shall not be sprinkled
with dry cement. Mix of right consistency enables trowelling to be carried
out almost immediately after laying.
8.0
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provided by 40 mm cross nails .Where dividing strips are not used the
screed strips shall be correctly fixed on base. The under layer shall be
spread on a cement slurry over base and its top surface left slightly rough
for proper bonding with the topping.
Laying Terrazo Topping
Terrazo topping shall be laid according to best workmanship standards.
Topping shall commence within 24 hours after laying of under layer while it
is still in its plastic stage .A preparatory coat of cement slurry shall be
brushed first .The mix shall be compacted thoroughly by tamping and then
trowelled. Excess toweling shall be avoided as this tends to crack the
surface .Then the topping shall be rammed highly to remove any
depression. Finally the surface shall be trowelled with a slight pressure
rather than pure float to ensure removal of air bubbles and give a more
durable finish. Borders and decorative designs shall be laid out beforehand.
In removing formwork for decoration adequate care shall be taken to ensure
minimum disturbances to the design and the surrounding topping. All
defects arising from such disturbances shall be immediately rectified with a
trowel.
Curing
First air curing shall be carried out for 12 to 18 hours. Then curing by
ponding with water shall be done for a minimum of 4 days.
Grinding
Manual grinding shall not be carried out within 2 days of laying. For machine
grinding this period shall be 7 days. The grinding shall be carried
successively in 4 stages with a 5 day curing period in between. For the first
stage 60 grit size carborundum stone shall be used. And for next
successive stages grit size of 80, 120-150 and finally 320-400 shall be
used. After final grinding, the surface shall be washed cleaned, rubbed with
felt and moistened with oxalic powder. Finally just before occupation the
floor shall be washed with dilute oxalic acid and made glossy by running a
polishing machine fitted with felt bobs.
Laying Terrazo Skirtings and Dados
Under layer shall be of stiff cement mortar 1:3. Combined under layer and
terrazo thickness shall not be less than 20 mm and topping by itself not less
than 6 mm thick. Other details regarding laying, curing, grinding shall be as
for in-situ terrazo flooring described earlier.
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9.0
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b.
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Laying of Tiles
Surface on which the tiles are to be laid shall be cleaned, wetted and
mopped. The bedding for the tile shall be cement mortar 1:3 or as specified.
The average thickness of the mortar shall be 12 mm. Mortar shall be
spread, tamped and corrected to proper levels and slopes and allowed to
harden sufficiently to offer a fairly rigid cushion for the tiles to be set.
Over this bedding neat gray cement paste shall be spread over such an
area as would accommodate about twenty tiles. Tiles shall be washed,
cleaned and shall be fixed in this grout one after another, each tile being
gently tapped with wooden mallet till it is properly bedded and in level with
the adjoining tiles. The joint shall be kept as thin as possible and in straight
line or to suit the required pattern. The surface of the flooring during laying
shall be frequently checked with a straight edge about 2 m long, so as to
obtain a true surface with the required slope. After tiles are laid surplus
cement grout shall be cleaned off.
Pointing and Finishing
Joints shall be cleaned off the grey cement grout with wire brush or trowel
and all dust and loose mortar removed. Joints shall then be flush pointed
with white cement.
The floor shall then be kept wet for 7 days.
Glazed Tile Dado, Skirting and Risers
Laying
12 mm thick plaster of cement mortar 1:3 or mix as specified, shall be
applied and allowed to harden. The plaster shall be roughened with wire
brushes or by scratching diagonal lines at about 75 mm centres both ways.
The back of the tile shall be buttered with grey cement paste and set in the
bedding mortar. The tiles shall be tamped and corrected to proper plane
and lines.
Pointing and finishing shall be carried out in similar manner as described for
flooring.
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11.
b)
c)
d)
Shahabad stone
The slabs shall be coarse machine polished and machine cut before laying
for marble and granite stones. Kotah and Shahabad slabs shall be laid hand
cut. The slabs shall have size and thickness as specified in the drawings.
Tolerances of only 2 mm for thickness and 5 mm for breadth and length
from specified sizes shall be allowed. Before starting the work, the Field
Sub-Contractor shall get the sample of stone slabs approved by the
Contractor.
Laying
Sub-grade concrete or RCC slab on which stone slabs are to be laid shall
be cleaned, wetted and mopped. The bedding for the slabs shall be with
cement mortar 1:4. The average thickness of the bedding mortar under the
slab shall be 20 mm and thickness at any place under the slab not be less
than 12 mm.
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The mortar shall be spread under the area of each slab. The slab shall be
washed clean before laying .It shall be laid on top, pressed, tapped with
wooden mallet and brought to the level with the adjoining slabs. Then it,
shall be lifted and kept aside. The top surface of the mortar is corrected by
adding fresh mortar at hollows. The mortar is allowed to harden a bit and
cement slurry of honey like consistency shall be spread over the same at
the rate of 4.4 kg of cement per square metre. The edges of the slab
already paved shall be buttered with slurry of cement / white cement with or
without pigment to match the shade of the slab. The slab to be paved shall
then be lowered gently back in position and tapped with wooden mallet till it
is properly bedded in level with and close to the adjoining slab with as fine
joint as possible. Subsequent slabs shall be laid in the same manner. After
each slab has been laid surplus cement on the surface of the slab shall be
cleaned off.
The flooring shall be cured for a minimum period of seven days.
Polishing and Finishing
Grinding and polishing shall be same as described for Terrazo in-situ
flooring except i)
ii)
Cement slurry with or without pigment shall not be applied on the
surface before polishing
Storage
Rubber flooring materials shall be stored in clean, dry and well ventilated
place not exposed to direct sunlight.
Sub-Floor and Base
New Concrete Floors: For floors in contact with the ground a damp proof
membrane shall be incorporated in the thickness of the floor.
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Existing Concrete Floors: If the floor is not smooth and level it shall be well
hacked to provide a key and a 25 mm thick bed of screed laid over it.
Metal Floors: Floors shall be smooth even. All bolts and nuts shall be
counter sunk. Where they project above the surface, the floor shall be
covered with base to obtain an even surface. The floor shall be free of rust
and scales and an anti-rust coating shall be applied prior to the laying of
rubber flooring.
Underlay
Under layer of fibre based saturated bitumen is used where it is necessary
to make the flooring quieter, warmer and more resilient. The underlay shall
be properly secured to the base and butt-jointed with the joints at 45 to the
principal joints in the rubber flooring.
Laying and Fixing of Rubber Flooring
Before commencing the floor shall be wiped clean and allowed to dry
completely. Layout shall be marked with guidelines and a mock-up for trial
prepared, without using adhesive.
Adhesive shall be applied to the underside of rubber sheet and sub-floor
using a notched trowel. Adhesive shall require half an hour for setting so
that it is slightly tacky to the touch. For small room sizes the entire floor shall
be covered in a single operation. Larger rooms shall be treated in smaller
portions.
Special care should be taken in high humidity conditions so that
condensation does not form on the undersides of the rubber flooring and
sub-base.
Sheets and tiles shall be laid side by side with a minimum gap in between.
No air pockets shall remain in between sheet and sub-base. After laying,
sheets shall be tapped lightly with a suitable instrument to develop proper
bonding. Measurements shall be taken often to maintain alignment. Where
tiles are used instead of sheets, laying should start preferably from the
centre of the area. No sliding of tiles permitted as this results in squeezing
up the adhesive in between joints. All surplus adhesive forced up on the
surface shall be removed within 24 hours. The floor shall be cleaned with
warm soap solution and not put into service within 24 hours of its laying.
Coves and skirtings shall be laid from moulded or extruded units. For stairs
where rubber usings of a heavier gauge than treads are used the difference
in thickness shall be made up by either -
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Evenness of surface
Appearance
Precautions
The flooring should be well insulated from any heat source. Collection of
water
pools shall be avoided to prevent staining .Cleaning of floor with
strongly alkaline soaps solvents, coarse brushes, organic oils shall be
forbidden and it is injurious to rubber. Excess use of water during cleaning
shall be avoided as it may creep down from joints into the sub-base and
affect the adhesion. Skirting shall be provided around the borderline to
further prevent percolation of water.