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EXE-17-Granite and Marble
laying Issue Date 07-07-2015

Purpose To ensure Granite /Marble laying is done with correct methodology

Scope Allocable for all Granite and Marble flooring and cladding works

Business Rule / Method statement

Policy
Framework

Supplier Project team, Contractor , Architect and Planning

Process Input Inspection checklist, GFC and material inspection plan

17.1 Checks prior to start of work

a) The slabs/ tiles shall be stacked on edges on regular platforms under cover.
During unloading, care shall be exercised to avoid breakage.

b) Tiles of different quality, size and thickness shall be stacked separately.

c) Within the site, the tiles shall be transported on platform trolleys.

d) The marble / granite tiles shall be ordered in sizes as determined by site

dimensions to avoid cutting at site.

e) The material received at site shall be checked as per Inspection plan IP-ENG-
EXE-17

f) Marble / granite tiles of same type but with distinctly different color or texture
shall be rejected outright.
Procedure
g) Ensure that the laying surface is cleaned. Remove any loose concrete, mortar
or other substances.

h) All chasing for the concealed piping and electrical conducting etc. shall be
carried out before commencement of work.

i) Make bull mark levels according to architectural specifications.

j) Design mix of Cement Mortar (1:6 or 1:8) to be followed.

k) Ensure that the marble / granite tiles to be laid are matched, numbered and
available in the required number for laying on the site.

l) Marble / Granite are dry matched, they are then cut to the exact size
required, and numbered in the sequence and are laid at site in exactly the
same order.

m) For marble works, coat the bottom with sealant before laying. It is good
practice to seal the top also after laying and polishing. This is done due to

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the high porosity of marble.

17.2 Checks During Execution Of Work

a) As per drawing, work should be started by taking right angles for existing
walls.

b) Laying starts as per the previously numbered tiles.

c) The surface on which granite or marble is to be laid is watered. A bed of

mortar is placed on the floor, and tiles are put into position with white
cement slurry.

d) Levelling is done with an aluminum straight edge and rubber hammer.

e) If there is any slope, it has to be decided in the bull itself.

f) Joint filling material should be as per color of the granite /marble.

g) Putty blade is used to rake all joints and fill the joint material neatly as the
Procedure joints will be paper joints.

h) For fixing marble / granite tiles to wall, suitable stainless steel mechanical
anchors shall be used.

17.3 Post-Execution Checks

a) All surfaces & edges, which will remain exposed after installation, shall be
polished.

b) Cure all tiling works and joint filling works for 3 days.

c) After work is complete, ensure that it is covered with plastic sheet and Plaster
of Paris.

17.4 Tools to be made available at site

a) Trowels

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b) Line dori
c) Tube levels
d) Plumb bobs
e) Measurement Tape
f) Spirit levels 1-2m
g) Sand sieve
h) Aluminum straight edge
i) Right angle
j) Chipping Tools
k) Masons hammer
l) Rubber hammer
m) Leveling threads
n) Tile cutter
o) Angle grinder
p) Masons brushes and buckets
q) Mortar boxes
Procedure
17.5 Inspection methodology for quality assurance

a) Check for conformance of the tiled pattern and specifications to the

approved drawings.

b) Check for uniformity in line and level visually.

c) Check of straightness of tiled surface. The fresh tiled surface should be of

proper level using a spirit level / Aluminum straight edge or line dori.

d) Ensure the cement and the sand have been checked / tested prior to tiling.

e) Ensure that the granite / marble is not broken / cracked and joints are well
filled. In case of cracks near the edges, these cracks to be filled using epoxy
compound.

f) After joint filing, ensure that joints are made even using an angle grinder.

g) Tap the tiled surface to check for hollowness. The tiled surface should be
covered with POP and tarpaulin sheets to prevent damage to the tiled
surface.

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h) Ensure chamfering of skirting is as per specifications.

i) Treads and risers to be of uniform dimension and thickness.

17.6 Tools to be made available at site for quality inspection

Procedure
a) Plumb bobs
b) Spirit levels 1-2m
c) Aluminum straight edge
d) Measuring Tape
e) Approved “Good for Construction” Drawings

Process Output Granite / Marble checklist, Material test certificates and Material Inspection report

Customer Management

Activity Project Project Project PMO Management Architect/

Engineer manager Head consultant
RASCI Matrix Granite /
marble R R R A,C I A
laying

Related Inspection checklist and material inspection report

Documents

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