CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY

REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN SRI LANKA

MAIN CONTRACT WORKS TO PHASE 2

RESIDENCE FOR THE PROPOSED SHANGRILA HOTEL DEVELOPMENT ON LOTS 9132/1 &
9132/2 AT COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

Document No.

Title: Method Statement for Tiling

CHEC/SLCB2/
MS-37

Pages 14
Revision 0

Method Statement
For Tiling

09-09-2016

For Engineers Acceptance

Dinesh

Rev.

Date

Status

Prepared By
Technical
Engineer

Reviewed By
Technical
Manager

Reviewed By
DPM

Approved By
Project Manager

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Table of Content

1.0

Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3

2.0

Scope of Method statement ........................................................................................................ 3

3.0

Documents to be referred with This Method Statement ............................................................. 4

4.0

Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 4

5.0

Resources .................................................................................................................................... 4

5.1

Manpower:- ........................................................................................................................... 4

5.2

Machinery, Plants, and Equipment & Tools:-........................................................................ 4

5.3

Material ................................................................................................................................. 4

6.0

Safety and Health Requirements ................................................................................................ 5

7.0

Procedure for Tilling ................................................................................................................... 5

7.1

Preparation of Work ................................................................................................................ 6

7.2

Installation and Fixing of Floor Tiles ...................................................................................... 7

7.3

Installation and Fixing of Wall Tiles ....................................................................................... 8

7.4

Grouting .................................................................................................................................. 9

7.5

Protection .............................................................................................................................. 10

8.0

Appendix A Risk Assessments............................................................................................... 11

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1.0

Introduction
The purpose of this document is to lay down the systematic procedures for the various activities
required for Floor & Wall Tiling in Service Areas of Phase 2 Residence for the proposed
Shangri-La Hotel Development on Lots 9132/1 & 9132/2 at Colombo, Sri Lanka, in compliance
with all the required specifications, standards, and proper construction procedures.

2.0

Scope of Method statement

This method statement covers the details of materials, equipment, procedure and relevant
documents related to the Tiling Work in Phase 2, Common Areas as scheduled in following
table, including quality control and safety precautions to be implemented at site as follows;

SCHEDULEOFTILINGFORAPARTMENTSANDCOMMONAREAS
LOCATION
CommonAreas/Services
StaircasesandLandings
SmokeFreeLobby

FireFightingLobby

ServiceCorridor,Fire
ProtectedCorridor,
ResidentialCorridor
BasementtoLevel5

FLOOR

nonslipnosingtiles
300x600mmHeavyduty
nonsliphomogeneous
tile
300x600mmHeavyduty
nonsliphomogeneous
tile
300x600mmHeavyduty
nonsliphomogeneous
tile

SKIRTING

NA
100mmhigh
homogeneoustile
skirting
100mmhigh
homogeneoustile
skirting
100mmhigh
homogeneoustile
skirting

BinCentre

300x300mmHeavyduty NA
nonsliphomogeneous
tile
RawWaterTank,Treated 300x300mmGlazed
NA
WaterTank
ceramictilewithnon
toxictileadhesive
SecurityandFire
CommendCentre

300x300mmNonslip
homogeneoustile

100mmhigh
homogeneoustile
skirting

WALL

300x300mm
Homogeneoustile
300x300mm
Glazedceramictile
withnontoxictile
adhesive

Scope could be slightly changed due to unforeseen site conditions.

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3.0

Documents to be referred with This Method Statement

The documents to be referenced are appended as followings:

Project Specifications
Relevant Technical Data Sheets
Project Safety Plan
Construction Material submission approvals
CMS Reference Number CHEC/CMS/A/105/A dated 15 Aug, 2016, Submission of Tile
Adhesives
CMS Reference Number: CHEC/CMS/A/103/A, Submission of 300x100mm Step
Nosing Tile
CMS Reference Number: CHEC/CMS/A/106/A, Submission of Homogeneous Tile
CMS Reference Number: CHEC/CMS/A/102/A, Submission of 200x200mm Ceramic
Tile

4.0

Responsibilities
Detailed organizational responsibilities and accountabilities of key personal; Project Manager,
Construction manager, Engineering staff, Supervisory staff, etc; whose scope of works
defined in Occupational Health & Safety Plan shall be responsible for referred construction
activities under this project.

5.0

Resources
Whole Work would be categorised to specified sub tasks as follows to assign resources
effectively. The capacity/size of the below tools and equipment shall be judged in accordance
with site conditions, requirements, and availability at the time of execution.

5.1

Manpower:

5.2

01
01
01
01

Site Engineer
Forman
Skilled Workers
Labours

01
01
As required
As required

Machinery, Plants, and Equipment & Tools:

5.3

QAQC Manager
Chief Engineer
Technical Engineer
Material Engineer

Masonry Trowel
Steel Tooth Trowel
Mixing paddle
Angle Grinder

As required
As required
05
10

Concrete cutter
Chisel
Chipping Hammer
Rubber Mallet

01
As required
As required
As required

Material
Tile, Tile Adhesive, Tile Grout

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6.0

Safety and Health Requirements

Safety of the personnel and properties is to be given prime importance and all the works to be
carried out without causing any accidents or property damages. Following measures shall be
taken at site and refer Appendix II for Risk Assessments.

All employees shall be provided with complete personal protection equipment PPE.

All employees shall attend Safety Induction and training course to identify all hazards
associated with this work.

All works shall be provided with proper tools and equipment to execute the work safely.

Construction electrical facilities shall be inspected by electricians regularly.

The construction site shall be enclosed by 2m height hoarding as shown in Phase 3

Logistic Plan to avoid the intruders come into the construction site.

7.0

Proper lighting shall be arranged for night time work.

Procedure for Tilling

CLEANING & PREPARATION

IF

WATERPROOFING

APPLICATION OF

REQUIRED

WATERPROOFING

CEMENT-SAND SCREED ON
FLOOR / PLASTER ON WALLS

SETTING-OUT & MOCKUP LAYING

TILE MATERIAL
APPROVAL
BEDDING GROUT & TILE LAYING

TILE GROVE CLEANING & FILLING

PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

Figure 1: Flow Diagram of Tile Laying

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7.1 Preparation of Work

Surface of the concrete slab shall be cleaned free from dirt, dust, grease, oil, wax, curing
compounds and any other loose contaminating materials. Substrate of any protrusion or
substances shall be chipped and removed by using chipping hammer.

Figure 2: Removing Concrete Protrusion

Figure 3: Cleaning With Broom

Survey marking for tile laying and datum level line 1m above the finished floor level shall marked
on floor and wall.

Figure 3: Checking Level of Substrate Surface from the Datum Line

Delivered Tile to the site shall be checked for sizes, thickness and colours are as specified.
Cement grout or Tile adhesive shall be checked for suitability for the conditions to which the
tiling will be used. Tile grout shall be checked for compatibility with specification and colour of
the tile.

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7.2 Installation and Fixing of Floor Tiles

Screed of 1:4 cement-sand mortar shall be laid on cleaned floor and level bellow tile thickness
plus 2mm grout thickness level from the Finished Floor Level, using established datum level.
Overall level of the finished floor shall be control by means of a spot check levels.

FLOORTILE
TILEADHESIVE/BEDDING
CEMENTSAND
SCREED

CONCRETESLAB

Figure 4: Typical Section of Floor Tile

Tile layout planning shall be consider the size of tiles used and the shape of the area to be tiled.
As a general rule, the layout shall be planned from the center of the tiling area working outwards
to give an even tile width around the floor perimeter. Mockup lay shall be done to clarify the
quality and to correct any discrepancies of positioning grove lines of wall tiles. Care shall be
taken to minimize the number of tiles that need to be cut for satisfactory visual effect. Cut Tile
shall be of width greater than half of the tile size. Sloping shall be maintained to comply with
approved shop drawings.

Figure 5: Principle of Centering the Tile

The intermediate substrates between screed/bases and tiles shall be ordinary Portland cement
grout or tile adhesive material comply with tile or as specified by the manufacturer. Cement grout
bedding shall be evenly spread on the screed using notched trowel. Then, tiles shall be laid on
the cement grout align with the markings. Tiles shall be taped to level to the finish level by using
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rubber mallet. Groves of 3mm width shall be maintained using tile spacers.

Figure 6: Tile Laying on Bedding Material while Maintaining Groves using Spacer Blocks
Grouting of the joints shall be carried out within a period of 24 hours of the completion of the
laying of tiles. Tooling of the tile groves shall be after grouting to fill the grout firmly into the
tile grove.
Surface finish level shall be check using straight edge and spirit level to ensure adjoining tiles
are continuous from one surface to the next.

7.3 Installation and Fixing of Wall Tiles

Check all openings and conduits for mechanical, electrical and plumbing were provided and
covered comply with the method statement for plastering. Rough finished wall plaster shall be
provide to level the wall surfaces prior to receive wall tiles.
Tile setout line shall be marked on the plaster to avoid any unsightly visual impact of switches &
power points. Tile adhesive or cement grout shall be applied to the surface with notched trowel
to a thickness of approximately 3~4mm.
WALLTILE
TILEMORTAR
CEMENTPLASTER

Figure 7: Typical Section of Wall Tile

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Tiles shall be pressed into the adhesive, tapped firmly into position and groves shall be cleaned
as soon as the bedding is complete.

Figure 8: Setting out tile line with services

Figure 9: Allocating switches at edge of tiles

Tiling around pipes, electrical sunk boxes, etc. shall be neatly cut and fit. General grove width of
3mm shall be maintained along the cut edges.

7.4 Grouting
To achieve consistency of pointing colour, grouting to one location shall be carried out in one
operation using the same mix ratio. The tile joints shall be filled completely with the grout paste
by using a soft trowel.
Excessive grout bleeding through the groves in the tile joint shall be removed using point tool.
Tile shall be cleaned thoroughly with damp sponge usually after 3 hours when the tiles appear
firm enough.

Figure 9: Spreading grout by using a soft trowel

Figure 10: Removing excess grout

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7.5 Protection
Finished work shall be protected immediately after their completion, by mopping away all dust,
dirt and grit and covering with polyethylene sheets, card board or plywood board as shown in
Figure 11 & 12.

Figure 11: Protection of Tiling by polyethylene sheets

Figure 12: Protection by Plywood

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8.0

Appendix A Risk Assessments

Method
Statement
Reference
No.

Nameoftheactivity:Tilling

DateofAssessment: 21stSeptember2016
RevisionNumber: 00

NameofRiskAssessor(s)

1. (SafetyOfficerCHEC)

RevisionDate:00

NoofPages: 05
ResidualRisk
Classification

OriginalRisk
Classification

16

All workers should wear prescribe personal

protective equipment. (Safety helmet, safety
shoes,gloves,highvisibilityjackets,).

RiskLevel

04

Consequences

04

ProposedMitigationMeasures
(WhatPrecautionsyouaregoingto
implement?)

Likelihood

Injuriesduetonotwearingpersonal
protectiveequipment.

RiskLevel

Consequences

1.

Likelihood

Item

Activityandhazard
(ConsidertheWorstCredible
Scenarios)

CHEC/SLCB2/MS37
Rev(0)

MitigationControl
Unit
(Whoisresponsible
fordoingthis?)

01

04

04

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

01

05

05

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

01

05

05

2.

Operatingheavymachine(Crane)
forliftingloads.

04

03

12

Only trained and licensed operators in

operation. Daily PreOperational checks by
Operators.
Equipmentsareprovidedwithsidemirrorsand
reversebeepers.
Maintainingdistancetoexcavatedtrenchbanks
andmachineplacingposition.

3.

Poorvisibilityinworkingarea

05

03

15

Adequate lighting shall be provided not less

than15Lux.Illuminatedwarningsignsshallbe
placed. All the personal working in the area
shallwearhighvisibilityjackets.

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer/
contractorsafety
personnel
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Method
Statement
Reference
No.

Nameoftheactivity:Tilling

CHEC/SLCB2/MS37
Rev(0)

DateofAssessment: 21stSeptember2016

NameofRiskAssessor(s)

1. (SafetyOfficerCHEC)

RevisionNumber: 00

RevisionDate:00

NoofPages: 05
ResidualRisk
Classification

OriginalRisk
Classification

Fallinjuryduetopoorhousekeeping
andworkingareadisturbance.(slips
andtrips)

12

02

03

06

Cutting and bending reinforcement by

experiencedbarbendersandcarehandlingand
continue housekeeping in yard. All bar
benders shall wear Personal Protective
Equipmentwhileworking.
Providing safe access to site and safe work
platform/area to work comfortably during
rebar,formworkandconcreting.

RiskLevel

04

Consequences

5.

03

ProposedMitigationMeasures
(WhatPrecautionsyouaregoingto
implement?)

Likelihood

RiskLevel

4.

Consequences

Handlingreinforcement

Likelihood

Item

Activityandhazard
(ConsidertheWorstCredible
Scenarios)

MitigationControl
Unit
(Whoisresponsible
fordoingthis?)

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer/
safetypersonnel

01

04

04

01

03

03

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

01

05

10

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

01

04

04

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

Nopermissiontostoreunnecessarymaterials
ontheplatform.
6.

7.

Fallingfromheights

Handling formwork placing and

removing

03

05

15

03

03

09

All riggers shall receive adequate training.

Provide safety harness for people working at
height. All fall edges and openings shall be
protectedbyprovisionofguardrailandwarning
tape.
Allformworkshallbefirsttimeuseandregular
inspectionbyengineer.

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Method
Statement
Reference
No.

Nameoftheactivity:Tilling

CHEC/SLCB2/MS37
Rev(0)

DateofAssessment: 21stSeptember2016

NameofRiskAssessor(s)

1. (SafetyOfficerCHEC)

RevisionNumber: 00

RevisionDate:00

NoofPages: 05
ResidualRisk
Classification

OriginalRisk
Classification

Formworkcollapse(before,during&
afterplacementofconcrete

02

05

10

9.

Human failures / Unsafe acts which

mayleadtoaccidents

04

04

16

Scaffolding & formwork shall be check before

concretingbycompetentpersonandremedial
action should take immediately. Experienced
teamshallbeemployedtochecktheformwork
duringconcreting.
1. Daily toolbox talks shall be conducted for
allworkmenbysafetyofficerstoeducatethem
onhazardsandpreventiveactions.

RiskLevel

Consequences

8.

ProposedMitigationMeasures
(WhatPrecautionsyouaregoingto
implement?)

Likelihood

RiskLevel

Consequences

Likelihood

Item

Activityandhazard
(ConsidertheWorstCredible
Scenarios)

MitigationControl
Unit
(Whoisresponsible
fordoingthis?)

01

05

05

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

01

04

04

Safety Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

02

03

06

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

01

04

04

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer

2. RegularinspectionsbysafetyOfficers
10.

11.

Fallingobjectsfromheights

Operating under adverse weather

conditions

04

05

20

04

04

16

Material shall be safe stack and secured to

preventfall.Toeboardsshallbeprovidedtoall
workingplatformsandflooredges.Allpersons
atsiteshallwaresafetyhelmet.
Obtain daily weather forecast and plan works
accordingly.Stopallworksinadverseweather
conditions and evacuate workmen to a safe
location.

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Method
Statement
Reference
No.

Nameoftheactivity:Tilling

CHEC/SLCB2/MS37
Rev(0)

DateofAssessment: 21stSeptember2016

NameofRiskAssessor(s)

1. (SafetyOfficerCHEC)

RevisionNumber: 00

RevisionDate:00

NoofPages: 05
ResidualRisk
Classification

OriginalRisk
Classification

RiskLevel

Consequences

ProposedMitigationMeasures
(WhatPrecautionsyouaregoingto
implement?)

Likelihood

RiskLevel

Consequences

Likelihood

Item

Activityandhazard
(ConsidertheWorstCredible
Scenarios)

MitigationControl
Unit
(Whoisresponsible
fordoingthis?)

Contingency management plan in place and

communicatedtoallthroughtoolboxtalksand
inductiontraining.
12.

Lackoffirstaidfacilities.

03

04

12

Adequate number of trained First aiders and

First aid boxes shall be in placed according to
directivegiveninOHSPCSCTPatthevicinityof
works.

01

04

04

SubcontractorsSite
Engineer/
CHECSiteEngineer/
safetypersonnel

Standbyvehicleshallbeinplaceatthevicinity
of works in case of occupational injury or
medicalemergency.Stretchershallbeavailable
closetoworks.
First aid procedures and emergency contact
numbers shall be communicated to all
workmen and prominently displayed in the
vicinityofwork

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