MONDANI COLLECTION Floor And Wall Solutions User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- MONDANI COLLECTION
Table of Contents
User Guide
Guide Specifications for Precast Epoxy Terrazzo Treads, Risers, Base and Other
Specified Precast Epoxy Terrazzo Products as well as Sika Tile Settings
materials, grouting materials and accessories, including methods of
installation for ceramic tile and dimension stone.
Section 09
Part 1 – General
1.1 Related Work Specifiied in Other Sections
Note: Delete non-applicable items
A. Installation of concrete substrate to receive terrazzo stairs.
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B. Installation of metal stairs, either pan type or supporting tubular
stringers.
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C. Backup walls of metal lath or masonry to receive precast terrazzo items.
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D. Sufficient water, temporary heat and light, and adequate electric power
suitable outlets connected and distributed use within 100 feet of any working
space. Note: Ambient temperature should remain at 50 degrees Fahrenheit
E. Broom clean area to receive precast terrazzo of all loose chips, laitance,
and all foreign matter.
1.2 Quality Assurance
A. NTMA Compliance: Comply with all recommendations and standards of the
National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association
B. Acceptable supplier
1. Materials furnished shall meet NTMA supplier specifications.
C. Installer Qualifiications
1. The installer shall be a contractor member of the NTMA and shall perform
all work in accordance with NTMA standards.
2. If the installer is not a contractor member of the NTMA, the installer
shall submit a list of completed projects of a similar magnitude and
complexity for review.
D. Pre-installation conference: To be conducted prior to tile installation.
Attendees include the GC, Tile Subcontractor, Sika Tile Representative. Topics
to review: Dry times/cure times of all Sika Tile products including waterproof
/anti-fracture membranes, patching, and leveling, thin set and grout. Also
discuss protection of various steps of tile installation systems.
1.3 Submittals
A. Section 01330 – Submittal Procedures: Submittal Procedures
B. Shop drawings:
a. Submit shop drawings of all precast terrazzo items showing detailed
sections and profile of all precast items.
b. Large scale details of precast terrazzo shall show jointing and edge
conditions, anchorage details, and reinforcing and special hardware for
fastening rails.
C. Samples:
a. Submit maximum of 3 samples, 6×6” in size, for each color identified,
illustrating color, chip size and variation, chip gradation, and matrix color.
b. Submit two copies of NTMA maintenance literature or product maintenance
literature from NMA associate member suppliers.
D. Certifiication:
a. Suppliers shall furnish certification attesting that materials meet
specification requirements.
Delivery, Storage and Handling
A. Section 01600 – Product Requirements: Product storage and handling
requirements
B. Delivery of materials:
a. Precast terrazzo materials shall be protected and palletized for delivery,
and the manufacturer will identify the item, quantity and date.
C. Storage of materials:
a. Precast terrazzo must be stored indoors in a dry environment maintaining a
minimum temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and a maximum temperature of 85
degrees Fahrenheit.
D. Handling
a. Report any damage during shipment immediately upon delivery with picture
proof.
1.5 Guarantee
A. One year from the date of substantial completion of terrazzo installation.
Part 2- Products
2.1 Manufacturers
A. Acceptable manufacturer:
a. Mondani Collection Precast Terrazzo
2.2 Products
A. Base: Epoxy matrix, precast of the same terrazzo as selected floor, specify
height in inches, minimum floor thickness 3/8”. Straight or cover type with
top profile.
B. Stair treads and risers: Epoxy matrix with desired number of abrasive
strips, inlays, or insets at desired thickness.
C. Materials:
a. Epoxy matrix: Two component resin and epoxy hardener with mineral filler
and color pigment, non-volatile, thermos-setting. Epoxy resin mixed according
to manufacturer’s recommendation and tested without aggregate added. The
product shall meet the following requirements:
PROPERTY | TEST METHOD | REQUIREMENT |
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Hardness | ASTM D2240 using Shore D Durometer | 60-85 |
Tensile strength | ASTM D638 run at .2” min. Specimen made Using die listed in | |
ASTM D412 | 3000 psi min. | |
Compressive Strength | ASTM D695, Specimen B cylinder | 10,000 psi min. |
Chemical Resistance | ASTM D1308, 7 days at room temperature by immersion | |
method has no deleterious effects: |
The following contaminants used:
Distilled Water | 1% Soap Solution |
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Mineral Water | 10% Sodium Hydroxide |
Isopropanol | 10% Hydrochloric Acid |
Ethanol | 30% Sulfuric Acid |
.025 Detergent Solution | 5% Acetic Acid |
b. Aggregate: Marble, glass, mother of pearl, metal chips, or a combination of
indicated in percentages in screed sizes 0,1, and 2 of standard gradation and
uniform color.
c. Sealer: Colorless, non-yellowing, penetrating liquid type to completely
seal matrix surface, not detrimental to terrazzo components, biodegradable and
phosphate free.
D. Terrazzo cleaners:
a. PH factor between 7 and 10, where applicable.
b. Biodegradable and phosphate free.
2.3 Manufactured Units
A. Shape and size exactly as indicated on drawings.
B. Reinforce precast with deformed rods or wire mesh or both if required.
2.4 TILE SETTING MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURER
A. Basis of Design: SikaTile®
Sika Corp – 201 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ
800-933-7452
www.SikaTile.com
B. Substitutions must be approved
IN THE ARTICLES BELOW, SELECT THE MATERIAL BASED ON THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.
DELETE ANY UNUSED MATERIALS.
2.5 LEVELING MATERIALS
A. Self-Leveling Underlayment Primer:
a. SikaTile® – 01 Primer Plus is a one-part, water dispersed, solvent free.
Acrylic based solution used to prime and seal floor surfaces prior to the
application of Sika Level products. Suitable for interior or exterior. Use
with concrete, OSB, Plywood substrates.
b. SikaLevel® – 02 EZ Primer: Special acrylic primer for us on sound, smooth,
and nonporous substrates in interior areas. Applied prior to application of
Sika Level products on ceramic tiles, epoxy floors, or vinyl floor coverings.
c. SikaLevel® – 225: A one-component cementitious self-leveling pumpable or
manually applied underlayment for interior concrete or cementitious
substrates.
Used for leveling from 1/8 inch to 1-1.4 inch in depth. For extended thickness
refer to the manufacture’s current production data sheet.
d. SikaLevel® – 325: a one component, cementitious self-leveling pumpable or
manually applied underlayment for interior and exterior cementitious
substrates. Used for leveling from 1/8 inch to 1-1/2 inch in depth. For
extended thickness refer to the manufacturer’s current product data sheet.
e. SikaTile® – 050 Slope Rapid: a one-component rapid seeing, trowel applied,
polymer-modified leveling floor underlayment that can receive overlay in 3 to
4 hours. Used for leveling for 1/8 inch to 3 inch in depth.
f. SikaLevel® SkimCoat: a one-component cementitious skim mortar for repairing
or reprofiling concrete, approved wood subfloors, and correctly prepared
ceramic or quarry tiles before the installation.
g. SikaLevel® – 025 Patch: a fast drying, self-curing, polymer-modified,
cement-based patching compound that rapidly develops high compressive
strength. Use for smoothing, leveling, patching, filling cracks, holes, or
voids in concrete and approved wood underlayment’s prior to the installation
of floor coverings. From featheredge to ½ inch floor coverings can be
installed 1 hour after application. Mix with Sika Latex R to use as an
embossing leveler or patch over properly prepared vinyl sheet goods, vinyl
composition tile (VCT), cement terrazzo and residual cutback adhesive
surfaces.
2.6 WATERPROOF/CRACK ISOLATION MEMBRANE
A. Load bearing, Bonded, Waterproof/Crack Isolation for Thin-set Ceramic Tile
and Dimension Stone Installations: ANSI A118.10/ANSI A118.12.
a. SikaTile® – 100 Moisture Guard: a fast-drying thin mil, love VOC, fluid-
applied elastomeric waterproofing, and crack isolation membrane that provides
100% positive-side waterproofing, high-strength and elongation, inhibits
reflective cracking, and conforms to any form or irregular shape (i.e. base
flashings, parapets, drains, trenches, etc.).
b. SikaTile® – 225 Fracture Guard PNS: consists of a 40-mil thick rubberized
asphalt membrane with a heavy film laminated on the face of the sheet and a
siliconized, removable release sheet adhered on the adhesive side.
2.7 SETTING MATERIALS
SikaTile – 475 LHT Premium Set: High Performance polymer modified, dry set
mortar for use large and heavy tile mortar for installation of gauged
porcelain tile, large and heavy ceramic or porcelain tile, and natural stone.
SikaTile – 825 Epoxy Grout: 100% solids, non=porous, high strength, epoxy
grout and mortar for heavy duty performance in specialty areas that require
chemical resistance, stain resistance, shock resistance, and impermeable
sanitary performance Excellent for moisture sensitive and resin backed stones.
2.8 GROUTING MATERIALS
SikaTile® – 850 Ultima Grout: ready-to-use grout designed for commercial and
residential installations with porcelain, ceramic and natural-stone tiles,
glass tile, gauged porcelain tile panels and slabs (GPT), luxury vinyl tile
(LVT), luxury vinyl plank (LVP). Can be used to grout interior and exterior
applications as well as intermittent wet conditions such as bathtub surrounds,
shower walls, and shower floors. Formulated using colored quarts technology,
which ensures color consistency, excellent stain resistance, ease of
cleanability and improved workability. Used for grout joints from 1/16 inch to
½ inch (1.5 to 12 mm).
Color # __
SikaTile® – 825 Epoxy Grout: 100% solids, non-porous, high strength, epoxy
grout and mortar for heavy duty performance in specialty areas that require
chemical resistance, stain resistance, shock resistance, and impermeable
sanity performance. Excellent for moisture sensitive and resin backed stones.
Exceeds ANSI A118.3.
Color # ____
Part 3 – Execution
3.1 Inspection
A. Examine areas to receive terrazzo for:
a. Defects in existing work that affect proper execution of terrazzo.
b. Deviations beyond allowable tolerances for the substrate.
3.2 Installation
A. Setting:
c. Set accurately as shown on drawings. Contact the material manufacturer for
any questions concerning proper bonding of materials. Setting methods are:
i. Mud set
ii. Thin set
iii. We l d
iv. Bolt
d. Alignment of precast should be straight and true to all dimensions. It may
not vary more than 1/16 in length, height, or width.
e. Install anchors as shown in the details.
f. Contact Mondani Collection Representative for any questions. Install all
SikaTile system materials per manufacturers written instructions.
B. Terrazzo contractor shall install precast terrazzo units as follows:
a. ANSI 108.05 is the standard specification for setting tile with latex-
portland cement thin set mortar. ANSI 108.06 is the standard specification for
setting tile with epoxy adhesive.
b. Precast Terrazzo Base: use (latex-portland cement mortar) or (epoxy
adhesive) to install precast terrazzo base over substrates indicated according
to ANSI 108.5 or ANSI 108.6.
c. Keep following subparagraph if precast stair units are set on concrete
stairs and landings or concrete filled treads and landings. ANSI 108.05 is the
standard specification for setting tile with latex-portland cement thin-set
mortar: ANSI 108.06 is the standard specification for setting tile with epoxy
adhesive.
i. Precast Terrazzo Stairs Unit: Use latex-portland cement mortar or epoxy
adhesive to install treads, risers, and landings over concrete substrates
according to ANSI 108.5 or 108.6.
d. Keep following subparagraph if precast stair units are set on steel risers
or steel plate stairs and landings.
i. Precast Terrazzo Stair Units: Use epoxy adhesive to install treads, risers,
and landings over steel substrates according to ANSI 108.6
3.3 Protection
A. Section 01700 – Execution Requirements: Protecting installed construction.
B. The General Contractor shall protect the finished work from the tie that
the terrazzo contractor finishes the work. Do not permit anything other than
pedestrian traffic over finished terrazzo surfaces.
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