Division 09 - Ceramic & Quarry Tile

  1. This information provides guidelines for ceramic and quarry tile and accessories. 
  2. WWU project representative, Facilities Maintenance (FM) and Environmental Health and Safety Office shall approve selection of materials, colors and sizes, means, and methods. The design intent is to select materials that blend with existing or adjacent campus building features. Design intent requires means and methods that provide minimal disruption to adjacent building activities and operations. 
  3. When working on or adjacent to occupied buildings, require means and methods that protect occupants from exposure to noise, dust, traffic, odor, and other hazards.
  4. Substrate: 
    • Use Cementous substrate:
      • Cementous backer board (glass mesh cement backer board) OR
      • Mortar bed
  5. DO NOT USE back or edge mounted tile assemblies for tiles installed in swimming pools, on exteriors, or in wet areas.
  6. Use epoxy type grout for all wet interior installations.
  7. Use resilient sealant at inside corner. DO NOT USE grout.

Latest update

2023-11-06