Specification
Aspect Collage™ Decorative Tiles Section 09 30 29
Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C. DECORATIVE METAL TILES
May, 2020 Page 3 of 4
MiniSPEC 09 30 29-3 DECORATIVE METAL TILES
Part 3 Execution
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Section 01 70 00: Verify existing conditions before starting work.
B. Verify that substrate surfaces are [primed and] ready to receive work, and conform to
requirements of [] [tile] manufacturer.
C. Verify flatness tolerance of surfaces does not vary more than < [3] [6] [____] mm>
<<[1/8] [1/4] [____] inch in 10 feet>> in <3 m> <<[10 feet]>> nor vary at a rate greater
than <[1.5] [____] mm/300 mm> <<[1/16] [____] inch/ft >>.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Fill cracks and smooth irregularities with wallboard compound or spackling; sand edges
smooth with fine grade sandpaper.
B. Remove electrical, telephone, and [________] wall plates and covers.
C. [Apply [one (1) coat] [two (2) coats] of primer sealer to porous substrate surfaces. Allow
to dry.] If application is in a humid or water-prone area, primer should be antimicrobial.
D. Ensure substrate surfaces are clean, dry, smooth and free from dust, grease, and wax.
Vacuum clean surfaces free of loose particles.
E. Use isopropyl alcohol two-cloth cleaning method for impervious surfaces and [] [tile]
backs for full surface adhesive bonding.
3.3 MEASUREMENT EDGES AND BENDING
A. Measure areas to be covered; lay-out [s] [tiles]. Using a temporary marker, transfer
measurements to [s] [tiles].
B. Plan for bends, corners or edge treatments before cutting.
C. Use cardboard pattern as a guide to transfer cutting lines for pipe openings and other
irregularities to [s] [tiles].
3.4 CUTTING
A. Use circular or table saw for straight cuts; jigsaw or coping saw for circular cuts or
cutouts.
B. [For full sheets,] use cutting blades with carbide-tipped or high-speed steel, made for
cutting non-ferrous metal.
C. [For tile,] use a chop saw, hack saw or table saw for straight cuts.
1. Measure and mark cut lines with a marker on protective film.
2. Using a straight edge, score along entire tile using a utility knife.
3. Use fine-grit sandpaper or small metal file to debur edges of new cut s.