Floor tiling works require strict quality control to achieve durable, level, and aesthetically consistent finishes. Improper surface preparation, incorrect material usage, or poor installation practices can lead to hollow tiles, cracking, and premature failures.
This Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for Floor Tiling Works defines the inspection stages, acceptance criteria, and documentation required to ensure floor tiling activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable standards. The ITP helps maintain workmanship quality, ensures compliance at every stage, and minimizes rework during construction.
WHAT IS AN INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP)
Inspection and Test Plans and checklists are integral parts of quality management systems — not only in construction but in almost every industry where Quality Management Systems (QMS) are implemented.
They are considered master documents that monitor and record the various parameters and activities of a process. These records later play a vital role during verification and auditing.
In construction, where numerous trades and activities must be completed — such as structural, finishes, façade, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing works — preparation and implementation of different ITPs form a crucial part of the project quality management system.
To read more about ITPs and how to prepare one, CLICK HERE and refer to the last picture in this post for a quick understanding of an ITP’s structure and how to align it with your project requirements.
INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN FOR GYPSUM DRY WALL CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 1 – DOCUMENTATION REVIEW
This section outlines the review and approval process for all necessary documents before commencing on-site floor tiling works.
Key documents include:
- Approved drawings and typical details
- Method Statement
SECTION 2 – SAMPLE APPROVAL
This section outlines the review and approval process for all necessary documents before commencing work on-site.
Key documents include:
- Sample approval
- Other associated material approvals
SECTION 3 – INSPECTION OF INCOMING MATERIALS & STORAGE
This section addresses the inspection of materials used upon delivery.
- Storage of materials
- Tiles
- -Cement-Grey/ White
– Strength
– Setting time
-fineness - Sand
- Water
- Adhesives
- Sealants
SECTION 4 – PRE-WORK INSPECTION
This section focuses on inspections to be carried out before the Tiling work begins to ensure all prerequisites are met
Checks include:
- Check on the area for tiling
- Check for surface preparation
- Check for layout
SECTION 5 – WORK IN PROGRESS INSPECTION
During the Tiling work in progress, regular inspections are conducted to ensure that the work meets acceptable quality standards.
Checks typically include:
- Check for dampening of the screed surface
- Check for soaking of tiles
- Check for the cutting of tiles
- Check for preparation of mortar/adhesive
- Check for application of mortar/adhesive
- Check for laying
- Check for thickness of the mortar
- Check for spacers
- Check on joints
- Check for control joints and movement joints
- Check for skirting and Dado
- Check on exposed edges and corners
- Check for grouting
- Check for cleaning
- Check for polishing
These inspections help prevent defects and ensure that work meets required standards
SECTION 7 – POST-WORK INSPECTION
After work is completed, an inspection ensures that the finished work/area for
Checks include:
- Cleaning
- Protection
- Line & level
Click here to understand what an ITP is and prepare one
Click here for the Method Statement for Floor Tiling Works
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