CHERWELL INTERIOR DECORATION LLC

METHOD
STATEMENTS
PROJECT H074@PRIVATE VILLA 215
LOCATIO VILLA 215, C2, AL ZEINA, ABU FHABI NO.
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ACTIVITY BATHROOM REFURBISHMENT DATE 08/03/2022

Cherwell Interior Decoration L.L.C

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

BATHROOM REFURBISHMENT (INSTALLATION OF NEW
FIXTURES)

Date Short Description of Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

Revision

08/03/22 Rev. 1 SAFETY OFFICER. Construction Manager Project Manager

Abiola F Adeniyi Ahmad Javed Ahmad Javed
 CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 REFERENCES

4.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

6.0 MATERIALS

7.0 EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

8.0 SAFETY & HEALTH

9.0 PROCEDURE FOR TILE & CEILING INSTALLATION

 Materials Handling on Worksite and Storage
 Groundwork in Tiling Works
 Worksite Preparation
 Tiles Installation and Fixing Procedure
 Joint Grouting
 Cleaning of Finished Work
 Protection and Preservation of Finished Work
 MATERIALS
 MANPOWER
 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
EMERGENCY /INCIDENT PROCEDURES/ RISK ASSESSMENT
 PURPOSE
1.
The purpose of producing this method statement is to describe the procedure for the demolition of
existing ceiling, existing tiles, installation of new ceiling and installation of new tiles as specified in
the specification and as indicated on approved relevant shop drawings.
2. SCOPE
This method statement outlines the procedure for demolition work and installation of ceiling and
tiles at existing bathroom as indicated on approved relevant shop drawings with all necessary
accessories to complete the demolition and installation of the new ceiling and Tiles to the
satisfaction of Client/Consultant as specified in the drawing.
Before commencing any work, all the workers shall strictly follow as per consultant & Health and
Safety recommendations for, demolition, installation, handling, and use of the materials and ensure
all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

3. REFERENCCE, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Project specifications and bills of quantities.
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Project Quality plan
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Project HSE plan
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Quality Control Procedures
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Contract drawings and specification.
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Manufactures brochures/ literature and other details as a part of this method statement.
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All work shall be executed in compliance with the requirements of project specifications &
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Emergency Response Procedures, and other applicable standards.
Approved drawings for constructions with code A and B for works, materials approval
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submitted/ to be submitted as applicable and related approved method statement & ITP’s
(Inspection and Test Plan).
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
PM: Project Manager
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Construct Manager
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Project Engineer
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QCM: Quality Control Manager
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QCE: Quality Control Engineer
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Safety Manager
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Surveyor
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Section Foreman
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Non-Conformance Report
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Method Statement
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Inspection & Test Report.
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5 RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Supervisor
• The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in
coordination with the Site Engineer daily.
• Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for future planning with the Site
Engineer.
• Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned Engineer.
• Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the
Site Engineer immediately.
• Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
• The identified HSEQ aspects and TBT are briefed to the working crew before the starting of
the job and its HSE Officer/Representative shall be responsible for the safe executing of the
above activities in strict compliance with approved MOS/TRA via:
• Control, supervise and record toolbox meetings. 
• Ensure that all HSE requirements are met and implemented while executing the works. 

Site Worker
• Maintenance of all materials associated with fire protection systems and in line with Abu
Dhabi standard
• Following approved checklists for service and maintenance of the assets. 
• Handling of the site materials, accessories, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of
maintenance is needed. 
• Maintaining circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications. 
• Performing other related activities as instructed by the Superior. 

HSE Officer
• The implementation of all safety measures following the HSE plan and that the whole
workforce is aware of its proper implementation.
• The implementation of safety measures is adequate to maintain a safe working environment
on the maintenance activity.
• Inspection of all the site activities and training personnel in accident prevention and its proper
reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
• The site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.
• Ensure that only trained persons shall operate power tools.
• Ensure all concerned personals shall use PPE and all other items as required.
• Ensure high risk elevated areas are provided are barricades, tape, safety nets and provided
with ladders.
• Ensure service area/inspection area openings are provided with barricades, tape, and safety
nets.
• Always ensure safe access to site work.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Tape Measure
• Framing Square
• Marker
• Rubber Gloves
 • Screed Board
• Buckets
• Tile Trowel
• Rubber Mallet
• Sponges
• Tile spacers
• Chalk Line
• Carpenter’s Triangle
• Gloves
• Safety Glasses
• Manual Tile Cutter
• Tile Cutter
• Tile Nipper
• Grout Float
• Spirit Level
• One-bagger mixer
• Mechanical mixer for dry mixing
• Scrapper

The scope of Work for Tile Installation

Materials Handling on Worksite and Storage
• Materials shall be received in parts as per site requirements and standard boxes and/or packs,
pallets etc. 
• Materials shall be stored properly and handled as per manufacturers’ recommendations if
any. 
• Obtain each color, grade, finish, type, composition, and variety of tiles from a single source. 
• For grout and setting materials, obtain ingredients of uniform quality from one manufacturer
for each cementitious and admixture component and one source or producer.
Groundwork in Tiling Works
• Work shall comply with all project specifications, rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances of
all authorities having jurisdiction.
• Tiles type & color, mortar mix, grout, adhesives, etc., 
• Shop drawings and method statements shall be approved by the consultant before
commencing any tiling works.
• Tiling mockup shall be arranged for final approval at the location designated by the
consultant.
• Approved mockup and sample shall be preserved and always readily available at the site
during the entire duration of the work.
• Ensure that the MEP clearance is obtained for the tile work area.
• In wet areas, ensure that the waterproofing is completed and tested for leakage & any
applicable inspections.
• Obtain the required safety and health clearance from Safety Department before starting the
work.
• Restrict the area from foot and wheel traffic before and during the tiling, activity to prevent
damages from the finished work.
 • Inspection requests along with the key plan showing the area to be executed will be raised to
Engineers progressively for the tiling/flooring works. All inspections will be carried out in
phases to cover a part of the total work.
Worksite Preparation
• The areas of the concrete substrate to be tiled are to be brushed clean and dampened and the
finished floor level is to be established.
• The mortar for bedding the tiles shall be as shown in the drawing and/or project
specifications.
• Setting out shall be done by the surveyor and approved by the consultant.
• Engage an experienced installer who has completed tile installations.
Tiles Installation and Fixing Procedure
Laying ceramic tiles by Semi-Dry Mix Method.
1. Dry Mix Method shall consist of ration (1:4) 1 part of ordinary Portland Cement to 4 parts of
sand by volume to form the sand-cement mortar, mixed semi-dry in a mechanical mixer with
only enough water added to give a powdery or soft texture or flexibility that maintains or
intact its shape when squeezed in the hand. 
2. To keep the firmness and strength of the mix, the volume of water added is to be kept the
same for each batch.
3. The minimum recommended thickness of Dry Mix bedding with such a system of laying is to
be 40 millimeters.
4. The mix is to be spread to a thickness of relatively 10 millimeters greater than that required
for the bed and be completely compacted by tamping and drawing off to the needed and
recommended level with a screed board which will give even completion and level surface of
the work. Only sufficient & appropriate and recommended mortar is to be mixed and spread
as can be covered with tiles before it has secured its initial set.
5. A thin layer of the slurry of 1:1 (1 part cement and 1 part sand), by volume, is to be poured
over the surface of the semi-dry mix bedding and spread with a trowel until it is
approximately 2 millimeters thick. Approved adhesive to be applied to the tiles to be laid
while the slurry is wet and beaten and mixed firmly into position with a wooden beater to
make sure a true and stable surface and contact between the tiles and bedding is
accomplished.
6. Get approval for tile layout through dry laying before proceeding with tile work if the start of
the point is not shown in the drawing. In absence of a start off point or approved layout,
arrange tiles so that cut tiles occur at wall lines only and are the minimum and where they do
occur, they are as large as possible.
7. Before tile fixing check that any color, shade variations, and sizes are acceptable.
8. Lay the side of the tile by side or keep the specified gap joint using tile spacers as per the
approved pattern as shown in the approved drawings. The tiles must be accurately, correctly
and in levelled position at the time, they are placed and laid with joints as shown in the
approved drawing.
9. Carefully remove the tile spacers after the laid tiles are set enough to prevent difficulties of
pulling out the spacers.
10. Tiles shall be placed firmly according to the level shown in the approved shop drawing.
 11. Tiles shall be placed firmly according to the level shown in the approved shop drawing.
12. A spirit level should be used to make sure that the tiles are levelled during the installation
process.
13. Accurately and appropriately form intersections and returns. Conduct cutting and drilling of
tile without deteriorating visible surfaces. 
14. Fit and adjust tile closely to electrical outlets/installations, piping, fixtures, and other
penetration, collars or covers.
Tiles are to be laid level or to 1% falls/or as shown in the approved drawings in “wet” areas, as
may be required. Localized variations in level for a nominally flat floor are to be a maximum of
+/- 3 mm under a 3 m straight edge. Care is to be taken in “wet” areas to prevent low spots and
the pooling of water. No soaking is needed for fully vitrified tiles or when the adhesive is used.
Install edge strip at the following: 
1. At openings without thresholds and similar discontinuous edges of thin-set tile floors. 
2. Where ceramic tile floors are adjacent to other flooring materials at the same level. 
3. Where ceramic tile cove base is combined with other types of flooring  
4. As shown in the drawing.
Control and expansion joints: 
1. Provide control and expansion joints as per approved Shop Drawings.
2. Locate control joints as indicated on the approved drawings, but a maximum of 4.5 meters on
center each direction for interior condition and 3.65 meters exterior condition. Provide
control joints at all perimeters.
3. The width of joints must match the width of grout joints. 
4. Seal joints after completion of tile work.
5. Do not saw-cut tiles control/expansion joints after installation of the tiles.
Joint Grouting
The grouting mix shall be an approved grout as per submittal ref.: 
• Grouting of the joints shall be carried out after 24 hours of the completion of the laying of the
tiles so that the grout will attach itself firmly to the bedding. Care should be taken to avoid
disturbing the tiles during the grouting application.
Clean the joint before filling with approved grout.
• Apply tile grout to the joint spaces between tiles using a sponge or soft cloth.
Cleaning of Finished Work
• Remove excess grout, setting bed material, mortar, adhesive with clean clothes or sponge.
• Clean the affected surface area when mortar and adhesive are still in wet form by cotton
waste or any other such material.
• When the mortar, grout, and adhesive were dry, remove them with scrapper lightly and clean
with dampening cotton waste or cleaner as specified by the manufacturer.
• Clean all tile surfaces and remove cement/tile grout residue from tiles as soon as the day’s
work is finished.
Protection and Preservation of Finished Work
• Remove defective tile and replace with sound tile.
• Remove and replace tiles with hollow-bearing sound when tapped with steel rod after
installation.
• Prohibit traffic until tiles are completely set.
 • Cover floor area with hard boards, tarpaulins, plastics, or gypsum powder to prevent damages
to the installed tiles and preferably area must be barricaded or restricted for normal entry or
by locking the area.
• Repairing of damaged tiling work: If for any reason, any tile is broken or damaged, remove
the tile and replace it with sound and similar tile.
MATERIALS
1. Approved materials for various types of tiles such as unglazed ceramic tiles, glazed ceramic
tiles.
2. Material submittal for adhesive for tiles.
3. Cementitious grout for tiles for general purpose. 
4. Cement, sand, water etc. Portland cement
5. Type 1 Sand: Natural or crushed stone
6. Grout Sealer, Latex Additive, Cold Applied Waterproofing, Aluminum trims & Acid Cleaner
MANPOWER
Enough workers will be employed as per site/planning requirements to perform their duties
and they will have sufficient tools to tackle the work assigned to them.
• Mason/Tile Setter
• Helper/Laborers
• Foreman
Equipment, Devices & Machinery for Ceiling
 Steel framing
 Wall Angles
 C-Channel
 Carrying Rod
 Connecting Rod
 Black Screw (BS) to connect Gypsum Board (GB) and Steel Framing (SF)
 Shadow line by (Manufacturer Name), as the Termination between wall and ceiling
 Gypsum Putty (GP) and Wire Mesh Tape (WMT) for the control joint in every board laid.
 Gypsum Board for the Installation.
 Screw Gun. (Makita or any other similar brand)
 Iron Scissor Cutter for furring
 Toolbox with a spirit level, measuring tape, water level, right angle, plump, and other items.
Description of Work
 The work methodology of installation covers various tasks e.g., ceiling, bulkhead, opening,
and other design described and mentioned in the work activity plan to cover the ceiling with
the required & recommended dimension, elevations and levelness all following the shop
drawings.
 Standard and calibrated accessories, equipment and devices required in gypsum ceiling
include the advised and required steel furring, C-channels, and the carrying rod that will
fasten to the concrete slab.

The scope of Work for Ceiling Installation

1. Before installing plasterboard, a building or facility should be completely examined, inspected,
and checked to ensure that the framing is plumb, level, and square other trades have finished
their’ rough-ins’.
 2. When the installation of gypsum/plasterboards is accomplished, the recommended level of
finish should be maintained.
3. Prior proceedings to install the plasterboard, a facility should be completely
inspected/examined to make sure that the framing is plumb, level, and square other trades have
finished their ‘rough-ins’ appropriately and as per the required standards
4. The spacing of studs, joists or battens considers the spacing recommended by the linings given
as per the plan schedule/methodology. When the installation is accomplished, the
gypsum/plasterboard will comply with the required standard of finish.
5. Prior proceedings to install the plasterboard to steel framing, completely inspect/examine that
the framing has been assembled and erected as per the manufacturer’s instructions. All contact
surfaces of the steel frame are dry, tidy and free from external materials contaminants such as oil,
grease and dirt.
6. Steel Furring Channels (SFC) are installed at correct recommended angles to the underside of
joists using clips or other sources such as fasteners.
7. Anchor clips are utilized to adjust/install steel furring to a slab ceiling properly as per the
design.
8. Furring Channels (FC) should be spaced as per the sheet thickness provided in the Frame
Spacing.
9. Installation of the ceiling must be done carefully as per the plan.
10. Gypsum sheets should be set out to make sure the best coverage and to minimize butt joints
and or waste from the installation material or ceiling.
Proper and essential Provision of control joints in walls and ceilings:
 at maximum 12 meters intervals in both directions
 at every change of material
 over control joints in the substrate
 at every change of substrate material.
Plasterboard should be adjusted/installed to the substrate using one of the below-highlighted
systems:
 Combination adhesive and fastener.
 Screw fixed only. Nail fixed only.
 A variety of clips and or trims available for finishing corners, edges, and joints of
plasterboard appropriately to make neat sharp lines, reduces cracking and to offer a higher
level of impact resistance.
 Trims may be installed /adjusted with nails, or with cornice adhesive and then stopped and
finished with the normal 3-coat system.

EMERGENCY /INCIDENT PROCEDURES/ RISK ASSESSMENT

Emergency / Incident procedures are to be carried out as per the Project Safety Plan.
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