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AS 3958.1 provides guidance on the preparation of the background, the fixing and grouting of floor and wall tiles, and mosaic tiles. It also provides information on the application of tiles in swimming pools, gradients on floors, screeds and rendering, and cleaning and maintenance of tiles.
This Australian Standard applies to all work involved in the internal and external laying of ceramic wall and floor tiles. It deals with the types and classes of backgrounds and substrates and their suitability to receive a bedded finish.
AS 3958.1 contains 5 sections consisting of:
This standard also contains 5 appendices consisting of:
This standard is not reference in the NCC. Though it is referenced in the majority of state and territory Standard and Tolerance Guide’s as a means for determining acceptable standards of workmanship in the installation of wall and floor tiles.
The standard is designed for builders, tilers, building supervisors and inspectors.
An electronic copy of this Australian Standard can be purchased through the Digital Australian Standards webpage.
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