Dado.pptx Marble specifications of Dado work

Dado is a decorative wall panelling done in extensively in the interiors of the house.

1. DADO WORK

2. WHAT IS DADO? Dado or Dado work is a Decorated, Paneled or Painted lower part of the wall which is (0.3m-0.9m) above from the floor Dado work may be executed in various styles like Wainscoting, paneling, moulding or painting with colours

3. WAINSCOTING PAINTED MOULDING

4. CONSIDERATIONS FOR DADO MATERIAL : Based on Aesthetics, Budget, Specifications by client. Wood, Tiles, stone, plaster, MDF(Medium Density Fibre) or PVC Panels etc. HEIGHT : Typical standard height range around 30cm-90cm (1”-3”) can be also varied by design preferences

5. PRE-SOAKING : The clay tiles should be soaked in water at least 2 hours before the tile installation for bond strength and surface adhesion. WALL PREPARATION : Ensure that wall is properly prepared before installing Dado. Wall Preparation involves cleaning, smoothing on wall to get smooth surface install dado

6. INSTALLATION METHOD : Based on type of material and surface type, involves Adhesive, Nails, screws etc. ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CONSIDERATIONS : If Dado work involves cutting through the walls, existing electrical wiring and Plumbing inlet and outlet lines might get affected

7. SPECIFICATIONS TO INSTALL DADO Dado should always done after laying tiles in floor If tiles are to be fixed on walls as dados, the portion of the wall should be unplastered. in case of dado, The wall surface shall be evenly and uniformly covered with about 10 mm thick backing of cement mortar ( 1 cement : 4 coarse sand) The fixing shall be done from the bottom of the wall upwards. Each tile should be fixed close as possible. If any difference in thickness of tiles, shall be evened out in cushioning motar Or cement paste. IS 1443 . 1972

8. SPECIFICATIONS OF MEASURING DADO IS:1200 3.9 : In situ finishes, Dados (including raking dado) shall be measured in square meters IS:1200 4.12 : In Tile, Slab or Block finishes, Dados(including raking dado) shall be measured in square meters IS:1200 6.6 : Beeding and Backing in Skirting and Dados shall be measured separately IS 1200

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