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REVISIONS
IT: ISSUE A - PRELIMINARY C - FOR INFORMATION E - FOR CONSTRUCTION G - AS BUILT
TYPE B - FOR APPROVAL D - FOR QUOTATION F - AS PURCHASED H - CANCELED

Rev. IT Description By Ckd. Appr. Auth. Date

0 C TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SPE RSF GH EMV MD 04/12/07

ADAPTED FOR USE AS A STANDARD
1 C RSF GH EMV MP 02/29/08
DOCUMENT FOR PROJECTS
2 C TECHNICAL STANDARDS UPDATE RVC RVM FCC MB 10/24/11

3 C GENERAL REVISION JCC LMM MB GJ 03/10/14

INFORMATION CLASSIF. ADDED AND
4 C PBS EMG MB GCC 12/19/17
REVSION OF ITEMS 3, 4, 6 AND 8

This document is designed to advise and define guidelines for the development of Vale’s Projects. Its application and adequacy is under the
responsibility of the Project Team. Principles of safety and value maximization for Vale shall be taken into account.
Alternative solutions, that may be proposed by the contracted designers, should be directed to Vale's Project Team with the justification for
approval.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.0 PURPOSE 3
2.0 APPLICATION 3
3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 3
4.0 CODES AND STANDARDS 3
5.0 DEFINITIONS 4
6.0 SCOPE 5
7.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 5
8.0 SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS 5
8.1 IN LOCO MORTAR LINING 5
8.2 INDUSTRIALIZED PRODUCT LINING 9
8.3 CERAMIC LINING 9
8.4 NATURAL ROCKS 11
8.5 MELAMINE LAMINATES 11
9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 12

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1.0 PURPOSE

This specification defines the requirements, for the supply of wall lining to be used at Vale's
facilities.

2.0 APPLICATION

This specification applies to wall lining in Vale projects.

This document is the translated version of the original document in Portuguese, where
Brazilian standards and regulatory bodies may be referred. For its usage outside of Brazil,
the codes and standards referenced in this document shall be replaced by the equivalent
applicable locally.

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Documents listed below have been used in developing this document or include instructions
and procedures applicable to it. They shall be used in their latest revision.

CP-A-501E Design Criteria for Architecture;

CP-A-515E Design Criteria for Sustainable Buildings;
CP-N-501E Environment Criteria for Engineering Designs;
CP-R-501E Health and Safety Criteria for the Development of Engineering
Designs;
EG-A-411E General Specification for non-bearing masonry walls;
EG-C-404E General Specification for Mortars and Pastes;
ES-A-411E Service Specification for Non-Load-Bearing Walls;
ES-C-404E Service Specification for Mortars and Pastes;
GU-E-400E Glossary of Terms and Acronyms used in Project Implementation

4.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

Codes and/or standards listed below have been used in developing this document or include
instructions and procedures applicable to it. They shall be used in their latest revision.

 ABNT - Brazilian Association for Technical Standards

NBR 5732 Portland Cement – Specification;

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NBR 7175 Hydrated Lime for Mortars – Requirements;

NBR 7200 Render Made of Inorganic Mortars Applied on Walls and Ceilings -
Procedure for Application;
NBR 10908 Admixtures for Mortar and Concrete - Characterization Tests;
NBR 13207 Gypsum for Buildings – Specification;
NBR 13281 Mortars Applied on Walls and Ceilings – Requirements;
NBR 13529 Inorganic Mortar Lining for Walls and Ceilings – Terminology;
NBR 13749 Render Made of Inorganic Mortar Walls and Ceillings Applications
– Specification;
NBR 13754 Ceramic Tile Installed With Dry-set Portland Cement Mortar on
Walls Interiors – Procedure;
NBR 13755 Ceramic Tile Installed With Dry-set Portland Cement Mortar on
Walls Exteriors – Procedure;
NBR 13816 Ceramic tiles – Terminology;
NBR 13817 Ceramic tiles – Classification;
NBR 13818 Ceramic Tiles - Specification and Methods of Test;
NBR 13867 Gypsum Past for Internal Covering of Walls and Ceilings –
Procedure;
NBR 14081 Adhesive Mortars Industrialized for the Settlement of Ceramic
Tiles Part 1: Requirements;
NBR 15846 Rocks for Cladding - Design, Installation and Inspection of
Façades Cladding Using Anchoring Systems.

Vale requires full compliance with regulatory standards issued by the Brazilian Department of
Labor and Employment, as per ordinance 3214, from June 8 th, 1978, and its updates, as well
as full compliance with effective local legislation health and safety requirements.

Legal requirements shall always prevail over the requirements herein, except for the cases in
which the latter are more stringent.

5.0 DEFINITIONS

General definitions, common to the universe of project implementation, may be found on GU-
E-400E.

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6.0 SCOPE

This general specification meets the design, supply and application of all the material coating
walls for use in buildings Vale.

7.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Wall linings are finishing materials applied on bases or substrates (masonry, structures,
among others) for aesthetic purpose and to protect the construction against bad weather and
other external agents.

The application of the specified wall linings shall meet the requirements defined in documents
CP-A-501, CP-A-515, EG-A-411, EG-C-404, ES-A-411, ES-C-404 and in the current
technical standards, not being restricted to these.

Wall linings considered for application in Vale's constructions are:

 In loco mortar lining;

 Industrialized mortar lining;
 Ceramic lining;
 Natural rocks;
 Melamine laminates.

Other types of wall linings may be used, provided that Vale is interested, and that the
materials meet the intended purpose. The materials adopted shall have characteristics
consistent with the conditions and intended uses, in accordance with the functional features
of each environment. All products and services specified shall ensure the required
performance.

8.0 SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS

8.1 IN LOCO MORTAR LINING

8.1.1 General Aspects

Mortar lining is that on masonry in a continuous and uniform manner, including plastering and
grouting. The latter will be straightened and smoothed, and shall be specified as final lining.

In loco prepared mortar shall consist of Portland cement (binder), water, fine washed
aggregate, whose grain size shall vary from medium to fine, and, if applicable, lime (binder)
and admixture (waterproofing, accelerators, retarders).

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The components characteristics (water, binders and aggregates) for using in the mixing of
mortar shall comply with the requirements in EG-C-404E. Furthermore, in accordance with
the EG-C-404E, the design shall define the function, sizing, construction details and
application of lining with mortars.

The cement shall meet the requirements in standards NBR 5732. The hydrated lime shall
meet the provisions defined in standard NBR 7175.

The fine aggregate shall be qualified and identified in accordance with the testing procedures
and methodologies established by NBR 7218, NBR 9775, NBR NM 30, NBR NM 49, and
NBR NM 52.

The additives to be used shall comply with the requirements of NBR 10908.

The initial layer of the lining is made of roughcasting that promotes adhesion between the
base (masonry) and the plaster, so that it does not become detached from the surface to be
lined. The plaster is the layer that regulates the surface to be lined. The grout is the thin layer
that prepares the surface to be lined for the final lining. The grout is not required when the
final wall lining is performed by the application of ceramic plates, natural rocks, or melamine
laminates.

The execution of lining shall comply with the procedures defined in standard NBR 7200, and
the terminology employed shall be in accordance with standard NBR 13529.

8.1.2 Types of Mortars for Wall linings

The types of mortars, plaster/grout may be classified as to the physical properties and
characteristics of the surface finishing.

The plaster/grout classification, considering the physical characteristics, is:

Common: Plaster/grout - it allows an exchange of moisture between the grouted surface and
the environment;

Hydrophobic Water Repellent: Plaster/grout – it prevents the ingress of moisture derived from
the rainfall due to the addition of hydrophobic additives to its composition. This prevention
shall not occur in respect to the diffusion of water steam;

Waterproof: Plaster/grout – it is resistant to water pressure due to addition of admixture;

Cellular: Plaster/grout – it has special features allowing direct adherence on concrete or

masonry.

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The types of plaster/grout set, considering the surface finishing applied to the grout, are the
following:

Straightened: Plaster/grout with smooth finishing by using a screed and the smoothing it with
rubber trowel.

Scraped: Straightened plaster/grout that, after reaching a satisfactory curing point, receives a
final finishing by saw scraping.

Felted: Plaster/grout obtained by using a screed, then straightening and smoothing mortar
with felted or similar sponge or rubber trowel.

Burned: Straightened plaster/grout with smooth finishing using a steel trowel, obtaining a
completely smooth and uniform surface.

Acid Washed: Straightened plaster/grout that, after being cured, is washed with a water and
acid solution to remove the surface laitance common in binders.

Projected: Plaster/grout used as rustic lining, with granular, thin, or thick finishing. It is
preferably applied by a mortar machine.

8.1.3 Composition and Use

The mortar composition (layout) for lining shall comply with NBR 7200 and meet the purpose
of its use.

8.1.4 Classification and Application

The class and application of mortars suggested for wall linings are indicated in the table
below, whose structure and content are based on EG-C-404E.

Table 8.1 - Mortar Composition for Wall lining (volumetric mapping)

Composition
Mortar
Service Application Sand (2)
Hydrated Class
Cement
Lime.
Quantity Type

On masonry 1 4 GL A01
Roughcast
On concretes and ceilings 1 3 GL A02

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Composition
Mortar
Service Application Sand (2)
Hydrated Class
Cement
Lime.
Quantity Type

Internal - grout 1 4 ML A11

Internal - tile and ceramic (1) 1 4 ML A12

Plaster Internal - ceiling 1 2 9 ML A13
Execution
External - grout 1 2 9 ML A13
External - ceramic and
1 2 8 ML A14
mosaic tile
Internal - painting and
1 4 FL A15
pasting
External - painting 1 3 FL A16
Grout Execution
Flat bar (smooth concrete
1 2 FL A17
floor)
Ceilings 1 2 FL A18

Internal straightened 1 3 ML A19

External straightened 1 2 8 ML A14

Mortar Horizontal waterproofing -
Application - 1 3 ML A10
masonry
One coat
Grouting - exposed brick 1 1 4 ML A20

Grouting - exposed concrete

1 2 ML A21
block

Ceramic plates 1 0.5 5 ML A22

Various types of
External - mosaic tile 1 1 6 FL A23
laying
Fixing of parts 1 3 ML A10

Notes: (1) With admixture application

(2) 3% moisture sand

Conventions G = coarse sand

M = medium sand
F = fine coarse (screened) sand
C = common sand
L = washed sand

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8.1.5 Mortar Thickness

The recommended thicknesses of mortar for lining of interior and exterior walls are indicated
in the following table, in accordance with NBR 13749.

Table 8.2 - Acceptable Thicknesses of Mortars for Lining

Lining Thickness (mm)

Internal wall 5 ≤ and ≤ 20

External wall 20 ≤ and ≤ 30

Internal and external ceiling slabs and ≤ 20

8.2 INDUSTRIALIZED PRODUCT LINING

The type of industrialized product to be considered for lining is the mortar consisting of
Portland cement with selected mineral aggregates and special non-toxic admixture, being
dry-mixed by the manufacturer and requiring only the addition of water in loco. Another type
of industrialized product to be considered for lining is plaster that, being equivalent to the
mortar, requires only the addition of water in loco.

The following types of industrialized mortars may be used:

 Mortar for wall and ceiling lining, in accordance with NBR 13281;
 Polymeric mortar for waterproofing lining of walls, as provided in NBR 11905;
 Plaster for application of internal wall linings, as provided in NBR 13867 and
NBR 13207.

The specification of the industrialized mortar shall comply with the purpose of its application.
The application shall comply with the manufacturer's recommendation. The wall lining system
shall comply with NBR 13749.

8.3 CERAMIC LINING

Ceramic plates are made of ceramic porcelain, with porous body, glazed surface on one side,
where they are dyed. They are made of clays and/or inorganic raw materials, shaped by
extrusion (type A), pressing (type B), or other processes (type C). The unglazed surface,
called back area, has projections to increase the adherence of the laying mortar. The
waterproofing of the enameled surface shall be absolute.

The ceramic plates are manufactured in various colors, with bright and satin finishings and
plain or decorated patterns.

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In accordance with NBR 13816 and NBR 13818, they are classified as follows:

Class A: They do not present any imperfection visible to the naked eye and from a distance
of one meter under good lighting conditions;

Class B: Structural and/or surface imperfections are allowed, provided that the static
structure is not compromised. They do not present cracks. Imperfections shall be evidenced
through laboratory tests. Such defects visible to the naked eye and from a distance of one
meter shall be absorbed by the appearance of the set.

Class C: More prominent structural and/or surface imperfections, visible to the naked eye and
from a distance of one meter, even small cracks, are permitted. These cracks shall not
compromise the static structure, which shall be evidenced through laboratory tests.

Class A ceramic plates shall be specified for Vale's projects.

The technical characteristics of the materials shall comply with the NBR 13818 as to the
permissible dimensional variations between parts, surface finishing, back area porosity, and
resistance to acid and thermal shock.

The environment shall be verified and Vale shall be consulted as to the recommended
solution for finishing the edges of the lining.
Smaller ceramic plates are called mosaic tiles, with sizes from 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm and thickness
that varies between 4 mm and 5 mm. Plates pasted by kraft paper sheets are provided in
order to facilitate the application. The kraft paper is subsequently removed with water. They
may be porcelain, enamel, glazed, or glass.

The types and sizes of the plates shall be specified in the design.

The main properties of the lining on ceramic plates are: no spreading of fire; high
waterproofing; low hygroscopicity; potential difference not provoked; non-radioactivity; non-
generation of static electricity; and excellent insulation.

The base for ceramic lining laying will be plaster or concrete.

The laying of ceramic plates shall be done with adhesive mortar, as prescribed and
recommended in the NBR 13754 and NBR 14081. It may also be applied mortar prepared in
loco, and this process is currently less used. The method used to paste the parts shall be
defined prior to the establishment of the plaster thickness.

The supplier of the ceramic plates shall set the thickness size of the expansion joints
recommended for laying of the specified parts.

The grouting mortar prepared in loco is classified as cement paste (plastic mass), in
accordance with EG-C-404E and to the supplier's specification of the ceramic parts.
The grouting may be performed using cement paste prepared in loco or industrialized mortar.

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The EG-C-404E shall be consulted in order to obtain directions about composition,

components, dosage, and usage of cement paste prepared in loco.

The need for using structures or parts for fixing ceramic plates with greater sizes, especially
facades, shall be analyzed.

8.4 NATURAL ROCKS

The lining types of natural rocks shall be identified in the design specifications.

The wall lining in natural rocks may be performed on plates or quarry chips. The plates are
derived from the stone block roughened through mechanical sawing. The quarry chips are
uneven flat fragments, with approximately rectangular or trapezoidal shapes.

The pieces for wall lining in natural rocks shall comply with the shape and sizes set forth in
the design.

The base for laying decorative stones, similarly to ceramic lining, shall be plaster or concrete.

The process to be used for laying natural rocks on walls shall consider their sizes. The use of
pasting for bigger natural rocks, especially in facades, shall be evaluated. The use of metal
parts for fastening the plates shall comply with NBR 15846.

The finishing and preparation of pieces for wall lining in natural rocks, depending on the
design specification, may be rustic, sawed, roughened, polished, and shined.

The grouting between the stones can be done with mortar prepared "in loco" or with
industrialized mortar. The stone supplier must specify the type of mortar to be used for laying
and grouting according to the type of stone to be used.

8.5 MELAMINE LAMINATES

The high pressure decorative laminates (HPDL) are plates used for lining rigid substrates.
They are made of layers of fibrous material, cellulosic material (e.g. paper), impregnated with
amino (melamine) and phenolic thermo-stable resins, mounted, pressed under heat and high
pressure, where the surface layers are decorative on one or both sides.

The application of melamine laminate shall use contact adhesive specified by the product
supplier.

The substrates recommended for application of the melamine laminates are: masonry with
lining of straightened, flat, and suede finishing plaster; concrete base; ceramic base; plywood
base; and metal plates.

The bases not indicated by the supplier for application of the melamine laminate are: spackle;
paintings; wainscots; and wallpaper.

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The minimum thickness of plates shall be 1.0 mm. The sizes and types of plate finishing shall
be specified in the design.

The plates shall be properly handled and stored in order to prevent deformations and twists.
They shall be stored in the place of application at least 48 hours before their assembly, for
purposes of acclimation to the local atmospheric conditions. The place of storage shall be
dry, protected from the weather, without wet spots and direct sunlight or other heat sources.
The same procedure shall be adopted regarding the adhesive materials.

9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Health and safety requirements defined in CP-R-501E and the environment requirements
defined in CP-N-501E shall be complied with.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS

For questions, comments or suggestions regarding the SPE, please access the online central SPE
Responde, available on the Project Portal, or contact us via email at spe@vale.com.

Your participation is essential for the SPE collection improvement and maintenance processes.

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