13. RB-2_WALL BASE.pdf

Section 09.65.13

RESILIENT WALL BASE

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THIS DOCUMENT IS INTENDED AS A SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR CREATING, MODIFYING, OR EDITING YOUR 3-

PART ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS.

TARKETT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION OR

SPECIFICATIONS FOUND IN THIS DOCUMENT.

ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE LATEST PUBLICATION FOR THIS SPECIFICATION.

THE SPECIFIER OR DESIGNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT SELECTION AND ACCURACY OF ALL PROJECT

SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING ANY TARKETT INFORMATION OR SPECIFICATIONS USED.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Resilient Wall Base.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. LEED Submittals:

1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesives, include printed statement of VOC content and chemical components.

C. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of product indicated.

D. Samples for Verification: For each type of product indicated, in manufacturer's standard-size samples of each resilient product color, texture, and pattern required.

E. Product Schedule: For resilient products. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installation Qualification: Contractors for floor covering installation should be experienced in managing commercial flooring projects and provide professional installers, qualified to install the

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B. Mockups: Provide resilient products with mockups specified in other Sections.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store resilient products and installation materials in dry spaces protected from the weather, with ambient temperatures maintained within range recommended by Tarkett, but not less than 55 deg

F (13 deg C) or more than 85 deg F (29 deg C).

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Install resilient products after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed.

B. Maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by Tarkett, but not less than 65 deg F

(18 deg C) or more than 85 deg F (29 deg C) in spaces to receive resilient products during the following time periods:

1. 48 hours before installation.

2. During installation.

3. 48 hours after installation.

C. Maintain the ambient relative humidity between 40% and 60% during installation.

D. Until Substantial Completion, maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by

Tarkett, but not less than 55 deg F (13 deg C) or more than 85 deg F (29 deg C).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

Manufacturer:

Tarkett North America Phone: (800) 899-8916

30000 Aurora Rd.

Solon, Ohio 44139

Web: www.tarkettna.com

E-mail: info@tarkett.com

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: For resilient tile flooring, as determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E 648 or NFPA 253 by a qualified testing agency.

1. Critical Radiant Flux Classification: Class I, not less than 0.45 W/sq. cm.

B. Flooring products shall comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public

Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical

Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."

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2.3 RESILIENT TRADITIONAL RUBBER DURACOVE WALL BASE

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Tarkett Traditional

Thermoplastic Rubber Wall Base.

B. Performance requirements meets ASTM F1861 Standard Specification for Resilient

Thermoplastic Rubber Wall Base, Type TP, Group 1.

C. For thickness specify, 0.125" (3.17 mm)

D. For type, specify: Coved

E. For height specify: 4" (10.16 cm).

F. For 2.5", 4" or 4.5" heights, specify length: As verified in the field by contractor.

G. For corners, specify: both Inside Corners and Outside Corners

H. Colors and Patterns: 32 Pebble WG.

I. Test Data:

1. Flexibility, ASTM F137: Passes 1/4 inch mandrel

2. Resistance to light, ASTM F1515: Passes

3. Resistance to chemicals, ASTM F925: Passes

4. ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of 0.45 watts/cm2 or greater, Class 1.

2.4 INSTALLATION MATERIALS

A. Adhesives: as recommended by Tarkett to meet site conditions

1. Tarkett 960 Cove Base Adhesive (Porous applications)

2. Tarkett 946 Premium Contact Bond Adhesive (Non-porous applications)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the work.

B. Verify that finishes of substrates comply with tolerances and other requirements specified in other

Sections and that substrates are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits that might interfere with adhesion of resilient products.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Prepare substrates according to Tarkett's written instructions to ensure adhesion of resilient wall base.

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B. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates with trowelable leveling and patching compound and remove bumps and ridges to produce a uniform and smooth substrate.

C. Move resilient products and installation materials into spaces where they will be installed at least

48 hours in advance of installation.

D. Vacuum clean substrates to be covered by resilient products immediately before installation.

3.3 RESILIENT BASE INSTALLATION

A. Comply with Tarkett's written instructions for installing resilient base.

B. Apply resilient base to walls, columns, pilasters, casework and cabinets in toe spaces, and other permanent fixtures in rooms and areas where base is required.

C. Install resilient base in lengths as long as practicable without gaps at seams and with tops of adjacent pieces aligned.

D. Tightly adhere resilient wall base to substrate throughout length of each piece, with base in continuous contact with horizontal and vertical substrates.

E. Do not stretch resilient base during installation.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Comply with Tarkett's written instructions for cleaning and protection of resilient products.

B. Perform the following operations immediately after completing resilient product installation:

1. Remove adhesive and other blemishes from exposed surfaces.

C. Protect resilient products from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of construction period.

D. END OF SECTION 09.65.13

Tarkett North America Technical Services Department

30000 Aurora Road

Solon, Ohio 44139

800.899.8916 info@tarkettna.com www.tarkett.com © 2024 Tarkett USA Inc. 10/2024

Traditional Wall Base Product Specification

1. PROPRIETARY PRODUCT/MANUFACTURER

1.1. Proprietary Product: Thermoplastic Wall Base

1.2. Manufacturer:

Tarkett North America Phone: (800) 899-8916 30000 Aurora Rd. (440) 543-8916 Solon, Ohio 44139 Web: www.tarkett.com

1.3. Proprietary Product Description:

1.3.1. Construction: Tarkett Traditional Wall Base is manufactured from a proprietary rubber and vinyl formulation designed specifically to meet the performance and dimensional requirements of ASTM F- 1861, Type TV (Thermoplastic Vinyl) and TP (Thermoplastic Rubber), Group 1 (solid), Style A and B, Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base.

1.3.2. Styles/Physical Characteristics:

Rubber Wall Base

• Traditional: DC-XX with toe (coved) or DCT-XX for toeless (straight), 0.125" (3.17 mm) thickness, 2-1/2" (6.35 cm), 4" (10.16 cm), 4 1/2" (11.4 cm) or 6" (15.24 cm) height

Available in 4' (1.22 m) straight lengths and 120' (36.58 m) coiled lengths. The 6" (15.24 cm) high profile available in 4' (1.22 m) straight lengths and 100' (30.48 m) coiled lengths

• Wall Art: WA-XX w/toe (coved), 0.125" (3.17 mm) thickness, 4" (10.16 cm) height

Available in 4' (1.22 m) straight lengths only

• Inside and Outside Corners available with 4" (10.16 cm) returns packaged 25 per carton, add LIC (Inside corners) or LOC (Outside corners)

Vinyl Wall Base

• Traditional: CB-XX with toe (coved) or CBT-XX toeless (straight), 0.125" (3.17 mm) or 0.080" thickness, 2-1/2" (6.35 cm), 4" (10.16 cm), or 6" (15.24 cm) height

Cartons size: Available in 4' (1.22 m) straight lengths and 120' (36.58 m) coiled lengths. The 6" (15.24 cm) high profile available in 4' (1.22 m) straight lengths and 100' (30.48 m) coiled lengths

• Inside and Outside Corners available with 4" (10.16 cm) returns packaged 25 per carton, add LIC (Inside corners) or LOC (Outside corners)

2. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL DATA

2.1. Meets or exceeds the performance requirements for resistance to heat/light aging, chemicals, and dimensional stability when tested to the methods, as described, in ASTM F-1861.

2.2. Flexibility: Will not crack, break, or show any signs of fatigue when bent around a 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter cylinder.

2.3. Chemical resistance (ASTM F 925): Passes – 5% acetic acid, 70% isopropyl alcohol, mineral oil, 5% sodium hydroxide solution, 5% hydrochloric acid solution, 5% sulfuric acid solution, 5% household ammonia solution, and 5.25% household bleach solution

2.4. Resistance to light (ASTM F 1515): ΔE< 8

2.5. Fire Resistance:

Vinyl Wall Base

ASTM E 648 (NFPA 253): Critical Radiant Flux – Class I

Rubber Wall Base

ASTM E 648 (NFPA 253): Critical Radiant Flux – Class I

2.6. CAN/ULC-S102.2:

Vinyl Wall Base

FSR 140 / SDV 330

Rubber Wall Base

FSR 165 / SDV 345

3. AVAILABILITY AND COST

For availability and cost contact authorized Tarkett distributors nationwide.

4. INSTALLATION

4.1. See Tarkett wall base installation instructions for complete details.

4.2. Adhesives:

• Tarkett 960 Cove Base Adhesive (Porous surfaces):

Application: 1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” square notched trowel

Approximate coverage:

2 ½" high – 300 to 350 linear feet/gallon 4" high – 200 to 250 linear feet/gallon 6" high – 100 to 150 linear feet/gallon

• Tarkett 946 Premium Contact Adhesive (Non-porous surfaces)

Application: Brush or roller

Approximate coverage:

1 Quart (0.95 liters) – 24 to 36 sq. ft.

1 Gallon (3.79 liters) – 100 to 150 sq. ft.

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FSR 165 / SDV 345

3. AVAILABILITY AND C

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2. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL DATA

2.1. Meets or exceeds the performance requirements for resistance to heat/light aging, chemicals, and dimensional stability when tested to the methods, as described, in ASTM F-1861.

2.2. Flexibility: Will not crack, break, or show any signs of fatigue when bent around a 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter cylinder.

2.3. Chemical resistance (ASTM F 925): Passes – 5% acetic acid, 70% isopropyl alcohol, mineral oil, 5% sodium hydroxide solution, 5% hydrochloric acid solution, 5% sulfuric acid solution, 5% household ammonia solution, and 5.25% household bleach solution

2.4. Resistance to light (ASTM F 1515): ΔE< 8

2.5. Fire Resistance:

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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Tarkett North America Technical Services Department

30000 Aurora Road

Solon, Ohio 44139

800.899.8916 info@tarkettna.com www.tarkett.com © 2024 Tarkett USA Inc. 10/2024

Traditional Wall Base Product Specification

5. MAINTENANCE

72 hours after installation is completed, initial maintenance procedures must be implemented in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. Refer to the Rubber Vinyl Wallbase Installation & Maintenance instructions for full details.

6. TECHNICAL SERVICES

Visit us on the web at www.tarkett.com

Contact Technical Support at (800) 899-8916 or E-mail:

Resilient.TechnicalSupport@Tarkett.com

Samples: Submittal samples for verification and approval available upon request from Tarkett. Samples shall be submitted in compliance with the requirements of the contract documents.

Accepted and approved samples shall constitute the standard materials which represent materials installed on the project.

7. LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited 2 year warranty. For complete details, contact Tarkett or an authorized Tarkett distributor http://www.tarkettna.com/ mailto:Resilient.TechnicalSupport@Tarkett.com