09 6813-BSD-Tile Carpeting-ADD1.pdf

USIDIQ16.19 TILE CARPETING-REVISED

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SECTION 09 6813

TILE CARPETING-REVISED

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Carpet tile, fully adhered.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 6116 - Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content Restrictions.

B. Section 09 0561 - Flooring Preparation: Removal of existing floor coverings, cleaning, and preparation.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM E648 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 2014c.

B. ASTM F710 - Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring 2011.

C. CRI 104 - Standard for Installation of Commercial Carpet 2015.

D. CRI (GLP) - Green Label Plus Testing Program - Certified Products; www.carpet-rug.org current edition.

E. NFPA 253 - Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 2015.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.

B. Product Data: Provide data on specified products, describing physical and performance characteristics; sizes, patterns, colors available, and method of installation.

C. Shop Drawings: Indicate layout of joints.

D. Samples: Submit two carpet tiles illustrating color and pattern design for each carpet color selected.

E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures.

F. Maintenance Data: Include maintenance procedures, recommended maintenance materials, and suggested schedule for cleaning.

G. Maintenance Materials: Furnish the following for GSA's use in maintenance of project.

1. See Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements, for additional provisions.

2. Extra Carpet Tiles: Quantity equal to 5 percent of total installed of each color and pattern installed.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing specified carpet tile with minimum three years documented experience.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in installing carpet with minimum 3 years experience.

1.06 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Store materials in area of installation for minimum period of 24 hours prior to installation.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Bentley Mills; www.bentleymills.com

B. Interface, Inc; www.interfaceinc.com.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Carpet Tile Type CPT-01: Tufted Textured Loop, manufactured in one color dye lot.

1. Product: Off The Chain 8OF24 manufactured by Bentley Mills.

2. Tile Size: 18 in x 36 in inch, nominal.

3. Surface Texture: Tufted Textured Loop

4. Color: Neddle 800121.

5. Gage: 1/10 inch.

6. Stitches: 10.0 per inch.

7. Tufted Pile Weight: 24 oz/sq yd.

8. Primary Backing Material: Synthetic Non-Woven.

9. Secondary Backing Material: AFIRMA II Hardback Tile.

10. Installation Method: Ashlar.

B. Carpet Tile Type CPT-02: Tufted, manufactured in 100% dye lot.

1. Product: Monochrome manufactured by Interface.

2. Tile Size: 19.69 inches x 19.69 inches

3. Color: To Be Selected.

4. Product Number: 138570250H.

5. Critical Radiant Flux: Minimum of 0.22 watts/sq cm, when tested in accordance with ASTM E648 or NFPA 253.

6. VOC Content: Provide CRI Green Label Plus certified product; in lieu of labeling, independent test report showing compliance is acceptable.

7. Gauge: 1/12 inch.

8. Stitches: 10.3 per inch.

9. Product Construction: Tufted Textured Loop.

10. Yarn System: 100% Recycled Content Nylon.

11. Yarn Manufacturer: Aquafil.

12. Dye Method: 100% Solution Dyed.

13. Stain and Soil Protection: Protekt.

14. Tufted Pile Weight: 24 oz/sq yd.

15. Primary Backing Material: GlasBac RE.

16. Pile Height: 0.18 inch.

17. Pile Thickness: 0.119 inch.

2.03 ACCESSORIES

A. Sub-Floor Filler: White premix latex; type recommended by flooring material manufacturer.

B. Edge Strips: Vinyl, color as selected by Owner.

1. Tarkett; Slim Line Transition: SLT-29-A Moon Rock

C. Adhesives: Acceptable to carpet tile manufacturer.

1. Compatible with materials being adhered; maximum VOC content of 50 g/L; CRI (GLP) certified; in lieu of labeled product, independent test report showing compliance is acceptable.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that sub-floor surfaces are smooth and flat within tolerances specified for that type of work and are ready to receive carpet tile.

B. Verify that sub-floor surfaces are dust-free and free of substances that could impair bonding of adhesive materials to sub-floor surfaces.

C. Verify that concrete sub-floor surfaces are dry enough and ready for flooring installation by testing for moisture emission rate and alkalinity in accordance with ASTM F710; obtain instructions if test results are not within limits recommended by carpet tile manufacturer and adhesive materials manufacturer.

D. Verify that required floor-mounted utilities are in correct location.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Remove sub-floor ridges and bumps. Fill minor or local low spots, cracks, joints, holes, and other defects with sub-floor filler.

B. Apply, trowel, and float filler to achieve smooth, flat, hard surface. Prohibit traffic until filler is cured.

C. Vacuum clean substrate.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. Starting installation constitutes acceptance of sub-floor conditions.

B. Install carpet tile in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and CRI Carpet Installation Standard.

C. Blend carpet from different cartons to ensure minimal variation in color match.

D. Cut carpet tile clean. Fit carpet tight to intersection with vertical surfaces without gaps.

E. Lay carpet tile in square pattern, with pile direction parallel to next unit, set parallel to building lines.

F. Fully adhere carpet tile to substrate.

G. Trim carpet tile neatly at walls and around interruptions.

H. Complete installation of edge strips, concealing exposed edges.

3.04 CLEANING

A. Remove excess adhesive without damage, from floor, base, and wall surfaces.

B. Clean and vacuum carpet surfaces.

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