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SPECTEXT® 2000, Copyright 2000 Aquatics Lab Renovation Revised 01/2000

The Construction Sciences Research Foundation

SECTION 09650

RESILIENT FLOORING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes resilient tile flooring.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. ASTM F1066 - Vinyl Composition Floor Tile.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate seaming plan, custom patterns and inlay designs.

C. Product Data: Submit data describing physical and performance characteristics; including sizes, patterns and colors available; and installation instructions.

D. Samples: Submit manufacturers complete set of color samples for initial selection.

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Execution Requirements: Closeout procedures.

B. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance procedures, recommended maintenance materials, and suggested schedule for cleaning, stripping, and re-waxing.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

B. Installer: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum three years documented experience.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Product storage and handling requirements.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01600 - Product Requirements.

B. Maintain temperature in storage area between 55 degrees F and 90 degrees F.

C. Store materials for not less than 48 hours prior to installation in area of installation at temperature of 70 degrees F to achieve temperature stability. Thereafter, maintain conditions above 55 degrees F.

1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products.

B. Furnish 1 unopened manufacturer’s box of tile for each type and color specified.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Provide vinyl composition tile by: Armstrong, Congoleum, or approved equal.

2.2 TILE FLOORING

A. Vinyl Composition Tile: ASTM F1066:

1. Size: 12 x 12 inch.

2. Thickness: 0.125.

3. Pattern: Through pattern.

B. A maximum of 2 colors per VCT type will be selected.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Subfloor Filler: type recommended by adhesive material manufacturer.

B. Primers and Adhesives: Waterproof; types recommended by flooring manufacturer.

C. Moldings and Edge Strips: Same material as flooring.

D. Feature Strips: Of same material as flooring.

E. Sealer and Wax: Types recommended by flooring manufacturer.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Project Management and Coordination: Verification of existing conditions before starting Work.

B. Verify concrete floors are dry to maximum moisture as recommended by manufacturer, and exhibit negative alkalinity, carbonization, and dusting.

C. Verify floor and lower wall surfaces are free of substances capable of impairing adhesion of new adhesive and finish materials.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Remove sub-floor ridges and bumps. Fill minor low spots, cracks, joints, holes, and other defects with sub-floor filler to achieve smooth, flat, hard surface.

B. Prohibit traffic until filler is cured.

C. Clean substrate.

D. Apply primer as required to prevent "bleed-thru" or interference with adhesion by substances cannot be removed.

3.3 INSTALLATION - TILE FLOORING

A. Mix tile from container to ensure shade variations are consistent when tile is placed.

B. Lay flooring with joints and seams parallel to building lines to produce symmetrical tile pattern.

C. Install tile to ashlar (staggered) or corner-to-corner (point-to-point) pattern. Allow minimum 1/2 full size tile width at room or area perimeter.

D. Scribe flooring to walls, columns, cabinets, floor outlets, and other appurtenances to produce tight joints.

E. Where floor finishes are different on opposite sides of door, terminate flooring under centerline of door.

F. Install edge strips at unprotected or exposed edges, where flooring terminates, and where indicated

3.4 CLEANING

A. Execution Requirements: Final cleaning.

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

C. Clean, seal, and maintain resilient flooring products.

3.5 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Execution Requirements: Protecting installed construction.

B. Prohibit traffic on resilient flooring for 48 hours after installation.

END OF SECTION

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