ESBD_433095_1751482947379_SOL_EXH_F.16_405-25R0014809_Resilient luxury vinyl tile flooring.pdf

TXDPS Facilities Bureau

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SECTION 09 65 19. 23 - Resilient Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring (LVT)

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Flooring and accessories. Drawings, related specification sections and general provisions of the Contract, apply to this Section.

B. Whenever a particular make of material or trade name is specified herein, it shall be regarded as being indicative of the standards required.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards listed below are required for this product:

1. ASTM E 648 Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant

Heat Energy Source

2. ASTM E 662 Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials

3. ASTM F 710 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring

4. ASTM F 1482, Standard Guide to Wood Underlayment Products Available for Use Under Resilient

Flooring

5. ASTM F 1700 Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Tile

6. ASTM F 1861 Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base

7. ASTM F 1869 Standard Test Method for Measuring Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using

Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

8. ASTM F 2170 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

2. NFPA 258 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Smoke Generated by Solid Materials D. Sustainability Standards

1. ASTM E1347 - 06(2011) Standard Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Measurement by Tristimulus Colorimetry

2. ASTM D5116 - 10 Standard Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions From Indoor Materials/Products and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.1-2010

3. ISO 14001 Environmental management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use

4. ISO 14021 Environmental labels and declarations-Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labeling)

5. ISO 14024 Environmental labels and declarations -- Type I environmental labeling -- Principles and procedures

6. ISO 14025 Environmental labels and declarations -- Type III environmental declarations -- Principles and procedures

7. NSF/ANSI 332: Sustainability Assessment for Resilient Floor Coverings

1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Performance Requirements:

1. Provide flooring which has been manufactured, fabricated and installed to performance criteria certified by manufacturer without defects, damage, or failure.

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B. Administrative Requirements

1. Pre-installation Meeting: Conduct an on-site pre-installation meeting to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer's installation instructions and manufacturer's warranty requirements.

2. Conduct pre-installation testing as per manufacturer’s recommendations. The contractor is to adhere to requirements of the specification to meet warranty; therefore, conducting any testing required by manufacturer prior to installation of LVT.

C. Sequencing and Scheduling

1. Install flooring and accessories after the other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed. Close spaces to traffic during the installation of the flooring.

2. Do not install flooring over concrete slabs until they are sufficiently dry to achieve a bond with the adhesive, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended bond, moisture tests and pH test.

1.04 ALTERNATES AND SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Approval of alternate or substitute products will be considered only under the terms and conditions as outlined below.

1. Request for alternates or substitutes shall be submitted the next business day of pre-bid walk through in order to be considered.

2. If substitution is approved, a list of substitutions will be issued to all bidders prior to bid opening.

B. Regardless of format of specifications, any product other than those named in Part 2 –Products, must proceed as an alternate or substitute. A bidder who proposes to quote on the basis of an alternate or substitute material or system shall submit all of the following information:

1. Include completed and signed material checklist from Section 2.05, C. Checklist.

2. One (1) full size (36” x 36” or 9” x 59” or etc.) sample of each of the proposed alternates or substitutes with recommended backing technology.

3. A complete sample book of manufacturers colors available.

4. Copies of warranties for proposed alternate or substitute.

5. List of a minimum of three (3) jobs, one of which must be in use for at least ten (10) years, where alternate or substitute is/was used under similar conditions. These jobs shall be located within one hundred (100) miles of the TXDPS HQ office. Each job shall be available for inspection by TXDPS.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Layout Drawings: At TXDPS option, show layout of each LVT type installation, at 3/32” or 1/8" scale.

B. Samples: At TXDPS option, submit for verification purposes, one sample approximately 5” x 6” to illustrate product shade, design and finish of each LVT required.

C. Maintenance Data: Submit manufacturer's printed maintenance recommendations for the care, cleaning, and maintenance of the LVT.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Single-Source Responsibility: provide types of flooring and accessories supplied by one manufacturer, including leveling and patching compounds, and adhesives.

B. Select an installer who is competent in the installation of LVT flooring.

1. Engage installers certified by manufacturer of product (installer’s certification must match the manufacturer of the product being installed)

2. Installer's certification credentials must be presented to TXDPS.

C. Fire Performance Characteristics: Provide resilient tile flooring with the following fire performance characteristics as determined by testing material in accordance with ASTM test methods indicated below by a certified testing laboratory or other testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction:

1. ASTM E 648 Critical Radiant Flux of 0.45 watts per sq. cm. or greater, Class I

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2. ASTM E 662 (Smoke Generation) Maximum Specific Optical Density of 450 or less

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays.

B. Deliver materials in good condition to the jobsite in the manufacturer's original unopened containers that bear the name and brand of the manufacturer, project identification, and shipping and handling instructions.

C. Store materials in a clean, dry, enclosed space off the ground, protected from harmful weather conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer. Protect adhesives from freezing. Store flooring, adhesives and accessories in the spaces where they will be installed for at least 48 hours before beginning installation.

1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain a minimum temperature in the spaces to receive the flooring and accessories of 65°F (18°C) and a maximum temperature of 85°F (29°C) for at least 48 hours before, during, and for not less than 48 hours after installation. Thereafter, maintain a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C) in areas where work is completed. Protect all materials from the direct flow of heat from hot-air registers, radiators, or other heating fixtures and appliances.

B. Prepare sub-floor per manufacturer’s instructions in areas specified to receive LVT.

C. Install flooring material using manufacturer’s recommended installation products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

1.09 WARRANTY

A. Resilient Flooring: Submit a written warranty executed by the manufacturer, agreeing to repair or replace resilient flooring that fails within the warranty period.

B. Warranty Period: 10 years C. The Warranty shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner may have under other provisions of the

Contract Documents and will be in addition to and run concurrent with other warranties made by the Contractor under the requirements of the Contract Documents.

D. For the Warranty to be valid, this product is required to be installed using the appropriate Manufacturer’s Guaranteed Installation System. Product installed not using the specific instructions from the Guaranteed Installation System will void the warranty.

1.10 MAINTENANCE

A. Deliver extra materials to the Owner. Furnish extra materials from the same production run as products installed. They must be packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with appropriate labels from all directions.

1. Quantity: Furnish quantity of flooring units equal to 5% of amount installed.

2. Delivery, Storage and Protection: Comply with Owner’s requirements for delivery, storage and protection of additional material.

PART 2- PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER

A. Acceptable Manufacturers for Resilient tile flooring, adhesives and accessories:

1. Mohawk Group | www.mohawkgroup.com | 800.554.6637 |

2. Or Equal

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2.02 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING MATERIALS

A. Provide Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring

1. Description:

a. A layered construction consisting of a tough, clear, enhanced urethane finish along with a heavy commercial wear layer protecting a high-fidelity decorative print layer on a solid commercial base with recycled content, a stabilizing back layer.

b. 57 IIC rating

c. 36” x 36” or 9” x 59”

2. Luxury Vinyl Tile shall conform to the following classification requirements of ASTM F 1700, 'Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Tile", Class III, Type B - Embossed Surface.

3. Collection: Hot and Heavy OR Mass Appeal, Loose Lay Resilient Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) – color and style to be determined by TXDPS.

4. Characteristics

a. Overall Gauge: .20”

b. Wear Layer: 20 mil

c. Finish: M-Force Enhanced Urethane

d. Edge Profile: Beveled / or square depending on style

e. Limited 10 Year Warranty Commercial

f. Product Type: Loose lay with perimeter glue/ tack down glue – see manufacturer for their recommendations of where glue is needed or preferred and what types to utilize.

g. Texture: Emboss (light or wood)

h. Antimicrobial

i. Construction: Commercial grade floating resilient tile

j. Slip Resistance: ASTM D2047 - >0.6 Wet, 0.6 Dry

2.03 ADHESIVES

A. Recommended Adhesive

1. MS160 Spray for perimeter glue.

2. M95.0 Resilient flooring adhesive – see manufacturer’s recommendations on where to utilize glue.

2. Follow all manufacturers’ recommendations for this product on adhesive.

2.04 ACCESSORIES

A. Patching: For patching, smoothing, and leveling monolithic subfloors (concrete, terrazzo, quarry tile, ceramic tile, and certain metals), provide product manufactured by the same manufacturer – see their recommendations

B. Transitions: Provide transition/reducing strips tapered to meet abutting materials.

C. Threshold: Provide threshold of thickness and width as directed by TXDPS.

2.05 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION CHECKLIST

A. Checklist Instructions: For all submittals for alternates or substitutes, submitter must include the checklist below, completely filled out and signed by an officer of the company. Failure to provide this documentation will result in rejection of submittal.

1. Fill-in the left column with the actual data as it pertains to your alternate or substitute. If more room is required, attach additional pages.

2. Circle either yes or no indicating whether or not the submitted product meets or exceeds the specification requirements for each checklist item.

B. Checklist Form: See next page.

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C. CHECKLIST FORM

1. Submitting company's name: __________________________________________

2. Checklist preparer's name: ____________________________________________

3. Submitted product manufacturer: ______________________________________

4. Submitted product style name: ________________________________________

SECTION 09 65 19. 23 Material Substitution Checklist: (Please enter product information) Circle Answer

1. Samples of all required items submitted: YES / NO

2. Overall Gauge: YES / NO

3. Wear Layer: YES / NO

4. Finish: YES / NO

5. Texture: YES / NO

6. Antimicrobial: YES / NO

7. Nominal Dimensions: YES / NO

8. Actual Dimensions - Width: YES / NO

9. Actual Dimensions - Length: YES / NO

10. Backing Class: YES / NO

11. IIC (Impact Insulation Class)Rating: YES / NO

12. Edge Profile: YES / NO

13. Installation Method – equal to loose lay, not tongue & groove/interlocking?: YES / NO

14. Warranty: YES / NO

15. Sustainability: YES / NO

16. Construction: YES / NO

17. Performance Testing: YES / NO

18. Classification: YES / NO

19. Recommended Adhesive: YES / NO

20. Slip Resistance: YES / NO

Preparer’s Signature and Date:__________________________________________________

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS

A. Compliance: Comply with manufacturer's product data, including technical bulletins, product catalog, installation instructions, and product carton instructions for installation and maintenance procedures as needed.

3.02 EXAMINATION

A. Site Verification of existing Conditions: Verify substrate conditions (which have been previously installed under other sections) are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (i.e. moisture tests, bond test, pH test, etc.).

B. Visual Inspection: Visually inspect flooring materials, adhesives and accessories prior to installation. Flooring material with visual defects shall not be installed and shall not be considered as a legitimate claim.

C. Examine Subfloors: Examine subfloors prior to installation to determine that surfaces are smooth and free from cracks, holes, ridges, and other defects that might prevent adhesive bond or impair durability or appearance of the flooring material.

E. Report conditions contrary to contract requirements that would prevent a proper installation. Do not proceed with the installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

F. Failure to call attention to defects or imperfections will be construed as acceptance and approval of the subfloor. Installation indicates acceptance of substrates with regard to conditions existing at the time of installation.

3.03 PREPARATION

A. Subfloor Preparation: Smooth concrete surfaces, removing rough areas, projections, ridges, and bumps, and filling low spots, control or construction joints, and other defects with Manufacturer’s recommended Patch and Underlayment. Refer to ASTM F 710 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring for additional information on subfloor preparation.

B. Subfloor Cleaning: Remove paint, varnish, oils, release agents, sealers, and waxes. Remove residual adhesives as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Remove curing and hardening compounds not compatible with the adhesives used, as indicated by a bond test or by the compound manufacturers’ recommendations for flooring. Avoid organic solvents. Refer to the Armstrong Guaranteed Installation Systems manual, F-5061 and ASTM F 710 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring for additional information on subfloor preparation.

C. Concrete pH Testing: Perform pH tests on concrete floors regardless of their age or grade level. All test results shall be documented and retained.

D. Surface Cleaning: Vacuum or broom-clean surfaces to be covered immediately before the application of flooring. Make subfloor free from dust, dirt, grease, and all foreign materials.

3.04 INSTALLATIONOF FLOORING

A. Install flooring in strict accordance with the latest edition of Installation instructions by the manufacturer.

Failure to comply may result in voiding the manufacturer's warranty listed in Section 1.08

B. Install flooring wall to wall before the installation of floor-set cabinets, casework, furniture, equipment, movable partitions, etc. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door recesses, closets, and similar openings as required to create a complete product.

C. Scribe, cut, and fit to permanent fixtures, columns, walls, partitions, pipes, outlets, and built-in furniture and cabinets.

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E. Roll with a 100-pound (45.36 kilogram) roller in the field areas Refer to specific rolling instructions of the flooring manufacturer.

F. Tools: Install flooring with adhesives, tools, and procedures in strict accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions. Observe the recommended adhesive trowel notching, open times, and working times.

3.05 INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES

A. Apply top set wall base to walls, columns, casework, and other permanent fixtures in areas where top-set base is required. Install base in lengths as long as practical, with inside corners fabricated from base materials that are mitered or coped. Tightly bond base to vertical substrate with continuous contact at horizontal and vertical surfaces.

B. Voids: Fill voids with plastic filler along the top edge of the resilient wall base or integral cove cap on masonry surfaces or other similar irregular substrates.

C. Resilient Edge Strips – Butted: Place resilient edge strips tightly butted to flooring, and secure with adhesive recommended by the edge strip manufacturer. Install edge strips at edges of flooring that would otherwise be exposed.

3.06 CLEANING

A. Provide the ongoing maintenance instructions listed on Manufacturer’s Guaranteed Installation Systems manual.

B. Vendor is to provide initial cleaning as per manufacture’s recommendations – if there are a couple of choices, verify with TXDPS what direction should be chosen.

3.07 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed flooring as recommended by the flooring manufacturer against damage from rolling loads, other trades, or the placement of fixtures and furnishings. Vendor is responsible for flooring condition until it has been turned over to the owner.

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