SPECIFICATIONS Curley Carpet Installation.pdf

CARPET TILE

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SECTION 09 68 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. In general, furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to do the following work in areas designated to receive carpet:

1. Prepare floor in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Furnish and install new carpet tile and all accessories required to produce a complete project.

3. Vacuum all carpet tailings.

1.2 RELATED WORK

1. The following related work will be performed by various sections of the contract:

a. Section 03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement Underlayment – leveling existing floors.

1.3 SAMPLES

A. Materials will not be ordered until samples have been approved by the senior structural engineer or his authorized representative of said project.

1. Carpet: four 24” x 24” quality sample and 4” x 4” of each special color sample will be submitted for approval.

2. Accessories: each type, size and finish.

3. Binding: carpet will be bound on all four sides.

1.4 MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Prior to final acceptance of the carpet installation, the contractor will deliver to the official, printed copies of the carpet manufacturer’s detailed maintenance recommendations for the care, cleaning and repair of the types of carpets installed under this contract.

1.5 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

A. Along with each shipment of carpeting and accessories, the contractor shall deliver the respective manufacturer’s certificate of compliance stating that the materials delivered conform to the requirements herein specified.

B. Carpeting shall comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, Boston Fire Department with flame spread and smoke limitations complying with requirements of the latest issue of the state building code for areas involving carpeting.

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1.6 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. The carpet contractor shall be held responsible for the scheduling, receiving, and placement on the floors, goods from the manufacturers. Goods shall be delivered to the job site in the manufacturer’s bundles and shall be clearly marked as to size, dye lot, and materials. Carpeting shall be carefully protected from soiling or damage during transit, storage in the warehouse, or on project premises, or during installation.

B. After installation, in areas requiring further work by other trades, the general contractor shall protect all carpeting by a layer of non-staining reinforced heavy building paper with all edges lapped. Not less than six protective papers shall be kept in repair.

1.7 EXAMINATION OF SURFACES

A. Minor floor irregularities shall be brought up to allowable tolerances by use of latex type underlayment in similar to that specified herein.

B. Examine all surfaces receiving new carpeting, to see that they are in proper condition to receive the work to be performed under this section. Starting of work in any area shall constitute acceptance of such surface as being satisfactory and any defects resulting from use of such accepted surface shall be corrected by carpet contractor at no additional expense to the school department.

1.8 GUARANTEES

A. The carpet contractor will in writing, provide the following notarized warranties to the awarding authority.

B. Full fifteen year (15) Manufacturer’s – not pro-rated against:

1. Water marking

2. Delimitation

3. Edge ravel

4. Static Charge

5. Wear

C. Bleach Resistant Warranty: ColorSafe with 15 Year Limited Warranty Against Color Loss from Bleach Spills

D. Stain Resistant Warranty: XGUARD with 15 Year Limited Warranty Against Staining

E. Carpet installer will produce in writing, a five-year, non-rated notarized warranty against faulty installation. The carpet contractor will, at his own expense, and upon written notice from the building Owner promptly and properly replace any and all improper work at no additional cost.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Subject to compliance with requirements, all materials will be from same dye lot, provide carpet tiles by one of the following or equal:

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1. Shaw Carpet

a. Style #: 5T234

b. Color: 75485 Water Rail

2. Mannington Commercial Mainboard

a. Style: Mainboard

b. Color: 33410 Electric Charge

B. Carpet will meet the following minimum specifications. Basis of Design: Shaw Carpet #5T234, to match existing or approved equal.

Product Specification Product Construction : Multi-Level Pattern Loop Fiber: Ecosolution Q Nylon Dye Method: 100% Solution Dyed Primary Backing: 100% Synthetic Secondary Backing: Ecologix Es Tile Protective Treatments: SSP Shaw Soil Protection Size: 24 in x 24 in Gauge: 1/12 Stitches: 8.5 /in Pile Thickness : 0.106 in Pile Density: 5,434 oz/yd³ Total Thickness: .362 in Tufted Yarn Weight: 16 oz / SY Installation Method: Quarter Turn

Performance Specification Flooring Radiant Panel: (ASTM E-648) Class 1 Smoke Density: (ASTM E - 662) ≤ 450 Static: (AATCC - 134) <3.5 KV

Environmental Specifications Recycled Content: 48% (Pre-Consumer 25% | Recycled Content 23%) Indoor Air Quality: Green Label Plus #GLP9968 End of Life : Carpet to Carpet Recycling

C. Carpet Adhesive

1. Releaseable Adhesive: Shaw Adhesives

2. Cri Green Label Plus ID: #60111

3. VOC Limits: Meets SCAQMD Rule #1168

4. Bond Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty When Used With Shaw Carpet

D. Vinyl Wall Base: Products complying with FS SS-W-40, Type II and the following:

1. Color and Pattern: As selected by Owners Representative from manufacturer's full range of colors and patterns produced for vinyl wall base complying with requirements indicated.

2. Style: Cove with top-set toe at resilient floors and concrete floors, and straight with no toe at carpet floor finish.

3. Minimum Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

4. Height: 4 inches (101.6 mm).

5. Lengths: Coils in lengths standard with manufacturer, but not less than 96 feet

(29.26 m).

6. Outside Corners: Premolded.

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7. Inside Corners: Premolded.

8. Surface: Smooth.

E. Vinyl Accessory Moldings: Products complying with the following:

1. Color: As selected by Owners Representative from manufacturer's full range of colors produced for vinyl accessory molding complying with requirements indicated.

2. Product Descriptions:

a. Carpet edge for glue-down applications.

b. Reducer strip for carpet to resilient flooring.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Surface Preparation

1. Sub-floor shall be inspected and approved by the district supervisor before commencing new work. Sub-floors shall be completely dry and broom clean prior to installation of carpet.

3.2 CARPET INSTALLATION:

A. Lay in continuous with a minimum number of seams and joints. All carpet run in the same direction unless specifically shown or specified. Seams occurring at corridor change of direction shall follow wall-line parallel to carpet direction.

B. All traffic and movement of furniture and materials shall be restricted for twenty-four

(24) hours after carpet has been installed.

C. Where carpet meets, raised tile or other surfaces, special care shall be taken to provide a flush surface between the two surfaces. Raw carpet edges shall be secured and held in place with carpet protector molding. Protector molding shall be secured with double application of contact adhesive where necessary. Color of vinyl insert shall be selected by the district supervisor. Protector molding shall be installed at all transitions, where carpet meets another type of finished floor.

D. All seaming instructions specified by the manufacturer shall be adhered to.

1. All seams shall be butt tight and invisible.

3.3 RESILIENT ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

A. Install resilient accessories according to manufacturer's written installation instructions.

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

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

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

3. Do not stretch base during installation.

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4. On masonry surfaces or other similar irregular substrates, fill voids along top edge of resilient wall base with manufacturer's recommended adhesive filler material.

5. Install premolded outside and inside corners before installing straight pieces.

C. Place resilient accessories so they are butted to adjacent materials and bond to substrates with adhesive. Install reducer strips at edges of flooring that would otherwise be exposed.

D. Apply resilient products to stairs as indicated and according to manufacturer's written installation instructions.

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F. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

1. Carpet contractor shall have a manufacturer representative inspect work and submit written documentation that carpet has been installed in accordance to the manufacturer’s specification for both locations.

3.4 CLEAN-UP:

A. Before final acceptance of work, all rubbish, wrapping paper, and other debris shall be removed from the job site. Clean carpet of all spots, cut loose threads with sharp scissors and vacuum. Installation shall be left in perfect condition.

B. Final acceptance shall be contingent upon final inspection and approval by the senior structural engineer or his authorized representatives.

C. The contractor shall trim and cut down all existing doors to insure proper operation of doors after new carpeting is installed all door cuts shall be neat and sharp.

3.5 PROPERTY DAMAGE BY CARPET CONTRACTOR:

A. Any damage done to paint, walls, woodwork, doors, etc. Resulting from this contract shall be the responsibility of the carpet contractor, to restore same to their original finish.

B. Final acceptance shall be contingent upon final inspection and approval by the senior structural engineer or his authorized representatives.

C. The contractor shall trim and cut down all existing doors to insure proper operation of doors after new carpeting is installed all door cuts shall be neat and sharp.

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