OSUT_1_09_65_00_Resilient_Flooring.pdf

OUST-AR RANGE PROJECTS FY19

SECTION 09 65 00

RESILIENT FLOORING

01/07

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D 4078 (2002; R 2008) Water Emulsion Floor Polish

ASTM D 5603 (2001; R 2008) Rubber Compounding Materials - Recycled Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber

ASTM E 2129 (2005) Standard Practice for Data Collection for Sustainability Assessment of Building Products

ASTM E 648 (2008) Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

ASTM F 1066 (2004) Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile

ASTM F 1303 (2004) Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing

ASTM F 1344 (2004) Rubber Floor Tile

ASTM F 1482 (2004) Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring

ASTM F 1700 (2004) Solid Vinyl Floor Tile

ASTM F 1859 (2004) Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing

ASTM F 1860 (2004) Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing

ASTM F 1861 (2008) Resilient Wall Base

ASTM F 1869 (2004) Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous

Calcium Chloride

ASTM F 1913 (2004) Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing

ASTM F 2169 (2002; R 2008) Resilient Stair Treads

ASTM F 2170 (2002) Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs in situ Probes

ASTM F 710 (2008) Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring

GREEN SEAL (GS)

GS-36 (2000) Commercial Adhesives

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD)

SCAQMD Rule 1168 (1989; R 2005) Adhesive and Sealant Applications

1.2 FIRE RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provide a minimum average critical radiant flux of 0.45 watts per square centimeter for flooring in corridors and exits when tested in accordance with ASTM E 648.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Resilient Flooring and Accessories; G

Scaled drawings indicating patterns (including location of patterns and colors) and dimensions.

SD-03 Product Data

Resilient Flooring and Accessories; G Vinyl Composition Tile Sheet Vinyl Flooring Rubber Tile Rubber Sheet Flooring

Manufacturer's descriptive data.

Adhesives;

Manufacturer's descriptive data, documentation stating physical characteristics, and mildew and germicidal characteristics.

Provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all primers and adhesives to the Contracting Officer. Highlight VOC emissions.

SD-04 Samples

Resilient Flooring and Accessories; G

Three samples of each indicated color and type of flooring, base, mouldings, and accessories. Provide a minimum 2-1/2 by 4 inch sample.

SD-06 Test Reports

Moisture, Alkalinity and Bond Tests; G

Copy of test reports for moisture and alkalinity content of concrete slab, and bond test stating date of test, person conducting the test, and the area tested.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Surface Preparation; G Installation; G

Manufacturer's printed installation instructions for all flooring materials and accessories, including preparation of substrate, seaming techniques, and recommended adhesives.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Resilient Flooring and Accessories; G

Data Package 1 in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE DATA.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Attic Stock

1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Deliver materials to the building site in original unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's name, style name, pattern color name and number, production run, project identification, and handling instructions. Store materials in a clean, dry, secure, and well-ventilated area with ambient air temperature maintained above 68 degrees F and below 85 degrees F, stacked according to manufacturer's recommendations. Protect materials from the direct flow of heat from hot-air registers, radiators and other heating fixtures and appliances. Observe ventilation and safety procedures specified in the MSDS. Do not store near materials that may offgas or emit harmful fumes, such as kerosene heaters, fresh paint, or adhesives.

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain areas to receive resilient flooring at a temperature above 68 degrees F and below 85 degrees F for 3 days before application, during application and 2 days after application, unless otherwise directed by the flooring manufacturer for the flooring being installed. Maintain a minimum temperature of 55 degrees F thereafter. Provide adequate ventilation to remove moisture from area and to comply with regulations limiting concentrations of hazardous vapors.

1.6 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1.6.1 (not used)

1.7 SCHEDULING

Schedule resilient flooring application after the completion of other work which would damage the finished surface of the flooring.

1.8 WARRANTY

Provide manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a one year period.

1.9 EXTRA MATERIALS (attic stock)

Furnish extra flooring material of each color and pattern at the rate of 5 tiles for each 1000 tiles and 5 square feet for each 1000 square feet of sheet flooring installed. Furnish extra wall base material composed of 20 linear feet of each type, color and pattern. Package all extra materials in original properly marked containers bearing the manufacturer's name, brand name, pattern color name and number, production run, and handling instructions. Provide extra materials from the same lot as those installed. Leave extra stock at the site in location assigned by Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 VINYL COMPOSITION TILE

Conform to ASTM F 1066 for vinyl-composition tile, Class 2, (through pattern tile), Composition 1, asbestos-free, 12 inch square and 1/8 inch thick. Provide color and pattern uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the tile.

a. Color: As indicated on Color and Finish Schedule provided by Government.

2.2 Sheet Vinyl Flooring Type A

Conform to ASTM F1303, Type I, Grade 1, Class A-non-asbestos formulated fibrous backing minimum wear layer thickness 0.020 inch and minimum overall thickness 0.080 inch and a minimum 12 feet wide.

Extend color and pattern through the total thickness of the material.

As required, provide welding rods as recommended by the manufacturer for heat welding of joints.

2.3 RUBBER TILE TYPE A

Conform to ASTM F1344 Class 1 homogeneous, Type A (solid color) 36 inch square. Provide textured pattern slected from manufaturers standard surface studs with chamfered edges. Provide high stud profile. Provide 0.125 inch overall thickness. With Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber, use recycled tire treads in accordance with ASTM D5603, fine mesh size particulate, Grade 1, 2, or 3.

2.4 RUBBER SHEET FLOORING TYPE A

Conform to ASTM F1859 (flooring without backing), Type I homogeneous or Type II layered, minimum 36 inch wide. Provide embossed patterned surface. Provide 0.080 inch overall thickness. With Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber, use recycled tire treads in accordance with ASTM D5603, fine mesh size particulate, Grade 1, 2, or 3.

2.9 WALL BASE

Conform to ASTM F 1861 for wall base, Type TV (thermoplastic vinyl), Style A (straight - installed with carpet) and Style B (coved - installed with resilient flooring). Provide 4 inch high and a minimum 1/8 inch thick wall base. Furnish preformed corners in matching height, shape, and color.

2.14 ADHESIVES

Provide adhesives for flooring, base and accessories as recommended by the manufacturer and comply with local indoor air quality standards.

2.15 SURFACE PREPARATION MATERIALS

Provide surface preparation materials, such as panel type underlayment, lining felt, and floor crack fillers as recommended by the flooring manufacturer for the subfloor conditions. Comply with ASTM F 1482 for panel type underlayment products. Use one of the following substrates:

a. Concrete.

2.16 POLISH/FINISH

Furnish polish as recommended by the manufacturer and conform to ASTM D 4078.

Use flooring manufacturer's standard high-sollids finish for shine without buffing; non-flammable; compatible with factory-applied finish; may be buffed or burnished for maximum gloss.

2.17 CAULKING AND SEALANTS

Furnish caulking and sealants in accordance with Section 07 92 00 JOINT

SEALANTS.

2.18 MANUFACTURER'S COLOR, PATTERN AND TEXTURE

Provide color, pattern and texture for resilient flooring and accessories as indicated on the drawings. Provide floor patterns as specified on the drawings . Provide flooring in any one continuous area or replacement of damaged flooring in continuous area from same production run with same shade and pattern.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION/VERIFICATION OF CONDITIONS

Examine and verify that site conditions are in agreement with the design package. Report all conditions that will prevent a proper installation.

Do not take any corrective action without written permission from the Government. Work will proceed only when conditions have been corrected and accepted by the installer.

3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

Provide a smooth, true, level plane for surface preparation of the flooring, except where indicated as sloped. Flatten floor to within 3/16 inch in 10 feet. Prepare subfloor in accordance with flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions. Prepare the surfaces of lightweight concrete slabs (as defined by the flooring manufacturer) as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Comply with ASTM F 710 for concrete subfloor preparation. Floor fills or toppings may be required as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Insstall underlayments, when required by the flooring manufacturer, in accordance with manufacturer's recommended printed installation instructions. Comply with ASTM F 1482 for panel type underlayments. Before any work under this section is begun, correct all defects such as rough or scaling concrete, chalk and dust, cracks, low spots, high spots, and uneven surfaces. Repair all damaged portions of concrete slabs as recommended by the flooring manufacturer.

Remove from the slabs concrete curing and sealer compounds, other than the type that does not adversely affect adhesion. Remove paint, varnish, oils, release agents, sealers, waxers, and adhesives, as required by the flooring product in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions.

3.3 MOISTURE, ALKALINITY AND BOND TESTS

Determine the suitability of the concrete subfloor for receiving the resilient flooring with regard to moisture content and pH level by moisture and alkalinity tests and comply with manufacturer's recommendations.

Conduct moisture testing in accordance with ASTM F 1869 or ASTM F 2170, unless otherwise recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Conduct alkalinity testing as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Determine the compatibility of the resilient flooring adhesives to the concrete floors by a bond test in accordance with the flooring manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4 PLACING VINYL-COMPOSITION TILES

Install tile flooring and accessories in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions. Prepare and apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Keep tile lines and joints square, symmetrical, tight, and even. Keep each floor in true, level plane, except where slope is indicated. Vary edge width as necessary to maintain full-size tiles in the field, but no edge tile with less than one-half the field tile size, except where irregular shaped rooms make it impossible. Cut flooring to fit around all permanent fixtures, built-in furniture and cabinets, pipes, and outlets. Cut, fit, and scribe edge tile to walls and partitions after field flooring has been applied.

3.11 PLACING MOULDING

Provide moulding where flooring termination is higher than the adjacent finished flooring and at transitions between different flooring materials.

When required, locate moulding under door centerline. Moulding is not required at doorways where thresholds are provided. Secure moulding with adhesive as recommended by the manufacturer. Prepare and apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's printed directions.

3.12 PLACING WALL BASE

Install wall base in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions. Prepare and apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's printed directions. Tighten base joints and make even with adjacent resilient flooring. Fill voids along the top edge of base at masonry walls with caulk. Roll entire vertical surface of base with hand roller, and press toe of base with a straight piece of wood to ensure proper alignment. Avoid excess adhesive in corners.

3.14 PLACING INTEGRAL COVED BASE

Install integral cove base. Form integral base by extending the flooring material in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions. Prepare and apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's printed directions. Form integral coved base by extending the flooring material 4 inch onto the wall surface. Support cove by a filler. Provide a cap strip at the top of the base. Fill voids along the top edge of base at masonry walls with caulk.

3.15 CLEANING

Immediately upon completion of installation of flooring in a room or an area, dry/clean the flooring and adjacent surfaces to remove all surplus adhesive. Clean flooring as recommended in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions. No sooner than 5 days after installation, wash flooring with a nonalkaline cleaning solution, rinsed thoroughly with clear cold water, and, except for rubber flooring and stair treads, risers and stringers, vinyl and other flooring not requiring polish by manufacturer, given the number of coats of polish in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Clean and maintain all other flooring as recommended by the manufacturer.

3.16 WASTE MANAGEMENT

Separate offcuts and waste materials and reuse or recycle in accordance with the Waste Management Plan, keeping sheet materials larger than 2 square feet and tiles larger than 1/2 tiles separate for reuse. Identify manufacturer's policy for collection or return of construction scrap, unused material, demolition scrap, and/or packaging material. Place materials defined as hazardous or toxic waste in designated containers and dispose of properly. Close and seal tightly partly used sealant and adhesive containers and store protected in a well ventilated fire-safe area at moderate temperature.

3.17 PROTECTION

From the time of laying until acceptance, protect flooring from damage as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Remove and replace flooring which becomes damaged, loose, broken, or curled and wall base which is not tight to wall or securely adhered.

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