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SECTION 09660

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Scope: Furnish all necessary materials, labor and equipment for the complete installation of vinyl tile and rubber base as indicated on the drawings.

1.2 Upon completion of the work, furnish owner with 1 box of VCT and 25 linear feet of base for future maintenance.

1.3 Submittals: Submit four (4) copies of Catalog Data and sample box of materials to the Contracting Officer for approval.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1 Vinyl Composition Tile

A.

Armstrong is the basis for quality in this specification. Other approved manufacturers include: Tarkett, Mannington, AZRock, Kentile.

B.

Pattern: Standard Excelon ASTM Class 2, Through Pattern tile in accordance with ASTM F1066-87

C.

1/8” x 12” x 12” in accordance with ASTM F1066-6.1, 6.2, 6.3.

D.

Color as selected by Contracting Officer.

2.2.

Rubber Base: Base shall be vulcanized by Roppe, Flexco, Johnsonite or approved equal. Color as selected by the Contracting Officer.

2.3.

Adhesives: Tile and base adhesives shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. Ensure compatibility with substrate.

2.4 Adhesives shall be non-toxic, low odor and solvent free with no alcohol, glycol, or ammonia. Adhesives shall be antimicrobial with no hazardous vapors and contain no carcinogenic materials per OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910-1200.

2.5 Floor Preparation: Portland Cement Based: Maipei Plani-Patch, Ardex K-15, Fritz or equal.

2.6 Transition Strips: Provide Reducer and/or transition strips at all changes in material between resilient flooring and other materials.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 Tile Products

Thoroughly clean existing concrete slab surface, remove any and all existing finishes, paints, coatings and adhesives that may be detrimental to the new installation.

Floor shall be smooth and level. Fill all low areas, cracks, holes, expansion joints with Portland cement based compound The use of gypsum based materials is prohibited.

C.

Install tile in strict accordance with manufacturer's written instructions with conventional full-spread system and with adhesive as specified herein.

D.

Commencing work by this contractor indicates acceptance of surfaces.

E.

Cleaning and Waxing (Vinyl Composition Tile): Tile shall be thoroughly cleaned and left in condition for waxing. Apply two coats wax upon direction of Contracting Officer. Use of solvent and wet mopping is prohibited.

3.2.

Base

Install per Asphalt and Vinyl Tile Institute Specifications and manufacturer's directions. Commencing work by this contractor indicates acceptance of surfaces. Use premolded outside corners. Miter inside corners. Small pieces of base between corners are not acceptable.

Install 4" rubber base at all gypsum wallboard walls and on any masonry wall in a room with gypsum wallboard walls for a complete installation. Do not install rubber base where there is ceramic tile flooring.

END OF SECTION

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