09680 Carpet for Base Fitness Center.doc

Repair Building 1 Fitness Center

Quonset Air National Guard

TWLR082875

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

SECTION 09680

CARPET

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1

RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.

Drawing showing layout of Building 1 Fitness Center.

1.2

SUMMARY

A.

Section Includes: Work of this Section consists of installing all materials furnished under this Section, including all equipment, labor, services, and incidental items required to complete work as shown on Drawing and specified in this Section.

1.

Surface preparation of substrate, consisting of:

a.

Removal of all existing carpeting and floor coverings to bare concrete.

b.

Removal of existing base gym equipment to allow for prep and installation.

c.

Removal of substrate conditions incompatible with resilient adhesives.

d.

Placement of leveling and patching compound to fill cracks, holes, and depressions.

e.

Sweeping and cleaning substrate ready for resilient flooring placement.

2.

Glue-down carpet installation, complete with carpet and accessories; carpet colors as selected and approved by Owner.

1.3

SUBMITTALS

A.

Product Data: Submit written data on physical characteristics, durability, resistance to fading, and flame resistance characteristics for each type of carpeting material and accessory item required.

B.

Shop Drawings: Show following on floor plan:

1.

Carpet tile type, color, and dye lot.

2.

Type of subfloor.

3.

Type of installation.

4.

Pattern of installation.

5.

Pattern type, location, and direction.

8.

Type, color, and location of edge, transition, and other accessory strips.

9.

Transition details to other flooring materials.

C.

Samples: Submit for each of following products and for each color and texture required, and label each sample with manufacturer's name, material description, color, pattern, and designation indicated on Drawings and in Schedules.

1.

Carpet: 12 in. sq..

2.

Exposed Edge, Transition, and other Accessory Stripping: 12 in. long.

3.

Carpet Seam: 6 in.

4.

Resilient wall base: 12 in.

D.

Maintenance Data For Carpet:

1.

Methods for maintaining carpet, including cleaning and stain‑removal products and procedures and manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.

2.

Precautions for cleaning materials and methods that could be detrimental to carpet.

1.4

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Installer Qualifications: experienced installer who has demonstrated proven ability to conform to contract requirements. Provide list of 10 references from owners of similar projects..

B.

Fire‑Test‑Response Characteristics: Provide products with critical radiant flux classification indicated in Part 2, as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E648 by independent testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.5

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Deliver in protected rolls to site and install immediately. No long term storage facilities are available on base. Provision for allowing carpeting and adhesive to acclimatize to site for a minimum of 24 hours before installation. Coordinate with Contracting officer for delivery.

1.6

PROJECT CONDITIONS

A.

Comply with CRI 104, Section 7.2, Site Conditions; Temperature and Humidity and Section 7.12, Ventilation.

B.

Environmental Limitations: Do not install carpet until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at levels indicated for Project when occupied for its intended use.

1.7

WARRANTY

A.

Special Warranty:

1.

Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of carpet installation that fail in materials or fabrication quality within specified warranty period.

2.

Warranty does not include deterioration or failure of carpet tile due to unusual traffic, failure of substrate, vandalism, or abuse.

3.

Failures include, but are not limited to:

a.

Max. 10 percent loss of face fiber.

b.

Edge raveling.

c.

Snags.

d.

Runs.

e.

Loss of tuft bind strength.

f.

Dimensional stability.

g.

Excess static discharge h.

Delamination.

4.

Warranty Period: 10 years from Substantial Completion.

B.

Warranty shall not deprive Owner of other rights Owner may have under other provisions of Contract Documents and will be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by Contractor under requirements of Contract Documents.

1. 8

RESILIENT BASE

A.

Provide and install

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1

CARPET MATERIALS

A.

Carpet:.

1.

Color and patterns to be selected by COR.

2.

Product: Richmond Carpet Model Reunion, or equal.

B.

Accessories:

1.

Carpet Edge Guard - Nonmetallic: Extruded or molded heavy-duty vinyl or rubber carpet edge guard of size and profile indicated and with min. 2 in. wide anchorage flange; colors selected by Architect from manufacturer(s standard colors.

2.

Seaming Cement: Hot-melt seaming adhesive or similar product recommended by carpet manufacturer, for taping seams and buttering cut edges at backing to form secure seams and prevent pile loss at seams.

3.

Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex‑modified, hydraulic‑cement‑based formulation provided or recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

4.

Adhesives: Water‑resistant, mildew‑resistant, nonstaining, pressure‑sensitive-type to suit products and subfloor conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for installed carpet tile and is recommended by carpet tile manufacturer for releasable installation.

2.2.1 RESILIENT WALL BASE

A. Wall Base: ASTM F 1861.

1. AFCO-USA, American Floor Products Company, Inc.

2. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

3. Azrock Commercial Flooring, DOMCO.

4. Johnsonite.

For proprietary or semiproprietary specification, delete descriptive requirements in remainder of Article that are determined by product designations inserted above.

B. Type (Material Requirement): TS (rubber, vulcanized thermoset).

C. Group (Manufacturing Method): I (solid, homogeneous) or II (layered).

D. Style: Cove (with top-set toe), Straight (toeless).

Both types of rubber base are generally 0.125 inch thick; however, some manufacturers offer various thicknesses. Vinyl base is available in both thickness options in first paragraph below but not from every manufacturer.

E. Minimum Thickness: 0.125 inch.

F. Height: 4 inches .

Coordinate height selected above with length selected below; some manufacturers do not offer coils for every height.

G. Lengths: Coils in manufacturer's standard length.

H. Color: To be selected by COR from manufacturers full color range.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1

EXAMINATION

A.

With installer present, examine substrates, areas, and conditions for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content, alkalinity range, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting carpet performance.

B.

Examine carpet for type, color, pattern, and potential defects.

C.

Subfloors:

1.

Verify that concrete slabs are suitable for carpet installation.

2.

Substrates are dry and free of dirt, dust, and other materials that may interfere with adhesive bond.

3.

Determine adhesion and dryness characteristics by performing bond and moisture tests recommended by carpet and cushion manufacturer.

4.

Ensure subfloors are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits.

3.2

PREPARATION

A.

Carpet: Comply with CRI 104, Section 7.3, Site Conditions; Floor Preparation, and with carpet manufacturer's written installation instructions for carpet.

B.

Leveling and Patching Substrate:

1.

Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds according to manufacturer's written instructions to fill cracks, holes, depressions, and protrusions in substrates.

2.

Fill or level cracks, holes, and depressions 1/8 in. wide or wider, and protrusions more than 1/32 in., unless more stringent requirements are required by manufacturer's written instructions.

C Surface Cleaning:

1.

Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, without using solvents.

2.

Use mechanical methods recommended in writing by carpet manufacturer.

3.

Broom- and vacuum-clean substrates to be covered immediately before installing carpet.

3.3

INSTALLATION

A.

Carpet:

1.

Comply with CRI 104 and carpet manufacturer's written installation instructions.

2.

Direct‑Glue‑Down Installation: Comply with CRI 104, Section 9, Direct Glue‑Down Installation.

3.

Comply with carpet manufacturer's written recommendations and shop drawings for seam locations and carpet direction.

4.

Maintain uniformity of carpet direction and lay of pile.

5.

At doorways, center seams under door in closed position.

6.

Cut and fit carpet to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built‑in furniture, including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edging, thresholds, and nosing.

7.

Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by carpet manufacturer.

8.

Extend carpet into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open‑bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves, and similar openings.

9.

Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating on finish flooring as marked on subfloor; use nonpermanent, nonstaining marking device.

3.4

CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A.

Cleaning:

1.

Remove and dispose of debris and unusable scraps.

2.

Vacuum with commercial machine with face-beater element.

3.

Remove soil.

4.

Remove carpet where soil cannot be removed.

5.

Remove protruding face yarn.

6.

Vacuum carpet.

B.

Replacement of Fitness equipment: Relplace fitness equipment removed for carpet installation. Utilize professional moving company so as not to damage installed carpeting.

END OF SECTION 09680

Carpet

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