SECTION 09 6500

RESILIENT FLOORING

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Furnishing and installation of \[sheet vinyl\] \[vinyl composition
tile\] flooring.

B. Furnishing and installation of rubber stair treads nosings, risers,
and landings.\]

1.2 REFERENCES

A. ASTM D-2047, Static Coefficient of Friction.

> B. ASTM E-84, Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
> Building Materials.
>
> C. ASTM E-648, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of
> Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
>
> D. ASTM F-2169, Standard Specification for Resilient Stair Treads.
>
> E. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) CPG (Comprehensive
> Procurement Guideline), <http://www.epa.gov/cpg> .

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 3300, Submittal
Procedures:

> 1\. Product data for \[approval\] \[information\] of the resilient
> sheet flooring. Provide samples of the pattern style and color range
> specified or offered by the manufacturer.
>
> 2\. Samples for \[approval\] \[information\] of the resilient tile
> flooring. Provide samples of the pattern style and color range
> specified or offered by the manufacturer.

3\. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

4\. Cleaning and maintenance information.

> 5\. Certification that percentage of recovered materials will be at
> least equal to amount specified in Part 2 for applicable material.
>
> 6\. Manufacturer's certification of asbestos-free products for all
> products including adhesives and mastics.

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Materials and accessories: Flame spread/smoke developed rating of
25/50 or less in accordance with ASTM E84.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

> A. Store materials for 3 days prior to installation in area of
> installation to achieve temperature stability. Allow 7 days for
> storage in winter months. Store materials in manufacturer's shipping
> packages.

B. Maintain ambient temperature required by adhesive manufacturer 3 days
prior to, during, and 24 hours after installation of materials.

C. Store highly flammable materials (adhesives, fillers, solvents)
segregated from other materials and arranged to facilitate fire
fighting.

1.6 EXTRA MATERIALS

> A. Provide at least 5 percent of calculated area of flooring materials
> of each type specified.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT OPTIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Comply with Sections 01 2500, Substitution Procedures.

2.2 RESILIENT FLOORING AND ACCESSORIES

A. Sheet Vinyl with Backing: ASTM F-1303, Type II, vinyl wear thickness
of 0.050 inch, total thickness of 0.080 inch; sheet width of 6 feet.

B. Vinyl Composition Tile: ASTM E-84, 1/8 inch thick x 12 inches x 12
inches, flame spread of not more than 75 and a critical radiant flux of
not less than 0.45 w/cm2 according to ASTM E-648.

C. Stair Coverings: ASTM D-2047, E-84, E-648, and F-2169, flame spread
rating of 25 or less; cured rubber compound; sanded back; standard
factory homogenous solid color throughout; and raised circular design;
minimum recovered (recycled) material content 90-100 percent of
postconsumer materials in accordance to EPA's CPG.

> 1\. Stair Treads: 1/4 inch thick at nose tapering back to rear edge,
> full width and depth of stair tread in one piece; return down edge of
> tread 1 1/2 inches to form nosing.

2\. Stair Risers: Sheet material to match stair treads, 1/8 inch thick.

3\. Stair Landing: Tile or sheet material to match stair treads, 1/8
inch thick.

4\. Base: Material to match stair treads, 1/8 inch thick.

D. Fillers and Leveling Compounds: As recommended by the flooring
material manufacturer for filling small cracks, holes, and depressions
in the substrate.

E. Primers and Adhesives: Use non-staining and waterproof types as
recommended by the flooring material manufacturer. Asphalt emulsions and
other non-waterproof types will not be acceptable.

F. Edge Strips: Use flooring material.

G. Sealer and Wax: Use products recommended by flooring material
manufacturer.

2.3 MANUFACTURERS

A. Sheet Vinyl with Backing

1\. Armstrong World Industries, Inc., "Safeguard Design" pattern.

2\. Congoleum Corp., "Specifications" pattern.

3\. Mannington, "Lifelines" pattern.

B. Vinyl Composition Tile

1\. Armstrong World Industries, Inc., "Imperial Modern" pattern.

2\. Azrock Industries Inc., "Custom Cortina" pattern.

3\. Congoleum Corp., "Alternatives" pattern.

C. Stair Covering Materials

1\. Burke Flooring Products, "Rouleau"

2\. Johnsonite, "Roundel"

3\. R.C. Musson Rubber Co., "No. 800"

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Verify that surfaces are smooth and flat with maximum variation of
1/8 inch in 10 feet, and are ready to receive work.

B. Verify that concrete floors are dry to a maximum moisture content of
3 percent, and exhibit negative alkalinity, carbonization or dusting.

C. Verify that floor surfaces are free of substances that may impair
adhesion of adhesive and finish materials.

D. If existing conditions will adversely affect acceptable results, do
not begin installation but notify LANL Subcontract Technical
Representative (STR).

3.2 PREPARATION

> A. Thoroughly clean all surfaces to receive covering. Where
> replacement of existing floor tile is specified on the drawings,
> remove all traces of floor tile adhesive. The floor surface
> temperature shall be 60 degrees F or higher.
>
> B. Concrete surfaces should be at least 30 days old and cleaned of all
> traces of curing compound. Smooth all roughness and uneven joints by
> fillers and/or grinding.
>
> C. Sand wood floors smooth and make even all joints by fillers or
> sanding. Where specified on the drawings, install an underlayment of
> A-C exterior fir plywood, thickness as specified. Install plywood
> finish side up. Secure with barbed or serrated nails, using one
> fastener for every 2 square feet.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with a
minimum number of seams in sheet vinyl.

B. Spread only enough adhesive to permit installation of materials
before initial set.

C. Set flooring in place and press with heavy roller to attain full
adhesion.

D. Terminate flooring at centerline of door where adjacent floor finish
is dissimilar.

E. Install tile with pattern running in same direction - no checker
boarding.

F. Scribe flooring to walls, columns, cabinets, floor outlets and other
appurtenances to provide tight joints.

3.4 CLEANING

> A. Keep surfaces of resilient covering free of adhesive while
> installing. Remove excess adhesive from surface within recommended
> working time.
>
> B. Remove soil, stain, and extraneous material caused by installation
> of resilient material from adjacent surfaces.
>
> C. Clean and finish resilient covering surfaces as recommended by the
> manufacturer. Remove and replace defective, off color, or improperly
> installed materials that cannot be made to satisfactorily match
> adjacent surfaces.

3.5 PROTECTION

> A. Protect the installed resilient material from damage. Do not permit
> traffic or work over the installed material until the material is
> adequately protected.

END OF SECTION

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FOR LANL USE ONLY

This project specification is based on LANL Master Specification 09 6500
Rev. 1, dated May 14, 2008.