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SECTION 096516 -RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING
PART 1 -GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to
this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A.Section Includes:
1.Vinyl sheet floor covering, without backing.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A.Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B.Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of floor covering indicated.
1.For heat-welding bead, manufacturer's standard-size Samples, of each
color.
C.Maintenance Data: For each type of floor covering to include in maintenance
manuals.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer who employs workers for this
Project who are competent in techniques required by manufacturer for floor
covering installation and seaming method indicated.
1.Engage an installer who employs workers for this Project who are
trained or certified by floor covering manufacturer for installation
techniques required.
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B.Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: As determined by testing identical
products according to ASTM E 648 or NFPA 253 by a qualified testing agency.
1.Critical Radiant Flux Classification: Class I, not less than 0.45 W/sq. cm.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.Store floor coverings and installation materials in dry spaces protected from
the weather, with ambient temperatures maintained within range
recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 50 deg F or more than 90
deg F. Store rolls upright.
1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.Maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer,
but not less than 70 deg F or more than 85 deg F, in spaces to receive floor
coverings during the following time periods:
1.48 hours before installation.
2.During installation.
3.48 hours after installation.
B.Close spaces to traffic during floor covering installation.
C.Close spaces to traffic for 48 hours after floor covering installation.
D.Install floor coverings after other finishing operations, including painting,
have been completed.
PART 2 -PRODUCTS
2.1 VINYL SHEET FLOOR COVERING
A.Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the following:
1.Forbo Flooring, Inc.: Smaragd, marble.
B.Unbacked Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering: ASTM F 1913, 0.080 inch thick.
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C.Wearing Surface: Smooth.
D.Sheet Width: As standard with manufacturer.
E.Seaming Method: Heat welded.
F.Colors and Patterns: As selected by Architect from full range of industry
colors.
2.2 INSTALLATION MATERIALS
A.Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland
cement based or blended hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or
approved by manufacturer for applications indicated.
B.Wood Underlayment: Multi-ply plywood underlayment
1.Thickness: 1/4 inch.
C.Adhesives: Water-resistant type recommended by manufacturer to suit floor
covering and substrate conditions indicated.
D.Seamless-Installation Accessories:
1.Heat-Welding Bead: Manufacturer's solid-strand product for heat
welding seams.
a.Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range to
contrast with floor covering.
E.Floor Polish: Provide protective liquid floor polish products as recommended
by manufacturer and approved by Owner.
PART 3 -EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A.Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements
for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of
the Work.
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B.Verify that finishes of substrates comply with tolerances and other
requirements specified in other Sections and that substrates are free of
cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits that might interfere
with adhesion of floor coverings.
C.Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A.Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions to ensure
adhesion of floor coverings.
B.Concrete Substrates: Prepare according to ASTM F 710.
1.Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers,
and hardeners.
2.Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible
with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using
mechanical methods recommended by manufacturer. Do not use
solvents.
3.Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by
manufacturer. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass
testing.
C.Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates with trowelable leveling and
patching compound and remove bumps and ridges to produce a uniform and
smooth substrate.
D.Install underlayment with minimum number of joints. Avoid using sheets less
than two feet wide.
E.Do not install floor coverings until they are same temperature as space where
they are to be installed.
1.Move floor coverings and installation materials into spaces where they
will be installed at least 48 hours in advance of installation.
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F.Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by floor coverings
immediately before installation.
3.3 FLOOR COVERING INSTALLATION
A.Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing floor coverings.
B.Unroll floor coverings and allow them to stabilize before cutting and fitting.
C.Lay out floor coverings as follows:
1.Maintain uniformity of floor covering direction.
2.Minimize number of seams; place seams in inconspicuous and low-
traffic areas, at least 6 inches away from parallel joints in floor covering
substrates.
3.Match edges of floor coverings for color shading at seams.
4.Avoid cross seams.
D.Scribe and cut floor coverings to butt neatly and tightly to vertical surfaces,
permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets,
and door frames.
E.Extend floor coverings into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar
openings.
F.Maintain reference markers, holes, or openings that are in place or marked
for future cutting by repeating on floor coverings as marked on substrates.
Use chalk or other nonpermanent marking device.
G.Adhere floor coverings to substrates using a full spread of adhesive applied
to substrate to produce a completed installation without open cracks, voids,
raising and puckering at joints, telegraphing of adhesive spreader marks, and
other surface imperfections.
H.Seamless Installation:
1.Heat-Welded Seams: Comply with ASTM F 1516. Rout joints and use
welding bead to permanently fuse sections into a seamless floor
covering. Prepare, weld, and finish seams to produce surfaces flush
with adjoining floor covering surfaces.
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3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A.Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning and protection
of floor coverings.
B.Perform the following operations immediately after completing floor covering
installation:
1.Remove adhesive and other blemishes from floor covering surfaces.
2.Sweep and vacuum floor coverings thoroughly.
3.Damp-mop floor coverings to remove marks and soil.
C.Protect floor coverings from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage
from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures
during remainder of construction period.
D.Floor Polish: Remove soil, visible adhesive, and surface blemishes from floor
covering before applying liquid floor polish.
1.Apply one coat.
E.Cover floor coverings until Substantial Completion.
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