SECTION 09650
RESILIENT FLOORING
PART1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Resilient sheet flooring.
B. Resilient tile flooring.
C. Resilient base.
D. Installation accessories.
1.02 REFERENCES
	  A. ASTM E 648 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source; 2003.
B. ASTM F 1066 - Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile; 1999.
C. ASTM F 1861 - Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base; 2002.
D. NFPA 253 - Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source; National Fire Protection Association; 2000.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
	A. See Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.
B. Product Data: Provide data on specified products, describing physical and performance
	characteristics; including sizes, patterns and colors available; and installation instructions.
C. Maintenance Data: Include maintenance procedures, recommended maintenance materials,
	and suggested schedule for cleaning, stripping, and re-waxing.
1.04 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Maintain temperature in storage area between 55 degrees F and 90 degrees F.
B. Store materials for not less than 48 hours prior to installation in area of installation at a temperature   of 70 degrees F to achieve temperature stability. Thereafter, maintain conditions above 55 degrees F.
1.05 MOISTURE EMISSIONS WARANTY
A. Water vapor emission control system shall be provided under a separate contract with the
	General Contractor.
B. A 10 year warranty will be provided against water vapor emissions by Floor Seal Technology
	at areas treated by Floor Seal Technology.
C. The Warranty by Floor Seal Technology shall include replacement of flooring material
	damaged by water vapor emissions. Refer to Section 07190 Water Vapor Emission Control
	Systems.
D. The flooring sub-contractor shall verify that concrete floor areas have been treated by Floor
	Seal Technology before commencing their work.
1.06 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. See Section 01600 - Product Requirements, for additional provisions.
B. Provide box of flooring, and 20 I.f. of base, of each type and color specified.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS - SHEET FLOORING
A. Vinyl Sheet Flooring: FS L-F-475 Type II Grade A, color and pattern though surface wear
thickness:
1. Vinyl Wear Thickness: .080 inch
2. Total Thickness: .080 inch
3. Sheet Width: 72 inch
4. Chemically bonded
5. Integral coved base with cap strip.
6. Pattem: Marbleized.
7. Manufacturer:
	a. Armstrong, Style; Medintech.
B. Vinyl Plank Flooring: Hardwood / Vinyl Bonded, Equal to Amtico Design out of the box,
	DB-70-S, 3"x36" Planks.
C. Vinyl Welding Rod: Solid vinyl bead produced by manufacturer of vinyl flooring for heat
	welding seams, in color matching field color.

2.02 MATERIALS - TILE FLOORING

A. Vinyl Composition Tile: Homogeneous, with color extending throughout thickness, and:
1. Minimum Requirements: Comply with ASTM F 1066, of Class corresponding to type specified.
2. Size: 12 x 12 inch.
3. Thickness: 0.125 inch.
4. Pattern: Solid color.
5. Product: Imperial Texture Standard Excelon
6. Manufacturers:
a. Armstrong World Industries,lnc: www.armstrong.com.
b. Mannington Mills, Inc: www.mannington.com.
c. Substitutions: Not permitted.
B. Feature Strips: Of same material as tile, 1 inch wide.
2.03 MATERIALS - BASE
A. Resilient Base: ASTM F 1861, Type TS rubber, vulcanized thermoset; top set Style B, Cove,
and as follows:
1. Critical Radiant Flux (CRF): Minimum 0.45 watt per square centimeter, when tested in
accordance with ASTM E 648 or NFP A 253.
2. Height: 4 inch.
3. Thickness: 0.125 inch thick.
4. Finish: Satin.
5. Length: Roll.
6. Color: as selected.
7. Accessories: Premolded external comers, internal comers, and end stops.
	8.	Manufacturers:
a. BurkeMercer Flooring Products, Inc: www.burkemercer.com:
b. Johnsonite,lnc: www.johnsonite.com.
c. Roppe Corp: www.roppe.com.
d. Substitutions: See Section 01600 - Product Requirements.

2.04 ACCESSORIES
A. Subfloor Filler: White premix latex; type recommended by adhesive material manufacturer.
B. Primers.and Adhesives: Waterproof; types recommended by flooring manufacturer.
C. Moldings and Edge Strips: Metal.
D. Filler for Coved Base: Plastic.
E. Sealer and Wax: Types recommended by flooring manufacturer.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that sub-floor surfaces are smooth and flat within tolerances specified in Section 03300
	and are ready to receive resilient flooring.
B. Verify that wall surfaces are smooth and flat within tolerances specified in Section 09260, are
	dust-free, and are ready to receive resilient base.
C. Verify that concrete sub-floor surfaces are ready for resilient flooring installation by testing for moisture emission rate and alkalinity; obtain instructions if test results are not within the following limits:
	1. Moisture emission rate: Not greater than 3 Ib per 1000 sq ft per 24 hours when tested
	using calcium chloride moisture test kit for 72 hours.
	2. Verify that concrete floor has been sealed by Floor Seal Tech. before proceeding with
	flooring.
3. Alkalinity: pH range of 5-9.
	D. Verify that required floor-mounted utilities are in correct location.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Remove sub-floor ridges and bumps. Fill minor low spots, cracks, joints, holes, and other defects with sub-floor filler to achieve smooth, flat, hard surface.
B. Prohibit traffic until filler is cured.

3.03 INSTALLATION. SHEET FLOORING

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Provide concrete sealer as specified under other sections at all areas to receive sheet
flooring. Ensure that sealer is compatible with flooring manufacturer recommended adhesives.
C. Spread only enough adhesive to permit installation of materials before initial set.
D. Set flooring in place, press with heavy roller to attain full adhesion.
E. Lay flooring with joints and seams parallel to longer room dimensions, to produce minimum number of seams. Layout seams to avoid widths less than ~/3 of roll width; match patterns
carefully at seams.
F. Double cut sheet; provide heat welded seams.
G. Where floor finishes are different on opposite sides of door, terminate flooring under centerline
of door.

H. Install edge strips at unprotected or exposed edges, where flooring terminates, and where indicated. Secure metal strips before installation of flooring with stainless steel screws. Secure resilient strips by adhesive.
I. Coved Base: Install as detailed on drawings, using coved base filler as backing at floor to wall junction. Extend sheet flooring vertically to height indicated, and cover top edge with metal cap strip.
J. Scribe flooring to walls, columns, cabinets, floor outlets, and other appurtenances to produce
tight joints.
3.04 INSTALLATION - TILE FLOORING
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Mix tile from container to ensure shade variations are consistent when tile is placed.
C. Spread only enough adhesive to permit installation of materials before initial set. D. Set flooring in place, press with heavy roller to attain full adhesion.
E. Install feature strips and floor markings where indicated. Fit joints tightly.
3.05 INSTALLATION - BASE
A. Fit joints tightly and make vertical. Maintain minimum dimension of 18 inches between joints. B. Install base on solid backing. Bond tightly to wall and floor surfaces.
C. Do not install base over holes or bumps in gypsum board.
3.06 CLEANING
A. Remove excess adhesive from floor, base, and wall surfaces without damage.
B. Clean, seal, and wax resilient flooring products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.07 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
	A. Prohibit traffic on resilient flooring for 48 hours after installation.
3.08 SCHEDULE
	A. Refer to the Room Finish Plan, Room Finish Schedule and Room Finish Notes on the
drawings.

END OF SECTION