SECTION 09570

WOOD PARQUET FLOORING

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Hardwood Parquet Flooring.

[Surface finishing.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [_____-__________]: [Recessed] Concrete subfloor surface.

Section [_____-__________]: Wood [overlay] subfloor surface.

Section [_____-__________]: Adjacent floor finish with edging abutting wood strip flooring.

Section 09561 - Hardwood Flooring - Adhesive Applied.

Section 09562 - Hardwood Flooring - Nailed.

Section [_____-__________]: Cushioned wood gymnasium flooring.

[Section 09900 - Painting: Surface Finish to flooring.]

REFERENCES

MFMA - Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association.

NOFMA - National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association.

SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit shop drawings indicating floor joint pattern and termination details.

Submit product data under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit product data for floor material and finish materials.

Submit samples under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit [two] [_____] samples [___x__] inch ([___x___] mm)

in size illustrating floor finish, color, and sheen.

Submit [MFMA] [NOFMA] [_____] certificate under provisions of Section [01400] [01405] that [products] [__________] meet or exceed [specified requirements.] [_______________.]

Submit [manufacturer's] [MFMA] [NOFMA] [_____] installation instructions under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit maintenance data under provisions of Section [01700.] [01730.]

Include recommended cleaning methods, cleaning materials, stain removal methods, and polishes and waxes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this Section with minimum [three] [_____] years [documented] experience.

Installer: Company specializing in applying the work of this Section [with minimum [_____] years [documented] experience.] [approved by manufacturer.]

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [__________] code for flame spread rating of floor surface finish.

Provide certificate of compliance from [authority having jurisdiction] [_______________] approval.

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Deliver products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [01610.]

Store and protect products under provisions of Section [01600.] [01620.]

Deliver materials to permit moisture content to stabilize to ambient conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install wood flooring until wet construction work is completed and ambient air at installation space has moisture content stabilized.

Provide permanent heat, light, and ventilation prior to installation.

Maintain minimum room temperature [65] [___] degrees F ([18] [___] degrees C) for two days prior to delivery of

materials, during and after installation.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Provide extra materials under provisions of Section [01700.] [01750.]

Provide [100] [_____] sq ft ([10] [_____] sq m) of finish floor materials.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

[______________________________] Product [__________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [01630.]

MATERIALS

Oak Flooring: Species and grade stamped on underside of each piece, conforming to the following:

Species:	[White] [Red] oak.

Grade:	[Clear.] [Select and better.] [No.1	common.] [No. 2 common.]

[Treatment	Acrylic Impregnated.]

Cut:	[Plain] [Quarter] sawn.

Moisture Content: [10 to 12] [__________] percent.

Actual Thickness: [3/4] [11/32] [15/32] [5/16] [33/32]

[____] inch ([19] [8.7] [12] [8] [26]	[_____] mm).

Unit Size	[6 x 6 inch] [12 x 12 inch of four 6 x	6 inch sub-units] [_____x_____] ([150 x	150 mm] [300 x 300 mm of four 150 x 150	sub-units] [_____x_____]).

Edging:	[Tongue and Groove, end matched.]

[Jointed, square edge.].

Pattern/Design: [Grain matched edges and ends.]

[Herringbone.] [____________________.]

Shop Prefinished: [____________________.]

****** [OR] ******

Flooring: Species and grade stamped on underside of each piece, conforming to the following:

Species:	[____________________.]

Grade:	[____________________.]

[Treatment	Acrylic Impregnated.]

Cut:	[____________________.]

Moisture Content: [10 to 12] [__________] percent.

Actual Thickness: [_____] inch ([_____] mm).

Unit Size	[_____x_____] inch ([_____x_____] mm).

Edging:	[____________________.]

Pattern/Design: [____________________.]

Shop Prefinished: [____________________.]

Adhesive: Water resistive type as recommended by flooring manufacturer.

Floor Finish: [Two component polyurethane] [Varnish] [__________], type recommended by flooring manufacturer.

ACCESSORIES

Subfloor Filler: Premix latex cementitious type.

Divider Strip: [Angle] [Tee], [mill finish] [[clear] [__________] anodized] aluminum to [__________] profiles[.] [recommended by manufacturer.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work.

Verify that concrete subfloor surface is smooth and flat to plus or minus [1/8] [_____] inch in 10 feet ([3] [_____] mm in 3 m), free of oil, grease, dust, and foreign substance.

****** [OR] ******

Verify wood subfloor is properly secured, is smooth and flat to plus or minus [1/8] [___] inch in 10 feet ([3] [_____] mm in 3m), free of oil, grease, dust, and foreign substance.

Verify that required floor mounted utilities are in proper location.

Beginning of installation means installer accepts existing surfaces.

PREPARATION

Broom clean substrate.

Use subfloor filler to patch cracks, honeycomb, small holes, and for minor levelling.

INSTALLATION

Apply adhesive to prepared subfloor in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Ensure full adhesive contact to substrate.

Lay flooring symmetrical to room center line.

Lay flooring parallel to walls, to a [checkerboard] [ashlar] [__________] pattern.

Arrange flooring tiles with [end matched grain] [square ends] set flush and tight.

Provide divider strips[.] [at centerline of door openings] [.] [and] [where flooring terminates with other floor areas.]

Provide [1/4] [_____] inch ([6] [_____] mm) expansion space at walls and other interruptions.

Within one hour of laying, roll work thoroughly in both directions with [150] [_____] lb ([68] [_____] kg) roller.

Remove excess adhesive extruded through floor surface as work progresses.

SITE FINISHING

Sand flooring to smooth even finish with no evidence of sander marks. Take precautions to contain dust. Remove dust by vacuum.

Mask off adjacent surfaces.

Apply [three] [_____] finish coats in accordance with floor finish manufacturer's instructions.

Apply first coat, allow to dry and buff with steel wool to remove irregularities. Vacuum clean and wipe with damp cloth.

Apply second [and successive] [coat.] [coats.] Allow to dry. Lightly buff with steel wool and vacuum clean.

Apply last coat of finish.

SCHEDULE

Entry Foyer: Red oak, acrylic impregnated, flat sheen finish.

Corridor 103: White maple, basket weave pattern, two coat urethane finish.

END OF SECTION