SECTION 09686

CARPET WITH SEPARATE CUSHION

PART	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Carpet with cushion underlay.

[Base] [and stair] finish.

Accessories.

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [______-____________]: Plumbing floor cover plate with recess for carpet.

Section [______-____________]: Electrical [and telephone] floor cover plate with recess for carpet.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [______-____________]: [Floor] [Stair] substrate surface.

[Section [______-____________]: Termination edging of adjacent floor finish.]

Section [______-____________]: Recessed floor accessories.

Section [______-____________]: Wall materials to receive application of base.

Section [______-____________]: Base finish.

Section 09688 - Carpet - Glue Down.

Section 09690 - Carpet Tile.

Section [______-____________]: Under carpet flat wiring.

ALLOWANCES

Cash Allowance: Include under provisions of Section [01019.] [________.]

Allowance includes [purchase and delivery of carpet and cushion; installation is included in this section and is part of the Contract Sum/Price.] [purchase, delivery, and installation of carpet and cushion.]

REFERENCES

ASTM D2859 - Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials.

ASTM E84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

ASTM E648 - Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.

NFPA 253 - Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

Shop Drawings: Indicate seaming plan, method of joining seams, direction of carpet, and [________].

Product Data: Provide data on specified products, describing physical [and performance] characteristics; sizes, patterns, colors available, and method of installation, [and layout of flat wire system].

Samples: Submit [two] [_______] samples [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) in size illustrating color and pattern for each carpet [and cushion] material specified.

Submit [two] [____], [____] inch ([____] mm) long samples of edge strip, [base gripper,] [and] [________] material for each color specified.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and [________].

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing specified carpet with minimum [three] [____] years [documented] experience.

Installer: Company specializing in installing carpet [with minimum [three] [____] years [documented] experience.] [approved by manufacturer.]

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [___________] code for flame/smoke rating requirements of [____/____] in accordance with ASTM E84.

Conform to [NFPA 253] [ASTM E648] Class [I] [II] for flooring radiant panel test.]

Conform to ASTM D2859 for surface flammability ignition test.]

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Store materials for one day prior to installation in area of installation to achieve temperature stability.

MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Maintenance Data: Include maintenance procedures, recommended maintenance materials, and suggested schedule for cleaning.

EXTRA MATERIAL

Furnish under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Provide [____] sq ft ([____] sq m) of carpeting of each type, color, and pattern specified.

PART	PRODUCTS

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS - CARPETING

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

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

MATERIALS - CARPET

Carpet: [________] manufactured by [____________].

Roll Width	[____] ft ([____] mm)

Color	[________]

Pattern	[________]

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

Woven Carpet: Conforming to the following criteria:

Weave	[Wilton] [Axminster] [Velvet]

Yarn Size	[_____] denier ([_____] Dtex)

Pile Fiber	[________]

Static Control Fiber	[________]

Max. Electrostatic Charge	[3] [____] Kv. @ 20 percent	R.H.

Rows per Inch	[____] ([____] mm)

Pitch	[____]

Wire Height	[____] inch ([____] mm)

Pile Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]gm/sq m)

Density Factor	[____] kilotex

Stitch Count	[____]

Light Fastness	[____]

Primary Backing	Material	[________]

Primary Backing Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]g/sq m)

Laminate	[____]

Laminate Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]g/sq m)

Secondary Backing Material	[________]

Secondary Backing Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]g/sq m)

Total Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]g/sq m)

Roll Width	[____] ft ([____] mm)

Color	[________]

Pattern	[________]

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

A. Tufted Carpet: Conforming to the following criteria:

Yarn Size	[_____] denier ([_____] dtex)

Pile Fiber	[________]

Static Control Fiber	[________]

Max. Electrostatic Charge	[3] [____] Kv. @ 20 percent R.H.

Rows per Inch	[____] ([____] mm)

Gage	[____] inch ([____] mm)

Wire Height	[____] inch ([____] mm)

Pile Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]gm/sq m)

Density Factor	[____] kilotex

Stitch Count	[____]

Light Fastness	[____]

Primary Backing Material	[________]

Primary Backing Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]g/sq m)

Laminate	[____]

Laminate Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]g/sq m)

Secondary Backing Material	[________]

Secondary Backing Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]g/sq m)

Total Weight	[____] oz/sq yd ([____]g/sq m)

Roll Width	[____] ft ([____] mm)

Color	[________]

Pattern	[________]

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS - CUSHION

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

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

MATERIALS - CUSHION

Cushion: [Cellular rubber] [Sponge rubber] [Modified Urethane] [Rubber coated hair felt] [hair jute] [________] type; [________] manufactured by [____________]:

Nominal Thickness: [____] inch ([____] mm)

Roll Width: [____] inches ([____] mm)

Weight: [____] oz/sq yd ([____] gm/sq m)

Density: [____] lb/cu ft ([____] kg/sq m)

ACCESSORIES

Sub-Floor Filler: [White premix latex] [________]; type recommended by flooring material manufacturer.

Carpet Gripper: Type recommended by carpet manufacturer to suit application, with attachment devices.

Edge Strips: [________] type, [________] finish, [________] color [as selected].

Base Gripper: [________] type, with special lipped edge, [________] finish, [________] color [as selected].

Base Cap: [________] type, [________] finish, [________] color [as selected].

Adhesive: [Compatible with cushion material.] [Recommended by cushion manufacturer.]

PART	EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that surfaces are smooth and flat with maximum variation of [1/4] [____] inch in 10 ft ([6] [____] mm in 3 m), and are ready to receive work.

PREPARATION

Remove sub-floor ridges and bumps. Fill minor or local low spots, cracks, joints, holes, and other defects with sub-floor filler.

Apply, trowel, and float filler to achieve smooth, flat, hard surface. Prohibit traffic until filler is cured.

Vacuum clean substrate.

INSTALLATION - CUSHION

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Install cushion using maximum size pieces.

Secure by [spot] [full] adhesive to sub-floor.

Lay out cushion so that carpet seams will not align directly over cushion seams.

Butt edges together and tight to edge of carpet gripper. [Tape all joints.]

Remove air pockets and ridges and slightly stretch. Anchor cushion securely around projections and contours.

Install cushion on stair treads [and lap over nosing.] [butt tight to installed nosing.]

Install edge strips using maximum length pieces. Secure to sub-floor.

INSTALLATION - CARPET

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Verify carpet match before cutting to ensure minimal variation between dye lots.

Double cut carpet, to allow intended seam and pattern match. Make cuts straight, true, and unfrayed.

Locate seams in area of least traffic.

Join seams by [hand sewing] [hot adhesive tape] [_______] method. Form seams straight, not overlapped or peaked, and free of gaps.

Lay carpet on floors with run of pile in same direction as anticipated traffic.

[Lay carpet on stairs with the run of the pile in opposite direction of anticipated traffic to avoid peeking of backing at nosings.]

Do not change run of pile in any room where carpet is continuous through a wall opening into another room. [Locate change of color or pattern between rooms under door centerline.]

Cut and fit carpet around interruptions.

[Bind cut edges where not concealed by edge strips.]

Where wall bases are scheduled, cut carpet [1/4] [____] inch ([6] [____] mm) from walls to allow re-stretching. Fit carpet tight to vertical interruptions, leaving no gaps.

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

Extend carpet as base finish up vertical surfaces to form base. Terminate top of base [gripper] [cap] strip.

Lay carpet tight and flat on subfloor, well fastened at edges, with a uniform appearance. Provide monolithic color, pattern, and texture match within any one area.

Install one piece gripper edging strip where carpet terminates [at other floor coverings] [to vertical surfaces]. Where splicing cannot be avoided, seam ends tight and flush.

Install carpet continuously to stair treads, full width. Install in one piece. [Adhere over entire surface. Fit accurately and securely, tight to treads and risers.] [Adhere carpet on treads and risers and butt tight to nosing.]

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

N. Adhere carpet tight to stair treads and risers.

CLEANING

Clean work under provisions of [01700.] [________.]

Remove excess adhesive without damage, from floor, base, and wall surfaces.

Clean and vacuum carpet surfaces.

SCHEDULE

Location	Floor Mat'L	Color	Pattern

Offices	Tufted Carpet	Beige	Houndstooth

Kitchen	Woven Carpet	Brown	Solid

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