SECTION 09690

CARPET TILE

PART	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Carpet tiles.

[Matching roll carpet.]

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 09686 - Carpet With Separate Cushion: Carpet with underlay.

Section 09688 - Carpet - Glue Down: Carpet adhered to substrate.

Section 10270 - Access Flooring.

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

ALLOWANCES

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

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

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 layout of joints, direction of carpet weave, [________].

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] [_______] carpet tiles illustrating color [and pattern design] for each carpet color selected.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [________] code for carpet flammability 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 [3] [____] days prior to installation in area of installation, to achieve temperature stability.

Maintain minimum [70] [____] degrees F ([21] [____] degrees C) ambient temperature three days prior to, during and [24 hours] after installation materials.

MAINTENANCE DATA

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

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

EXTRA MATERIALS

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

Provide [____] of carpet tiles of each color and pattern selected.

[Provide [____] sq ft ([____] sq m) of roll carpet, of each color selected.]

PART	PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS - CARPET TILE

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

Other acceptable manufacturers offering equivalent products.

[______________________________] Product [_________].

[______________________________] Product [_________].

[______________________________] Product [_________].

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

CARPET TILE

Carpet Tile: [Tufted] [Fusion Bonded] [________], manufactured in one color dye lot; [________] manufactured by [____________]:

Tile Size: [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) nominal

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

Color: [________]

Pattern: [________]

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

Carpet Tile: [Tufted] [Fusion Bonded] [________], manufactured in one color dye lot, conforming to the following criteria:

Pile Fiber	[________]

Static Control Fiber	[________]

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

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

Gage	[____]

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)

Size	[12 x 12] [36 x 36] [____x____] inches ([300 x 300] [900 x 900] [____x____] mm)

Color	[________]

Pattern	[________]

[Roll Carpet: Same manufacturer, type, color and pattern, and face fiber characteristics as carpet tile, [____] feet ([____] m) wide; [________] color and pattern [as selected], manufactured in same color dye lot as tile.]

ACCESSORIES

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

Primers and Adhesives: [Compatible with carpet material.] [Recommended by carpet manufacturer.] [[releasable] [________] type.]

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

Primers and Adhesives: [Waterproof] [Permanent] [Water soluble], [with adhesion property of [________]].

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

Base Cap: [Metal] [Plastic] [Rubber] [Aluminum] lipped [gripper] strip, of [________________] profile.

Stair Nosing: As specified in Section [09650.] [________.]

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

Stair Nosing: [Rubber] [Vinyl] [Aluminum] type, [square] [round] nose, [ribbed] [________] top surface, one piece per stair tread width, [________] finish, [________] color [as selected].

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.

Verify concrete floors are dry to a maximum moisture content of [7] [____] percent; and exhibit negative alkalinity, carbonization, or dusting.

PREPARATION

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

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

Vacuum clean substrate.

INSTALLATION

Install carpet tile [, roll carpet,] accessories and adhesive in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Integrate and blend carpet from different cartons to ensure minimal variation in color match.

Cut carpet tile clean. [Double cut roll carpet seams straight.] Fit carpet tight to intersection with vertical surfaces without gaps.

Lay carpet tile to [ashlar] [basket weave] [________] pattern, tile direction [parallel] [alternating] to next unit, set parallel to building lines.

Locate change of color or pattern between rooms under door centerline.

[Spot adhere] [Fully adhere] carpet tile to substrate.

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

Place carpet tile dry over substrate.

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

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

INSTALLATION - STAIRS

Install [carpet tile] [roll carpet] continuously full width. Adhere over entire surface.

Fit carpet tight to treads, risers [, and nosings].

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

CLEANING

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

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

Clean and vacuum carpet surfaces.

PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

Protect finished Work under provisions of Section [01500.] [________.]

Do not permit traffic over unprotected floor surface.

SCHEDULES

Location	Floor Mat'L	Color	Pattern

Offices	Tufted Carpet	Beige	Alternating

Kitchen	Woven Carpet	Brown	Basket Weave

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