SECTION 09727

SEAMLESS VINYL CHIP FLOORING

PART	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Fluid applied urethane flooring with integral colored vinyl chips.

[Perimeter edging.]

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [______-____________]: Placement of [perimeter edging.] [________.]

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section [______-____________]: Perimeter edging.

Section [______-____________]: Recessed plumbing access cover frames.

Section [______-____________]: Recessed electrical access cover frames.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [______-____________]: Concrete subfloor with [broom] [________] finish.

Section [______-____________]: [Wood] [________] subfloor.

Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Joint between base and wall surface.

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

Section [______-____________]: Recessed floor accessories.

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

Section 09705 - Resinous Flooring.

Section 09726 - Seamless Aggregate Flooring.

Section 09732 - Urethane Flooring.

Section 09735 - Neoprene-Hypalon Flooring.

REFERENCES

ASTM D570 - Water Absorption of Plastics.

ASTM D638 - Tensile Properties of Plastics.

ASTM D695 - Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics.

ASTM D905 - Strength Properties of Adhesive Bonds in Shear by Compression Loading.

ASTM D1044 - Resistance of Transparent Plastic Materials to Abrasion.

SUBMITTALS

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

Product Data: Provide data on specified products, describing physical [and performance] characteristics; sizes, patterns and colors available; and [________].

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

Supervisor: Trained by product manufacturer [, under direct full time supervision of manufacturer's [own] [plant trained] foreman].

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

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

MOCKUP

Provide mockup of flooring [and base] under provisions of Section [01400.] [________.]

Provide [________] mockup, [10] [____] sq ft ([1] [____] sq m) of flooring [and [3] [____] ft ([1] [____] m) of base].

Locate [where directed.] [________.]

Mockup may [not] remain as part of the Work.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

Store resin materials in a dry, secure area.

Maintain minimum temperature of [55] [____] degrees F ([13] [____] degrees C).

Store materials for three days prior to installation in area of installation to achieve temperature stability.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain ambient temperature required by manufacturer three days prior to, during, and 24 hours after installation of materials.

WARRANTY

Provide [three] [____] year warranty under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Warranty: Include coverage against flooring delamination from substrate, degradation of surface finish, and [________].

MAINTENANCE DATA

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

Maintenance Data: Include maintenance procedures, recommended maintenance materials, procedures for stain removal, repairing surface, and suggested schedule for cleaning.

EXTRA MATERIALS

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

Provide [2] [____] gal ([8] [____] l) of flooring material, of each color selected.

PART	PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

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

MATERIALS

Matrix: Catalyst cured [polyurethane] [urethane] resin, colored base coats and top coat.

Chips: Shaved [multi-colored] [solid color] vinyl flakes, [1/4] [____] inch ([6] [____] mm) maximum size.

Non-slip Surfacing: Mineral, [________] color [as selected].

Flooring: Conform to the following:

Property	ASTM Test	Result

Tensile Strength	D638	[_____] psi ([_____] MPa)

Compressive Strength	D695	[_____] psi ([_____] MPa)

Water Absorption	D570 (24 hr)	[_____] percent

Moisture Vapor

Permeability	E96	[_____] perms ([_____] mg/(Pa/sec/sq m))

Bond Strength	D905	[_____] psi ([_____] kPa) minimum

ACCESSORIES

Divider Strips: [____] inch ([____] mm) thick, height to match flooring thickness, [zinc] [brass] [extruded aluminum] [extruded plastic] [________], with anchoring features; [________] manufactured by [____________].

Base Caps, and Separator Strips: Match divider strips [, with projecting base of [1/8] [____] inch ([3] [____] mm)].

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

Primers and Adhesives: Waterproof; types recommended by flooring manufacturer.

COLORS

Matrix: [________] color [as selected].

Chips: [________] color [as selected].

Top Coat: Clear.

Aluminum Strips: [Mill finished] [Anodized to [________] color] [________], [________] color [as selected].

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

Plastic Strips: Extruded rigid PVC, [________] 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 [have cured a minimum [28] [____] days,] are dry to a maximum moisture content of [7] [____] percent, and exhibit negative alkalinity, carbonization, or dusting.

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

Verify wood floors are dry to a maximum moisture content of [12] [____] percent.

Verify floor [and lower] wall surfaces are free of substances that may impair adhesion of new adhesive and finish materials.

PREPARATION

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

Apply, trowel, and float filler to achieve smooth, flat, hard surface. [Grind irregularities above the surface level.] Prohibit traffic until filler is cured.

Vacuum clean substrate.

[Apply primer to [________] surfaces.]

INSTALLATION - STRIPS

[Accurately saw cut substrate to install divider strips.]

Install strips straight and level to locations indicated.

Install [access panel] [________] recess frames.

Install base divider strips to match floor pattern, [Install terminating cap strip at top of base; attach securely to wall substrate.]

INSTALLATION - FLOORING

Apply in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Apply to a minimum total thickness of [1/16] [1/8] [____] inch ([1.5] [3] [____] mm).

Apply top coat to a minimum thickness of [15] [____] mils ([0.4] [____] mm).

Finish to smooth level surface.

Install flooring in pan type floor access covers.

[At movable partitions install flooring under partitions without interrupting floor pattern.]

[Cove] [Fillet and cove] at vertical surfaces.

PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

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

Prohibit traffic on floor finish for 48 hours after installation.

Barricade area to permit uninterrupted curing.

SCHEDULE

Location	Thickness	Color

Staff Room	1/16"	Sky Blue

Locker Room	1/8"	Dream Beige

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