SECTION 09735

NEOPRENE-HYPALON FLOORING

PART	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Fluid applied neoprene-hypalon floor [and base].

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 Stone Chip Flooring.

Section 09727 - Seamless Vinyl Chip Flooring.

Section 09732 - Urethane Flooring.

REFERENCES

ASTM D412 - Rubber Properties in Tension.

ASTM D903 - Peeling or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bond.

ASTM D1044 - Resistance of Transparent Plastic Materials to Abrasion.

ASTM D1360 - Fire Retardancy of Paints (Cabinet Method).

ASTM E96 - Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.

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, for building maintenance purposes.

PART	PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

[__________________________________] Product [_________].

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

MATERIALS

Base Coat: Fluid applied neoprene.

Top Coat: Fluid applied hypalon.

Filler and Primer: As recommended by flooring material manufacturer.

Cant Strips: [1 x 1] [____] x 45 degrees, [of dense sponge rubber compatible with floor materials.] [bent galvanized sheet metal with nailing flanges for attachment.]

Sealant: [Butyl] [________] type, compatible with coating materials.

ACCESSORIES

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

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

COLORS

Base Coat: [________] color [as selected].

Top Coat: [________] 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.

INSTALLATION - FLOORING

Apply in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Install cant strips secure.

Apply primer to prepared substrate to a dry film thickness of [2] [____] mils ([0.05] [____] mm).

When primer is tack free, apply [1] [____] base coat of neoprene to a minimum dry film thickness of [3] [____] mils ([0.07] [____] mm) [each].

When base [coat is] [coats are] tack free, apply [1] [____] top coat of hypalon to a minimum dry film thickness of [3] [____] mils ([0.07] [____] mm) [each].

Extend base and top coats up intersecting and perimeter vertical surfaces, [4] [____] inches ([100] [____] mm). Terminate top edge clean and straight at masking tape line.

Finish to smooth level surface. [Cove] [Fillet and cove] at vertical surfaces.

Apply sealant to junction of horizontal and intersecting surfaces to achieve watertight seal.

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 protect flooring until cured.

SCHEDULE

Location	Base Coat	Top Coat	Color

Staff Room	Two	One	Grey

Locker Room	Three	One	Black

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