SECTION 09760

FLUID APPLIED STONE CHIP FLOORING

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Fluid applied [urethane] [epoxy] flooring with [urethane] [epoxy] top coat.

[Quartz] [Marble] chip aggregate.

[Perimeter edging.]

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

[Section [_____ - __________:] Perimeter edging.]

Section [_____ - __________:] Recessed mat frames.

Section [_____ - __________:] Recessed plumbing access cover frames.

Section [_____ - __________:] Recessed electrical access cover frames.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

[Section [_____ - __________:] Installation of [perimeter edging.] [_________.]]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [_____ - __________:] Concrete subfloor with [broom] [_________] finish.

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

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

Section 09705 - Resinous Flooring.

Section 09735 - Neoprene-Hypalon Flooring.

Section 09765 - Fluid Applied Vinyl Chip 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.

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

ASTM E96 - Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.

NTMA - National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, Inc.

UL - Underwriters Laboratories.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Conform to the following:

Property	ASTM_Test Result

Tensile Strength	D638	[1000] [_____] psi

([6.9] [_____] MPa)

Compressive Strength	D695	[5500] [_____] psi

([40] [_____] MPa)

Water Absorption	D570	(24 hr) 0.08 percent

Moisture Vapor

Permeability	E96	0.06 perms

(3.45 mg/(Pa/sec/sq	m))

Fire Resistance	E1360	Weight loss not to

exceed limit for non-	combustibility

Bond Strength	D905	[300] [_____] psi

([2.1] [_____] MPa)	minimum

Abrasion Resistance	D1044	Maximum weight loss

of 0.70 gm/1000	cycles

Impact Resistance: Gardner Impact Tester, 160 inch/lb; no cracking, chipping, or delamination.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicator: Company specializing in plastic matrix floor applications with [_____] years [documented] experience.

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

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [__________] code for flooring flame/fuel/smoke ratings in accordance with [UL.] [__________.]

MOCKUP

Provide mockup of [10] [_____] sq ft ([one] [_____] sq m) of flooring and [3] [_____] lineal ft ([one] [_____] m) of base under provisions of Section [01400.] [01405.]

Provide analysis of mockup under provisions of Section [01400.] [01410.]

When accepted, mockup will demonstrate minimum standard for the Work. Mockup may [not] remain as part of the Work.

TESTS

Provide [analysis] [and] [testing] of the work of this Section under provisions of Section [01400.] [01410.]

Test samples in accordance with [__________.]

SUBMITTALS

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

Submit shop drawings indicating divider strip [and control joint] layout, details of adjacent components[,][.] [and] [__________.]

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

Submit product data for [divider strips][,] [control joint strips,] [and] [__________.]

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

Submit [two] [_____] samples [_____ x _____] inch ([_____ x _____] mm) in size illustrating color, chip size and variation, and matrix color.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

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

Include procedures for stain removal, repairing surface, and cleaning.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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

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

Store materials in a dry, secure area.

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

Keep products away from fire or open flame.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install flooring when temperature is below [60] [_____] degrees F ([16] [_____] degrees C) or above [90] [_____] degrees F ([32] [_____] degrees C).

Maintain this temperature range, 24 hours before, during, and [72] [_____] hours after installation of flooring.

Ventilate area where flooring is being installed. Post and enforce NO SMOKING or OPEN FLAME signs until flooring has cured.

Provide uniform lighting of [50] [_____] fc ([540] [_____] Lux) in area of installation.

Restrict traffic from area where flooring is being installed or is curing.

WARRANTY

Provide [three] [_____] year warranty under provisions of Section [01700.] [01740.]

Warranty: Include coverage for delamination of floor [and base] materials from substrate, degradation of surface finish[,][.] [and] [__________.]

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[____________________________________________.]

[____________________________________________.]

[____________________________________________.]

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

MATERIALS

Matrix: Thermosetting [single] [two] component [urethane,] [epoxy,] colored with mineral filler.

Aggregate: [Quartz] [Marble] NTMA No. 0 size, small granular chip, [ceramic coated,] [single color.] [two colors.] [multiple colors.]

Top Coat: Thermosetting [single] [two] component [urethane,] [epoxy,] [colored.] [clear.]

Non-slip Aggregate: Aluminum oxide of color to match aggregate.

ACCESSORIES

Divider Strips: [_____] inch ([_____] mm) thick [zinc,] [extruded aluminum,] [extruded plastic,] with anchoring features; strip height to suit flooring thickness; [_______________] manufactured by [____________________.]

Control Joint Strips: [_____] inch ([_____] mm) nominal width, [zinc,] [extruded aluminum,] [extruded plastic,] with [1/8] [1/4] inch ([3] [6] mm) wide neoprene filler strip between side strips; with anchoring features; strip height to suit flooring thickness; [_______________] manufactured by [____________________.]

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

COLORS

Matrix: [_____] color[.] [as selected.]

Aggregate: NTMA [_____] color[.] [as selected.]

Top Coat: [_____] color[.] [as selected.]

Strips: [Mill finished.] [Anodized to [_____] color.] [[_____] color[.] [as selected.]] [______________________________.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that [surfaces] [substrate] are ready to receive work, and that subfloor surface is clean, dry, and free of substances which could affect bond.

Do not begin work until [concrete substrate has cured [28] [_____] days minimum, and measured moisture content is not greater than [16] [_____] percent.] [wood substrate has dried to a maximum moisture content of [12] [_____] percent.]

Beginning of installation means acceptance of [existing surfaces.] [substrate.]

PROTECTION

Protect elements surrounding the work of this Section from damage or disfiguration.

PREPARATION

[Apply latex filler to substrate to achieve smooth surface finish.] [Grind irregularities above the surface level.]

Clean substrate surface free of foreign matter.

INSTALLATION - ACCESSORIES

[Accurately saw cut substrate to install divider [and control joint] strips.]

Install strips straight and level to locations indicated.

Install [mat] [access panel] [__________] recess frames.

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

INSTALLATION - FLOORING

Apply flooring in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Apply to a minimum thickness of [1/8] [1/4] [_____] inch ([3] [6] [_____] mm).

Finish to smooth level surface[.] [sloped to drains.] Provide [cove] [fillet and cove] at vertical surfaces.

TOLERANCES

Maximum Variation from Flat Surface: [1/8] [_____] inch in 10 feet ([3] [_____] mm in one m).

Maximum Variation from Level (Except Surfaces Sloping to Drain): [1/8] [_____] inch ([3] [_____] mm).

PROTECTION

Protect finished installation under provisions of Section [01500.] [01535.]

Do not permit traffic over finished floor surfaces.

SCHEDULE

Main Foyer 112: 1/8 inch thick, urethane top coat, 'Robin Blue' color.

Shower Room 213: 1/4 inch thick, epoxy top coat with non-slip surface, 'Earth Brown' color.

Locker Room 214: 1/4 inch thick, epoxy semi-gloss top

coat, 'Pearl Pink' color.

END OF SECTION