SECTION 09765

FLUID APPLIED VINYL CHIP FLOORING

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Fluid applied urethane flooring with integral colored vinyl chips.

[Non-slip finish.]

[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.

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 09760 - Fluid Applied Stone 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 E96 - Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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 E96 [_____] perms

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

Bond Strength	D905	[_____] psi

([_____] KPa) minimum

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicator: Company specializing in the work of this Section with [_____] years [documented] experience.

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

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.]

If 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 flooring materials[,] [divider 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.

Submit manufacturer's installation instructions under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit manufacturer's certificate under provisions of Section [01400] [01405] that [products] [__________] meet or exceed [specified requirements.] [_______________.]

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 [2] [_____] 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: 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.

Primer: Type recommended by floor materials manufacturer for specific [substrate.] [substrates.]

Non-slip Aggregate: Aluminum oxide of [_____] color[.] [as selected.]

ACCESSORIES

Divider Strips: [_____] inch ([_____] mm) thick [zinc,] [extruded aluminum,] [extruded plastic,] 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.]

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

Top Coat: Clear.

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 underbed to install divider strips.]

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 flooring 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[.] [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

Storage Room: Floor, no base, 1/16 inch thick, 'Sky Blue' color.

Staff Room: Floor and coved base, 1/8 inch thick, 'Dream Beige' color.

END OF SECTION