160S.IndustrialBlvd
Calhoun,GA30701
Section096519
RESILIENTFLOORING:Trenta™StoneCollection
Thisdocumentisintendedasasuggestedguideforeditingyourarchitecturalguidespecification.
MohawkGroupwillnotbeheldliablefordamagesarisingoutoftheuseofanyinformationorspecificationsfoundinthisdocument.Makesureyou
havethelatestpublicationforthisspecification.
Productselectionandaccuracyofallprojectspecificationsarethespecifier’sordesigner’sresponsibility.
PART1–GENERALINFORMATION
1.1 SECTIONINCLUDES
A.
B.
Thissectiondealswithresilientflooringfoundinthedrawingsandschedulesofthecontractthatmeetthe
requirementsofthissection.
RelatedDocuments:Drawingsandgeneralprovisionsofthecontractapplytotheworkofthissection.
1.2RELATEDSECTIONS
NotetoSpecifier:Deleteanysectionsbelownotrelevanttothisprojectandaddothersasrequired.
A.
Division3–Concrete:notcoveredinthissection.
B.
Division6–Woodandplastic:notcoveredinthissection.
C.
Division7–Thermalandhumidityprotection:notcoveredinthissection.
D.
Division9–Othersectionscontaininginformationrelatedtofloorfinishes:notcoveredinthissection.
1.3REFERENCES(INDUSTRYSTANDARDS)
A.
ASTMF710:PracticeforPreparingConcreteFloorstoReceiveResilientFlooring.
B.
ASTME648:TestMethodforCriticalRadiantFluxofFloorCoveringSystemsUsingaRadiantHeatEnergy
C.
ASTME662:TestMethodforSpecificOpticalDensityofSmokeGeneratedbySolidMaterials.
D.
ASTMF1869:StandardTestMethodforMeasuringMoistureVaporEmissionRateofConcreteSubfloorUsing
AnhydrousCalciumChloride.
E.
ASTMF1700:StandardSpecificationforSolidVinylTile
F.
ASTM2055:StandardTestMethodforDeterminingSizeandSquarenessofResilientFloorTilebyDialGauge
Method
G. ASTMF386:StandardTestMethodforThicknessofResilientFlooringMaterialsHavingFlatSurfaces
H. ASTM2199:StandardTestMethodforDeterminingDimensionalStabilityofResilientFloorTileafterExposure
toHeat
I. ASTM970:StandardTestforStaticLoadLimit
J. ASTM1914:StandardTestMethodforShort-TermIndentationandResidualIndentationofResilientFloor
Covering
K. ASTMD2047:StandardTestMethodforStaticCoefficientofFrictionofPolish-CoatedFloorSurfacesas
MeasuredbytheJamesMachine
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L. ASTMF925:StandardTestMethodforResistancetoChemicalsofResilientFlooring
M. ASTMF137:StandardTestMethodforFlexibilityofResilientFlooringMaterialswithCylindricalMandrel
Apparatus
N. ASTMF1515:StandardTestMethodforMeasuringLightStabilityofResilientFlooringbyColorChange
O. ASTMF1514:StandardTestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilientFlooringbyColorChange
1.4
SUBMITTALS
A.
Providetheproduct’sTechnicalSpecificationsdatasheetaswellasallInstallationandMaintenance
Instructions.
B.
Whenrequired,supplyfloordrawingsandinstallationplans.
C.
Supplyasetofsamplesmeasuringatleast3”(7.5cm)by6”(15cm)ofthecompleterangeofcolorsand
finisheschosenfortheproject.
D.
Whenrequired,provideMohawkGroup’sattestation,certifiedbyanindependentlaboratory,confirmingthat
theflooringcomplieswiththefirestandardsofthefollowingtests:
E.
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2
1.
ASTME648;CriticalRadiantFlux:0.45watts/cm ormore
2.
ASTME662;SmokeDensity:450orless
ProvideMohawkGroup’sWarrantyCertificate.
QUALITYASSURANCE
A.
InstallerQualifications:Installerexperiencedininstallationorapplicationofsystemssimilarincomplexityto
thoserequiredforthisproject,includingspecificrequirementsindicated.
B.
InaccordancewiththetechnicalinstructionsintheInstallationInstructions,usealltheaccessories
recommendedbyMohawkGroupwheninstallingitsflooring.
NOTETOSPECIFIER:Includeamock-upiftheprojectsizeand/orqualitywarranttakingsuchaprecaution.The
followingisoneexampleofhowyoumightspecifyamock-uponalargeproject.
1.6
C.
Mock-up:Provideamock-upforevaluationofsurfacepreparationtechnique,applicationworkmanshipand
requirementsforexpansioncontrol.Donotproceedwithremainingworkuntilworkmanship,color,sheenand
finishedappearanceareapprovedbyarchitect.
D.
FollowtheinstructionsspecifiedinthemostrecentversionofMohawkGroup’sInstallationInstructions.
DELIVERY,HANDLING,STORAGE
1.7
A.
DelivertheflooringtotheinstallationsiteinMohawkGroup’soriginalpackaging.Indicatetheprojectname
andhandlinginstructionsontheoutsideoftheboxes.
B.
Advisethecarrierofanydamagedmaterialandindicateitonthepackingslip.
C.
Storematerialsinaflatinadry,warm,ventilatedandweathertightlocation.Protectflooringproductsfrom
damage.
D.
Installtheflooringafterallotherfinishingwork,includingpainting,havebeencompleted.
PROJECTCONDITIONS
A.
Storetheflooringinside,shelteredfromextremehotorcoldtemperatures.Placethematerialonasmooth
levelfloororwherethereisuniformsolidsupportinaclean,drywell-ventilatedarea.Unstackthepallets.The
long-termstoragetemperaturemustbemaintainedbetween65°F(18°C)and85°F(29°C).Protectadhesive
andflooringmaterialfromfreezing,extremeheatanddirectsunexposure.
B.
Acclimatizethesubfloor,allflooringmaterialandadhesivefor48hoursbefore,duringandafterthe
installationbymaintainingtheroomtemperaturebetween65°F(18°C)and85°F(29°C).Thepalletsshouldbe
unstacked24hourspriortouse.
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C.
Afterwards,maintaintheroomtemperaturebetween55°F(13°C)and90°F(32°C).Protectthematerialfrom
directsourcesofheatsuchasairventsandothertypesofheaters.
D.
Donotinstalloncementslabsunlesstheyarethoroughlycleaned,level,structurallysoundandfreefrom
paint,varnish,adhesive,oil,grease,solvent,sealerandcuringcompoundsorotherforeignsubstancesthat
mayadverselyaffectadhesion.
PART2-PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. COMPANY
B.
C.
MohawkGroup
160SouthIndustrialBlvd.
Calhoun,GA30701
Telephone:800-554-6637
Fax:877-244-8054
Website:www.mohawkgroup.com
ManufacturermusthaveaheadquartersintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.
Alternatesshallbeinthemanufacturer’srunningline.Nospecialruns,customsorspecialconstructionswillbe
accepted.
2.2 RESILIENTFLOORINGDESCRIPTION
A. Characteristics:
1.
LuxuryVinylTile:Trenta™StoneCollection
2.
Gauge:3mm(0.12”)
3.
ColorsandSizes:11colorsof18”x18”
4.
Wearlayer:30mil(0.7mm)
5.
ComplieswithASTMF1700,ClassIII,TypeA(Smooth)andTypeB(Embossed)
6.
Refertotheproduct’sTechnicalSpecificationsdatasheetfordetailedspecifications.
7.
ChoosefromanyoftheMohawkGroup’scompletelineofcolors(indicatetheitemnumber).
8.
AllproductsareFloorScore®certified.
9.
ThisproductismanufacturedinafactorythathasISO9002andISO14001certifications.
10. Productmustbe100%virginvinylandcontainatleast8%bio-baserenewablematerial.
11. Productmusthaveacommercialgradeurethanewearlayer.
2.3
ADHESIVES
A.
UseofMohawkGroup’sM700PressureSensitiveorM95.0Acrylicisrequired.M700covers 220-260 sf/gallon
andM95.0covers175-225sf/gallonwhenappliedwiththerecommendednotchedtrowel.
2.4 OTHERMATERIAL
A.
Subfloorrepairs:Useagood-qualityPortland-basedpatchingcompoundmodifiedwithlatexthathasa
2
minimalresistancetocompressionof246kg/cm (3,500lbs/sq.in.)tofill,smoothorlevelsubfloor
imperfections.
B.
Self-levellingunderlayment:UseaPortlandcement-basedself-levellingunderlaymentmodifiedwitha
2
polymerthathasaminimalresistancetocompressionof246kg/cm (3,500lbs/sq.in.).
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PART3–EXECUTION
3.1
SITEINSPECTION
3.2
A.
Examinethesubfloorbeforeinstallationtoensurethatthesurfaceisclean,dry,smooth,structurallysound
andfreefromforeignsubstancesthatmayadverselyaffectadhesionorcausediscoloration.Furthermore,
ensurethatthesubfloorisfreeofpaint,varnish,adhesive,oil,grease,solventandotherforeignsubstances,
includingtreatmentcompounds,sealersandcuringcompoundsthatmayadverselyaffectadhesionoralter
theappearanceordurabilityofthevinylflooring.
B.
Verifythesurfacetoensurethereisnopowder,scalingormold.Ifthereis,removeitwithamechanical
sanderandlevelwithagood-qualitycement-basedPortlandprimer.
C.
Neverremoveresidualorotheradhesivewithchemicaladhesiveremovalproducts;theirusewill
automaticallyvoidtheMohawkproductwarranty.
D.
Reportandrectifyallunsatisfactoryconditions.Donotstartflooringinstallationuntilallrectificationshave
beencompleted.
SUBFLOORPREPARATION
A.
Allsubfloorsshouldbesmooth,flatanddustfreewiththetolerancenotexceedingmorethan1/8”ina10’
span.Allsubfloorandunderlaymentpatchingmustbeperformedwithanon-shrinking,water-resistant
Portlandcementpatchingcompound.
B.
Mechanicallyremoveallsurfacecontaminantssuchaspaint,oil,grease,varnish,adhesiveaswellasvarious
otherproductssuchastreatmentcompounds.
C.
MeasurethehumidityandpHlevelsinthecementincompliancewiththefollowingstandardsbefore
installation:
1.
ASTMF1869,AnhydrousCalciumChloridetestformoisturelevels.Themaximumallowablereadingfor
M700adhesiveis5lbs/1,000sq.ft./24hours(2.26kg/92.9sq.m/24hours).
2.
ASTMF2170,RelativeHumidity(RH)testusinginsituprobes.Themaximumallowablereadingis:
3.
a.
85%RHforM700Adhesive
b.
95%RHforM95.0Adhesive
ASTMF710,pHlevels(testprocedure5.3.1).Thereadingsshouldbebetween8and9.TheASTMtest
frequencyrecommendationis3measuresforthefirst1,000sq.ft.(92.9sq.m)andonemeasureforeach
additional1,000sq.ft.(92.9sq.m).
D.
EnsureMoisture,RelativeHumidityandpHtestshaveallbeenconductedandmeasurementsmeetMohawk
Group’srecommendations.
E.
Incaseofdoubt,testtheadhesiononthecementsubfloororothersurfacethatwillbecoveredbythe
flooring.Dothetestusingthespecifiedflooringandrecommendedadhesive.
3.3 RESILIENTFLOORINGINSTALLATION
3.4
A.
InstalltheflooringaccordingtothelatestversionofMohawkGroup’sInstallationInstructions.Usethetools,
adhesives,troweltypesandproceduresrecommendedintheinstructions.
B.
Acclimatizethesubfloor,allflooringmaterialandadhesivefor48hoursbeforeandduringtheinstallationby
maintainingtheroomtemperaturebetween65°F(18°C)and85°F(29°C).Afterwards,maintainthe
temperaturebetween55°F(13°C)and90°F(32°C).
CLEANINGANDPROTECTION
A.
RemoveallexcessadhesiveimmediatelyafterinstallationasrecommendedinMohawkGroup’sInstallation
Instructions.
B.
Beforeallowingtrafficafterinstallation,consultandfollowtherecommendationsinMohawkGroup’s
InstallationInstructions.
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C.
Followinginstallationandcleanup,iftheworkofallothertradeshasnotyetbeencompleted,protectthe
flooringbylayingsheetsofnon-stainingbrownKraftpaper,andthenalayerofplywoodsheets(rollsofnonstainingheavycardboardmaterialcouldalsobeusedforprotection).
D.
FollowtheinstructionsinMohawkGroup’sMaintenanceInstructionswhenperforminginitialandregular
maintenanceprocedures.
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