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SECTION 09 68 16
SHEET CARPETING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
A.
B.
SUMMARY
Section Includes:
1.
Provide broadloom carpet where indicated on Drawings.
2.
Provide carpet base without pad, where indicated on Drawings.
3.
Provide separate carpet pad where specified in this Section.
4.
Provide accessory materials, including adhesive, edging, reducers, floor underlayment, floor
primer, seam sealer, and other required work necessary for a complete carpet installation.
5.
Provide an adhesive approved by flooring manufacturer or a moisture mitigation systems
approved by flooring manufacturer that will allow for flooring system to proceed under existing
site conditions, including moisture content and pH of concrete slab to receive flooring and will
allow manufacturer to warrant flooring installation.
Related Sections:
1.
1.02
Section 09 65 00: Resilient Flooring.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Manufacturer’s Data: (2) copies of carpet manufacturer’s specifications and installation
instructions for carpet and related items specified.
B.
Fiber Verification: Certification from fiber producer verifying use of premium branded, Type 6.6,
fiber in submitted carpet product. Premium branded fibers are identified as Antron Lumena or
Legacy.
C.
Samples: Provide samples of carpeting as required by Architect for color selection and approval.
D.
Carpet Maintenance Kit: Contractor shall furnish to Owner one spot and stain removal kit which
meets carpet manufacturer’s recommendations.
E.
Manuals: Provide (6) copies of carpet manufacturer’s maintenance manual which shall include
instructions for cleaning, spot and stain removal, and repairs.
F.
Seaming Diagrams: Prior to start of carpet installation, submit to Architect for approval, a seaming
diagram for areas to receive carpet, in accordance with requirements of this Section. Contractor
shall follow approved seaming diagram.
1.03
A.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Manufacturer Qualifications:
1.
Carpet manufacturer shall have no less than 15 years of production experience with carpet
similar to type specified. Published product literature of carpet manufacturer must clearly
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indicate compliance of products with requirements of this Section.
B.
1.04
Installer Qualifications:
1.
Installer must be directly responsible for quality of completed floor covering installation,
including both quality of materials and labor used in installation. Installer must directly warrant
to Owner that all products, materials, and services related to floor covering installation
(including any floor covering(s), adhesive(s) and/or other products or materials used in
installation) will meet specifications set forth herein. Product warranty required herein must be
provided directly by carpet manufacturer.
2.
Installer must have successful carpet installation experience similar to the work of this Section
and be recommended, trained, and approved by carpet manufacturer.
3.
Use skilled installers who are trained and experienced in necessary crafts and are familiar with
methods needed for proper preparation of substrate and installation of carpet flooring and
related accessory products.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Off-Site Preparation of Carpet: At an off-site location, remove carpet from manufacturer’s
packaging, unroll, and allow to breathe for not less than 24 hours before re-rolling and delivering to
site.
B.
Packing and Shipping: Deliver carpet to site or designated workroom clearly marked as to size,
dye lot, and materials. Keep a written record of goods received at site and furnish on request to
Architect or Owner.
C.
Storage and Protection: Store delivered materials in an enclosed, dry area protected from
damage and soiling.
1.05
A.
B.
SITE CONDITIONS
Building Condition:
1.
Work of other construction trades shall be completed in areas to be carpeted, except for work
which is contingent on carpet being installed.
2.
Permanent heating and air conditioning systems for carpet installation area in building shall be
in working order before start of carpet installation.
Environmental Requirements:
1. In areas to be carpeted provide a temperature of not less than 68 degrees F and a relative
humidity of 35 to 65 percent for 48 hours before installing carpet. Maintain these
environmental requirements continuous during installation and for not less than 48 hours
following installation.
a.
2.
Use building heating or air conditioning system to meet environmental requirements. Do
not use space heaters as a substitute heat source.
Maintain a temperature of not less than 50 degrees F after 48 hours following installation of
carpet.
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C.
Material Conditioning: Store carpet and adhesive in or near room being carpeted for not less
than 48 hours before start of installation, with room temperature at not less than 68 degrees F.
D.
Field Measurements:
1.06
1.
Dimensions noted in Contract Documents are approximate.
2.
Verify dimensions and conditions affecting carpet installation in field prior to commencing
installation.
WARRANTY
A.
Installation Warranty: Contractor shall provide a 12-month unconditional warranty against
workmanship covering further repair of seams, joints, edges, puckering, and staining of carpet from
adhesive due to excess moisture which may appear, and any other defects that might be directly
pointed to defect in workmanship.
B.
Manufacturer’s Warranty:
1.
Wear Guarantee:
a.
b.
c.
C.
1.07
Submit to Architect a certificate from carpet manufacturer to Owner stating that if carpet is
properly installed and maintained, and surface pile in a given area wears more than
10 percent by weight within 5 years from date of Substantial Completion, carpet in worn
area shall be replaced at carpet manufacturer’s expense.
Replacement costs borne by carpet manufacturer shall include labor and materials
required to remove carpet and provide new carpet.
Warranty shall not include tears, burns, pulls, cuts or damage due to use of improper
cleaning agents or methods of using them.
Manufacturer’s Warranty: 25 years.
1.
Manufacturer’s standard limited warranty against excessive surface wear, edge ravel,
zippering, resiliency loss of backing, and delamination of secondary backing from primary
backing containing face fiber for a non-prorated period.
2.
Replacement costs borne by carpet manufacturer shall include labor and materials required to
remove carpet and provide new carpet.
3.
Warranty shall not include tears, burns, pulls, cuts or damage due to use of improper cleaning
agents or methods of using them.
MAINTENANCE
A.
Extra Materials (Maintenance Materials): At completion of installation, furnish to Owner all
remnants, mill ends, cuttings, and scraps in excess of 1 square yard for each type and color of
carpet as maintenance materials attic stock for future repair and replacement. Wrap and clearly
label material for storage. Place in an orderly manner in an area within building designated by
Owner.
B.
Extra Material: In addition, provide 10 lineal yards of carpet from same dye lot as carpet installed.
Wrap and clearly label carpet for storage and place in an orderly manner in an area within building
designated by Owner.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
A.
CARPET ALLOWANCE
General Requirements:
1.
Owner and Architect will select carpet after award of Contract.
2.
Provide a cash allowance for carpet of $________ per square yard.
3.
Carpet allowance amount shall include carpet base with beaded top edge.
4.
Allowance amount shall include delivery of carpet to site, unloading at site, and applicable
sales tax.
5.
After award of Contract, notify Architect of quantity of carpet Contractor has estimated will be
required for this Project and has been included in submitted Bid.
a.
2.02
A.
6.
If price of carpet selected is more or less than the specified allowance amount, a Change
Order shall be issued adjusting Contract Sum directly for either a credit or an extra in
accordance with quantity of carpet in Contractor’s estimate submitted with the Contractor’s
Bid.
7.
Architect has the option to select different types and designs of carpet within allowance
amount specified.
CARPET - BROADLOOM
Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents,
acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
B.
Architect reserves the right to question Contractor’s estimated quantity of carpet if it
seems unreasonable.
Bigelow Commercial, _______________
Blue Ridge Commercial, _______________
Collins & Aikman, ________________
Lees Carpets, _________________
Mannington Commercial, ______________
Shaw Industries
Specification:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Weave:
Surface Texture:
Gauge:
Pile Height Average:
Pile Thickness:
Pile Fiber:
Dye System:
Width:
Backing:
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10. Total Product Weight:
2.03
CARPET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
A.
Static Resistance: Static build-up shall remain under the 3,500 kilovolt sensitivity level when
tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 134.
B.
Flammability:
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.04
A.
2.05
A.
Federal Standard DOC FF 1-70 (Pill Test)
Flame Spread Rating: 75 or less when tested by Steiner Tunnel Test, ASTM E84.
Flooring Radiant Panel Test: Carpet shall meet National Bureau of Standards NBSIR 75-950,
NFPA 253, and ASTM E648: Class I - CFR minimum 0.45 watts per square cm.
Smoke Density: In accordance with NBS Smoke Density Chamber NFPA 258 requirement of
450 or less.
COLOR SELECTION
General Requirements: Owner will have option to select stock colors/patterns in the yardage
amounts desired from carpet manufacturer’s standards.
ACCESSORY MATERIALS
Carpet Cushion:
1.
Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract
Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:
a.
Leggett & Platt, Inc., Rebond Cushion, Ultra Magic
2.
Benefits: Hypo-Allergenic.
3.
Description:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Color: Purple
Density: 8 Pounds
Gauge: 9/16
Product Code: BU0217
4.
Warranty: 15 Year
5.
Certifications: FHA, Green Label Certified; meets or exceeds Carpet and Rug Institute's
Indoor Air Quality Carpet Cushion Testing Program.
B.
Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex modified, Portland cement based or
blended hydraulic cement based formulation provided or approved by resilient product
manufacturer for applications indicated.
C.
Substrate Floor Primer/Sealer: As recommended by carpet manufacturer.
D.
Carpet Adhesive:
1.
Provide adhesive product approved in writing by flooring system manufacturer.
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2.
Requirements:
a.
b.
c.
Contains No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Solvent-Free
Water Resistant and Non-Staining
In accordance with flammability requirements for installed carpet.
E.
Moisture Mitigation Systems: Provide moisture mitigation systems approved in writing by flooring
system manufacturer.
F.
Carpet Seam Sealer: As recommended by carpet manufacturer.
G.
Metal Carpet Edging:
1.
H.
Description: Hammered aluminum, plain or gold anodized as selected by Architect, of size
and shape proper for its location. Edging shall be heavy duty gauge.
Resilient Accessories For Carpet:
1.
Moulding Between Carpet and Concrete or Other Monolithic Hard Surface Floor: One piece
vinyl, plus or minus 1 1/4-inch wide exposed surface, reduces from carpet thickness to 0 inch.
Undercut to receive 1/4-inch thick carpet.
a.
Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract
Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:
1)
b.
2.
Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standards.
Moulding Between Carpet and Resilient Flooring: One piece vinyl, 1-inch wide exposed
surface, joins carpet to 1/8-inch thick resilient flooring.
a.
Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements of the Contract
Documents, acceptable manufacturers are as follows or Owner approved equal:
1)
2)
b.
I.
Burke Flooring Products, No. 800, Imperial Reducer
Burke Flooring Products, No. 150, Tile-Carpet Joiner
Roppe Corporation, No. 50, Tile-Carpet Joiner
Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standards.
Miscellaneous Materials Required For Installation: As recommended by carpet manufacturer
and as selected by carpet installer in accordance with Project requirements as approved by
Architect.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
A.
PREPARATION
Correcting Concrete Floor Deficiencies:
1.
Fill faults with latex based floor patching compound (leveling compound), including cracks,
joints, holes, and indents over 1/16 inch in size.
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a.
B.
2.
Seal patches.
3.
Remove bumps and ridges by grinding or other required means to provide a flat surface.
Cleaning Substrate Floor as Preparation For Carpet Installation:
1.
Remove lumps of paint and drywall joint compound.
2.
Remove wax, grease, paints, oils, and other substances which would cause adherence
problems for adhesive.
3.
Remove adhesives from concrete floor slab substrate after removal of existing flooring
material(s) if adhesive is not compatible with adhesive to be used to install new carpet or if it
will not otherwise provide a secure bond of the new carpet.
a.
C.
Clean areas where oil, wax, grease or other problem substances occur using caustic soda or
other commercial cleaners as recommended by adhesive manufacturer.
5.
Sweep, vacuum, and damp mop floors before applying adhesive.
Moisture Testing Concrete Substrates: Prepare in accordance with ASTM F710.
1.
Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, and hardeners.
2.
Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer. Proceed with
installation only after substrates pass testing.
3.
Moisture Testing:
b.
E.
Removal of adhesives used to install vinyl asbestos tile (VAT), which will be removed to
allow for construction work under this Contract shall be included with (VAT) removal work
which is Not-In-Contract as specified under Section 01 11 00.
4.
a.
D.
Fill faults in existing substrate floor areas as indicated on Drawings.
Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, (ASTM F1869) and/or relative humidity test
(ASTM F2170).
Perform tests recommended by manufacturer. Proceed with installation only after
substrates pass testing.
Checking Concrete Floor For Porosity:
1.
Check porosity by pouring a few drops of water on concrete and watch how water absorbs into
concrete, or test an area with the adhesive and carpet to determine the open time and bond.
2.
If floor is porous, damp mop with a solution of (1) tablespoon of ammonia to (1) gallon of water
before applying adhesive or, if required, provide a primer as recommended by the carpet
manufacturer to provide a suitable surface to receive carpet adhesive.
Contractor's Acceptance of Subfloor:
1.
Installation of carpet shall indicate Contractor’s acceptance of subfloor.
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2.
Contractor shall assume responsibility for unacceptable conditions or finish caused by subfloor
conditions.
F.
Off-Site Preparation of Carpet: Refer to Delivery, Storage, and Handling Article of this Section.
G.
On-Site Preparation of Carpet: Unroll carpet face up and cut lengths required not less than
24 hours before installation.
H.
Base Installation: Resilient base related to carpet flooring, specified under Section 09 65 00, shall
be installed before start of carpet installation.
3.02
A.
GENERAL CARPET INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Carpet Seaming:
1.
Length Seams:
a.
b.
2.
Cross Seams:
a.
b.
c.
3.
Indicate cross seams necessary due to layout of areas.
Hold cross seams to a minimum.
Do not place cross seams in conspicuous locations, at pivot points, or other locations
where specified.
Seams at Doors or Similar Wall Openings:
a.
b.
4.
Indicate location of intended length seams on seaming diagram.
Install carpet in same direction, unless otherwise specified, indicated on Drawings, or
approved by Architect.
Install seams occurring at and parallel to door opening widths directly under center of
door thickness when door is in closed position.
Do not install seams at doorways which run perpendicular to or at an angle through the
door opening width.
Seams at Corridor Direction Change: Seams occurring at corridor change of direction shall
follow a wall line parallel to carpet direction, unless otherwise indicated or approved.
B.
Fitting Carpet Around Protrusions: Cut around protrusions through carpet in a neat and close
fitting manner as approved by Architect.
C.
Exposed Edges:
D.
3.03
1.
Protect exposed edges of carpet with specified accessory products.
2.
Fasten accessory products with adhesive or as otherwise recommended by product
manufacturer.
Carpet Meeting Raised Floor Surfaces: Where carpet meets raised tile or other hard floor
products, provide work necessary to make a flush finish surface between the (2) products.
DIRECT GLUE-DOWN CARPET INSTALLATION
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A.
B.
General Installation Requirements: Do not glue down carpet to existing wood floor.
1.
Adhere carpet directly to subfloor using methods and products recommended by carpet
manufacturer.
2.
Maintain correct trowel notches throughout carpet installation as recommended by carpet and
adhesive manufacturers.
3.
Carpet shall have a 100 percent contact with substrate.
Seams: Prepare seams and treat edges cut for seaming as follows, unless otherwise
recommended by carpet manufacturer:
1.
Trimming Factory Edge:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Sealing Seams:
a.
b.
c.
3.04
A.
B.
Prepare seams by trimming off mill or factory edge.
Make cut far enough in from carpet edge so that a clean and even seaming edge is
provided.
Use cutting tools having razor type blades for seam preparation.
Follow carpet manufacturer's recommendations for seam cutting methods.
Treat edges cut for seaming with a seam sealer if recommended by carpet manufacturer.
Apply sealer to edge of carpet at base of pile and at cut edge of primary backing.
Excess sealer getting on face of pile shall be removed with solvent recommended for that
purpose by manufacturer of seam sealer.
TACKLESS STRIP CARPET INSTALLATION
Installation of Tackless Strips:
1.
Fasten tackless strip to floor leaving a margin or tuck-in space equivalent to about 2/3 of
carpet thickness.
2.
Use pre-nailed tackless strips for concrete floors.
3.
Use a tackless strip with (3) rows of pins in the larger commercial or heavy traffic areas.
4.
If especially hard concrete is encountered and prenailed tackless strip will not provide a
successful installation, install tackless strips by cementing to floor or drilling and pinning.
5.
When cementing to floor, adhere strips with a good quality adhesive as recommended by
tackless strip manufacturer.
6.
When drilling and pinning, strips shall be drilled and pinned for use of screw-type hardened
masonry nails to form a permanent anchor on 6-inch centers.
Installation of Pad:
1.
Install pad in largest possible lengths using the minimum number of sections.
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C.
2.
For concrete subfloors, securely adhere pad to subfloor with cushion cement of a good quality
to prevent shifting, buckling or other movement.
3.
Apply a slight stretch to pad to flatten and free pad from bubbles and wrinkles.
4.
Position seams in pad so that seams in carpet will not fall directly over seams in pad.
5.
Trim pad flush with inside edge of tackless strip.
Installation of Carpet:
1.
Cutting:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
Seaming:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
3.
b.
c.
d.
b.
A.
Stretch carpet taut (drum tight) evenly in both width and length so as not to develop
wrinkles and buckles from normal use.
Stretch carpet by using power stretchers and other devices for leverage to secure proper
stretch.
When using a kicker to stretch carpet, be certain kicker has gone through to backing, not
catching only surface loops of face of carpet.
This will prevent tufts from being torn loose.
Securing Carpet:
a.
3.05
Seams and cross joints, where required, shall be hand sewn.
Hand sewn seams shall be sewn with a suitable carpet thread such as Linen 18.
Stitch rate shall be no less than (3) stitches per inch with a 1/2- to 5/8-inch depth from
each edge.
Stitching on back shall be ironed flat and coated with a clear drying suitable latex
adhesive.
Seams shall be completely free of puckering and shall lie flat.
Matched seams shall be straight and patterns shall match in every respect.
Seams shall have a breaking strength of no less than 100 pounds.
Stretching:
a.
4.
Do not cut selvages unless absolutely necessary.
Where cutting is required, edges shall be sealed, side and back, with a clear drying
adhesive.
Place a 2-inch wide strip of glue on back and let dry.
Cut is made in center of glue strip.
Glue is then also applied to cut edge.
Securely fasten carpet to tackless strip so that pins have penetrated carpet backing for a
positive grip in order to hold carpet stretched.
Securely tuck raw cut edges behind tackless strip with no frayed ends or edges showing.
CLEANING
General Requirements: Upon completion of the installation, remove waste, tools, and equipment,
and excess materials except those specified to be for Owner’s maintenance. Vacuum clean
carpeted areas with a commercial-type vacuum cleaner.
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3.06
PROTECTION
A.
Traffic Restrictions: Allow carpet installation a minimum of 24 hours to cure before subjecting
carpet to traffic and moving of furnishings or equipment.
B.
Covering: If work is required in an area of the building that has been carpeted, protect carpet with
a not less than 4 mil clear plastic cover or equal during remaining work.
END OF SECTION
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