other manufacturers. The word "color" as used
herein includes surface color and pattern."
When more than one type, pattern or color is
specified identify location.
When a manufacturer's name, stock number, pattern,
and color is specified for color, be certain that
the product conforms to the specification, as edited.
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Color, pattern and texture for resilient flooring and accessories shall be
[in accordance with Section 09915 COLOR SCHEDULE] [as indicated on the
drawings] [selected from manufacturers standard colors] [[_____]. Color
listed is not intended to limit the selection of equal colors from other
manufacturers].[ Floor patterns shall be as specified in the [drawings]
[_____].] Flooring in any one continuous area or replacement of damaged
flooring in continuous area shall be from same production run with same
shade and pattern.
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION/VERIFICATION OF CONDITIONS
The Contractor shall examine and verify that site conditions are in
agreement with the design package and shall report all conditions that will
prevent a proper installation. The Contractor shall not take any
corrective action without written permission from the Government. Work
will proceed only when conditions have been corrected and accepted by the
installer.
3.2
SURFACE PREPARATION
Flooring shall be in a smooth, true, level plane, except where indicated as
sloped. Floor shall be flat to within 4.75 in 3048 mm 3/16 inch in 10 feet.
Subfloor shall be prepared in accordance with flooring manufacturers
recommended instructions. The surfaces of lightweight concrete slabs (as
defined by the flooring manufacturer) shall be prepared as recommended by
the flooring manufacturer. Concrete subfloor preparation shall comply with
ASTM F 710. Floor fills or toppings may be required as recommended by the
flooring manufacturer. Underlayments when required by the flooring
manufacturer shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's
recommended installation instructions. Panel type underlayments shall
comply with ASTM F 1482.
Before any work under this section is begun, all
defects such as rough or scaling concrete, chalk and dust, cracks, low
spots, high spots, and uneven surfaces shall have been corrected, and all
damaged portions of concrete slabs shall have been repaired as recommended
by the flooring manufacturer. Concrete curing and sealer compounds, other
than the type that does not adversely affect adhesion, shall be entirely
removed from the slabs. Paint, varnish, oils, release agents, sealers,
waxers, and adhesives shall be removed, as recommended by the flooring
manufacturer.
3.3
MOISTURE, ALKALINITY AND BOND TESTS
The suitability of the concrete subfloor for receiving the resilient
flooring with regard to moisture content and pH level shall be determined
by moisture and alkalinity tests and shall comply with manufacturers
recommendations. Moisture testing shall be in accordance with ASTM F 1869
SECTION 09650
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