g. Colorfastness to Water: Colorfastness to water shall comply
with AATCC 107 and have a minimum 4.0 gray scale rating and a
minimum 4.0 transfer scale rating.
h.. Delamination Strength: Delamination strength for tufted
carpet with a secondary back shall be minimum of 440 N/m 2.5
lbs./inch.
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NOTE: The following will be included when required
for a specific use such as child care, dining
facilities or hospitals.
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i.. Antimicrobial: Nontoxic antimicrobial treatment in
accordance with AATCC 174 Part I (qualitatiave), guaranteed by the
carpet manufacturer to last the life of the carpet.
2.3
ADHESIVES AND CONCRETE PRIMER
Adhesives and concrete primers for installation of carpet shall be
waterproof, nonflammable, meet local air-quality standards, and shall be as
required by the carpet manufacturer. Seam adhesive shall be waterproof,
nonflammable, and nonstaining as recommended by the carpet manufacturer.
Release adhesive for modular tile carpet shall be as recommended by the
carpet manufacturer. Adhesives flashpoint shall be minimum 60 degrees C
140 degrees F in accordance with ASTM D 3278.
2.4
MOLDING
[Aluminum molding shall be a hammered surface, pinless clamp-down type,
designed for the type of carpet being installed. Finish shall be [natural
color anodized] [prefinished color [_____]]. Floor flange shall be a
minimum 38 mm 1-1/2 inches wide and face shall be a minimum 16 mm 5/8 inch
wide] [Vinyl molding shall be heavy-duty and designed for the type of
carpet being installed. Floor flange shall be a minimum 50 mm 2 inches
wide. Color shall be [_____]].
2.5
TAPE
Tape for seams shall be as recommended by the carpet manufacturer for the
type of seam used in installation.
2.6
COLOR, TEXTURE, AND PATTERN
Color, texture, and pattern shall be [in accordance with Section 09915
COLOR SCHEDULE] [_____].
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
SURFACE PREPARATION
Carpet shall not be installed on surfaces that are unsuitable and will
prevent a proper installation. Holes, cracks, depressions, or rough areas
shall be repaired using material recommended by the carpet or adhesive
manufacturer. Floor shall be free of any foreign materials and swept broom
clean. Before beginning work, subfloor shall be tested with glue and
carpet to determine "open time" and bond.
SECTION 09680
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