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SECTION 09650 - RESILIENT FLOORING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Unless otherwise specified, provisions specified herein of products provided by Owner are included as
requirements for Supplier and Preferred Flooring Contractor and are included as information only to General
Contractor.
B. Section Includes:
1. Owner furnished vinyl composition tile and adhesive for installation by Preferred Flooring Contractor.
2. Owner furnished PVC plank flooring and adhesive for installation by Preferred Flooring Contractor.
3. Resilient flooring accessories.
4. Floor Treatment: Application of finish to resilient floor tile by Preferred Flooring Contractor.
C. Related Requirements:
1. Section 01500 – Temporary Facilities and Controls: Requirements for temporary electricity.
2. Section 01640 - Owner Furnished Products: General procedures related to Wal-Mart furnished products.
3. Section 02023 – Selective Site Demolition: Requirements for dust control during preparation of existing slabs
to receive resilient flooring.
4. Section 02223 - Removal and Reclamation of Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
5. Section 02225 - Removal and Recycling of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plank Flooring
6. Section 03314 - Cast-In-Place Concrete Slabs: Floor substrate surface.
7. Section 09655 - Resilient Base and Accessories: Resilient flooring base.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are
referenced within the text by these basic designations only.
B. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. ASTM E 648 - Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat
Energy Source.
2. ASTM E 662 - Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials.
3. ASTM F 710 – Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring.
4. ASTM F 1700 - Solid Vinyl Floor Tile.
5. ASTM F 1066 - Vinyl Composition Floor Tile.
6. ASTM F 1869 – Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor
Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride.
7. ASTM F 2170 – Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in
situ Probes.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Regulatory Requirements:
1. Critical Radiant Flux in Accordance with ASTM E 648: More than 0.45 Watts per square centimeter.
2. Specific Optical Smoke Density in Accordance with ASTM E 662: Less than 450.
B. Preferred Flooring Contractor: Wal-Mart’s pre-selected contractor responsible for work specified herein under
separate contract, unless otherwise specified.
1. Full Court Floors
a. Michael Johnson (435) 994-1099, Chuck Wood Jr. (435) 770-6844, or Tanica Wood (435) 753-3243.
1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
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A. Owner Furnished Product Delivery: Wal-Mart will deliver products to jobsite for receipton delivery date
established by Contractor.
B. Wal-Mart Floor Finish Plan: Issued to Contractor by Wal-Mart prior to possession date.
C. Product Packaging: Resilient flooring and accessories will be packaged in manufacturer's standard cartons.
D. Acceptance at Site: Receive Wal-Mart furnished products as specified in Section 01640.
1. Verify quantity of products furnished with Bill of Material provided with Wal-Mart furnished products.
2. Check material for consistency of run item and shade numbers.
3. Report discrepancies in product quantity delivered or damage to products delivered to Wal-Mart
Construction Manager within 24 hours.
4. Upon notification by Contractor, Wal-Mart will arrange for delivery of replacement products.
5. Note description of product quantity discrepancies and/or product damage on Bill of Lading.
E. Storage:
1. Storage Container (By General Contractor): A container for storage of resilient flooring materials and
accessories will be provided by the General Contractor for use by the Preferred Flooring Contractor in
accordance with requirements specified in Section 01500.
2. Store materials in a secure area to prevent loss due to theft or damage.
3. Store flooring on original pallets with no multiple stacking of pallets.
4. Store resilient flooring and adhesives indoors and protect from excessive cold, heat, temperature fluctuations,
humidity, and moisture penetration.
5. Do not allow adhesive to freeze.
6. Storage Conditions:
a. Store flooring materials in environment between 65 and 85 degrees for three days prior to installation
to achieve temperature stability.
1) Coordinate location of storage with Wal-Mart Construction Manager.
b. Maintain adhesives at a minimum temperature of 65 degrees F for 48 hours prior to installation.
F. Transport, handle, store, and protect products in compliance with the requirements of Section 01600 and
manufacturer's recommendations.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Concrete Sub-Floor Evaluation:
1. Owner’s Floor Testing Consultant (FTC): Independent Floor Testing and Inspection, Inc. (IFTI). Contact:
James Pouliot (800) 490-3657,walmart.usa.spec@floortest.com.
2. Concrete slab moisture vapor emission, in-situ relative humidity and pH (alkalinity) testing have been
conducted by FTC in accordance with ASTM F710, ASTM F 1869 and ASTM F2170.
3. Moisture Test Report: FTC will prepare report to include the following:
a. Executive Summary: P-141340, dated: November 4, 2014..
b. Moisture and pH Test Report.
c. Test Site Floor Plan.
d. Test Results Mapping Diagram.
e. Risk Assessment and Repair Option Chart.
f. Test Site Photographs.
g. Repair Option Specification.
h. Product Data and Installation Instructions.
4. Information furnished in FTC’s Moisture Test Report shall not be used to modify requirements except as
specifically required herein or unless otherwise specified or directed in writing by Walmart.
5. FTC’s Moisture Test Reports are available to Contractor within the GC Permit Information folder on
Owner’s document delivery website.
1.6 REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS
A. Preferred Flooring Contractor shall:
1. Comply with all safety and badging requirements of the General Contractor.
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2. Attend all morning communication meetings (lead installer).
3. Track material usage and ensure quantities on hand are sufficient for Work.
4. Submit Weekly Flooring Installation Report to Wal-Mart Construction Manager each Friday. Contact Wal-
Mart Construction Manager for forms.
5. Submit any required Flooring Add-on Order forms. Expedited freight charges incurred by add-on orders will
be charged to Preferred Flooring Contractor. Contact Wal-Mart Construction Manager for required forms.
6. Return to project Site no less than (4) days prior to Re-Grand Opening for all required corrections related to
work specified herein.
7. Submit Flooring Return Request form to appropriate Supplier and ensure receipt of required Return
Authorization documents.
B. General Contractor shall:
1. Provide temporary electrical service for Preferred Flooring Contractor’s equipment.
a. Refer to Section 01500.
b. Contact Preferred Flooring Contractor specified herein for temporary electrical requirements of
equipment prior to submission of Bid.
2. Be responsible for disposal of opened adhesive containers.
3. Be responsible for disconnecting and reconnecting electrical power to all existing equipment and fixtures,
including registers, required to be moved for installation of flooring.
1.7 SCHEDULING
A. Attend Pre-Possession Meeting at site and time determined by Wal-Mart Construction Manager to assist in
determination of flooring installation and finishing schedule.
B. Schedule resilient flooring installation to prevent damage to resilient flooring and to prevent movement of
construction materials over area of resilient flooring.
C. Work shall begin no earlier than 15 minutes before approved “start time” and shall finish within one hour after
approved completion time. Approved time is determined by the Wal-Mart Construction Manager.
D. All work shall be done in association with approved interruption of the Store’s normal operations.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS
A. Under provisions of Section 01640, Wal-Mart will furnish the following for installation by the Preferred Flooring
Contractor:
1. Resilient flooring.
2. Adhesive.
3. Floor treatment materials.
B. Owner’s Supplier:
1. Schwarz Supply Source, Morton Grove, IL; Contact Nancy Quach (847) 967-4085.
a. PVC Plank Flooring.
2. Tarkett: Contact Allison Harris, Linron Company (713) 802.9137.
a. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Flooring.
2.2 PRODUCTS
A. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT): ASTM F 1066, Class 1, solid-color tile or Class 2, through-pattern tile, non-
asbestos formulated, 0.125 inch thick, 12 by 12 inches square, Azrock by Tarkett. Pattern and color numbers
listed below will be furnished as applicable as shown on the drawings.
1. VCT-9 (White): Cortina No. WM50.
2. VCT-11 (Beige): Textured Surface Tile, SR-124, Tan.
3. VCT Adhesive:
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a. Tarkett 210 MR Resilient Flooring Adhesive, by Tarkett.
B. PVC Plank Flooring:
1. PVC-1 (Woodgrain): Woodgrain Plank Flooring by Matworks. Virgin PVC composition, 7” x 48” x 1/8”
strips.
a. PVC Adhesive: Tarkett 210 MR Resilient Flooring Adhesive, by Tarkett.
C. Floor Treatment Materials:
1. Neutral Cleaner: Stride Neutral Cleaner, by SC Johnson Wax Professional.
2. Finish: Signature High Performance UHS Finish, by SC Johnson Wax Professional.
D. Substitutions: Comply with the requirements of Section 01600.
2.3 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
A. VCT Flooring to Concrete Transition Strip: 2” x 1/8” extruded aluminum transition strip, beveled one edge at 10
degrees, predrilled for fasteners at no more than 12” o.c
1. Transition Strip – one of the following:
a. No. 8132, by National Guard Products, Inc.
b. 2" CTC Reducer by Ceramic Tool Co.
2. Fasteners: Hilti KWIK CON II+, 1/4” x 1-3/4” TFH (1/4” x 1-3/4” Torq Flathead).
B. Subfloor Filler (Cementitious Based Underlayment): Provide one of the following:
1. Ardex SD-F Feather Finish, by Ardex Engineered Cements; Contact: Ben Mack (724) 203-5035.
2. Levelayer l, by Dayton Superior.
3. No. 547 UniPro Universal Underlayment by W.W. Henry. Contact: Dave Fabyonic (724) 203-5035.
C. Primers: Types as suitable for specific material and substrates encountered. Primer VOC shall be not greater than
50 g/L.
D. Contraction/Construction Joint Filler:
1. Epolith P or G, two-part, 100% solids, flexible epoxy joint filler, by BASF Building Systems, (800) 433-
9517
2.4 EQUIPMENT
A. Contractor shall furnish all labor and equipment for installation of Wal-Mart furnished Floor Treatment Materials.
Use of Wal-Mart owned equipment is not allowed.
B. Dust extraction system and pre-separator for cleaning slab after surface preparation.
1. Heavy-duty industrial HEPA filtration vacuum system, suitable for extracting and containing large quantities
of fine concrete dust (minimum 350CFM air flow) in conjunction with manufacturer recommended pre-
separator.
2. Provide one of the following:
a. 86D, by HTC (877) 482-8700 www.htc-america.com.
b. T8600, by Ermator LLC (855) 736-2869 www.ermatorusa.com.
c. Bull 1250, by SASE Company, Inc. (800) 522-2606 www.sasecompany.com.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine surfaces and adjacent areas where products will be installed and verify that surfaces conform to the
following requirements for substrate conditions. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
1. Verify concrete floors are free of excessive moisture, hydrostatic pressure, alkalinity, scale, and dusting.
2. Verify concrete floors are plane to tolerances specified in Division 3 specifications.
3. Verify concrete floors are free from oil, grease, dust, construction debris, loose or scaly paints or coatings,
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incompatible curing or sealing compounds, and other substances that may impair adhesion of adhesive and
finish materials.
4. Verify that storage conditions specified in Part 1 have been met.
B. On remodel installations evaluate existing materials for suitability as a substrate.
C. Beginning of installation indicates acceptance of substrate conditions.
3.2 PREPARATION – GENERAL
A. The Contractor must have the Final Floor Finish Plan and the schedule of moving the gondolas and verify with
the Wal-Mart Construction Manager, General Contractor, Store Manager, and Store Planning Field Project
Manager. Contact Store Manager 48 hours prior to any work affecting their area.
B. Cover and protect merchandise and racking to prevent damage or contamination of stored products , and provide
dust drapes as required to protect merchandise from dust or debris. Coordinate sequencing plan for resilient
flooring work with Wal-Mart Construction Manager, General Contractor, Store Manager, and Store Planning
Field Project Manager to ensure adequate protection is provided in area that work specified herein is performed.
C. Comply with the requirements of Section 02023.
D. Remove existing floor tiles as required. All demolished tile shall be recycled as specified in Sections 02223 and
02225.
3.3 PREPARATION – CONCRETE SUBSTRATE
A. Unless otherwise specified herein, prepare substrate according to ASTM F 710.
B. Remove paint, oils, waxes, sealers and curing compounds not compatible with adhesive to be used. Do not use
organic solvents or liquid adhesive removers.
C. Prepare substrate according to resilient flooring manufacturer’s written recommendations and as outlined below
to ensure adhesion of resilient products.
D. Prepare concrete substrate according to flooring manufacturer’s written recommendations and as outlined below
to ensure adhesion of resilient products.
1. Remove ridges, bumps, protrusions, and other irregularities.
2. Properly prepare expansion joints and fill contraction/construction joints with joint filler or subfloor filler
specified in Part 2 of this section as required. Do not seal joints in areas to receive resilient flooring using
polyurea or epoxy joint filler specified for concrete slabs in other Sections.
3. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions with cementitious based underlayment and finish smooth as necessary to
achieve a level, flat, hard surface.
4. Prohibit traffic until filler is cured. Thereafter, unnecessary traffic in work areas shall be kept to a minimum.
5. Vacuum slab.
a. Use HEPA filtration vacuum system during slab preparation.]
3.4 PREINSTALLATION TESTING
A. Bond Test: Conduct bond test of specified floor covering and specified adhesive in accordance with
manufacturer’s published instructions.
3.5 INSTALLATION
A. Begin resilient flooring installation only when slab moisture and pH conditions are satisfactory for placement as
determined from results of pre-installation testing.
B. Install resilient flooring in accordance with manufacturer's published instructions at locations indicated on Wal-
Mart Floor Finish Plan.
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C. Open number of floor material cartons to provide quantity required to cover each area; mix pieces within single
shade lot to ensure shade variations do not occur within any one area. When working with more than one lot,
plan lot placement and location to minimize possible shade differences.
D. Apply adhesive in accordance with manufacturer’s directions. Follow adhesives open time by spreading only
enough adhesive to permit installation of floor materials before initial set. Do not spread adhesive for overnight
dry.
E. PVC Plank Flooring Installation:
1. Install PVC flooring in accordance with manufacturer’s published instructions. Lay flooring from side-to-
side, not front-to-back, of store.
2. Install PVC plank strips with random end-joint offset over entire area. Cut planks in random sizes for starter
pieces and alternate the size of the starter piece to avoid a repeating joint pattern. The shortest starter piece
shall be not less than 12” and the shortest end run piece shall be not less than 6”.
3. Overall PVC flooring layout shall produce a complete random appearance of joint spacing with end joints
staggered a minimum of 6” apart.
4. Install PVC border as shown on the drawings.
F. VCT Flooring Installation:
1. Lay flooring from center marks established parallel to building walls.
2. Allow minimum 1/2 full size tile width at room or area perimeter.
3. Adjust tile layout as required to avoid use of units less than 1/2 tile.
4. Install tile to square grid pattern with all joints aligned.
a. Install smooth surface tile in alternating grain, basket weave pattern unless indicated otherwise on
Drawings.
b. Install textured surface tile with all tiles in same grain direction. Grain direction shall be oriented side-
to-side, parallel with front wall of building
5. Install threshold transitions at locations indicated on Final Floor Finish Plan.
G. Wipe down bleed through of adhesive, if specified, during installation.
H. Set flooring into place, thoroughly cross roll with a 100-150 pound three-sectional roller before adhesive set time
expires to attain full adhesion.
I. Terminate flooring at centerline of door openings where adjacent floor finish is dissimilar. Where flooring
continues through door opening, continue established pattern with no interruption.
J. Install transition strips at unprotected or exposed edges where flooring terminates.
1. Set metal transition strips butted to adjacent flooring. Anchor into concrete slab with specified fasteners.
Drill concrete with Matched Tolerance Drill Bit for Dense Concrete by Hilti.
K. Scribe flooring to walls, columns, cabinets, floor outlets, and other appurtenances to produce tight joints.
L. Continue flooring under movable type partitions without interrupting floor pattern.
3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect resilient flooring installation, pattern, layout, and attachment to substrate.
B. Correct deficiencies in Work which inspection indicates are not in compliance with Contract Documents.
3.7 CLEANING
A. Remove excess adhesive from floor, base, and wall surfaces without damage.
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B. Broom clean resilient flooring after application.
3.8 FLOOR TREATMENT
A. Apply floor treatment for new resilient flooring.
1. Floor treatment for areas of VCT and PVC shown or noted on the drawings as existing to remain (ETR),
including any piece-replaced VCT and PVC therein, shall be by others.
B. Examine surfaces and adjacent areas where products will be applied and verify that surfaces conform to product
manufacturer's requirements for substrate conditions. Do not proceed until satisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
C. Cleaning and Finishing
1. Cleaning:
a. VCT: Upon completion of each night’s work, clean area of new tile using diluted neutral cleaner with
damp mop or in auto scrubber.
1) Ensure all adhesive residues are removed from tile prior to initial cleaning.
2) Properly dilute neutral cleaner in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
b. PVC: Dry mop with microfiber mop.
1) Ensure all adhesive residues are removed from tile prior to initial cleaning.
2. Finishing: Apply floor finish in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
a. VCT Tile: Apply two alternating coats of floor finish to floor but do not burnish.
b. PVC Plank Flooring: Apply two light coats of floor finish to floor with a 24” rayon mop in direction
of wood grain of plank. Do not burnish.
END OF SECTION
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