Linoleum is a definite "green" product; biodegradable and made of all natural materials consisting of linseed oil, cork, wood flour, rosin binders, dry pigments, mixed and calendared onto natural jute backing. It also lasts longer (longer life-cycle). It does, however, have a higher embodied energy value than vinyl products.
SECTION 09666 — RESILIENT LINOLEUM SHEET FLOORING
PART 1 — GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
Extent and location of homogeneous linoleum sheet flooring is shown on the Drawings, and includes adhesive and heat welded seams installation.
Refer to Div. 09650 for resilient wall bases, reducer strips, metal edge strips, stair treads and risers, and other resilient flooring accessories.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
Submit product data, warranty documents, and verification samples for colors and patterns for linoleum specified. Submit material safety data sheets for all products used in installation.
If a manual is called for…, otherwise omit the ¶ below.
Submit maintenance data to the General Contractor for installed materials for inclusion in “Operating and Maintenance Manual” specified in Div. 01700 Project Closeout section. Include methods for maintaining installed products, and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance.
Provide Owner with any extra stock of each color of material installed.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Installer is to be experienced in performing work of this section, who has specialized in the installation of work similar to that required for this project, and who is acceptable to product manufacturer.
1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays.
Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact. Store rolls vertically in fully enclosed areas, protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at uniform temperature and at uniform temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer (68°F for 72 hours prior to installation).
1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS
In accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, areas to receive flooring shall be clean, fully enclosed, weathertight and maintained at a uniform temperature of at least 68°F for 72 hours prior to, during, and after installation. Condition flooring materials for the same uniform temperatures.
Install resilient flooring after finishing operations, including painting and ceiling operations, have been completed.
If appropriate to project…
Do not install resilient flooring over concrete substrates until substrates have cured and are dry to bond with adhesive as determined by flooring manufacturer’s recommended bond and moisture test.
1.06 ALLOWANCES
Allowances in this Section are for materials only. The Contractor's costs for unloading and handling at the site, labor, installation costs, initial maintenance procedures, overhead, profit and other expenses contemplated for the original allowance shall be included in the Contract Sum and not in the allowance.
PART 2 — PRODUCTS
2.00 SHEET LINOLEUM
Provide homogeneous sheet linoleum consisting of all natural materials consisting of linseed oil, cork, wood flour, rosin binders, dry pigments, mixed and calendared onto natural jute backing, with pattern and color extending throughout the total thickness of material. Use heat welding rods from the same manufacturer as sheet product.
Provide resilient sheet linoleum flooring with the following fire performance characteristics: Critical Radiant Flux: Class 1 Rating per NFPA 253/ASTM E-648
Smoke Density: Less than 450 per ASTM E 662 (NFPA-258).
Acceptable Manufacturers:
Forbo Industries, Inc., Humboldt Industrial Park, P.O. Box 667, Hazleton, PA 18201, (800) 842-7839
Gerbert Ltd., 715 Fountain Ave., P.O.Box 4944, Lancaster, PA 17604-4944, (717) 299-5035.
Pattern and color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standard patterns and colors.
Adhesive: No-VOC emitting adhesive acceptable to the linoleum manufacturer.
2.02 LINOLEUM ALLOWANCE
Provide a cash allowance in the Contract Sum for materials only in the amount of $.
PART 3 — EXECUTION
3.01 WASTE MANAGEMENT
Separate and recycle offcuts and waste materials in accordance to the maximum extent economically feasible. -area at moderate temperature. Place used sealant and adhesive tubes and containers in areas designated for hazardous waste.
3.02 EXAMINATION
Verify substrate conditions are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
3.03 PREPARATION
Protect adjacent work areas and finish surfaces from damage during product installation.
Prepare floor substrate in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for warranty requirements to be smooth, rigid, flat, level, permanently dry, clean and free of foreign materials such as dust, paint, grease, oils, solvent, curing and hardening compounds, sealers, asphalt and old adhesive residue.
3.04 INSTALLATION
Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product technical bulletins, product catalog and carton installation instructions.
Cut required length of linoleum flooring from roll, allowing enough material to extend up the wall 4” to 6” at either end. Layout and position sheet flooring so that any seams will fall at least 6” from saw cuts in concrete substrate. Apply adhesive, using trowel as recommended by flooring manufacturer for specific adhesive. Spread at a rate of approximately 150 sq.ft./gal.as recommended by flooring manufacturer. Lay sheet flooring into wet adhesive within 10 to 15 minutes and roll with a 100 lb. roller. Install sheet flooring square with room axis.
Rout out seams and heat weld together with complimentary composition in accordance with resilient flooring manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not use chemical welding.
Scribe, cut, fit flooring to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures and built-in furniture, including pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, nosings, and cabinets. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings. Adhere resilient flooring to substrate without producing open cracks, voids, raising and puckering at joints, telegraphing of adhesive spreader marks, or other surface imperfections in completed tile installation.
3.04 CLEANING
Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Repair or replace damaged installed products. Clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions prior to Owner’s acceptance. Remove construction debris from project site and legally dispose of debris.
Remove visible adhesive and other surface blemishes using cleaning methods recommended by resilient flooring manufacturer. Sweep and vacuum floor. Do not wash floor until after time period recommended by resilient flooring manufacturer. Damp-mop to remove black marks and soil.
Protect installed flooring finish surfaces from damage during construction. Remove and legally dispose of protective covering at time of Substantial Completion.
Execute initial maintenance procedures after flooring installation as recommended by flooring manufacturer.
Expose installed linoleum to either natural or artificial light to allow “drying” (the yellow film is a natural occurrence of the oxidation of the linseed oil in linoleum products) on installed linoleum flooring to disappear prior to initiating temporary protection procedures.
END OF SECTION 09666
RESILIENT LINOLEUM SHEET FLOORING 09666-#
courtesy of Design Coalition, Architects. , Madison, Wisconsin, USA ~~ www.designcoalition.org