Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 096813 - TILE CARPETING: continued
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 CARPET TILE:
A. Carpet shall comply with the following:
1. Pattern Loop.
2. Type: Modular tile, 24 by 24 inches square with 0.15% growth/shrink rate in accordance
with ISO 2551.
3. Pile Fiber: Commercial 100% branded (Federally-registered trademark) nylon
continuous filament.
4. Pile Height: Minimum 0.119 inch in accordance with ASTM D418.
5. Gauge or Pitch: Minimum 1/12 inch in accordance with ASTM D5793.
6. Stitches or Rows/Wires: Minimum 9.3 per square inch.
7. Finished Pile Yarn Weight: Minimum 30.0 ounces per square yard. This does not
include weight of backings. Weight shall be determined in accordance with
ASTM D5848.
8. Dye Method: Solution dyed.
9. Backing Materials: Primary backing materials shall be synthetic. Secondary backing
shall be 100% recyclable with recycled content thermoplastic polyolefin with fiberglass
reinforcing.
10. Installation Method: Quarter-turn.
11. Color: Colors shall be as selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturers standard
color palette.
12. Recycle Efforts: Use of nylon fiber with 25% minimum recycled content.
B. Basis of Design: Glitz Tile 59360 as manufactured by Shaw Contract Group.
1. Minimum four different colors.
2. Or equals with prior approval.
2.02 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES:
A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, hydraulic-cement-based
formulation provided or recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.
B. Adhesives: Water-resistant, mildew-resistant, nonstaining, pressure-sensitive type to suit
products and subfloor conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for
installed carpet tile and is recommended by carpet tile manufacturer for releasable installation.
1. Adhesives shall have a VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to
40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
C. Metal Edge/Transition Strips: Extruded aluminum with mill finish of profile and width shown,
of height required to protect exposed edge of carpet, and of maximum lengths to minimize
running joints.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION:
A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements for maximum moisture content, alkalinity range, installation tolerances, and other
conditions affecting carpet tile performance. Examine carpet tile for type, color, pattern, and
potential defects.
B. Concrete Subfloors: Verify that concrete slabs comply with ASTM F710 and the following:
1. Slab substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, and other
materials that may interfere with adhesive bond. Determine adhesion and dryness
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