Specifications - Lord and Son Construction, Inc.

material and a flush or “tapered” transition, color to match flooring, or as
selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standard colors. Provide as
follows:
a. VCT to sealed concrete: Johnsonite “RRS-XX-D” (25’ rolls)
b. VCT to carpet: Johnsonite “CTA-XX-A”
c. Provide all other transitions as required to finish any raw edge of resilient
flooring.
C. Adhesives (Cements):
(1) Transitions to tile are as specified in Division 9 Section “Tiling”.
1. Use adhesives that comply with the following limits for VOC content when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24):
a. Floor Adhesives: Not more than 60 g/L.
b. Cove Base Adhesives: Not more than 50 g/L. Provide equal to
Armstrong S-725 WallBase Adhesive.
2. Static Dissipative Tile Only:
a. Provide 2 inch wide x 24 inch long copper ground-connection strips under
the tile.
D. Concrete Slab Primer:
1. Low-VOC non-staining type as recommended by flooring manufacturer.
E. Leveling and Patching Compounds:
1. Low-VOC latex-type as recommended by manufacturer of resilient products.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Installer must examine sub-floor surfaces to determine that they are satisfactory.
A satisfactory sub-floor surface is defined as one that is smooth and free from
cracks, holes, ridges, and coatings preventing adhesive bond, and other defects
impairing performance or appearance.
B. Perform subfloor moisture testing in accordance with ASTM F 1869,“Standard Test
Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using
Anhydrous Calcium Chloride” and Bond Tests as described in publication F-5061,
"Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System," to determine if surfaces are dry; free
of curing and hardening compounds and other coatings; and ready to receive
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