06 FINISH 0651p POLYFLOR in resilient finishes
0651p POLYFLOR in resilient finishes
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Worksection abstract
This branded worksectionTemplateis applicable to resilient sheet and tile laid products supplied byPolyflorAustralia Pty Ltdas follows:
· Homogenous sheet vinyl with polyurethane coating.
· Homogenous sheet vinyl with slip resistant qualities.
· Heterogeneous sheet vinyl with polyurethane coating.
· Heterogeneous sheet vinyl with acoustic rating.
· Synthetic rubber sheet and tile floorcoverings.
· Semi-flexible vinyl composition tiles.
· Static conductive and dissipative sheet vinyl.
· Flexible sheet vinyl sport flooring.
· Vinyl wall cladding.
· Accessories comprising vinyl weld rod, capping strip, cove former and preformed vinyl skirtings.
· Adhesives.
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Related material located elsewhere in NATSPEC
If a listed worksection is not part of your subscription package and you wish to purchase it, contact NATSPEC.
Related material may be found in other worksections. See for example:
· 0315 Concrete finishes for substrates.
· 0383 Sheet flooring and decking for substrates.
· 0541 Access floors.
· 0612p POLYFLOR KIESEL self-levelling cementitious toppings.
· 0652 Carpets.
· 0656 Floor sanding and finishing for substrates.
· 0657 Resin based seamless flooring.
· 0822 Wastewater for fitting to floor wastes.
Material not provided by POLYFLOR
This branded worksection includes generic material which may not be provided by the Product Partner including:
· Cork tiles.
· Linoleum.
· Corklinoleum.
· Vinyl bench topping.
· Flexible terrazzo tiles.
· Inlaid vinyl sheet.
Documenting this and related work
You may document this and related work as follows:
· Nominate the locations of finishes and finish abutments and control joints on drawings to your office documentation policy.
· Check lead time for imported selections and consider adding a requirement, in SUBMISSIONS, for the builder to verify availability.
Search www.environmentdesignguide.com.au, the Australian Institute of Architect's environmental advisory subscription service for notes on the following:
· Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Specifying ESD
Polyflor consists of the following sustainable product attributes:
· Polyflor’s complete range of vinyl flooring options complies with the TVOC standards as tested to the current GBCA’s test method achieving maximum points in the IEQ-VOC section of Green Star.
· Polyflor’s Homogeneous resilient sheet and Safety vinyl flooring ranges are Green Tag certified by Ecospecifier, achieving maximum points in the Materials – Flooring Calculator section of Green Star with a GreenRate Level A rating.
The following may be specified by retaining default text:
· Natural and biodegradable flooring including linoleum, cork, corklinoleum and rubber.
The following may be specified using included options:
· Scrap recycling, finishes with programs for recycling offcuts.
The following may be specified by including additional text:
· Recycled material, e.g. for PVC and rubber flooring.
· PVC finishes and adhesives low or no VOC emission.
· Planks or tiles not requiring underlays or adhesives, reducing materials for installation.
· Materials recyclable at the end of service life.
Refer to the NATSPECTECHreportTR01 on specifying ESD.
1 General
For over 50 years Polyflor have been providing Australia & New Zealand with resilient vinyl flooring without comprising on design and functionality. Their floor coverings are suitable for a variety of commercial and domestic installations. Available in an array of colours and designs, Polyflor’s ranges are hard wearing, durable and low maintenance, offering both style and substance. Polyflor’s environmentally friendly flooring is GreenTag certified and 100% recyclable. Polyflor really is flooring design for a better environment.
1.1 Responsibilities
General
Requirement: Provide resilient floor coverings supplied by Polyflor Australia Pty Ltd to substrates, as documented.
Documented is defined in 0171 General requirements as meaning contained in the contract documents.
1.2 Company contacts
Polyflor Australia technical contacts
Website: www.polyflor.com.au
1.3 Cross references
General
Requirement: Conform to the following:
- 0171 General requirements.
0171 General requirements contains umbrella requirements for all building and services worksections.
List the worksections cross referenced by this worksection. 0171 General requirements references the 018 Common requirements subgroup of worksections. It is not necessary to repeat them here. However, you may also wish to direct the contractor to other worksections where there may be work that is closely associated with this work.
NATSPEC uses generic worksection titles, whether or not there are branded equivalents. If you use a branded worksection, change the cross reference here.
1.4 Standards
General
Installation: To AS1884.
Slip resistance
Classification: To AS4586.
1.5 Manufacturer's documents
Technical manuals
General: Comply with Polyflor Australia Technical Information Manual and the Polyflor Technical Data Sheets as appropriate for the selected products.
The Technical Information Manual and Data Sheets contain information on the subfloor preparation, adhesives, installation, welding, finishes, chemical resistance and maintenance.
1.6 Interpretation
Definitions
General: For the purposes of this worksection the definitions given in AS1884 and the following apply:
- Acoustic underlay: A resilient material laid between the structural floor and the flooring material to provide sound isolation.
- Resilient floor coverings classification: To ENISO10874 and ENISO10581 as follows:
. Domestic Class 23.
. Commercial Class 33 and 34.
. Industrial Class 42 and 43.
ENISO10874 classifies resilient floor coverings by level of use for domestic, commercial and industrial applications.
- Substrate: The surface to which a material or product is applied.
- Underlay: A non-structural layer of sheet material or in situ levelling material on the substrate to provide a smooth and level surface.
Edit the Definitions subclause to suit the project or delete if not required. List alphabetically.
1.7 Submissions
Certification
General: Provide a certificate of compliance for antistatic and conductive floor installations.
Fire hazard properties
Requirement: Submit evidence of conformance to PRODUCTS, GENERAL, Fire hazard properties.
Operation and maintenance manuals
General: Submit Polyflor published use, care and maintenance requirements for each type of finish.
Products and materials
Manufacturer’s data: Submit the manufacturer’s product data for each type of finish, and the manufacturer’s recommendations for its application in the project including the following, as appropriate:
- Thickness and width of sheet or size of tile.
- Adhesive and jointing method.
- Resistance to wear, indentation, chemicals, light and fire.
- Flexibility and bending strength.
Type tests: Submit results, as follows:
Type tests are carried out off-site. However, submission of evidence of a successful type test may be called up here for requirements specified in SELECTIONS or PRODUCTS when there are no SELECTIONS.
- Slip resistance toAS4586.
Samples
If the specification does not state selected properties such as colour and texture, the effect of this clause is to require the submission of samples covering the full range of those properties. The specification should define the item with enough precision, either by description, or by reference to preselected samples, or as a proprietary item, to allow the contractor to identify and price it. Where the covering is specified as a proprietary item, use this clause as a means of confirmation.
Range: Submit labelled samples of resilient finishes illustrating the range of colour, pattern or texture of the product.
Minimum size per sample:
- Sheet: 450 x 450mm.
- Tiles: A whole tile or 0.09m2, whichever is the greater.
- Linear accessories, (including coving, skirting, stair nosing, protection strips): A piece 300mm long.
- Welded joints: 300mm long.
Identification: Label each sample, with brand, product name, and manufacturer’s code reference (including the code for each coat of multi-coat work).
Sample panels: Provide sample panels as follows:
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Call for sample panels only when large areas are specified. Delete if not required.
Trial set-out: Prepare a trial set-out before fixing.
Subcontractors
General: Submit names and contact details of proposed suppliers and installers taken from the register of suppliers and installers recommended by Polyflor.
Delete if supplier/installer details are not required.
Substrate acceptance
Applicator: Submit the installer’s certification of the acceptability of the flooring substrate before commencing installation.
Tests
0171 General requirements covers tests in Definitions and calls for an inspection and testing plan under SUBMISSIONS, Tests.
Site tests: Submit results, as follows:
- Site slip resistance test of completed installations.
- Surface pH test.
- Moisture content test.
Detail the tests required in PRODUCTS or EXECUTION, as appropriate, and list the submissions required here.
Warranties
Requirement: For each type of resilient finish documented, submit the manufacturer and installer warranty.
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Describe the requirements of warranties in PRODUCTS or EXECUTION as appropriate and list the submissions here.
1.8 Inspection
Notice
Inspection: Give notice so that inspection may be made of the following:
- Substrate immediately before fixing resilient finishes or underlay.
- Completed underlay, if any.
- Finished surface before applying sealers or polishes (if any).
- Completed installation.
Amend to suit the project adding critical stage inspections required.
Hold points, if required, should be inserted here.
2 Products
2.1 General
Fire hazard properties
Critical radiant flux: To BCASpecC1.10 tested to ASISO9239.1.
Non-sprinklered buildings: The floor finish must have maximum smoke development rate of 750 percent-minutes tested to ASISO9239.1.
Refer to NATSPECTECHnoteDES020 for further information on fire hazard properties.
Product substitution
Other products: Conform to PRODUCTS, GENERAL, Substitutions in0171 General requirements.
The 0171 General requirements clause sets out the submissions required if the contractor proposes alternative products. Refer also to NATSPECTECHnoteGEN006 for more information on proprietary specification.
Marking
Identification: Marked to show the following:
- The Polyflor brand name.
- Product type.
- Dimensions and quantity.
- Product reference code and batch number.
- Colour.
Edit the list to suit the project or delete if not required.
2.2 Underlays
A thin cementitious type underlay may be used as an isolating barrier of known electrical resistance beneath antistatic or conductive flooring if required. Other special underlay systems are available for the reduction of impact noise, these may be laid directly on the substrate, or over an isolation pad or board, an embedded reinforcing mat is usual. Consult manufacturers of both underlay and floor covering for compatibility and installation requirements.
Cementitious
General: Polymer modified cementitious smoothing and self-levelling compound.
Thickness: 3mm minimum.
Use to correct the substrate. Avoid a feather edge that may curl, by cutting back for a 3mm minimum thickness. Delete if not appropriate.
Fibre cement underlay
Standard: To AS/NZS2908.2, Type B, category 2 minimum.
Thickness: 5mm minimum.
Wet processed fibreboard (hardboard) underlay
Standard: To AS/NZS1859.4.
Classification: General purpose medium board, manufactured specifically as flooring underlay.
Thickness: 5.5mm.
Moisture barrier
If testing to AS1884 shows the moisture content of the concrete slab exceeds the requirements of AS1884 or the manufacturer’s recommendations, a moisture barrier may be required. See NATSPECTECHnoteDES008 on the preparation of concrete substrates.
General
Description: Water-based moisture barrier to resilient finish and adhesive manufacturer’s recommendation, if required.
Acoustic underlay
Product: Polyflor Acoustifoam.
Refer to Polyflor for other recommended acoustic underlays.
2.3 Adhesives
General
Requirement: To the resilient finishes manufacturer’s recommendations.
Kiesel Okatmos Star 100 for all Homogeneous, Heterogeneous and Safety Flooring in dry areas.
Kiesel Okatmos Star 110.
Kiesel Okatmos Star 120 for all heterogeneous tile and plank.
Kiesel Okatmos Star 150+ for heterogeneous tile and plank where pressure sensitive adhesive is required.
Kiesel Okatmos Megastar : - antistatic and conductive applications.
Okamul PU for all products in wet areas.
Special adhesives may be required for antistatic and conductive applications and slabs with high moisture content.
2.4 Sheets and tiles
Edges of sheets and tiles
General: Make sure edges are firm, unchipped and machine-cut accurately to size and square to the face, and that tile edges are square to each other.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Resilient floor covering, homogeneous: To ENISO10581.
Resilient floor covering, heterogeneous: To ENISO10582.
Resilient floor covering, jute or polyester felt backing: To EN650.
Resilient floor covering, with foam layer: To EN651.
Resilient floor covering, with particle based enhanced slip resistance: To EN13845.
Resilient floor covering, semi-flexible polyvinyl chloride tiles: To ENISO10595.
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Select from the following Polyflor products and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product:
Homogeneous sheet and tile:
· Prestige PUR.
· Classic Mystique PUR.
· 2000 PUR.
· Pearlazzo PUR.
· XL PU.
· Standard XL.
· Polyflor VC Tiles.
Heterogeneous sheet:
· Forest FX Acoustic PUR.
· Forest FX PUR.
· Expona Flow PUR.
Heterogeneous tile and plank:
· Camaro Studioflor.
· Expona Domestic.
· Expona Superplank.
· Expona Design.
· Expona Linne
· Simplay
See also NATSPECTECHnoteDES001 on slip resistance. Consult the manufacturer on suitability for service conditions, especially for severe conditions such as underfloor heating or high humidity.