Section 09111 Non-Load-Bearing Steel Framing Part 1

SECTION 09111
NON-LOAD-BEARING STEEL FRAMING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes non-load-bearing steel framing members for the following applications:
1. Interior framing systems (e.g., supports for partition walls, framed soffits, furring, etc.).
2. Interior suspension systems (e.g., supports for ceilings, suspended soffits, etc.).
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 7 Section "Building Insulation" for insulation installed with Z-shaped furring
members.
2. Division 7 Section "Fire-Resistive Joint Systems" for head-of-wall joint systems installed
with non-load-bearing steel framing.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. LEED Submittal:
1. Product Data for Credit MR 4.1 and Credit MR 4.2: For products having recycled
content, documentation indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and
preconsumer recycled content.
a. Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: For fire-resistance-rated assemblies that incorporate non-

load-bearing steel framing, provide materials and construction identical to those tested in
assembly indicated according to ASTM E 119 by an independent testing agency.
B. STC-Rated Assemblies: For STC-rated assemblies, provide materials and construction identical
to those tested in assembly indicated according to ASTM E 90 and classified according to
ASTM E 413 by an independent testing agency.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 NON-LOAD-BEARING STEEL FRAMING, GENERAL
A. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Provide products with average recycled content of steel
products such that postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled
content is not less than 25 percent.
B. Framing Members, General: Comply with ASTM C 754 for conditions indicated.
1. Steel Sheet Components: Comply with ASTM C 645 requirements for metal, unless
otherwise indicated.
2. Protective Coating: ASTM A 653/A 653M, G40 (Z120), hot-dip galvanized, unless
2.2 SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
A. Tie Wire: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 1 zinc coating, soft temper, 0.0625-inch- (1.59-mm-)
diameter wire, or double strand of 0.0475-inch- (1.21-mm-) diameter wire.
B. Hanger Attachments to Concrete:
1. Anchors: Fabricated from corrosion-resistant materials with holes or loops for attaching
wire hangers and capable of sustaining, without failure, a load equal to 5 times that
imposed by construction as determined by testing according to ASTM E 488 by an
independent testing agency.
a. Type: Cast-in-place anchor, designed for attachment to concrete forms.
2. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Suitable for application indicated, fabricated from

corrosion-resistant materials with clips or other devices for attaching hangers of type
indicated, and capable of sustaining, without failure, a load equal to 10 times that
imposed by construction as determined by testing according to ASTM E 1190 by an
C. Wire Hangers: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 1 zinc coating, soft temper, 0.162-inch (4.12-mm)
diameter.
D. Flat Hangers: Steel sheet, 1 by 3/16 inch (25.4 by 4.76 mm) by length indicated.
E. Carrying Channels: Cold-rolled, commercial-steel sheet with a base-metal thickness of 0.0538

inch (1.37 mm) and minimum 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) wide flanges.
1. Depth: 2 inches (51 mm).
F. Furring Channels (Furring Members):
1. Cold-Rolled Channels: 0.0538-inch (1.37-mm) bare-steel thickness, with minimum 1/2-

inch- (12.7-mm-) wide flanges, 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) deep.
2. Steel Studs: ASTM C 645.

a. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0179 inch (0.45 mm).
b. Depth: 2-1/2 inches (63.5 mm).
3. Hat-Shaped, Rigid Furring Channels: ASTM C 645, 7/8 inch (22.2 mm) deep unless
a. Minimum Base Metal Thickness: 0.0179 inch (0.45 mm).
4. Resilient Furring Channels: 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) deep members designed to reduce

sound transmission.
a. Configuration: Asymmetrical or hat shaped.
G. Grid Suspension System for Ceilings: ASTM C 645, direct-hung system composed of main
beams and cross-furring members that interlock.
1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:
a. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.; Drywall Grid Systems.

b. Chicago Metallic Corporation; 640-C, Fire Front 650-C, 660-C or Fire Front 670-
C Drywall Furring System.
c. USG Corporation; Drywall Suspension System.
2.3 STEEL FRAMING FOR FRAMED ASSEMBLIES
A. Steel Studs and Runners: ASTM C 645.
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 25 gage unless otherwise indicated. 0.021 inch (0.53
mm).
2. Depth: 3-5/8 inches (92.1 mm).
B. Slip-Type Head Joints: Where indicated, provide the following:
1. Double-Runner System: ASTM C 645 top runners, inside runner with 2-inch- (50.8-mm-)
deep flanges in thickness not less than indicated for studs and fastened to studs, and outer
runner sized to friction fit inside runner.
C. Flat Strap and Backing Plate: Steel sheet for blocking and bracing in length and width
indicated.
1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0312 inch (0.79 mm).
D. Cold-Rolled Channel Bridging: 0.0538-inch (1.37-mm) bare-steel thickness, with minimum

1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) wide flanges.
1. Depth: 1-1/2 inches (38.1 mm).

2. Clip Angle: Not less than 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches (38.1 by 38.1 mm), 0.068-inch- (1.73-
mm-) thick, galvanized steel.
E. Hat-Shaped, Rigid Furring Channels: ASTM C 645.

1. Minimum Base Metal Thickness: 0.0179 inch (0.45 mm).
2. Depth: 7/8 inch (22.2 mm) unless otherwise indicated.
F. Z-Shaped Furring: With slotted or nonslotted web, face flange of 1-1/4 inches (31.8 mm), wall
attachment flange of 7/8 inch (22.2 mm), minimum bare-metal thickness of 0.0179 inch (0.45
mm), and depth required to fit insulation thickness indicated.
2.4 AUXILIARY MATERIALS
A. General: Provide auxiliary materials that comply with referenced installation standards.
1. Fasteners for Metal Framing: Of type, material, size, corrosion resistance, holding
power, and other properties required to fasten steel members to substrates.
B. Isolation Strip at Exterior Walls: Provide one of the following:
1. Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt: ASTM D 226, Type I (No. 15 asphalt felt),

nonperforated.
2. Foam Gasket: Adhesive-backed, closed-cell vinyl foam strips that allow fastener
penetration without foam displacement, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick, in width to suit steel
stud size.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine areas and substrates, with Installer present, and including welded hollow-metal frames,
cast-in anchors, and structural framing, for compliance with requirements and other conditions
affecting performance.
1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Suspended Assemblies: Coordinate installation of suspension systems with installation of

overhead structure to ensure that inserts and other provisions for anchorages to building
structure have been installed to receive hangers at spacing required to support the Work and that
hangers will develop their full strength.
1. Furnish concrete inserts and other devices indicated to other trades for installation in
advance of time needed for coordination and construction.
B. Coordination with Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials:
1. Before sprayed fire-resistive materials are applied, attach offset anchor plates or ceiling
runners (tracks) to surfaces indicated to receive sprayed fire-resistive materials. Where
offset anchor plates are required, provide continuous plates fastened to building structure
not more than 24 inches (600 mm) o.c.

2. After sprayed fire-resistive materials are applied, remove them only to extent necessary
for installation of non-load-bearing steel framing. Do not reduce thickness of fire-
resistive materials below that required for fire-resistance ratings indicated. Protect
adjacent fire-resistive materials from damage.
3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Installation Standard: ASTM C 754, except comply with framing sizes and spacing indicated.
1. Gypsum Board Assemblies: Also comply with requirements in ASTM C 840 that apply
to framing installation.
B. Install supplementary framing, and blocking to support fixtures, equipment services, heavy trim,
grab bars, toilet accessories, furnishings, or similar construction.
C. Install bracing at terminations in assemblies.
D. Do not bridge building control and expansion joints with non-load-bearing steel framing
members. Frame both sides of joints independently.
3.4 INSTALLING SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
A. Install suspension system components in sizes and spacings indicated on Drawings, but not less
than those required by referenced installation standards for assembly types and other assembly
components indicated.
B. Isolate suspension systems from building structure where they abut or are penetrated by
building structure to prevent transfer of loading imposed by structural movement.
C. Suspend hangers from building structure as follows:
1. Install hangers plumb and free from contact with insulation or other objects within ceiling
plenum that are not part of supporting structural or suspension system.
a. Splay hangers only where required to miss obstructions and offset resulting
horizontal forces by bracing, countersplaying, or other equally effective means.
2. Where width of ducts and other construction within ceiling plenum produces hanger
spacings that interfere with locations of hangers required to support standard suspension
system members, install supplemental suspension members and hangers in the form of
trapezes or equivalent devices.
a. Size supplemental suspension members and hangers to support ceiling loads within
performance limits established by referenced installation standards.
3. Wire Hangers: Secure by looping and wire tying, either directly to structures or to
inserts, eye screws, or other devices and fasteners that are secure and appropriate for
substrate, and in a manner that will not cause hangers to deteriorate or otherwise fail.
4. Flat Hangers: Secure to structure, including intermediate framing members, by attaching
to inserts, eye screws, or other devices and fasteners that are secure and appropriate for

structure and hanger, and in a manner that will not cause hangers to deteriorate or
otherwise fail.
5. Do not attach hangers to steel roof deck.
6. Do not attach hangers to permanent metal forms. Furnish cast-in-place hanger inserts
that extend through forms.
7. Do not attach hangers to rolled-in hanger tabs of composite steel floor deck.
8. Do not connect or suspend steel framing from ducts, pipes, or conduit.
D. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Wire tie furring channels to supports.
E. Grid Suspension Systems: Attach perimeter wall track or angle where grid suspension systems
meet vertical surfaces. Mechanically join main beam and cross-furring members to each other
and butt-cut to fit into wall track.
F. Installation Tolerances: Install suspension systems that are level to within 1/8 inch in 12 feet (3
mm in 3.6 m) measured lengthwise on each member that will receive finishes and transversely
between parallel members that will receive finishes.
3.5 INSTALLING FRAMED ASSEMBLIES
A. Where studs are installed directly against exterior masonry walls or dissimilar metals at exterior
walls, install isolation strip between studs and exterior wall.
B. Install studs so flanges within framing system point in same direction.
1. Space studs as follows:
a. Single-Layer Application: 16 inches (406 mm) o.c., unless otherwise indicated.

b. Multilayer Application: 16 inches (406 mm) o.c., unless otherwise indicated.
c. Tile backing panels: 16 inches (406 mm) o.c., unless otherwise indicated.
C. Install tracks (runners) at floors and overhead supports. Extend framing full height to structural
supports or substrates above suspended ceilings, except where partitions are indicated to
terminate at suspended ceilings. Continue framing around ducts penetrating partitions above
ceiling.
1. Slip-Type Head Joints: Where framing extends to overhead structural supports, install to
produce joints at tops of framing systems that prevent axial loading of finished
assemblies.
2. Door Openings: Screw vertical studs at jambs to jamb anchor clips on door frames;
install runner track section (for cripple studs) at head and secure to jamb studs.
a. Install two studs at each jamb, unless otherwise indicated.

b. Install cripple studs at head adjacent to each jamb stud, with a minimum 1/2-inch
(12.7-mm) clearance from jamb stud to allow for installation of control joint in
finished assembly.
c. Extend jamb studs through suspended ceilings and attach to underside of overhead
structure.

3. Other Framed Openings: Frame openings other than door openings the same as required
for door openings, unless otherwise indicated. Install framing below sills of openings to
match framing required above door heads.
4. Fire-Resistance-Rated Partitions: Install framing to comply with fire-resistance-rated
assembly indicated and support closures and to make partitions continuous from floor to
underside of solid structure.
a. Firestop Track: Where indicated, install to maintain continuity of fire-resistance-

rated assembly indicated.
5. Sound-Rated Partitions: Install framing to comply with sound-rated assembly indicated.

6. Curved Partitions:
a. Bend track to uniform curve and locate straight lengths so they are tangent to arcs.
b. Begin and end each arc with a stud, and space intermediate studs equally along
arcs. On straight lengths of not less than 2 studs at ends of arcs, place studs 6
inches (150 mm) o.c.
D. Direct Furring:
1. Screw to wood framing.

2. Attach to concrete or masonry with stub nails, screws designed for masonry attachment,
or powder-driven fasteners spaced 24 inches (610 mm) o.c.
E. Z-Furring Members:
1. Erect insulation (specified in Division 7 Section "Building Insulation") vertically and

hold in place with Z-furring members spaced 24 inches (610 mm) o.c.
2. Except at exterior corners, securely attach narrow flanges of furring members to wall
with concrete stub nails, screws designed for masonry attachment, or powder-driven
fasteners spaced 24 inches (600 mm) o.c.
3. At exterior corners, attach wide flange of furring members to wall with short flange
extending beyond corner; on adjacent wall surface, screw-attach short flange of furring
channel to web of attached channel. At interior corners, space second member no more
than 12 inches (300 mm) from corner and cut insulation to fit.
F. Installation Tolerance: Install each framing member so fastening surfaces vary not more than
1/8 inch (3 mm) from the plane formed by faces of adjacent framing.
END OF SECTION 09111

SECTION 09210
GYPSUM PLASTER
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Gypsum plasterwork on expanded-metal lath, unit masonry and monolithic concrete.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. LEED Submittals:
preconsumer recycled content.
2. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For sealants, including printed statement of VOC
content.
C. Shop Drawings: Show locations and installation of control and expansion joints including
plans, elevations, sections, details of components, and attachments to other work.
A. Fire-Resistance Ratings: Where indicated, provide gypsum plaster assemblies identical to those
of assemblies tested for fire resistance per ASTM E 119 by a qualified testing agency. Identify
products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.
B. Sound Transmission Characteristics: Where indicated, provide gypsum plaster assemblies

identical to those of assemblies tested for STC ratings per ASTM E 90 and classified according
to ASTM E 413 by a qualified testing agency.
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C. Mockups: Before plastering, install mockups of at least 100 sq. ft. (9 sq. m) in surface area to
demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.
1. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of
Substantial Completion.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Comply with ASTM C 842 requirements or gypsum plaster manufacturer's written

recommendations, whichever are more stringent.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 EXPANDED-METAL LATH
A. Expanded-Metal Lath: ASTM C 847, cold-rolled carbon-steel sheet, ASTM A 653/A 653M,
G60 (Z180), hot-dip galvanized zinc coated.
1. Recycled Content: Provide steel products with average recycled content such that
postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content is not less
than 25 percent.
2. Paper Backing: Kraft paper factory bonded to back of lath.
3. Diamond-Mesh Lath: Flat, 3.4 lb/sq. yd. (1.8 kg/sq. m).
2.2 ACCESSORIES
A. General: Comply with ASTM C 841 and coordinate depth of trim and accessories with
thicknesses and number of plaster coats required.
B. Metal Accessories:
1. Cornerite: Fabricated from expanded-metal lath with ASTM A 653/A 653M, G60
(Z180), hot-dip galvanized zinc coating.
2. Striplath: Fabricated from expanded-metal lath with ASTM A 653/A 653M, G60 (Z180),
hot-dip galvanized zinc coating.
3. Cornerbeads: Fabricated from zinc or zinc-coated (galvanized) steel.
a. Small-nose style; use unless otherwise indicated.
4. Casing Beads: Fabricated from zinc or zinc-coated (galvanized) steel; square-edged

style; with expanded flanges.
5. Control Joints: Fabricated from zinc or zinc-coated (galvanized) steel; one-piece-type,
folded pair of unperforated screeds in M-shaped configuration; with perforated flanges
and removable protective tape on plaster face of control joint.
6. Expansion Joints: Fabricated from zinc or zinc-coated (galvanized) steel; folded pair of
unperforated screeds in M-shaped configuration; with expanded flanges.

7. Two-Piece Expansion Joints: Fabricated from zinc or zinc-coated (galvanized) steel;
formed to produce slip-joint and square-edged reveal that is adjustable from 1/4 to 5/8
inch (6 to 16 mm) wide; with perforated flanges.
C. Plastic Accessories: Fabricated from high-impact PVC.
1. Cornerbeads: With perforated flanges.
a. Small-nose style; use unless otherwise indicated.
2. Casing Beads: With perforated flanges in depth required to suit plaster bases indicated
and flange length required to suit applications indicated.
a. Square-edge style; use unless otherwise indicated.
3. Control Joints: One-piece-type, folded pair of unperforated screeds in M-shaped

configuration; with perforated flanges and removable protective tape on plaster face of
control joint.
4. Expansion Joints: Two-piece type, formed to produce slip-joint and square-edged 1-inch-
(25.4-mm-) wide reveal, unless otherwise indicated; with perforated concealed flanges.
2.3 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A. Water for Mixing and Finishing Plaster: Potable and free of substances capable of affecting
plaster set or of damaging plaster, lath, or accessories.
B. Bonding Compound: ASTM C 631.
C. Steel Drill Screws: For metal-to-metal fastening, ASTM C 1002 or ASTM C 954, as required
by thickness of metal being fastened; with pan head that is suitable for application; in lengths
required to achieve penetration through joined materials of no fewer than three exposed threads.
D. Fasteners for Attaching Metal Lath to Substrates: Complying with ASTM C 841.
E. Wire: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 1 zinc coating, soft temper, not less than 0.0475-inch
(1.21-mm) diameter, unless otherwise indicated.
F. Sound Attenuation Blankets: ASTM C 665, Type I (blankets without membrane facing)
produced by combining thermosetting resins with mineral fibers manufactured from glass, slag
wool, or rock wool.
1. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Comply with mineral-fiber requirements of rated

assembly.
2. Recycled Content: Provide blankets with recycled content such that postconsumer
recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content constitutes a minimum of
25 percent by weight.
G. Acoustical Sealant: As specified in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants."
1. Provide sealants that have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to
40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

2.4 BASE-COAT PLASTER MATERIALS
A. Base-Coat Plasters, General: ASTM C 28/C 28M.
B. Gypsum Neat Plaster: For use with job-mixed aggregates.
a. National Gypsum Company; Gold Bond Two-Way Hardwall Plaster.

b. USG Corporation; Red Top Gypsum Plaster.
C. High-Strength Gypsum Neat Plaster: With a minimum, average, dry compressive strength of
2800 psi (19 MPa) per ASTM C 472 for a mix of 100 lb (45 kg) of plaster and 2 cu. ft. (0.06
cu. m) of sand.
1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the following:
a. USG Corporation; Structo-Base.
D. Aggregates for Base-Coat Plasters: ASTM C 35, sand.
2.5 FINISH-COAT PLASTER MATERIALS
A. Gypsum Gaging Plaster: ASTM C 28/C 28M.
a. National Gypsum Company; Gauging Plaster (Super-White).

b. USG Corporation; Champion Gauging Plaster.
B. Gypsum Ready-Mixed Finish Plaster: Manufacturer's standard, mill-mixed, gaged, interior

finish.
a. National Gypsum Company; Gold Bond Kal-Kote Smooth.

b. USG Corporation; Diamond Brand Interior Finish Plaster.
C. High-Strength Gypsum Gaging Plaster: ASTM C 28/C 28M, with a minimum, average, dry
compressive strength of 5000 psi (34 MPa) per ASTM C 472 for a neat mix.
1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the following:
a. USG Corporation; Structo-Gauge.
D. Lime: ASTM C 206, Type S, special finishing hydrated lime.
E. Lime: ASTM C 206, Type N, normal finishing hydrated lime.
F. Aggregates for Float Finishes: ASTM C 35, sand; graded per ASTM C 842.

2.6 PLASTER MIXES
A. Mixing: Comply with ASTM C 842 and manufacturer's written instructions for applications
indicated.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Protect adjacent work from soiling, spattering, moisture deterioration, and other harmful effects
caused by plastering.
B. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Install components according to requirements for design

designations from listing organization and publication indicated on Drawings.
C. STC-Rated Assemblies: Install components according to requirements for design designations

from listing organization and publication indicated on Drawings.
1. Seal construction at perimeters, behind control and expansion joints, and at openings and
penetrations with a continuous bead of acoustical sealant. Install acoustical sealant at
both faces of partitions at perimeters and through penetrations.
2. Comply with ASTM C 919 and manufacturer's written recommendations for locating
edge trim and closing off sound-flanking paths around or through assemblies, including
sealing partitions above acoustical ceilings.
D. Sound Attenuation Blankets: Where required, install blankets before installing lath unless
blankets are readily installed after lath has been installed on one side.
E. Acoustical Sealant: Where required, seal joints between edges of plasterwork and abutting
construction with acoustical sealant.
3.2 INSTALLING EXPANDED-METAL LATH
A. Expanded-Metal Lath: Install according to ASTM C 841.
1. Partition Framing and Vertical Furring: Install flat diamond-mesh lath.

2. Flat-Ceiling and Horizontal Framing: Install flat diamond-mesh lath.
3. Curved-Ceiling Framing: Install flat diamond-mesh lath.
4. On Solid Surfaces, Not Otherwise Furred: Install self-furring, diamond-mesh lath.
3.3 INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
A. General: Install according to ASTM C 841.
B. Cornerbeads: Install at external corners.
C. Casing Beads: Install at terminations of plasterwork, except where plaster passes behind and is
concealed by other work and where metal screeds, bases, or frames act as casing beads.

D. Control Joints: Install control joints with spacing between joints in either direction not
exceeding the following and in specific locations approved by Architect for visual effect:
1. Partitions: 30 feet (9 m).

2. Ceilings: 50 feet (15 m).
3.4 PLASTER APPLICATION
A. General: Comply with ASTM C 842.
B. Bonding Compound: Apply on unit masonry and concrete plaster bases.
C. Base Coats:
1. Base Coats over Expanded-Metal Lath: High-strength gypsum plaster with job-mixed
sand for scratch and brown coats.
2. Base Coats over Unit Masonry: Gypsum neat plaster with job-mixed sand.
3. Base-Coat Mix over Monolithic Concrete: Gypsum neat plaster with job-mixed sand.
D. Finish Coats:
1. Finish-Coat Mix for Smooth-Troweled Finishes: Gypsum gaging plaster.
E. Plaster Finishes:
1. Provide troweled finish unless otherwise indicated.
3.5 PLASTER REPAIRS
A. Repair or replace work to eliminate cracks, dents, blisters, buckles, crazing and check cracking,
dry outs, efflorescence, sweat outs, and similar defects and where bond to substrate has failed.

SECTION 09250
GYPSUM BOARD
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Interior gypsum board.

2. Tile backing panels.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. Samples: For the following products:
1. Trim Accessories: Full-size Sample in 12-inch- (300-mm-) long length for each trim
accessory indicated.
C. LEED Submittals:
1. Product Data for Credit MR 4.1 and MR 4.2: For products having recycled content,
documentation indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer
recycled content.
2. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesives used to laminate gypsum board panels to
substrates, including printed statement of VOC content.
A. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: For fire-resistance-rated assemblies, provide materials and

construction identical to those tested in assembly indicated according to ASTM E 119 by an

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B. STC-Rated Assemblies: For STC-rated assemblies, provide materials and construction identical
to those tested in assembly indicated according to ASTM E 90 and classified according to
ASTM E 413 by an independent testing agency.
C. Mockups: Before beginning gypsum board installation, install mockups of at least 100 sq. ft. (9
sq. m) in surface area to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and
execution.
1. Install mockups for the following:
a. Each level of gypsum board finish indicated for use in exposed locations.
b. Each texture finish indicated.
2. Apply or install final decoration indicated, including painting and wallcoverings, on

exposed surfaces for review of mockups.
3. Simulate finished lighting conditions for review of mockups.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 RECYCLED CONTENT OF GYPSUM PANELS
A. Provide gypsum panel products with recycled content such that postconsumer recycled content
plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content constitutes a minimum of 25 percent by weight.
2.2 INTERIOR GYPSUM BOARD
A. General: Complying with ASTM C 36/C 36M or ASTM C 1396/C 1396M, as applicable to
type of gypsum board indicated and whichever is more stringent.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:
a. American Gypsum Co.

b. BPB America Inc.
c. G-P Gypsum.
d. Lafarge North America Inc.
e. National Gypsum Company.
f. PABCO Gypsum.
g. Temple.
h. USG Corporation.
B. Regular Type:
1. Thickness: 5/8 inch (15.9 mm).

2. Long Edges: Tapered.
C. Type X:

D. Ceiling Type: Manufactured to have more sag resistance than regular-type gypsum board.

E. Abuse-Resistant Type: Manufactured to produce greater resistance to surface indentation and

through-penetration (impact resistance) than standard, regular-type and Type X gypsum board.
1. Core: 5/8 inch (15.9 mm), Type X.

F. Moisture- and Mold-Resistant Type: With moisture- and mold-resistant core and surfaces.

2.3 TILE BACKING PANELS
A. Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: ASTM C 630/C 630M or ASTM C 1396/C 1396M.

following:
a. American Gypsum Co.

b. BPB America Inc.
c. G-P Gypsum.
d. Lafarge North America Inc.
e. National Gypsum Company.
f. PABCO Gypsum.
g. Temple.
h. USG Corporation.
B. Glass-Mat, Water-Resistant Backing Board:
1. Complying with ASTM C 1178/C 1178M.
a. Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide "DensShield Tile

Guard" by G-P Gypsum.
2. Complying with ASTM C1177/C 1177M.
a. Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide "DensArmor Plus

Interior Guard" by G-P Gypsum.

C. Cementitious Backer Units: ANSI A108.1.
a. Custom Building Products; Wonderboard.

b. FinPan, Inc.; Util-A-Crete Concrete Backer Board.
c. USG Corporation; DUROCK Cement Board.
2.4 TRIM ACCESSORIES
A. Interior Trim: ASTM C 1047.
1. Material: Galvanized or aluminum-coated steel sheet or rolled zinc.

2. Shapes:
a. Cornerbead.
b. Bullnose bead.
c. LC-Bead: J-shaped; exposed long flange receives joint compound.
d. L-Bead: L-shaped; exposed long flange receives joint compound.
e. U-Bead: J-shaped; exposed short flange does not receive joint compound.
f. Expansion (control) joint.
B. Aluminum Trim: Extruded accessories of profiles and dimensions indicated.

following:
a. Fry Reglet Corp.

b. Gordon, Inc.
c. Pittcon Industries.
2. Aluminum: Alloy and temper with not less than the strength and durability properties of
ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), Alloy 6063-T5.
3. Finish: Corrosion-resistant primer compatible with joint compound and finish materials
specified.
2.5 JOINT TREATMENT MATERIALS
A. General: Comply with ASTM C 475/C 475M.
B. Joint Tape:
1. Interior Gypsum Wallboard: Paper.

2. Glass-Mat Gypsum Sheathing Board: 10-by-10 glass mesh.
3. Tile Backing Panels: As recommended by panel manufacturer.
C. Joint Compound for Interior Gypsum Wallboard: For each coat use formulation that is
compatible with other compounds applied on previous or for successive coats.

1. Prefilling: At open joints, beveled panel edges, and damaged surface areas, use setting-
type taping compound.
2. Embedding and First Coat: For embedding tape and first coat on joints, fasteners, and
trim flanges, use setting-type taping compound.
a. Use setting-type compound for installing paper-faced metal trim accessories.
3. Fill Coat: For second coat, use setting-type, sandable topping compound.
4. Finish Coat: For third coat, use setting-type, sandable topping compound.
D. Joint Compound for Tile Backing Panels:
1. Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: Use setting-type taping compound and setting-
type, sandable topping compound.
2. Glass-Mat, Water-Resistant Backing Panel: As recommended by backing panel
manufacturer.
3. Cementitious Backer Units: As recommended by backer unit manufacturer.
2.6 AUXILIARY MATERIALS
A. General: Provide auxiliary materials that comply with referenced installation standards and
manufacturer's written recommendations.
B. Laminating Adhesive: Adhesive or joint compound recommended for directly adhering

gypsum panels to continuous substrate.
1. Use adhesives that have a VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to
C. Steel Drill Screws: ASTM C 1002, unless otherwise indicated.
1. Use screws complying with ASTM C 954 for fastening panels to steel members from
0.033 to 0.112 inch (0.84 to 2.84 mm) thick.
2. For fastening cementitious backer units, use screws of type and size recommended by
panel manufacturer.
D. Sound Attenuation Blankets: ASTM C 665, Type I (blankets without membrane facing)
produced by combining thermosetting resins with mineral fibers manufactured from glass, slag
wool, or rock wool.
1. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Comply with mineral-fiber requirements of

assembly.
2. Recycled Content: Provide blankets with recycled content such that postconsumer
recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content constitutes a minimum of
25 percent by weight.
E. Acoustical Sealant: As specified in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants."
1. Provide sealants that have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to

F. Thermal Insulation: As specified in Division 7 Section "Building Insulation."
G. Vapor Retarder: As specified in Division 7 Section "Building Insulation."
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 APPLYING AND FINISHING PANELS, GENERAL
A. Comply with ASTM C 840.
B. Examine panels before installation. Reject panels that are wet, moisture damaged, and mold
damaged.
C. Isolate perimeter of gypsum board applied to non-load-bearing partitions at structural

abutments, except floors. Provide 1/4- to 1/2-inch- (6.4- to 12.7-mm-) wide spaces at these
locations, and trim edges with edge trim where edges of panels are exposed. Seal joints
between edges and abutting structural surfaces with acoustical sealant.
D. Install sound attenuation blankets before installing gypsum panels, unless blankets are readily
installed after panels have been installed on one side.
3.2 APPLYING INTERIOR GYPSUM BOARD
A. Install interior gypsum board in the following locations:
1. Regular Type: Vertical surfaces, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Type X: Where required for fire-resistance-rated assembly.
3. Ceiling Type: Ceiling surfaces.
4. Abuse-Resistant Type: As indicated on Drawings.
5. Moisture- and Mold-Resistant Type: As indicated on Drawings.
3.3 APPLYING TILE BACKING PANELS
A. Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: Install at showers, tubs, and where indicated. Install
with 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) gap where panels abut other construction or penetrations.
B. Glass-Mat, Water-Resistant Backing Panel: Comply with manufacturer's written installation

instructions and install at locations indicated to receive tile. Install with 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) gap
where panels abut other construction or penetrations.
C. Cementitious Backer Units: ANSI A108.1, at locations indicated to receive tile.
D. Areas Not Subject to Wetting: Install regular-type gypsum wallboard panels to produce a flat
surface except at showers, tubs, and other locations indicated to receive water-resistant panels.
E. Where tile backing panels abut other types of panels in same plane, shim surfaces to produce a
uniform plane across panel surfaces.

3.4 INSTALLING TRIM ACCESSORIES
A. General: For trim with back flanges intended for fasteners, attach to framing with same
fasteners used for panels. Otherwise, attach trim according to manufacturer's written
instructions.
B. Control Joints: Install control joints according to ASTM C 840 and in specific locations
approved by Architect for visual effect.
C. Interior Trim: Install in the following locations:
1. Cornerbead: Use at outside corners, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Bullnose Bead: Use at outside corners where indicated.
3. LC-Bead: Use at exposed panel edges.
4. L-Bead: Use where indicated.
5. U-Bead: Use at exposed panel edges where indicated.
D. Aluminum Trim: Install in locations indicated on Drawings.
3.5 FINISHING GYPSUM BOARD
A. General: Treat gypsum board joints, interior angles, edge trim, control joints, penetrations,
fastener heads, surface defects, and elsewhere as required to prepare gypsum board surfaces for
decoration. Promptly remove residual joint compound from adjacent surfaces.
B. Prefill open joints, beveled edges, and damaged surface areas.
C. Apply joint tape over gypsum board joints, except those with trim having flanges not intended
for tape.
D. Gypsum Board Finish Levels: Finish panels to levels indicated below:
1. Level 1: Ceiling plenum areas, concealed areas, and where indicated.

2. Level 2: Panels that are substrate for tile and where indicated on Drawings.
3. Level 3: Where indicated on Drawings.
4. Level 4: At panel surfaces that will be exposed to view, unless otherwise indicated.
a. Primer and its application to surfaces are specified in other Division 9 Sections.
E. Glass-Mat Gypsum Sheathing Board: Finish according to manufacturer's written instructions

for use as exposed soffit board.
F. Glass-Mat, Water-Resistant Backing Panels: Finish according to manufacturer's written

instructions.
G. Cementitious Backer Units: Finish according to manufacturer's written instructions.

3.6 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed products from damage from weather, condensation, direct sunlight,
construction, and other causes during remainder of the construction period.
B. Remove and replace panels that are wet, moisture damaged, and mold damaged.
1. Indications that panels are wet or moisture damaged include, but are not limited to,
discoloration, sagging, or irregular shape.
2. Indications that panels are mold damaged include, but are not limited to, fuzzy or
splotchy surface contamination and discoloration.

SECTION 09310
CERAMIC TILE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Ceramic tile.
2. Stone thresholds.
3. Waterproof membrane.
4. Crack isolation membrane.
5. Metal edge strips.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. LEED Submittal:
1. Product data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesives and sealants, including printed statement
of VOC content.
C. Samples:
1. Each type and composition of tile and for each color and finish required.
2. Assembled samples, with grouted joints, for each type and composition of tile and for
each color and finish required.
3. Stone thresholds in 6-inch (150-mm) lengths.
A. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to
1. Build mockup of each type of floor tile installation.

2. Build mockup of each type of wall tile installation.

CORE Group, P.C. CERAMIC TILE
1.5 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials that match and are from same production runs as products installed and
that are packaged with protective covering and identified with labels describing contents.
1. Tile and Trim Units: Furnish quantity of full-size units equal to 3 percent of amount
installed for each type, composition, color, pattern, and size indicated.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 TILE PRODUCTS
A. ANSI Ceramic Tile Standard: Provide Standard grade tile that complies with ANSI A137.1 for
types, compositions, and other characteristics indicated.
B. Tile Type CT-01, CT-02, CT-03, CT-04: See interior FF+E schedule
2.2 THRESHOLDS
A. General: Fabricate to sizes and profiles indicated or required to provide transition between
adjacent floor finishes.
1. Bevel edges at 1:2 slope, with lower edge of bevel aligned with or up to 1/16 inch (1.5
mm) above adjacent floor surface. Finish bevel to match top surface of threshold. Limit
height of threshold to 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) or less above adjacent floor surface.
B. Marble Thresholds: ASTM C 503, with a minimum abrasion resistance of 12 per

ASTM C 1353 or ASTM C 241 and with honed finish.
1. Description: Uniform, fine- to medium-grained white stone with gray veining.
2.3 WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
A. General: Manufacturer's standard product, selected from the following, that complies with
ANSI A118.10 and is recommended by the manufacturer for the application indicated.
B. Chlorinated-Polyethylene-Sheet: Nonplasticized, chlorinated polyethylene faced on both sides

with nonwoven polyester fabric; 0.030-inch (0.76-mm) nominal thickness.
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Noble Company

(The); Nobleseal TS or approved equal product as determined by Architect.
C. PVC Sheet: Two layers of PVC sheet heat-fused together and to facings of nonwoven
polyester; 0.040-inch (1.01-mm) nominal thickness.

a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Compotite
Corporation; Composeal Gold or approved equal product as determined by
Architect.
D. Polyethylene Sheet: Polyethylene faced on both sides with fleece webbing; 0.008-inch (0.203-
mm) nominal thickness.
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Schluter Systems

L.P.; KERDI or approved equal product as determined by Architect.
E. Fabric-Reinforced, Modified-Bituminous Sheet: Self-adhering, SBS-modified-bituminous sheet

with woven reinforcement facing; 0.040-inch (1.01-mm) nominal thickness.
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide National Applied

Construction Products, Inc.; Strataflex or approved equal product as determined by
Architect.
F. Fabric-Reinforced, Fluid-Applied Membrane: System consisting of liquid-latex rubber or

elastomeric polymer and continuous fabric reinforcement.
a. Boiardi Products, a QEP company; Elastiment 344 Reinforced Waterproofing and

Anti-Fracture/Crack Suppression Membrane.
b. Bonsal American, an Oldcastle company; B 6000 Waterproof Membrane with
Glass Fabric.
c. Bostik, Inc.; Hydroment Blacktop 90210.
d. Custom Building Products; 9240 Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane.
e. Laticrete International, Inc.; Laticrete 9235 Waterproof Membrane.
f. MAPEI Corporation; Mapelastic L (PRP M19) or Mapelastic HPG with MAPEI
Fiberglass Mesh.
g. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.; Hydro-Guard 2000.
h. Summitville Tiles, Inc.; S-9000.
G. Fluid-Applied Membrane: Liquid-latex rubber or elastomeric polymer.
a. Boiardi Products, a QEP company; Elastiment 644 Membrane Waterproofing

System.
b. Bonsal American, an Oldcastle company; B 6000 Waterproof Membrane.
c. Bostik, Inc.; Durabond D-222 Duraguard Membrane or Hydroment Gold.
d. C-Cure; Pro-Red Waterproofing Membrane 63.
e. Custom Building Products; Redgard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention
Membrane.
f. Jamo Inc.; Waterproof.
g. Laticrete International, Inc.; Latapoxy 24hr HydroProofing or Laticrete Watertight
Floor N' Wall Waterproofing.
h. MAPEI Corporation; Mapelastic HPG.
i. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.; Southcrete 1100 Crack Suppression and
Waterproofing.

j. TEC, a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company; HydraFlex - Waterproofing Crack
Isolation Membrane.
H. Latex-Portland Cement: Flexible mortar consisting of cement-based mix and latex additive.
a. Boiardi Products, a QEP company; Elastiment 323 Cement Based Waterproofing,

b. C-Cure; UltraCure 971.
c. MAPEI Corporation; Mapelastic (PRP 315).
d. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.; Southcrete 1100.
e. TEC, a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company; Triple Flex Waterproofing, Crack
Isolation Membrane & Mortar.
I. Urethane Waterproofing and Tile-Setting Adhesive: One-part, liquid-applied urethane, with a

VOC content of 65 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA
Method 24).
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Bostik, Inc.;

Durabond D-200, Hydroment Ultra-Set or Hydroment Ultra-Set Advanced.
2.4 CRACK ISOLATION MEMBRANE
A. General: Manufacturer's standard product, selected from the following, that complies with
ANSI A118.12 for high performance and is recommended by the manufacturer for the
application indicated.
B. Chlorinated-Polyethylene Sheet: Nonplasticized, chlorinated polyethylene faced on both sides

with nonwoven polyester fabric; 0.030-inch (0.76-mm) nominal thickness.
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Noble Company

(The); Nobleseal CIS or approved equal product as determined by Architect.
C. PVC Sheet: Two layers of PVC sheet heat-fused together and to facings of nonwoven
polyester; 0.040-inch (1.01-mm) nominal thickness.
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Compotite

Corporation; Composeal Gold or approved equal product as determined by
Architect.
D. Polyethylene Sheet: Polyethylene faced on both sides with fleece webbing; 0.008-inch (0.203-
mm) nominal thickness.

L.P.; KERDI or approved equal product as determined by Architect.
E. Corrugated Polyethylene: Corrugated polyethylene with dovetail-shaped corrugations and with

anchoring webbing on the underside; 3/16-inch (4-mm) nominal thickness.

L.P.; DITRA or approved equal product as determined by Architect.
F. Fabric-Reinforced, Modified-Bituminous Sheet: Self-adhering, modified-bituminous sheet with

fabric reinforcement facing; 0.040-inch (1.01-mm) nominal thickness.
a. MAPEI Corporation; Mapelastic SM.

b. National Applied Construction Products, Inc.; Strataflex.
G. Fabric-Reinforced, Fluid-Applied Membrane: System consisting of liquid-latex rubber or

elastomeric polymer and fabric reinforcement.
a. Boiardi Products, a QEP company; Elastiment 344 Reinforced Waterproofing and

b. Bonsal American, an Oldcastle company; B 6000 Waterproof Membrane with
Glass Fabric.
c. Bostik, Inc.; Hydroment Blacktop 90210.
d. Custom Building Products; 9240 Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane.
e. Laticrete International, Inc.; Laticrete Blue 92 Anti-Fracture Membrane or
9235 Waterproof Membrane.
f. MAPEI Corporation; Mapelastic L (PRP M19) or Mapelastic HPG with MAPEI
Fiberglass Mesh.
g. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.; Hydro-Guard 2000.
h. Summitville Tiles, Inc.; S-9000.
H. Fluid-Applied Membrane: Liquid-latex rubber or elastomeric polymer.
a. Bostik, Inc.; Durabond D-222 Duraguard Membrane or Hydroment Gold.

b. C-Cure; CureLastic 949 or Pro-Red Waterproofing Membrane 963.
c. Custom Building Products; Redgard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention
Membrane, FractureFree Crack Prevention Membrane or Semco Crack Prevention
Membrane.
d. Jamo Inc.; Waterproof.
e. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.; Fracture-Guard 5000.
f. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.; Southcrete 1100 Crack Suppression and
Waterproofing.
g. TEC, a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company; HydraFlex - Waterproofing Crack
Isolation Membrane.
I. Latex-Portland Cement: Flexible mortar consisting of cement-based mix and latex additive.
a. C-Cure; UltraCure 971.

b. MAPEI Corporation; Mapelastic (PRP 315).

c. TEC, a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company; Triple Flex Waterproofing, Crack
Isolation Membrane & Mortar.
J. Urethane Crack Isolation Membrane and Tile-Setting Adhesive: One-part, liquid-applied

urethane, with a VOC content of 65 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59,
Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Bostik, Inc.;

Durabond D-200, Hydroment Ultra-Set or Hydroment Ultra-Set Advanced.
2.5 SETTING MATERIALS
A. Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar (Thin Set): ANSI A118.1.

following:
a. Boiardi Products; a QEP company.

b. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.
c. Bostik, Inc.
d. C-Cure.
e. Custom Building Products.
f. Jamo Inc.
g. Laticrete International, Inc.
h. MAPEI Corporation.
i. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.
j. Summitville Tiles, Inc.
k. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.
2. For wall applications, provide nonsagging mortar.
B. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar (Thin Set): ANSI A118.4.

following:

c. Bostik, Inc.
d. C-Cure.
f. Jamo Inc.
i. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.
j. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.
k. Summitville Tiles, Inc.
l. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

2. Prepackaged, dry-mortar mix to which only water must be added.
3. Prepackaged, dry-mortar mix combined with liquid-latex additive.
4. For wall applications, provide nonsagging mortar.
C. Water-Cleanable, Tile-Setting Epoxy: ANSI A118.3, with a VOC content of 65 g/L or less
when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

following:
a. Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc.

c. Bostik, Inc.
d. C-Cure.
f. Jamo Inc.
i. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.
j. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.
k. Summitville Tiles, Inc.
l. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.
2.6 GROUT MATERIALS
A. Sand-Portland Cement Grout: ANSI A108.10.
B. Standard Cement Grout: ANSI A118.6.

following:

c. Bostik, Inc.
d. C-Cure.
f. Jamo Inc.
C. Polymer-Modified Tile Grout: ANSI A118.7.

following:

c. Bostik, Inc.
d. C-Cure.
f. Jamo Inc.
2. Polymer Type: Dry, redispersible form, prepackaged with other dry ingredients.
D. Water-Cleanable Epoxy Grout: ANSI A118.3.

following:
a. Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc.

b. Boiardi Products; a QEP company.
c. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.
d. Bostik, Inc.
e. C-Cure.
f. Custom Building Products.
g. Jamo Inc.
h. Laticrete International, Inc.
i. MAPEI Corporation.
j. Mer-Kote Products, Inc.
k. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.
l. Summitville Tiles, Inc.
m. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.
E. Grout for Pregrouted Tile Sheets: Same product used in factory to pregrout tile sheets.
2.7 ELASTOMERIC SEALANTS
A. General: Provide sealants, primers, backer rods, and other sealant accessories that comply with
the following requirements and with the applicable requirements in Division 7 Section "Joint
Sealants."
1. Use sealants that have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to
B. One-Part, Mildew-Resistant Silicone Sealant: ASTM C 920; Type S; Grade NS; Class 25;
Uses NT, G, A, and, as applicable to nonporous joint substrates indicated, O; formulated with
fungicide, intended for sealing interior ceramic tile joints and other nonporous substrates that
are subject to in-service exposures of high humidity and extreme temperatures.

a. DAP Inc.; Titanium Enriched Kitchen and Bath Sealant or 100 percent Silicone
Kitchen and Bath Sealant.
b. Dow Corning Corporation; Dow Corning 786.
c. GE Silicones, a division of GE Specialty Materials; Sanitary 1700.
d. Laticrete International, Inc.; Latasil Tile & Stone Sealant.
e. Pecora Corporation; Pecora 898 Sanitary Silicone Sealant.
f. Tremco Incorporated; Tremsil 600 White.
C. Multipart, Pourable Urethane Sealant for Use T: ASTM C 920; Type M; Grade P; Class 25;
Uses T, M, A, and, as applicable to joint substrates indicated, O.
a. Bostik, Inc.; Chem-Calk 550.

b. Degussa Building Systems; Sonneborn Sonolastic SL 2.
c. Pecora Corporation; Dynatrol II-SG or NR-200 Urexpan.
d. Sika Corporation; Sikaflex-2c SL.
e. Tremco Incorporated.; THC-900, THC-901 or Vulkem 245.
A. Trowelable Underlayments and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement-based

formulation provided or approved by manufacturer of tile-setting materials for installations
indicated.
B. Metal Edge Strips: Angle or L-shape, stainless steel, ASTM A 666, 300 Series exposed-edge
material.
C. Grout Sealer: Manufacturer's standard silicone product for sealing grout joints and that does not
change color or appearance of grout.
a. Bonsal American, an Oldcastle company; Grout Sealer.

b. Bostik, Inc.; CeramaSeal Grout & Tile Sealer, Magic Seal, Silox 8 or
Siloxane 220.
c. C-Cure; Penetrating Sealer 978.
d. Custom Building Products; Surfaceguard, Grout and Tile or Grout Sealer.
e. Jamo Inc.; Matte Finish or Penetrating Sealer.
f. MAPEI Corporation; KER 003, Silicone Spray Sealer for Cementitious Tile Grout
or 004, Keraseal Penetrating Sealer for Unglazed Grout and Tile.
g. Southern Grouts & Mortars, Inc.; Silicone Grout Sealer.
h. Summitville Tiles, Inc.; SL-15, Invisible Seal Penetrating Grout and Tile Sealer.
i. TEC, a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company; TA-256 Penetrating Silicone or TA-
257 Silicone Grout Sealer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions where tile will be installed, with Installer present, for
compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance of installed tile.
1. Verify that substrates for setting tile are firm, dry, clean, free of coatings that are
incompatible with tile-setting materials including curing compounds and other substances
that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone; and comply with flatness tolerances required by
ANSI A108.01 for installations indicated.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in concrete substrates for tile floors installed with adhesives
or thin-set mortar with trowelable leveling and patching compound specifically recommended
by tile-setting material manufacturer.
B. Where indicated, prepare substrates to receive waterproofing by applying a reinforced mortar

bed that complies with ANSI A108.1A and is sloped 1/4 inch per foot (1:50) toward drains.
C. Blending: For tile exhibiting color variations, use factory blended tile or blend tiles at Project
site before installing.
D. Field-Applied Temporary Protective Coating: If indicated under tile type or needed to prevent
grout from staining or adhering to exposed tile surfaces, precoat them with continuous film of
temporary protective coating, taking care not to coat unexposed tile surfaces.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Comply with TCA's "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation" for TCA installation methods
specified in tile installation schedules. Comply with parts of the ANSI A108 Series
"Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile" that are referenced in TCA installation
methods, specified in tile installation schedules, and apply to types of setting and grouting
materials used.
1. For the following installations, follow procedures in the ANSI A108 Series of tile
installation standards for providing 95 percent mortar coverage:
a. Exterior tile floors.

b. Tile floors in wet areas.
c. Tile swimming pool decks.
d. Tile floors in laundries.
e. Tile floors composed of tiles 8 by 8 inches (200 by 200 mm) or larger.
f. Tile floors composed of rib-backed tiles.

B. Extend tile work into recesses and under or behind equipment and fixtures to form complete
covering without interruptions unless otherwise indicated. Terminate work neatly at
obstructions, edges, and corners without disrupting pattern or joint alignments.
C. Accurately form intersections and returns. Perform cutting and drilling of tile without marring
visible surfaces. Carefully grind cut edges of tile abutting trim, finish, or built-in items for
straight aligned joints. Fit tile closely to electrical outlets, piping, fixtures, and other
penetrations so plates, collars, or covers overlap tile.
D. Jointing Pattern: Lay tile in grid pattern unless otherwise indicated. Lay out tile work and
center tile fields in both directions in each space or on each wall area. Lay out tile work to
minimize the use of pieces that are less than half of a tile. Provide uniform joint widths unless
E. Joint Widths: Unless otherwise indicated, install tile with the following joint widths:
1. Ceramic Mosaic Tile: 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

2. Paver Tile: 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
3. Glazed Wall Tile: 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
F. Lay out tile wainscots to dimensions indicated or to next full tile beyond dimensions indicated.
G. Expansion Joints: Provide expansion joints and other sealant-filled joints, including control,
contraction, and isolation joints, where indicated. Form joints during installation of setting
materials, mortar beds, and tile. Do not saw-cut joints after installing tiles.
1. Where joints occur in concrete substrates, locate joints in tile surfaces directly above
them.
2. Prepare joints and apply sealants to comply with requirements in Division 7 Section
"Joint Sealants."
H. Stone Thresholds: Install stone thresholds in same type of setting bed as adjacent floor unless
1. At locations where mortar bed (thickset) would otherwise be exposed above adjacent
floor finishes, set thresholds in latex-portland cement mortar (thin set).
I. Metal Edge Strips: Install where exposed edge of tile flooring meets carpet, wood, or other
flooring that finishes flush with or below top of tile and no threshold is indicated.
J. Grout Sealer: Apply grout sealer to cementitious grout joints in tile floors according to grout-
sealer manufacturer's written instructions. As soon as grout sealer has penetrated grout joints,
remove excess sealer and sealer from tile faces by wiping with soft cloth.
K. Install waterproofing to comply with ANSI A108.13 and manufacturer's written instructions to
produce waterproof membrane of uniform thickness and bonded securely to substrate.
L. Install crack isolation membrane to comply with ANSI A108.17 and manufacturer's written
instructions to produce membrane of uniform thickness and bonded securely to substrate.


SECTION 09380
TERRA COTTA AND STONE TILE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Dimension stone tile and related setting materials applied to floors.

2. Metal edge strips.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. LEED Submittals:
1. Product Certificates for Credit MR 5.1 and Credit MR 5.2: For products and materials
required to comply with requirements for regional materials indicating location and
distance from Project of material manufacturer and point of extraction, harvest, or
recovery for each raw material. Include statement indicating cost for each regional
material and the fraction by weight that is considered regional.
2. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesives and sealants, including printed statement
of VOC content.
C. Samples:
1. Each type of stone tile in each finish required.

2. Assembled Samples with grouted joints for each type of stone tile and for each finish
required.
A. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to
1. Build mockup of each type of stone floor tile installation.
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1.5 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials that match and are from same production runs as products installed and
that are packaged with protective covering and identified with labels describing contents.
1. Dimension Stone Tile: Furnish quantity of full-size units equal to 3 percent of amount
installed, for each type, composition, color, pattern, and size indicated.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 TERRA COTTA TILE
A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide terrART® Large

Panel and Baguette unglazed natural terra cotta tile manufactured by NBK North America, Inc.
or approved equal product as determined by Architect.
B. Terra Cotta Tile Type TC-1; Building Skin Rainscreen:
1. Large Panel; Height, Length and Thickness: As indicated on Drawings.

2. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer’s full range.
C. Terra Cotta Tile Type TC-2; Roof and Window and Roof Screening:
1. Baguette; Cross-Section and Length: As indicated on Drawings.

2. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer’s full range.
2.2 STONE PRODUCTS
A. Varieties and Sources: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide those indicated on the
Drawings.
B. Regional Materials: Provide stone tiles that have been manufactured within 500 miles (800 km)
of Project site from stone that has been extracted within 500 miles (800 km) of Project site.
C. Abrasion Resistance of Stone Tile for Floors: Provide stone with a value of not less than 25, as
determined per ASTM C 1353 or ASTM C 241.
D. Stone Tile Type ST-1: See Interior FF+E Schedule
2.3 SETTING MATERIALS
A. Portland Cement Mortar (Thickset) Installation Materials: ANSI A108.02.

B. Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar (Thin Set): ANSI A118.1.
C. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar (Thin Set): ANSI A118.4.
D. Medium-Bed, Latex-Portland Cement Mortar: Comply with requirements in ANSI A118.4.

Provide product that is approved by manufacturer for application thickness of 5/8 inch (16 mm).
E. EGP (Exterior Glue Plywood) Latex-Portland Cement Mortar (Thin Set): ANSI A118.11.
F. Water-Cleanable, Tile-Setting Epoxy: ANSI A118.3, with a VOC content of 65 g/L or less
when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D.
2.4 GROUT MATERIALS
A. Sand-Portland Cement Grout: ANSI A108.10.
B. Standard Cement Grout: ANSI A118.6.
C. Water-Cleanable Epoxy Grout: ANSI A118.3.
2.5 ELASTOMERIC SEALANTS
A. General: Provide sealants, primers, backer rods, and other sealant accessories that comply with
the following requirements and with the applicable requirements in Division 7 Section "Joint
Sealants" and that do not stain stone.
1. Use sealants that have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to
40 CFR 59, Subpart D.
B. One-Part, Mildew-Resistant Silicone Sealant: ASTM C 920; Type S; Grade NS; Class 25;
Uses NT, G, A, and, as applicable to nonporous joint substrates indicated, O; formulated with
fungicide, intended for sealing interior stone tile joints and other nonporous substrates that are
subject to in-service exposures of high humidity and extreme temperatures.
C. Multipart, Pourable Urethane Sealant for Use T: ASTM C 920; Type M; Grade P; Class 25;
Uses T, M, A, and, as applicable to joint substrates indicated, O.
A. Trowelable Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement-based formulation

provided or approved by manufacturer of tile-setting materials for installations indicated.
B. Metal Edge Strips: Angle or L-shaped, stainless-steel, ASTM A 666, 300 Series exposed-edge
material.
C. Floor Sealer: Colorless, stain- and slip-resistant sealer, not affecting color or physical
properties of stone surfaces as recommended by stone tile producers for application indicated.

2.7 FABRICATION
A. Facial Dimensions of Stone Tiles with Honed Faces: Do not vary facial dimensions from
specified dimensions by more than plus or minus 1/64 inch (0.4 mm).
B. Facial Dimensions of Stone Tiles with Thermal-Finished Faces: Do not vary facial dimensions
from specified dimensions by more than plus or minus 1/32 inch (0.8 mm).
C. Thickness of Stone Tiles with Honed Finish: Do not vary from specified thickness by more
than plus or minus 1/32 inch (0.8 mm).
D. Thickness of Stone Tiles with Thermal Finish: Do not vary average thickness of each stone tile
from specified thickness by more than plus or minus 1/32 inch (0.8 mm).
E. Backs of Pieces: Gage units by dressing backs of pieces smooth and flat
1. Natural-cleft stone need not be gaged if gap does not exceed 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) when
tested with a 24-inch (600-mm) straightedge on backs of units.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions where stone tile will be installed, with Installer
present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions
affecting performance of installed stone tile.
1. Verify that substrates for setting stone tile are firm, dry, clean, and free of coatings that
are incompatible with tile-setting materials including curing compounds and other
substances that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, and that they comply with flatness
tolerances required by ANSI A108.01 for installations indicated.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in concrete substrates for stone tile floors installed with
adhesives or thin-set mortar with trowelable patching compound specifically recommended by
tile-setting material manufacturer.
B. Where indicated, prepare substrates to receive waterproofing by applying a reinforced mortar

bed that complies with ANSI A108.1A and is sloped 1/4 inch per foot (1:50) toward drains.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Comply with TCA's "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation" for TCA installation methods
specified in stone tile installation schedules. Comply with parts of the ANSI A108 Series
"Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile" that are referenced in TCA installation methods
specified in stone tile installation schedules, and apply to types of setting and grouting materials
used.

1. For the following installations, follow procedures in the ANSI A108 Series of tile
installation standards for providing 95 percent mortar coverage:
a. Exterior stone tile floors.
B. Wipe backs of stone tiles with a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust before units are installed.
C. Extend stone tile work into recesses and under or behind equipment and fixtures to form
complete covering without interruptions unless otherwise indicated. Terminate work neatly at
obstructions, edges, and corners without disrupting pattern or joint alignments.
D. Accurately form intersections and returns. Perform cutting and drilling of stone tile without
marring visible surfaces. Carefully grind cut edges of stone tile abutting trim, finish, or built-in
items for straight aligned joints. Fit stone tile closely to electrical outlets, piping, fixtures, and
other penetrations so plates, collars, or covers overlap stone tile.
E. Finish cut stone tile edges that will not be concealed by other construction by grinding and
honing cut surfaces to match factory-fabricated edges unless otherwise indicated.
F. Jointing Pattern: Lay stone tile in grid pattern unless otherwise indicated. Lay out stone tile
work and center stone tile fields in both directions in each space. Lay out stone tile work to
minimize the use of pieces that are less than half of a tile. Provide uniform joint widths unless
G. Lay out stone tile wainscots to dimensions indicated or to next full tile beyond dimensions
indicated.
H. Match stone tiles within each space by selecting tiles to achieve uniformity of color and pattern.
Reject or relocate stone tiles that do not match color and pattern of adjacent tiles.
I. Mix stone tiles to achieve a uniformly random distribution of color shadings and patterns.
J. Pattern Orientation: For stone varieties with directional pattern, orient pattern as indicated or
directed by Architect.
K. Expansion Joints: Provide expansion joints and other sealant-filled joints, including control,
contraction, and isolation joints, where indicated. Form joints during installation of setting
materials, mortar beds, and stone tile. Do not saw-cut joints after installing stone tiles.
1. Where joints occur in concrete substrates, locate joints in stone tile surfaces directly
above them.
2. Prepare joints and apply sealants to comply with requirements in Division 7 Section
"Joint Sealants."
L. Metal Edge Strips: Install where exposed edge of stone tile flooring meets carpet, wood, or
other flooring that finishes flush with or below top of stone tile and no threshold is indicated.
3.4 INSTALLATION TOLERANCES
A. Variation in Level: For horizontal joints and other conspicuous lines, do not exceed 1/8 inch in
10 feet (3 mm in 3 m), or 1/2 inch (12 mm) maximum.

B. Variation in Surface Plane of Flooring: Do not exceed 1/8 inch in 10 feet (3 mm in 3 m) from
level or slope indicated when tested with a 10-foot (3-m) straightedge.
C. Variation in Plane between Adjacent Units (Lipping): Do not exceed the following differences
between faces of adjacent units as measured from a straightedge parallel to stone tiled surface:
1. Units with Polished Faces: 1/64 inch (0.4 mm).

2. Units with Honed Faces: 1/64 inch (0.4 mm).
3. Units with Sand-Rubbed Faces: 1/32 inch (0.8 mm).
4. Units with Thermal-Finished Faces: Depth of thermal finish or 3/16 inch (5 mm),
whichever is less.
5. Units with Natural-Cleft Faces: Depth of natural-cleft finish or 3/16 inch (5 mm),
whichever is less.
D. Variation in Joint Width: Do not vary joint thickness more than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or one-
fourth of nominal joint width, whichever is less.
3.5 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Remove and replace material that is stained or otherwise damaged or that does not match
adjoining stone tile. Provide new matching units, installed as specified and in a manner to
eliminate evidence of replacement.
B. Cleaning: On completion of placement and grouting, clean stone tile surfaces so they are free
of foreign matter.
C. Apply sealer to cleaned stone tile flooring according to sealer manufacturer's written
instructions.
3.6 EXTERIOR TERRA COTTA TILE INSTALLATION SCHEDULE
A. Terra Cotta Tile Type TC-1:
1. Building Skin: terrART® Large panel tiles.
B. Terra Cotta Tile Type TC-2:
1. Roof and Windows: terrART® Baguette tiles.
3.7 EXTERIOR STONE TILE INSTALLATION SCHEDULE
A. Exterior Floor Installations:
1. Stone Tile Installation F101: Cement mortar bed (thickset) over waterproof membrane
on concrete where indicated and bonded to concrete where membrane is not indicated;
TCA F101.
a. Stone Tile Type: ST-01.

b. Bond Coat/Thin-Set Mortar: Dry-set portland cement mortar.

c. Grout: Sand-portland cement grout.
2. Stone Tile Installation F102: Thin-set mortar on concrete; TCA F102.

b. Thin-Set Mortar: Dry-set portland cement mortar.
c. Grout: Standard sanded cement grout.
3.8 INTERIOR STONE TILE INSTALLATION SCHEDULE
A. Interior Floor Installations, Concrete Subfloor:
1. Stone Tile Installation F112: Cement mortar bed (thinset) bonded to concrete;
TCA F112.

b. Bond Coat/Thin-Set Mortar: Dry-set portland cement mortar.
c. Grout: Standard sanded cement grout.

SECTION 09629
CORK FLOORING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Cork floor tile.

2. Engineered cork floor tile.
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 9 Section "Resilient Wall Base and Accessories" for resilient base, reducer
strips, and other accessories installed with cork floorings.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. LEED Submittals:
1. Product Data for Credit MR 6.0: For cork flooring, including printed statement of costs
for each rapidly renewable material.
2. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesive, including printed statement of VOC
content.
3. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.2: For field-applied sealer and finish coatings, including
printed statement of VOC content.
4. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.4: For cork flooring and MDF, including printed statement
indicating that the bonding agent and adhesive contain no urea-formaldehyde resins.
C. Shop Drawings: For each type of cork flooring. Include cork flooring layouts, edges, columns,
doorways, enclosing partitions, built-in furniture, cabinets, and cutouts.
1. Show details of special patterns.
D. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of cork flooring indicated.
E. Samples for Verification: Full-size units of each shade, pattern, and finish of cork flooring
required.

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F. Product Schedule: For cork flooring. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.
G. Maintenance Data: For each type of cork flooring to include in maintenance manuals.
A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to

ASTM E 648 or NFPA 253 by a qualified testing agency.
1. Critical Radiant Flux Classification: Class I, not less than 0.45 W/sq. cm] [Class II, not
less than 0.22 W/sq. cm.
B. Product Certificates: For cork floating floor system, from manufacturer, certifying that MDF
core contains no urea-formaldehyde resins.
C. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to
1. Build mockups for cork flooring including resilient base and accessories.
a. Size: Minimum 100 sq. ft. (9.3 sq. m) for each cork flooring type, shade, pattern,
and finish in locations directed by Architect.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store cork flooring and installation materials in dry spaces protected from the weather, with
ambient temperatures maintained within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than
50 deg F (10 deg C) or more than 90 deg F (32 deg C). Store cork flooring on flat surfaces.
A. Maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than
65 deg F (18 deg C) or more than 75 deg F (24 deg C) where relative humidity is between 45
and 65 percent, in spaces to receive cork flooring during the following time periods:
1. 72 hours before installation.

2. During installation.
3. 72 hours after installation.
B. Until Substantial Completion, maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by

manufacturer, but not less than 65 deg F (18 deg C) or more than 75 deg F (24 deg C).
C. Close spaces to traffic during cork flooring installation.
D. Close spaces to traffic for 72 hours after cork flooring installation.
E. Install cork flooring after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed.

1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective
covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
1. Cork Flooring: Furnish 1 box for every 50 boxes or fraction thereof, of each type, shade,
pattern, and finish of cork flooring installed.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CORK FLOOR TILE
A. Cork Floor Tile Type CK-01; Terrace Floor Tile: Composed of 100 percent natural cork
bark and recycled cork granules and set in a natural or synthetic, flexible resin matrix;
homogeneous and uniform in composition throughout the tile thickness.

following:
a. Expanko, Inc.
B. Provide cork floor tile made with adhesives and binders that do not contain urea-formaldehyde
resins.
C. Minimum Density: See Interior FF+E finish schedule.
D. Thickness: See Interior FF+E finish schedule.
E. Size: See Interior FF+E finish schedule.
F. Shade: See Interior FF+E finish schedule.
G. Finish: See Interior FF+E finish schedule.
2.2 ENGINEERED CORK FLOOR TILE
2.3 INSTALLATION MATERIALS
A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement-based or

blended hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or approved by cork flooring
manufacturer for applications indicated.
B. Vapor Retarder: ASTM D 4397, polyethylene sheet not less than 6.0 mils (0.15 mm) thick.
C. Adhesive: Water-resistant products as recommended by manufacturer to suit cork flooring and

substrate conditions indicated.
1. Use adhesives that have a VOC content of not more than 50 g/L when calculated
according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

2.4 FIELD-APPLIED FINISHES
A. Cork Sealer: Product as recommended by cork flooring manufacturer.
1. Use sealers that have a VOC content of not more than 350 g/L when calculated according
to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
B. Paste Wax: Products as recommended by cork flooring manufacturer.
C. Finish Coatings: Products containing UV inhibitors as recommended by cork flooring

manufacturer.
1. Use finish coatings that have a VOC content of not more than 350 g/L when calculated
according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for maximum
moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.
B. Verify that finishes of substrates comply with tolerances and other requirements specified in
other Sections and that substrates are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign
deposits that might interfere with adhesion of cork flooring.
C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Prepare substrates according to cork flooring manufacturer's written instructions to ensure

adhesion of cork flooring.
B. Concrete Substrates: Prepare according to ASTM F 710.
1. Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, and hardeners.
2. Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and
that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended by
manufacturer. Do not use solvents.
3. Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by cork flooring
manufacturer. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing.
4. Moisture Testing: Perform tests recommended by cork flooring manufacturer and as
follows. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing.
a. Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test according to ASTM F 1869. Proceed

with installation only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor emission rate
of 3 lb of water/1000 sq. ft. (1.36 kg of water/92.9 sq. m) in 24 hours.

b. Perform relative humidity test using in situ probes according to ASTM F 2170.
Proceed with installation only after substrates have a maximum 75 percent relative
humidity level measurement.
C. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates with trowelable leveling and patching
compound and remove bumps and ridges to produce a uniform and smooth substrate.
D. Do not install cork flooring until materials are same temperature as space where they are to be
installed.
1. Move cork flooring products and installation materials into spaces where they will be
installed at least 72 hours in advance of installation.
E. Immediately before installation, sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by cork
flooring products.
3.3 FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION
A. Comply with cork flooring manufacturer's written instructions for installing cork flooring.
B. Mix floor tiles from each carton together to ensure uniform distribution of shade.
C. Discard broken, cracked, chipped, or deformed floor tiles.
D. Lay out floor tiles from center marks established with principal walls, discounting minor
offsets, so tiles at opposite edges of room are of equal width. Adjust as necessary to avoid using
cut widths that equal less than one-half tile at perimeter.
E. Lay floor tiles as shown on drawings
F. Apply adhesive to substrate and set floor tiles in adhesive.
G. Scribe, cut, and fit floor tiles to butt neatly and tightly to vertical surfaces and permanent
fixtures including built-in furniture, cabinets, pipes, outlets, and door frames.
H. Extend floor tiles into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings. Extend floor tiles
to center of door openings.
I. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting
by repeating on floor tiles as marked on substrates. Use chalk or other nonpermanent,
nonstaining marking device.
J. Install floor tiles on covers for telephone and electrical ducts, building expansion-joint covers,
and similar items in finished floor areas. Maintain overall continuity of shade, pattern, and
finish between pieces of tile installed on covers and adjoining tiles. Tightly adhere tile edges to
substrates that abut covers and to cover perimeters.
3.4 FIELD-APPLIED FINISHES
A. Apply finishes according to cork flooring manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Cork Sealer: Apply two coat(s).
C. Paste Wax: Apply two coat(s).
D. Finish Coatings: Apply two coat(s).
3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning and protecting cork flooring.
B. Remove adhesive and other blemishes from exposed surfaces.
C. Sweep and vacuum surfaces thoroughly.
D. Damp-mop surfaces to remove marks and soil.
E. Protect cork flooring products from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from
construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of
construction period.
F. Cover cork flooring until Substantial Completion.

SECTION 09651
RESILIENT FLOOR TILE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Vinyl composition floor tile.
1. Division 9 Section "Resilient Wall Base and Accessories" for resilient base, reducer
strips, and other accessories installed with resilient floor coverings.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. LEED Submittals:
1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesives, sealants and chemical-bonding
compounds, including printed statement of VOC content.
C. Shop Drawings: For each type of floor tile. Include floor tile layouts, edges, columns,
doorways, enclosing partitions, built-in furniture, cabinets, and cutouts.
1. Show details of special patterns.
D. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of floor tile indicated.
E. Samples for Verification: Full-size units of each color and pattern of floor tile required.
1. For heat-welding bead, manufacturer's standard-size Samples, but not less than 9 inches
(230 mm) long, of each color required.
F. Seam Samples: For seamless-installation technique indicated and for each flooring product,
color, and pattern required; with seam running lengthwise and in center of 6-by-9-inch (150-by-
230-mm) Sample applied to a rigid backing and prepared by Installer for this Project.

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G. Product Schedule: For floor tile. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.
H. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.
I. Maintenance Data: For each type of floor tile to include in maintenance manuals.
A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer who employs workers for this Project who are
competent in techniques required by manufacturer for floor tile installation and seaming method
indicated.
1. Engage an installer who employs workers for this Project who are trained or certified by
manufacturer for installation techniques required.
B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to

1. Critical Radiant Flux Classification: Class I, not less than 0.45 W/sq. cm.
C. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to
1. Build mockups for floor tile including accessories.
a. Size: Minimum 100 sq. ft. (9.3 sq. m) for each type, color, and pattern in locations
directed by Architect.
A. Store floor tile and installation materials in dry spaces protected from the weather, with ambient
temperatures maintained within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 50
deg F (10 deg C) or more than 90 deg F (32 deg C). Store floor tiles on flat surfaces.
70 deg F (21 deg C) or more than 95 deg F (35 deg C), in spaces to receive floor tile during the
following time periods:


C. Close spaces to traffic during floor tile installation.

D. Close spaces to traffic for 48 hours after floor tile installation.
E. Install floor tile after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS
1. Floor Tile: Furnish 1 box for every 50 boxes or fraction thereof, of each type, color, and
pattern of floor tile installed.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 VINYL COMPOSITION FLOOR TILE
A. See Interior FF+E Schedule for products
A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement based or

blended hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or approved by manufacturer for
applications indicated.
B. Adhesives: Water-resistant type recommended by manufacturer to suit floor tile and substrate
conditions indicated.
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. VCT and Asphalt Tile Adhesives: Not more than 50 g/L.

b. Rubber Floor Adhesives: Not more than 60 g/L.
C. Floor Polish: Provide protective liquid floor polish products as recommended by manufacturer.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
deposits that might interfere with adhesion of floor tile.

3.2 PREPARATION
A. Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions to ensure adhesion of

resilient products.
B. Concrete Substrates: Prepare according to ASTM F 710.
1. Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, and hardeners.
2. Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and
that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended by
manufacturer. Do not use solvents.
3. Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer. Proceed
with installation only after substrates pass testing.
4. Moisture Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer and as follows. Proceed
with installation only after substrates pass testing.
a. Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, ASTM F 1869. Proceed with installation
only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of 3 lb of
water/1000 sq. ft. (1.36 kg of water/92.9 sq. m) in 24 hours.
b. Perform relative humidity test using in situ probes, ASTM F 2170. Proceed with
installation only after substrates have a maximum 75% relative humidity level
measurement.
C. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates with trowelable leveling and patching
D. Do not install floor tiles until they are same temperature as space where they are to be installed.
1. Move resilient products and installation materials into spaces where they will be installed
at least 48 hours in advance of installation.
E. Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by resilient products immediately before
installation.
3.3 FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing floor tile.
B. Lay out floor tiles from center marks established with principal walls, discounting minor
offsets, so tiles at opposite edges of room are of equal width. Adjust as necessary to avoid using
cut widths that equal less than one-half tile at perimeter.
1. Lay tiles at a 45-degree angle with room axis.
C. Match floor tiles for color and pattern by selecting tiles from cartons in the same sequence as
manufactured and packaged, if so numbered. Discard broken, cracked, chipped, or deformed
tiles.

D. Scribe, cut, and fit floor tiles to butt neatly and tightly to vertical surfaces and permanent
fixtures including built-in furniture, cabinets, pipes, outlets, and door frames.
E. Extend floor tiles into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings. Extend floor tiles
to center of door openings.
F. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting
by repeating on floor tiles as marked on substrates. Use chalk or other nonpermanent,
nonstaining marking device.
G. Install floor tiles on covers for telephone and electrical ducts, building expansion-joint covers,
and similar items in finished floor areas. Maintain overall continuity of color and pattern
between pieces of tile installed on covers and adjoining tiles. Tightly adhere tile edges to
substrates that abut covers and to cover perimeters.
H. Adhere floor tiles to flooring substrates using a full spread of adhesive applied to substrate to
produce a completed installation without open cracks, voids, raising and puckering at joints,
telegraphing of adhesive spreader marks, and other surface imperfections.
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning and protection of floor tile.
B. Perform the following operations immediately after completing floor tile installation:
1. Remove adhesive and other blemishes from exposed surfaces.

2. Sweep and vacuum surfaces thoroughly.
3. Damp-mop surfaces to remove marks and soil.
C. Protect floor tile products from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from construction
operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of construction period.
D. Floor Polish: Remove soil, visible adhesive, and surface blemishes from floor tile surfaces
before applying liquid floor polish.
1. Apply two coats.
E. Joint Sealant: Apply sealant to resilient terrazzo floor tile perimeter and around columns, at
door frames, and at other joints and penetrations.
F. Sealers and Finish Coats: Remove soil, visible adhesive, and surface blemishes from resilient
terrazzo floor tile surfaces before applying liquid cleaners, sealers, and finish products.
1. Sealer: Apply two base coats of liquid sealer.

2. Finish: Apply two coats of liquid floor finish.
G. Cover floor tile until Substantial Completion.

SECTION 09653
RESILIENT WALL BASE AND ACCESSORIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Resilient base.
1. Division 9 Section "Resilient Floor Tile for resilient floor tile."
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. LEED Submittals:
1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesives, including printed statement of VOC
content.
C. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of product indicated.
D. Samples for Verification: For each type of product indicated, in manufacturer's standard-size
Samples but not less than 12 inches (300 mm) long, of each resilient product color, texture, and
pattern required.
E. Product Schedule: For resilient products. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.
A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to

1. Critical Radiant Flux Classification: Class I, not less than 0.45 W/sq. cm.
B. Mockups: Provide resilient products with mockups specified in other Sections.

CORE Group, P.C. RESILIENT WALL BASE AND ACCESSORIES
A. Store resilient products and installation materials in dry spaces protected from the weather, with
ambient temperatures maintained within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than
50 deg F (10 deg C) or more than 90 deg F (32 deg C).
70 deg F (21 deg C) or more than 95 deg F (35 deg C), in spaces to receive resilient products
during the following time periods:


C. Install resilient products after other finishing operations, including painting, have been
completed.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS
1. Furnish not less than 10 linear feet (3 linear m) for every 500 linear feet (150 linear m) or
fraction thereof, of each type, color, pattern, and size of resilient product installed.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 RESILIENT BASE
A. Rubber Base Types WB-01 and WB-02:
1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide rubber base

products manufactured by Johnsonite or approved equal product as determined by
Architect from one of the following:
a. Allstate Rubber Corp.; Stoler Industries.

b. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
c. Burke Mercer Flooring Products; Division of Burke Industries, Inc.
d. Endura Rubber Flooring; Division of Burke Industries, Inc.
e. Estrie Products International; American Biltrite (Canada) Ltd.
f. Flexco, Inc.
g. Mondo Rubber International, Inc.
h. Musson, R. C. Rubber Co.

i. Nora Rubber Flooring; Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc.
j. PRF USA, Inc.
k. Roppe Corporation, USA.
l. VPI, LLC; Floor Products Division.
B. Resilient Base Standard: ASTM F 1861.
1. Material Requirement: Type TS (rubber, vulcanized thermoset) or Type TP (rubber,

thermoplastic).
2. Manufacturing Method: Group I (solid, homogeneous).
3. Style: Cove (base with toe).
C. Minimum Thickness: 0.125 inch (3.2 mm).
D. Height: 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).
E. Lengths: Coils in manufacturer's standard length.
F. Outside Corners: Job formed.
G. Inside Corners: Job formed.
H. Finish: See Interior FF+E Schedule.
I. Colors: See Interior FF+E Schedule
A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement based or

blended hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or approved by manufacturer for
applications indicated.
B. Adhesives: Water-resistant type recommended by manufacturer to suit resilient products and

substrate conditions indicated.
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. Cove Base Adhesives: Not more than 50 g/L.
C. Metal Edge Strips: Extruded aluminum with mill finish of width shown, of height required to
protect exposed edges of tiles, and in maximum available lengths to minimize running joints.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION

deposits that might interfere with adhesion of resilient products.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions to ensure adhesion of

resilient products.
B. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates with trowelable leveling and patching
C. Do not install resilient products until they are same temperature as the space where they are to
be installed.
1. Move resilient products and installation materials into spaces where they will be installed
at least 48 hours in advance of installation.
D. Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by resilient products immediately before
installation.
3.3 RESILIENT BASE INSTALLATION
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing resilient base.
B. Apply resilient base to walls, columns, pilasters, casework and cabinets in toe spaces, and other
permanent fixtures in rooms and areas where base is required.
C. Install resilient base in lengths as long as practicable without gaps at seams and with tops of
adjacent pieces aligned.
D. Tightly adhere resilient base to substrate throughout length of each piece, with base in
continuous contact with horizontal and vertical substrates.
E. Do not stretch resilient base during installation.
F. On masonry surfaces or other similar irregular substrates, fill voids along top edge of resilient
base with manufacturer's recommended adhesive filler material.
G. Job-Formed Corners:
1. Outside Corners: Use straight pieces of maximum lengths possible. Form without
producing discoloration (whitening) at bends.
2. Inside Corners: Use straight pieces of maximum lengths possible.

3.4 RESILIENT ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing resilient accessories.
B. Resilient Molding Accessories: Butt to adjacent materials and tightly adhere to substrates
throughout length of each piece. Install reducer strips at edges of carpet and resilient floor
covering that would otherwise be exposed.
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning and protection of resilient
products.
B. Perform the following operations immediately after completing resilient product installation:
1. Remove adhesive and other blemishes from exposed surfaces.

2. Sweep and vacuum surfaces thoroughly.
3. Damp-mop surfaces to remove marks and soil.
C. Protect resilient products from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from construction
operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of construction period.
D. Cover resilient products until Substantial Completion.

SECTION 09681
CARPET TILE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes modular carpet tile.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 9 Sections "Resilient Floor Tile" and "Resilient Wall Base and Accessories" for
resilient wall base and accessories installed with carpet tile.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include manufacturer's written data on
physical characteristics, durability, and fade resistance. Include installation recommendations
for each type of substrate.
B. Shop Drawings: Show the following:
1. Columns, doorways, enclosing walls or partitions, built-in cabinets, and locations where
cutouts are required in carpet tiles.
2. Existing flooring materials to be removed.
3. Existing flooring materials to remain.
4. Carpet tile type, color, and dye lot.
5. Type of subfloor.
6. Type of installation.
7. Pattern of installation.
8. Pattern type, location, and direction.
9. Pile direction.
10. Type, color, and location of insets and borders.
11. Type, color, and location of edge, transition, and other accessory strips.
12. Transition details to other flooring materials.
C. Samples: For each of the following products and for each color and texture required. Label
each Sample with manufacturer's name, material description, color, pattern, and designation
indicated on Drawings and in schedules.
1. Carpet Tile: Full-size Sample.

CORE Group, P.C. CARPET TILE
2. Exposed Edge, Transition, and other Accessory Stripping: 12-inch- (300-mm-) long
Samples.
D. LEED Submittal:
1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.3:
a. For carpet tile, documentation indicating compliance with testing and product
requirements of Carpet and Rug Institute's "Green Label Plus" program.
b. For installation adhesive, including printed statement of VOC content.
E. Product Schedule: For carpet tile. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.
F. Qualification Data: For Installer.
G. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified

testing agency.
H. Maintenance Data: For carpet tiles to include in maintenance manuals. Include the following:
1. Methods for maintaining carpet tile, including cleaning and stain-removal products and
procedures and manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.
2. Precautions for cleaning materials and methods that could be detrimental to carpet tile.
I. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section.
A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is certified by the Floor Covering

Installation Board or who can demonstrate compliance with its certification program
requirements.
B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide products with the critical radiant flux classification
indicated in Part 2, as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E 648 by an
independent testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
C. Mockups: Before installing carpet tile, build mockups to verify selections made under sample
submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and
execution.
1. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undamaged at time of
D. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in

Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination."
E. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in

Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination." Review methods and procedures
related to carpet tile installation including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Review delivery, storage, and handling procedures.

2. Review ambient conditions and ventilation procedures.
A. Comply with CRI 104, Section 5, "Storage and Handling."
A. Comply with CRI 104, Section 7.2, "Site Conditions; Temperature and Humidity" and
Section 7.12, "Ventilation."
B. Environmental Limitations: Do not install carpet tiles until wet work in spaces is complete and
dry, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated for
Project when occupied for its intended use.
C. Do not install carpet tiles over concrete slabs until slabs have cured and are sufficiently dry to
bond with adhesive and concrete slabs have pH range recommended by carpet tile
manufacturer.
D. Where demountable partitions or other items are indicated for installation on top of carpet tiles,
install carpet tiles before installing these items.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty for Carpet Tiles: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees
to repair or replace components of carpet tile installation that fail in materials or workmanship
within specified warranty period.
1. Warranty does not include deterioration or failure of carpet tile due to unusual traffic,
failure of substrate, vandalism, or abuse.
2. Failures include, but are not limited to, more than 10 percent loss of face fiber, edge
raveling, snags, runs, loss of tuft bind strength, dimensional stability, excess static
discharge and delamination.
3. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.
1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials described below, before installation begins, that match products
installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels
describing contents.
1. Carpet Tile: Full-size units equal to 5 percent of amount installed for each type indicated,
but not less than 10 sq. yd. (8.3 sq. m).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CARPET TILE

1. As listed under Interior FF+E Schedule.
2.2 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. VOC Limits: Provide adhesives with VOC content not more than 50 g/L when calculated
according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA method 24).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 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 F 710 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
characteristics by performing bond and moisture tests recommended by carpet tile
manufacturer.
2. Subfloor finishes comply with requirements specified in Division 3 Section "Cast-in-
Place Concrete" for slabs receiving carpet tile.
3. Subfloors are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 6.2, "Site Conditions; Floor Preparation," and with
carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparing substrates indicated to
receive carpet tile installation.
B. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds, according to manufacturer's written

instructions, to fill cracks, holes, depressions, and protrusions in substrates. Fill or level cracks,

holes and depressions 1/8 inch (3 mm) wide or wider and protrusions more than 1/32 inch (0.8
mm), unless more stringent requirements are required by manufacturer's written instructions.
C. Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with
adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, without using solvents. Use mechanical
methods recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.
D. Clean metal substrates of grease, oil, soil and rust, and prime if directed by adhesive
manufacturer. Rough sand painted metal surfaces and remove loose paint. Sand aluminum
surfaces, to remove metal oxides, immediately before applying adhesive.
E. Broom and vacuum clean substrates to be covered immediately before installing carpet tile.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 14, "Carpet Modules," and with carpet tile
manufacturer's written installation instructions.
B. Installation Method: Glue down; install every tile with full-spread, releasable, pressure-
sensitive adhesive.
C. Maintain dye lot integrity. Do not mix dye lots in same area.
D. Cut and fit carpet tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in
furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, and nosings. Bind or seal cut
edges as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.
E. Extend carpet tile into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open-bottomed obstructions, removable
flanges, alcoves, and similar openings.
F. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting
by repeating on finish flooring as marked on subfloor. Use nonpermanent, nonstaining marking
device.
G. Install pattern parallel to walls and borders.
H. Stagger joints of carpet tiles so carpet tile grid is offset from access flooring panel grid. Do not
fill seams of access flooring panels with carpet adhesive; keep seams free of adhesive.
A. Perform the following operations immediately after installing carpet tile:
1. Remove excess adhesive, seam sealer, and other surface blemishes using cleaner
recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.
2. Remove yarns that protrude from carpet tile surface.
3. Vacuum carpet tile using commercial machine with face-beater element.
B. Protect installed carpet tile to comply with CRI 104, Section 16, "Protection of Indoor
Installations."

C. Protect carpet tile against damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and
fixtures during the remainder of construction period. Use protection methods indicated or
recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

SECTION 09852
SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes shop-fabricated, fabric-wrapped panel units tested for acoustical performance,
including:
1. Sound-absorbing wall panels.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. NRC: Noise Reduction Coefficient.
B. SAA: Sound Absorption Average.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of fabric facing, panel edge, core material, and mounting
indicated.
B. LEED Submittals:
preconsumer recycled content. Include statement indicating cost for each product having
recycled content.
2. Product Certificates for Credit MR 5.1: For products and materials required to comply
with requirements for regionally manufactured materials. Include statement indicating
cost, location of manufacturer, and distance to Project for each regionally manufactured
material.
3. Certificates for Credit MR 6 and Credit MR 7: Chain-of-custody certificates indicating
that wood-based products used in sound-absorbing wall units comply with forest
certification requirements. Include statement indicating cost for each certified wood
product.
4. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For installation adhesives, documentation including
printed statement of VOC content and chemical components.

CORE Group, P.C. SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS
5. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.4: For composite wood products used in sound-absorbing
wall units, documentation indicating that product contains no urea formaldehyde.
6. Laboratory Test Reports for Credit EQ 4: For installation adhesives, composite wood
products and sound-absorbing wall units, documentation indicating that products comply
with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health
Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various
Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers," including 2004 Addenda.
C. Shop Drawings: For sound-absorbing wall units. Include mounting devices and details; details
at panel head, base, joints, and corners; and details at ceiling, floor base, and wall intersections.
Indicate panel edge and core materials.
1. Include elevations showing panel sizes and direction of fabric weave and pattern
matching.
D. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of fabric facing from sound-absorbing wall unit
manufacturer's full range.
E. Samples for Verification: For the following products, prepared on Samples of size indicated
below:
1. Fabric: Full-width by approximately 36-inch- (900-mm-) long Sample, but not smaller
than required to show complete pattern repeat, from dye lot to be used for the Work, and
with specified treatments applied. Mark top and face of fabric.
2. Panel Edge: 12-inch- (300-mm-) long Sample(s) showing each edge profile, corner, and
finish.
3. Core Material: 12-inch- (300-mm-) square Sample at corner.
4. Mounting Devices: Full-size Samples.
5. Assembled Panels: Approximately 36 by 36 inches (900 by 900 mm), including joints
and mounting methods.
F. Coordination Drawings: Elevations and other details, drawn to scale, on which the following
items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items
involved:
1. Electrical outlets, switches, and thermostats.

2. Items penetrating or covered by sound-absorbing wall units including the following:
a. Lighting fixtures.
b. Air outlets and inlets.
c. Speakers.
d. Alarms.
e. Sprinklers.
f. Access panels.
3. Show operation of hinged and sliding components covered by or adjacent to sound-

absorbing wall units.
G. Product Certificates: For each type of sound-absorbing wall unit, from manufacturer.

H. Maintenance Data: For sound-absorbing wall units to include in maintenance manuals. Include
fabric manufacturers' written cleaning and stain-removal recommendations.
I. Warranty: Sample of special warranty.
A. Source Limitations: Obtain sound-absorbing wall units from single source from single
manufacturer.
B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide sound-absorbing wall units meeting the following

as determined by testing identical products by UL or another testing and inspecting agency
acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction:
1. Surface-Burning Characteristics: As determined by testing per ASTM E 84.
a. Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.

b. Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
2. Fire Growth Contribution: Meeting acceptance criteria of local code and authorities
having jurisdiction when tested according to NFPA 265.
C. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under Sample submittals and to
demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials, fabrication, and
installation.
1. Build mockup of typical wall area as directed by Architect.

2. Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract
Documents contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations
in writing.
D. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
A. Comply with fabric and sound-absorbing wall unit manufacturers' written instructions for
minimum and maximum temperature and humidity requirements for shipment, storage, and
handling.
B. Deliver materials and units in unopened bundles and store in a temperature-controlled dry place
with adequate air circulation.
A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install sound-absorbing wall units until spaces are enclosed
and weathertight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, work at and above ceilings is
complete, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels
indicated for Project when occupied for its intended use.

B. Lighting: Do not install sound-absorbing wall units until a permanent level of lighting is
provided on surfaces to receive the units.
C. Air-Quality Limitations: Protect sound-absorbing wall units from exposure to airborne odors,
such as tobacco smoke, and install units under conditions free from odor contamination of
ambient air.
D. Field Measurements: Verify locations of sound-absorbing wall units and actual dimensions of
openings and penetrations by field measurements before fabrication.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or

replace components of sound-absorbing wall units that fail in materials or workmanship within
specified warranty period.
1. Failures include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Acoustical performance.
b. Fabric sagging, distorting, or releasing from panel edge.
c. Warping of core.
2. Warranty Period: Two years from date of Substantial Completion.
1.9 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials from same production run that match products installed and that are
packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
1. Fabric: For each fabric, color, and pattern installed, provide length equal to 10 percent of
amount installed, but no fewer than 10 yards (9 m).
2. Mounting Devices: Full-size units equal to 5 percent of amount installed, but no fewer
than five devices, including unopened adhesives.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS
A. Basis-of-Design Product; As indicated under Interior FF+E schedule or approved equal product
as determined by Architect from one of the following:
1. Acoustical Panel Systems (APS, Inc.).

2. Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
3. Armstrong World Industries.
4. AVL Systems, Inc.
5. Benton Brothers Solutions, Inc.
6. Conwed Designscape; an Owens Corning company.
7. Decoustics Limited; a CertainTeed Ceilings company.

8. Essi Acoustical Products.
9. Golterman & Sabo.
10. Kinetics Noise Control, Inc.
11. Lamvin, Inc.
12. MBI Products Company, Inc.
13. Panel Solutions, Inc.
14. Perdue Acoustics.
15. Pinta Acoustic, Inc.
16. Proudfoot Company, Inc. (The).
17. Sound Concepts Canada, Inc.
18. Sound Management Group LLC.
19. Tectum Inc.
20. Wall Technology, Inc.; an Owens Corning company.
21. Working Walls, Inc.
B. General Requirements for Sound-Absorbing Wall Units: Provide sound-absorbing wall panels
that comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health
C. Sound-Absorbing Wall Panel: Manufacturer's standard panel construction consisting of facing

material stretched over front face of edge-framed core and bonded or attached to edges and back
of frame.
1. Mounting: Edge mounted with splines secured to substrate.
a. Finish Color at Exposed Edges: Match color of facing material
2. Mounting: Back mounted with manufacturer's standard metal clips or bar hangers,
secured to substrate.
3. Core: Manufacturer's standard
4. Edge Construction: T.B.D.

5. Edge Profile: Mitered (beveled to a point)
6. Corner Detail in Elevation: Square
7. Reveals between Panels: as selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.
8. Facing Material: [As indicated on Drawings.]
9. Acoustical Performance: Sound absorption NRC of not less than 0.65 according to
ASTM C 423 for [Type A] mounting according to ASTM E 795.
10. Nominal Core Thickness: As indicated on Drawings.
11. Panel Width: As indicated on Drawings.
12. Panel Height: As indicated on Drawings.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. General:
1. Minimum Recycled Content: Provide sound-absorbing wall units with postconsumer

recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content of 25 percent by weight.

2. Regional Materials: Provide sound-absorbing wall units that have been manufactured
within 500 miles (800 km) of Project site.
3. Certified Wood: Fabricate products with wood-based components produced from wood
obtained from forests certified by an FSC-accredited certification body to comply with
FSC STD-01-001, "FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship."
B. Core Materials: [Manufacturer's standard.]
1. Glass-Fiber Board: ASTM C 612, Type standard with manufacturer; nominal density of
[6 to 7 lb/cu. ft. (96 to 112 kg/cu. m)], unfaced, and dimensionally stable, molded rigid
board; and with maximum flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of 25 and 50,
respectively.
2. Mineral-Fiber Board: Maximum flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of 25 and
10, respectively; minimum density of [13 lb/cu. ft. (208 kg/cu. m)] [20 lb/cu. ft. (320
kg/cu. m)], and with perforated surface.
a. Cementitious-Fiber Board: Density of not less than [20 lb/cu. ft. (320 kg/cu. m).]
3. Tackable, Impact-Resistant, High-Density Board for Face Layer: 1/8-inch- (3.2-mm-)
thick layer of compressed molded glass-fiber board with a nominal density of 16 to 18
lb/cu. ft. (256 to 288 kg/cu. m) laminated to face of core.
4. Impact-Resistant, Acoustically Transparent, Copolymer Sheet for Face Layer: 1/16- to
1/8-inch- (1.6- to 3.2-mm-) thick layer of perforated, noncombustible, copolymer sheet
laminated to face of core.
5. Wood and Plywood: Manufacturer's standard plywood or clear, vertical grain, straight,
kiln-dried hardwood.
a. Use plywood that meets the testing and product requirements of the California
Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile
Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental
Chambers," including 2004 Addenda.
b. Fire-retardant treated by pressure process with a flame-spread index of 25 or less
when tested according to ASTM E 84, and with no evidence of significant
progressive combustion when the test is extended an additional 20 minutes, and
with the flame front not extending more than 10.5 feet (3.2 m) beyond the
centerline of the burners at any time during the test.
1) Treated material shall have a moisture content of 28 percent or less when

tested according to ASTM D 3201 at 92 percent relative humidity.
2) Kiln-dry material after treatment to 7 to 13 percent or less for lumber and 15
percent or less for plywood.
C. Facing Material: Fabric from same dye lot; color and pattern as indicated on Drawings.
D. Mounting Devices: Concealed on back of unit, recommended by manufacturer to support

weight of unit, and as follows:
1. Splines: Manufacturer's standard concealed metal or plastic splines that engage the
kerfed edges of the unit, with other moldings and trim for interior corners, exterior
corners, and exposed edges, with factory-applied finish on exposed items.
2. Adhesives: As recommended by sound-absorbing wall unit manufacturer and with a
VOC content of 70 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA
Method 24).

3. Adhesives: As recommended by sound-absorbing wall unit manufacturer and that
comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health
4. Adhesive Tape Strips: Manufacturer's standard 1/16-inch- (1.6-mm-) thick, double-sided
foam tape.
5. Hook-and-Loop Strips: Manufacturer's standard.
6. Impaling Clips: Manufacturer's standard.
7. Magnetic Strip or Devices: Manufacturer's standard.
8. Metal Clips or Bar Hangers: Manufacturer's standard two-part metal "Z" clips, with one
part of each clip mechanically attached to back of unit and the other part to substrate,
designed to permit unit removal.
2.3 FABRICATION
A. General: Use manufacturer's standard construction except as otherwise indicated; with facing
material applied to face, edges, and back border of dimensionally stable core; and with rigid
edges to reinforce panel perimeter against warpage and damage.
1. Glass-Fiber Board and Mineral-Fiber Board Cores: Chemically harden core edges and
areas of core where mounting devices are attached.
B. Core-Face Layer: Evenly stretched over core face and edges and securely attached to core; free
from puckers, ripples, wrinkles, or sags.
C. Facing Material: Apply fabric facing fully covering visible surfaces of unit; with material
stretched straight, on the grain, tight, square, and free from puckers, ripples, wrinkles, sags,
blisters, seams, adhesive, or other visible distortions or foreign matter.
1. Square Corners: Tailor corners. Heat seal vinyl fabric seams at corners.
2. Radius and Other Nonsquare Corners: Attach facing material so there are no seams or
gathering of material.
3. Fabrics with Directional or Repeating Patterns or Directional Weave: Mark fabric top
and attach fabric in same direction so pattern or weave matches in adjacent units.
D. Dimensional Tolerances of Finished Units: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) for the following:
1. Thickness.
2. Edge straightness.
3. Overall length and width.
4. Squareness from corner to corner.
5. Chords, radii, and diameters.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine fabric, fabricated units, substrates, areas, and conditions, for compliance with
requirements, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting performance of sound-
absorbing wall units.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install sound-absorbing wall units in locations indicated with vertical surfaces and edges plumb,
top edges level and in alignment with other units, faces flush, and scribed to fit adjoining work
accurately at borders and at penetrations.
B. Comply with sound-absorbing wall unit manufacturer's written instructions for installation of
units using type of mounting devices indicated. Mount units securely to supporting substrate.
C. Align and level fabric pattern and grain among adjacent units.
3.3 INSTALLATION TOLERANCES
A. Variation from Plumb and Level: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
B. Variation of Panel Joints from Hairline: Not more than 1/32 inch (0.79 mm) wide.
3.4 CLEANING
A. Clip loose threads; remove pills and extraneous materials.
B. Clean panels on completion of installation to remove dust and other foreign materials according
to manufacturer's written instructions.

SECTION 09912
PAINTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes surface preparation and the application of paint systems on the following
interior substrates:
1. Concrete.
2. Concrete masonry units (CMU).
3. Steel.
4. Gypsum board.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. Samples: For each finish and for each color and texture required.
C. Product List: Printout of current "MPI Approved Products List" for each product category
specified in Part 2, with the proposed product highlighted.
D. LEED Submittal:
1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.2: For paints, including printed statement of VOC
content and chemical components.
A. MPI Standards:
1. Products: Complying with MPI standards indicated and listed in "MPI Approved
Products List."
2. Preparation and Workmanship: Comply with requirements in "MPI Architectural
Painting Specification Manual" for products and paint systems indicated.

CORE Group, P.C. PAINTING
B. Mockups: Apply benchmark samples of each paint system indicated and each color and finish
selected to verify preliminary selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate
aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.
1. Architect will select one surface to represent surfaces and conditions for application of
each paint system specified in Part 3.
a. Wall and Ceiling Surfaces: Provide samples of at least 100 sq. ft. (9 sq. m).
b. Other Items: Architect will designate items or areas required.
2. Apply benchmark samples after permanent lighting and other environmental services
have been activated.
3. Final approval of color selections will be based on benchmark samples.
a. If preliminary color selections are not approved, apply additional benchmark

samples of additional colors selected by Architect at no added cost to Owner.
1.5 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials described below that are from same production run (batch mix) as
materials applied and that are packaged for storage and identified with labels describing
contents.
1. Quantity: Furnish an additional 5 percent, but not less than 1 gal. (3.8 L) of each material
and color applied.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PAINT, GENERAL
A. Material Compatibility:
1. Provide materials for use within each paint system that are compatible with one another
and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by
manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.
2. For each coat in a paint system, provide products recommended in writing by
manufacturers of topcoat for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.
B. VOC Content of Field-Applied Interior Paints and Coatings: Provide products that comply with
the following limits for VOC content, exclusive of colorants added to a tint base, when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24); these requirements do not
apply to paints and coatings that are applied in a fabrication or finishing shop:
1. Flat Paints, Coatings, and Primers: VOC content of not more than 50 g/L.
2. Nonflat Paints, Coatings, and Primers: VOC content of not more than 150 g/L.
3. Anti-Corrosive and Anti-Rust Paints Applied to Ferrous Metals: VOC not more than 250
g/L.
4. Flat Topcoat Paints: VOC content of not more than 50 g/L.
5. Nonflat Topcoat Paints: VOC content of not more than 150 g/L.

6. Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters: VOC content of not more than 200 g/L.
C. Chemical Components of Field-Applied Interior Paints and Coatings: Provide topcoat paints
and anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints applied to ferrous metals that comply with the following
chemical restrictions; these requirements do not apply to paints and coatings that are applied in
a fabrication or finishing shop:
1. Aromatic Compounds: Paints and coatings shall not contain more than 1.0 percent by
weight of total aromatic compounds (hydrocarbon compounds containing one or more
benzene rings).
2. Restricted Components: Paints and coatings shall not contain any of the following:
a. Acrolein.
b. Acrylonitrile.
c. Antimony.
d. Benzene.
e. Butyl benzyl phthalate.
f. Cadmium.
g. Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate.
h. Di-n-butyl phthalate.
i. Di-n-octyl phthalate.
j. 1,2-dichlorobenzene.
k. Diethyl phthalate.
l. Dimethyl phthalate.
m. Ethylbenzene.
n. Formaldehyde.
o. Hexavalent chromium.
p. Isophorone.
q. Lead.
r. Mercury.
s. Methyl ethyl ketone.
t. Methyl isobutyl ketone.
u. Methylene chloride.
v. Naphthalene.
w. Toluene (methylbenzene).
x. 1,1,1-trichloroethane.
y. Vinyl chloride.
D. Colors: As indicated on Drawings for paint types P-1 through P-5.
2.2 BLOCK FILLERS
A. Interior/Exterior Latex Block Filler: MPI #4.
1. VOC Content: E Range of E3.
2.3 PRIMERS/SEALERS
A. Interior Latex Primer/Sealer: MPI #50.

2. Environmental Performance Rating: EPR 3.
B. Interior Alkyd Primer/Sealer: MPI #45.
C. Wood-Knot Sealer: Sealer recommended in writing by topcoat manufacturer for use in paint
systems indicated.
2.4 METAL PRIMERS
A. Alkyd Anticorrosive Metal Primer: MPI #79.
B. Quick-Drying Alkyd Metal Primer: MPI #76.
C. Rust-Inhibitive Primer (Water Based): MPI #107.

2.5 LATEX PAINTS
A. Interior Latex (Flat): MPI #53 (Gloss Level 1).

2. Environmental Performance Rating: EPR 2.5.
B. Interior Latex (Eggshell): MPI #52 (Gloss Level 3).

C. Interior Latex (Satin): MPI #43 (Gloss Level 4).

D. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex (Flat): MPI #143 (Gloss Level 1).

E. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex (Eggshell): MPI #145 (Gloss Level 3).

F. Exterior Latex (Flat): MPI #10 (Gloss Level 1).
G. Exterior Latex (Semigloss): MPI #11 (Gloss Level 5).
2.6 ALKYD PAINTS
A. Interior Alkyd (Flat): MPI #49 (Gloss Level 1).
B. Interior Alkyd (Eggshell): MPI #51 (Gloss Level 3).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements
for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of work.
B. Maximum Moisture Content of Substrates: When measured with an electronic moisture meter
as follows:
1. Concrete: 12 percent.
2. Masonry (Clay and CMU): 12 percent.
3. Gypsum Board: 12 percent.
C. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility with existing
finishes and primers.
D. Begin coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected and surfaces
are dry.
1. Beginning coating application constitutes Contractor's acceptance of substrates and

conditions.
3.2 PREPARATION AND APPLICATION
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI Architectural

Painting Specification Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Clean substrates of substances that could impair bond of paints, including dirt, oil, grease, and
incompatible paints and encapsulants.
1. Remove incompatible primers and reprime substrate with compatible primers as required
to produce paint systems indicated.
C. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks,
roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Cut in sharp lines and color
breaks.
D. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application. Correct damage to work of
other trades by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by Architect, and
leave in an undamaged condition.
E. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or

defaced painted surfaces.
3.3 INTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE
A. Concrete Substrates, Nontraffic Surfaces:
1. Latex System: MPI INT 3.1E.
a. Prime Coat: Interior latex matching topcoat.

b. Intermediate Coat: Interior latex matching topcoat.
c. Topcoat: Interior latex (flat).
2. Alkyd System: MPI INT 3.1D.
a. Prime Coat: Interior latex primer/sealer.

b. Intermediate Coat: Interior alkyd matching topcoat.
c. Topcoat: Interior alkyd (flat).
3. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex System: MPI INT 3.1M.
a. Prime Coat: Institutional low-odor/VOC interior latex matching topcoat.

b. Intermediate Coat: Institutional low-odor/VOC interior latex matching
topcoat.
c. Topcoat: Institutional low-odor/VOC interior latex (flat).
B. CMU Substrates:
1. Latex System: MPI INT 4.2A.
a. Prime Coat: Interior/exterior latex block filler.

c. Topcoat: Interior latex (flat).
2. Alkyd System: MPI INT 4.2C.

c. Topcoat: Interior alkyd (flat).
3. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex System: MPI INT 4.2E.

topcoat.
c. Topcoat: Institutional low-odor/VOC interior latex (flat).
C. Steel Substrates:
1. Latex Over Alkyd Primer System: MPI INT 5.1Q.
a. Prime Coat: Alkyd anticorrosive metal primer.

c. Topcoat: Interior latex (satin).
2. Alkyd System: MPI INT 5.1E.

c. Topcoat: Interior alkyd (satin).
3. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex System: MPI INT 5.1S.
a. Prime Coat: Rust-inhibitive primer (water based).

topcoat.
c. Topcoat: Institutional low-odor/VOC interior latex (satin).
D. Gypsum Board Substrates:
1. Latex System: MPI INT 9.2A.

c. Topcoat: Interior latex (flat and eggshell).
2. Alkyd Over Latex Primer System: MPI INT 9.2C.

c. Topcoat: Interior alkyd (flat and eggshell).
3. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex System: MPI INT 9.2M.

topcoat.
c. Topcoat: Institutional low-odor/VOC interior latex (flat and eggshell).

3.4 EXTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE
A. Steel Substrates:
1. Alkyd System: MPI EXT 5.1D.

b. Intermediate Coat: Exterior alkyd enamel matching topcoat.
c. Topcoat: Exterior alkyd enamel (flat and semigloss).

SECTION 09931
WOOD STAINS AND TRANSPARENT FINISHES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes surface preparation and the application of wood finishes on the following
substrates:
1. Interior Substrates:
a. Exposed wood panel products.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. LEED Submittal:
1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.2: For interior primers, stains, and transparent finishes,
including printed statement of VOC content.
C. Samples: For each finish and for each color and texture required.
D. Product List: Printout of MPI's current "MPI Approved Products List" for each product
category specified in Part 2, with the product proposed for use highlighted.
A. MPI Standards:
1. Products: Complying with MPI standards indicated and listed in its "MPI Approved
Products List."
2. Preparation and Workmanship: Comply with requirements in "MPI Architectural
Painting Specification Manual" for products and finish systems indicated.
B. Mockups: Apply benchmark samples of each finish system indicated and each color selected to
verify preliminary selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects
and set quality standards for materials and execution.

CORE Group, P.C. WOOD STAINS AND TRANSPARENT FINISHES
1. Architect will select one surface to represent surfaces and conditions for application of
each type of finish system and substrate.
a. Surfaces: Provide samples of at least 100 sq. ft. (9 sq. m).

b. Other Items: Architect will designate items or areas required.
2. Final approval of stain color selections will be based on benchmark samples.
a. If preliminary stain color selections are not approved, apply additional benchmark
samples of additional stain colors selected by Architect at no added cost to Owner.
1.5 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials described below that are from same production run (batch mix) as
materials applied and that are packaged for storage and identified with labels describing
contents.
1. Quantity: Furnish an additional 5 percent, but not less than 1 gal. (3.8 L) of each material
and color applied.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL
A. Material Compatibility:
1. Provide materials for use within each finish system that are compatible with one another
and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by
manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.
2. For each coat in a finish system, provide products recommended in writing by
manufacturers of topcoat for use in finish system and on substrate indicated.
B. VOC Content of Field-Applied Interior Primers, Stains, and Transparent Finishes: Provide
products that comply with the following limits for VOC content, exclusive of colorants added to
a tint base, when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24); these
requirements do not apply to primers, stains, and transparent finishes that are applied in a
fabrication or finishing shop:
1. Flat Primers: VOC content of not more than 50 g/L.

2. Nonflat Primers: VOC content of not more than 150 g/L.
3. Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters: VOC content of not more than 200 g/L.
4. Clear Wood Finishes, Varnishes: VOC not more than 350 g/L.
5. Clear Wood Finishes, Lacquers: VOC not more than 550 g/L.
6. Stains: VOC not more than 250 g/L.
C. Stain Colors: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

2.2 WOOD FILLERS
A. Wood Filler Paste: MPI #91.
2.3 PRIMERS AND SEALERS
A. Alkyd Sanding Sealer: MPI #102.
B. Lacquer Sanding Sealer: MPI #84.
2.4 STAINS
A. Interior Wood Stain (Semitransparent): MPI #90.
2.5 VARNISHES
A. Interior Varnish (Semigloss): MPI #74, Gloss Level 5, alkyd type.
2.6 POLYURETHANE FINISHES
A. Two-Component Aliphatic Polyurethane (Clear): MPI #78.
B. Interior, Oil-Modified, Clear Urethane (Satin): MPI #57, Gloss Level 4.
2.7 WATERBORNE ACRYLIC FINISHES
A. Waterborne Clear Acrylic (Satin): MPI #128, Gloss Level 4.


2.8 LACQUERS
A. Lacquer (Clear Satin): MPI #85, Gloss Level 4.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements
for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of work.
1. Maximum Moisture Content of Wood Substrates: 15 percent when measured with an

electronic moisture meter.
2. Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility with
existing finishes.
3. Begin finish application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected and
surfaces are dry.
4. Beginning application of finish system constitutes Contractor's acceptance of substrate
and conditions.
3.2 PREPARATION AND APPLICATION
A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI Architectural

Painting Specification Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.
B. Apply wood filler paste to open-grain woods, as defined in "MPI Architectural Painting
Specification Manual," to produce smooth, glasslike finish.
C. Protect work of other trades against damage from finish application. Correct damage by
cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by Architect, and leave in an
undamaged condition.
D. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or

defaced finished wood surfaces.
3.3 INTERIOR WOOD-FINISH-SYSTEM SCHEDULE
A. Exposed Wood Panel-Product Substrates:
1. Alkyd Varnish Over Sealer and Stain System: MPI INT 6.4D.
a. Stain Coat: Interior wood stain (semitransparent).

b. Seal Coat: Alkyd sanding sealer.
c. Two Finish Coats: Interior varnish (semigloss).
2. Alkyd Varnish Over Sealer System: MPI INT 6.4G.

a. Seal Coat: Alkyd sanding sealer.
b. Two Finish Coats: Interior varnish (semigloss).
3. Polyurethane Varnish Over Stain System: MPI INT 6.4E.

b. Two Finish Coats: Interior, oil-modified, clear urethane (satin).
4. Polyurethane Varnish System: MPI INT 6.4.J.
a. One Factory-Applied Finish Coat: Matching field-applied finish coats.

b. Two Field-Applied Finish Coats: Interior, oil-modified, clear urethane (satin).
5. Waterborne Clear Acrylic Over Stain System: MPI INT 6.4U.

b. Two Finish Coats: Waterborne clear acrylic (satin).
6. Lacquer Over Stain and Sealer System: MPI INT 6.4F.

b. Seal Coat: Lacquer sanding sealer.
c. Two Finish Coats: Lacquer (clear satin).
7. Lacquer Over Sealer System: MPI INT 6.4Y.
a. Seal Coat: Lacquer sanding sealer.

b. Two Finish Coats: Lacquer (clear satin).
8. Semitransparent Stain System: MPI INT 6.4C.
a. Two Stain Coats: Exterior semitransparent stain (solvent based).

SECTION 09992
PAINTING RESTORATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes historic treatment of painting as follows:
1. Polychromatic artistic painting restoration of historic murals on canvas panel substrates.
1.3 UNIT PRICES
A. Work of this Section is affected by unit prices specified in Division 1 Section "Unit Prices."
1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. General: See Division 1 Section "Special Procedures for Historic Treatment" for other historic
treatment definitions.
B. Historic Paint Materials: Paint materials manufactured to match historic paint formulations;
either custom-formulated products or standard products of manufacturers of historic paint
materials.
C. Modern Paint Materials: Paint materials not designed to match historic paint formulations but
that may be required to match historic paint colors.
D. Freehand Painting: Artistic polychromatic painting applied using only a paintbrush.
1.5 STANDARDS
A. All work shall be performed according to the standards of practice of the American Institute for
Conservation.
1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION TESTING
A. Preconstruction Testing Service: Engage a qualified historic treatment specialist to perform

preconstruction testing for historic painted canvas surface.
Mt. Pleasant Library 09992-1 “Issued for Permit:” 12-04-09

CORE Group, P.C. PAINTING RESTORATION
1. Select sizes and configurations of existing work to adequately demonstrate capability of
products to comply with requirements.
2. Test historic treatment methods for effectiveness and compliance with specified
requirements.
3. Notify Architect seven days in advance of the dates and times when testing will be
performed.
1.7 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each paint system and type of product indicated.
B. LEED Submittals:
1. Product Data for Credit IEQ 4.2: For paints and coatings, documentation including
printed statement of VOC content.
2. Laboratory Test Reports for Credit IEQ 4: For paints and coatings, documentation
indicating that products comply with the testing and product requirements of the
California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile
Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."
C. Shop Drawings: For freehand painting. Show location and extent of work, whether new or
replacement, and with finishes and colors noted. Include field-verified dimensions and the
following:
1. Full-size patterns or design cartoons with complete dimensions and relation to existing
work.
D. Samples: For each type of paint system and each color and gloss.
1. For each painted color being matched to a standardized color-coding system, include the
color chips from the color-coding-system company with Samples.
2. Label each Sample for location and application.
3. Sample Size: 24-by-24-inch (600-by-600-mm). Sample for each required artwork
design, on canvas over hardboard.
E. Product List: Printout of current "MPI Approved Products List" for each MPI-product category
specified in paint systems, with the proposed product highlighted.
1.8 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Qualification Data: For qualified historic treatment specialist.
B. Color Matching Certificate: For computer color matching of historic colors, by paint
manufacturer.
C. Preconstruction Test Reports: For historic treatment of painting.

1.9 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish extra paint materials from the same production runs that match products applied and
that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing
contents, including material, finish, source, and location on building.
1. Quantity: Furnish Owner with an additional 5 percent, but not less than 1 gal. (3.8 L) of
each material and color applied.
A. Historic Treatment Specialist Qualifications: A qualified historic painting specialist.
B. Color Matching: Custom computer-match paint colors to colors on murals.
C. Mockups: Provide mockups for each type of coating system and substrate indicated and each
color and finish required to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials
and execution. Duplicate appearance of approved Sample submittals.
1. Surface-Preparation Mockups: On existing surfaces using applicable specified methods

of cleaning and other surface preparation, provide mockup sample of at least 10 sq. ft.
(0.9 sq. m).
2. Coating Mockups: Architect will select one wall surface of at least 10 sq. ft. (0.9 sq. m)
to represent the surface and condition for application of coating system under same
conditions as the completed Work.
D. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
1.11 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Perform historic treatment of painting in the following general sequence:
1. Remove filler over fastener holes in the wood trim surrounding the canvas panels.
2. Remove fasteners carefully and slowly to limit damage to canvas edges.
3. Ease wood trim away from canvas edge to break any bonding which may have occurred
between wood and canvas surface.
4. Remove wood trim and acrylic plastic protective barrier.
5. Dispose of all barrier materials off site.
6. Tag canvas panels with location identification and protect.
7. Verify that temporary protections have been installed according to Division 1 Sections
"Special Procedures for Historic Treatment" and "Temporary Facilities and Controls."
Install additional protections to suit Project conditions.
8. Examine condition of wall surfaces behind canvas panels for evidence of moisture
penetration, failed plaster or other condition harmful to the panels.
9. Investigate cause of failure(s), remedy causes and complete all wall repairs upon removal
of the panels.
10. Examine condition of canvas surfaces to be inpainted including any damage or
discoloration caused by the wood trim, protective barrier or their removal.

11. At the direction of the historic treatment specialist, remove existing delaminated,
fracturing or otherwise unstable varnish and paint to the degree required prior to
inpainting.
12. Apply new paint and coating.
13. Reinstall canvas panels with new protective barrier and hardware, as indicated on
Drawings and as directed by historic treatment specialist.
14. Align reinstalled canvas panels to eliminate gaps and/or crevices between adjoining
panels and between panels and wall or ceiling surfaces.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CLEANING MATERIALS
A. Water: Potable.
B. Detergent Solution: Solution prepared by mixing 2 cups (0.5 L) of tetrasodium polyphosphate,

1/2 cup (125 mL) of laundry detergent that contains no ammonia, 5 quarts (5 L) of 5 percent
sodium hypochlorite bleach, and 15 quarts (15 L) of warm water for each 5 gal. (20 L) of
solution required.
C. Mildewcide: Commercial proprietary mildewcide or a job-mixed solution prepared by mixing

1/3 cup (80 mL) of household detergent that contains no ammonia, 1 quart (1 L) of 5 percent
sodium hypochlorite bleach, and 3 quarts (3 L) of warm water.
2.2 PAINT REMOVERS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:
1. ABR Products, Inc.

2. Back to Nature Products Company.
3. Cathedral Stone Products, Inc.
4. Dumond Chemicals, Inc.
5. Hydroclean; Hydrochemical Techniques, Inc.
6. PROSOCO, Inc.
B. Alkaline-Paste Paint Remover: Manufacturer's standard alkaline-paste formulation for

removing paint and coatings, and containing no methylene chloride.
C. Low-Odor, Solvent-Type Paint Remover: Manufacturer's standard low-odor, water-rinsable

solvent-type gel formulation for removing paint and coatings, and containing no methanol or
methylene chloride.
2.3 HISTORIC PAINT MATERIALS
A. VOC Content of Field-Applied Interior Paints and Coatings: For field applications that are
inside the weatherproofing system, paints and coatings shall comply with the following VOC
content limits when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24):

1. Flat Paints and Coatings: VOC not more than 50 g/L.
2. Nonflat Paints and Coatings: VOC not more than 150 g/L.
3. Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters: VOC not more than 200 g/L.
4. Anticorrosive and Antirust Paints Applied to Ferrous Metals: VOC not more than
250 g/L.
5. Floor Coatings: VOC not more than 100 g/L.
6. Shellacs, Clear: VOC not more than 730 g/L.
7. Shellacs, Pigmented: VOC not more than 550 g/L.
B. Low-Emitting Paints and Coatings: Paints and coatings used inside the weatherproofing system
shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health
Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."
C. Milk Paint: Manufacturer's standard casein paint emulsion produced primarily from organic
milk casein, lime, pigments, and natural fillers; containing zero VOCs.
a. Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company, Inc. (The); Old Fashioned Milk Paint or
SafePaint.
b. Real Milk Paint Co.; Real Milk Paint.
2. Bonding Agent: Manufacturer's recommended bonding admixture to improve paint

adhesion over residual existing coating.
3. Transition Coat: Manufacturer's recommended barrier coating for locations where
existing coating is not compatible with milk paint.
4. Sealer: Manufacturer's recommended clear sealer.
2.4 MODERN PAINT MATERIALS
A. General: See Division 9 painting and transparent finishing Sections for modern paint materials
and application methods unless otherwise indicated in this Section. Furnish in historic colors to
match existing paint colors.
B. VOC Content of Field-Applied Interior Paints and Coatings: For field applications that are
inside the weatherproofing system, paints and coatings shall comply with the following VOC
content limits when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24):
1. Flat Paints and Coatings: VOC not more than 50 g/L.

2. Nonflat Paints and Coatings: VOC not more than 150 g/L.
3. Shellacs, Clear: VOC not more than 730 g/L.
C. Low-Emitting Paints and Coatings: Paints and coatings used inside the weatherproofing system
shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health
Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."
D. Transition Coat: Paint manufacturer's recommended coating for use where a residual existing
coating is not compatible with the paint system.

2.5 PATCHING MATERIALS
A. Cementitious Patching Compounds: Cementitious patching compounds and repair materials

specifically manufactured for surface preparation and sanding of cementitious substrates prior
to repainting; formulation as recommended by manufacturer for type of cementitious substrate
indicated, exposure to weather and traffic, detail of work, and site conditions.
B. Gypsum-Plaster Patching Compound: Finish coat plaster and bonding compound according to
ASTM C 842 and manufacturer's written instructions.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES, GENERAL
A. General: Have historic treatment of painting directed and performed by a qualified historic
treatment specialist. Ensure that historic treatment specialist's field supervisors are present
when painting begins and during its progress. In treating historic items, disturb them as
minimally as possible and as follows:
1. Apply each product according to manufacturer's written instructions unless otherwise

indicated.
2. Stop the progress of deterioration by removing failed coatings and repainting.
3. Verify that substrate surface conditions are suitable for painting.
4. Allow other trades to repair items in place before repainting.
5. Make historic treatment of materials reversible whenever possible unless otherwise
indicated.
B. Mechanical Abrasion: Where mechanical abrasion is needed for the work, use only the gentlest
mechanical methods, such as scraping and lightly hand sanding, that will not abrade canvas,
reducing clarity of detail.
C. Heat Processes: Do not use torches, heat guns, or heat plates.
3.2 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates and conditions, with historic treatment specialist present, for compliance
with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of
the painting work. Comply with paint manufacturer's written instructions for inspection.
B. Maximum Moisture Content of Canvas: Do not begin application of coatings unless moisture
content of canvas is below the maximum value recommended in writing by paint manufacturer
and not greater than 12 percent.
C. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility with existing
finishes and primers.
1. If existing surfaces cannot be prepared to an acceptable condition for proper finishing by

using specified surface-preparation methods, notify Architect in writing.

D. Begin coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected and surfaces
are dry.
1. Beginning coating application constitutes Contractor's acceptance of substrates and

conditions.
3.3 PREPARATION
A. General: Protect persons and surrounding surfaces of building being worked on from harm
resulting from historic treatment of painting.
B. Comply with chemical-product manufacturer's written instructions for protecting building and
other surfaces against damage from exposure to its products. Prevent chemical solutions from
coming into contact with people and other surfaces that could be harmed by such contact.
1. Cover adjacent surfaces with materials that are proven to resist chemical solutions being
used unless the solutions will not damage adjacent surfaces. Apply masking agents to
comply with manufacturer's written instructions. Do not apply liquid strippable masking
agent to painted or porous surfaces. When no longer needed, promptly remove masking
to prevent adhesive staining.
2. Dispose of runoff from operations by legal means and in a manner that prevents soil
erosion, undermining of paving and foundations, damage to landscaping, and water
penetration into building interiors.
3.4 CLEANING
A. General: Use only the gentlest, appropriate method necessary to clean surfaces in preparation
for painting. Clean all surfaces, corners, contours, and interstices.
B. Solvent Cleaning: Use solvent cleaning to remove oil, grease, smoke, tar, and asphalt from
painted or unpainted surfaces before other preparation work. Wipe surfaces with solvent using
clean rags and sponges. If necessary, spot-solvent cleaning may be employed just prior to
commencement of paint application, provided enough time is allowed for complete evaporation.
Use clean solvent and clean rags for the final wash to ensure that all foreign materials have been
removed. Do not use solvents, including primer thinner and turpentine, that leave residue.
C. Mildew: Clean off existing mildew, algae, moss, plant material, loose paint, grease, dirt, and
other debris by scrubbing with bristle brush or sponge and detergent solution. Scrub mildewed
areas with mildewcide. Rinse with water applied by clean rags or sponges.
3.5 PAINT REMOVAL
A. General: Remove paint where indicated. Where cleaning methods have been attempted and
further removal of the paint is required because of incompatible or unsatisfactory surfaces for
repainting, remove paint to extent required by conditions.
1. Brushes: Use brushes that are resistant to chemicals being used.

B. Paint Removal with Low-Odor, Solvent-Type Paint Remover:
1. Remove loose and peeling paint using water, scrapers, brushes, or a combination of these.
Let surface dry thoroughly.
2. Allow paint remover to remain on surface for period recommended by manufacturer.
3. Rinse with water applied by low-pressure spray to remove chemicals and paint residue.
4. Repeat process if necessary to remove all paint.
3.6 SUBSTRATE REPAIR
A. General: Repair substrate surface defects that are inconsistent with the surface appearance of
adjacent materials and finishes.
B. Cementitious Material Substrate:
1. General: Repair defects including dents and chips more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) in size and
all holes and cracks by filling with cementitious patching compound and sanding smooth.
Remove protruding fasteners.
2. New and Bare Plaster: Neutralize surface of plaster with mild acid solution as
recommended by paint manufacturer. In lieu of acid neutralization, follow
manufacturer's written instruction for primer or transition coat over alkaline plaster
surfaces.
3. Concrete, Cement Plaster, and Other Cementitious Products: Remove efflorescence,
chalk, dust, dirt, grease, oils, and release agents. If surfaces are too alkaline to paint,
correct this condition before painting.
C. Gypsum-Plaster Substrates:
1. Repair defects including dents and chips more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) in size and all holes
and cracks by filling with gypsum-plaster patching compound and sanding smooth.
Remove protruding fasteners.
2. Rout out surface cracks to remove loose, unsound material; fill with patching compound
and sand smooth.
3.7 PAINT APPLICATION, GENERAL
A. Comply with manufacturers' written instructions for application methods and with other
Division 9 painting Sections.
B. Prepare surfaces to be painted according to manufacturer's written instructions for each

substrate condition.
C. Apply a transition coat over incompatible existing coatings.
D. Blending Monochromatic Painted Surfaces: When painting new substrates patched into
existing surfaces or touching up missing or damaged finishes, apply coating system specified
for the specific substrate. Apply final finish coat over entire surface from edge to edge and
corner to corner.

3.8 ARTISTIC PAINTING APPLICATIONS
A. General: Apply artistic painting with adequate illumination that will not distort the colors of
surfaces or paint being applied.
B. Freehand Painting Artwork Design: Match color, finish and gloss level of existing paint and
design of existing murals.
3.9 CLEANUP AND PROTECTION
A. At end of each workday, remove rubbish, empty cans, rags, and other discarded materials from
Project site.
B. After completing paint application, clean spattered surfaces. Do not scratch or damage adjacent
finished surfaces.
C. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application. Correct damage to work of
other trades by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by Architect, and
leave in an undamaged condition.
D. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or

defaced painted surfaces.
3.10 SURFACE-PREPARATION SCHEDULE
A. General: Before painting, prepare surfaces for painting according to applicable requirements
specified in this schedule.
1. Examine surfaces to evaluate each surface condition according to the paragraphs below.
2. Where existing degree of soiling prevents examination, preclean surface and allow it to
dry before making an evaluation.
3. Repair substrate defects according to "Substrate Repair" Article.
B. Surface Preparation for MPI DSD 0 Degree of Surface Degradation:
1. Surface Condition: Existing paint film in good condition and tightly adhered.
2. Paint Removal: Not required.
3. Preparation for Painting: Wash surface by detergent cleaning; use solvent cleaning where
needed. Roughen or degloss cleaned surfaces to ensure paint adhesion according to paint
manufacturer's written instructions.
C. Surface Preparation for MPI DSD 1 Degree of Surface Degradation:
1. Surface Condition: Paint film cracked or broken but adhered.

2. Paint Removal: Scrape by hand-tool cleaning methods to remove loose paint until only
tightly adhered paint remains.
3. Preparation for Painting: Wash surface by detergent cleaning; use other cleaning
methods for small areas of bare substrate if required. Roughen, degloss, and sand the
cleaned surfaces to ensure paint adhesion and a smooth finish according to paint
manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Surface Preparation for MPI DSD 2 Degree of Surface Degradation:
1. Surface Condition: Paint film loose, flaking, or peeling.

2. Paint Removal: Remove loose, flaking, or peeling paint film by hand-tool or chemical
paint-removal methods.
3. Preparation for Painting: Wash surface by solvent cleaning. Use other cleaning methods
for small areas of bare substrate if required. Prepare bare cleaned surface to be painted
according to paint manufacturer's written instructions for substrate construction materials.
E. Surface Preparation for MPI DSD 3 Degree of Surface Degradation:
1. Surface Condition: Paint film severely deteriorated, obscuring fine architectural detail
work because of paint-layer buildup and surface indicated to have paint completely
removed.
2. Paint Removal: Completely remove paint film with solvent-type paint remover.
3. Preparation for Painting: Prepare bare cleaned surface according to paint manufacturer's
written instructions for substrate construction materials.
F. Surface Preparation for MPI DSD 4 Degree of Surface Degradation:
1. Surface Condition: Missing material, small holes and openings, and deteriorated or
corroded substrate.
2. Substrate Preparation: Repair, replace, and treat substrate according to "Substrate
Repair" Article.
3. Preparation for Painting: Prepare according to paint manufacturer's written instructions
for substrate construction materials.
4. Painting: Paint as required for MPI DSD 2 degree of surface degradation.
3.11 INTERIOR HISTORIC PAINTING SCHEDULE
A. Canvas:
1. Alkyd Enamel System: MPI RIN 6.5A system.
a. Prime Coat: Not required for MPI DSD 0. Touch up with intermediate coat for
MPI DSD 1. Spot prime with intermediate coat, for MPI DSD 2. Full prime coat
with intermediate coat, for MPI DSD 3.
b. Intermediate Coat: MPI 27, Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss (MPI Gloss Level to match
existing).
c. Topcoat: Match intermediate coat.
d. Color: Match colors of existing paint according to the Munsell Color System or
Plochere Color System.
2. Polyurethane Varnish System (Clear): MPI RIN 6.5C.
a. Prime Coat: Not required for MPI DSD 0. Touch up with intermediate coat for
MPI DSD 1. Spot prime with intermediate coat for MPI DSD 2. Full prime coat
with intermediate coat for MPI DSD 3.

b. Intermediate Coat: MPI 56, Varnish, Interior, Polyurethane, Oil Modified, Gloss
(MPI Gloss Level to match existing).
c. Topcoat: Match intermediate coat.


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SECTION 09111

NON-LOAD-BEARING STEEL FRAMING

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

B. Related Sections include the following:

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: For fire-resistance-rated assemblies that incorporate non-

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2.1 NON-LOAD-BEARING STEEL FRAMING, GENERAL

2.2 SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPONENTS

B. Hanger Attachments to Concrete:

a. Type: Cast-in-place anchor, designed for attachment to concrete forms.

2. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Suitable for application indicated, fabricated from

E. Carrying Channels: Cold-rolled, commercial-steel sheet with a base-metal thickness of 0.0538

1. Depth: 2 inches (51 mm).

F. Furring Channels (Furring Members):

1. Cold-Rolled Channels: 0.0538-inch (1.37-mm) bare-steel thickness, with minimum 1/2-

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a. Minimum Base Metal Thickness: 0.0179 inch (0.45 mm).

4. Resilient Furring Channels: 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) deep members designed to reduce

a. Configuration: Asymmetrical or hat shaped.

1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:

a. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.; Drywall Grid Systems.

2.3 STEEL FRAMING FOR FRAMED ASSEMBLIES

A. Steel Studs and Runners: ASTM C 645.

B. Slip-Type Head Joints: Where indicated, provide the following:

1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: 0.0312 inch (0.79 mm).

D. Cold-Rolled Channel Bridging: 0.0538-inch (1.37-mm) bare-steel thickness, with minimum

1. Depth: 1-1/2 inches (38.1 mm).

E. Hat-Shaped, Rigid Furring Channels: ASTM C 645.

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2.4 AUXILIARY MATERIALS

B. Isolation Strip at Exterior Walls: Provide one of the following:

1. Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt: ASTM D 226, Type I (No. 15 asphalt felt),

A. Suspended Assemblies: Coordinate installation of suspension systems with installation of

B. Coordination with Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials:

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3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

C. Install bracing at terminations in assemblies.

3.4 INSTALLING SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

C. Suspend hangers from building structure as follows:

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D. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Wire tie furring channels to supports.

3.5 INSTALLING FRAMED ASSEMBLIES

B. Install studs so flanges within framing system point in same direction.

1. Space studs as follows:

a. Single-Layer Application: 16 inches (406 mm) o.c., unless otherwise indicated.

a. Install two studs at each jamb, unless otherwise indicated.

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a. Firestop Track: Where indicated, install to maintain continuity of fire-resistance-

5. Sound-Rated Partitions: Install framing to comply with sound-rated assembly indicated.

1. Screw to wood framing.

1. Erect insulation (specified in Division 7 Section "Building Insulation") vertically and

END OF SECTION 09111

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1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1. Gypsum plasterwork on expanded-metal lath, unit masonry and monolithic concrete.

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

B. Sound Transmission Characteristics: Where indicated, provide gypsum plaster assemblies

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1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Comply with ASTM C 842 requirements or gypsum plaster manufacturer's written