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DIVISION 9 Finishes: SECTION 09 65 66 Resilient Athletic Flooring
PLAE Achieve - Recycled Rubber Flooring
A. The work of this section includes:
B. Related Sections: Section(s) related to this section include:
A. Standards listed by reference, including revisions by issuing authority, form a part of this specification section to extent indicated. Standards listed are identified by issuing authority, authority abbreviation, designation number, title, or other designation established by issuing authority. Standards subsequently referenced herein are referred to by issuing authority abbreviation and standard designation.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM D412: Test method used to evaluate the tensile (tension) properties of rubber.
2. ASTM F137: Standard Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus.
3. ASTM C518: Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
4. ASTM D2047: Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Floor Surfaces as measured by the James Machine.
5. ASTM D2859: Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials.
6. ASTM F1514: Standard Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change.
7. ASTM F1515: Standard Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
8. ASTM F925: Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
9. ASTM E303: Standard Test Method for Skid Resistance
10. ASTM F2117: Standard Test Method for Vertical Rebound
11. ASTM F2157: Standard Test Method for Deformation
12. ASTM F2569: Standard Test Method for Force Reduction
13. ASTM D3776: Standard Test Method for Weight Per Unit Area
14. ASTM E90: Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
15. ASTM E492: Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies Using the Tapping Machine
16. ASTM E2179- Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of the Effectiveness of Floor Coverings in Reducing Impact Sound Transmission Through Concrete Floors
C. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – LEED™
1. International Organization for Standardization™ document, ISO 14021 - Provides guidance on the terminology, symbols, testing, and verification methodologies that an organization should use for self-declaration of the environmental aspects of its products and services.
A. Performance Requirements: Provide recycled rubber resilient flooring, which has been manufactured and installed to maintain performance criteria stated by manufacturer without defects, damage, or failure.
A. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.
B. LEED: Provide documentation of how the requirements for credit will be met.
1. List of proposed materials with recycled content. Indicated pre-consumer and post-consumer content.
2. Recycled content is defined in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization document, ISO 14021 Environmental labels and declarations.
a. Post-consumer material – waste materials diverted from the waste stream after consumer or commercial use.
b. Pre-consumer material – materials diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded are regrind, rework, and scrap.
C. Product Data: Submit product data, including manufacturer’s guide specifications product sheet, for specified products.
D. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product components, including anchorage, accessories, finish colors, patterns, and textures.
E. Samples: Submit selection and verification samples for finishes, colors, and textures.
F. Quality Assurance Submittals: Submit the following:
1. Certificates: If required, certification of performance characteristics specified in this document shall be provided by the manufacturer.
2. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Manufacturer’s installation instructions.
G. Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:
1. Operation and Maintenance Data: Operation and maintenance data for installed products in accordance with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Maintenance Data and Operational Data) Section. Include methods for maintaining installed products and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance.
2. Warranty: Warranty documents specified herein.
A. Qualifications:
1. Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in performing work of this section who has specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project.
2. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Manufacturer capable of providing field service representation during construction and approving application method.
Specifier Note: Paragraph below should list obligations for compliance with specific code requirements particular to this section. General statements to comply with a particular code are typically addressed in Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Regulatory Requirements Section. Repetitive statements should be avoided.
B. Pre-installation Meetings: Conduct pre-installation meeting to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer’s instructions, and manufacturer’s warranty requirements. Comply with Division 1 Project Management and Coordination (Project Meetings) Section.
A. General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirements Sections.
B. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays.
C. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
D. Storage and Protection: Store materials at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer and protect from exposure to harmful weather conditions.
A. Temperature Requirements: Maintain air temperature in spaces where products will be installed for time period before, during, and after installation as recommended by manufacturer.
B. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements/openings by field measurements before fabrication; show recorded measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.
A. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.
B. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to and not a limitation of, other rights owner may have under contract documents.
Specifier Note: Coordinate paragraph below with manufacturer’s warranty requirements.
1. Warranty Period: (Specify term) years commencing on date of substantial completion.
A. Extra Materials: Deliver to owner extra materials from same production run as products installed. Package products with protective covering and identify with descriptive labels. Comply with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Maintenance Materials) Section.
Specifier Note: Revise paragraph below specifying size and percentage as required for project.
1. Quantity: Furnish quantity of recycled rubber flooring units equal to (specify %) of amount installed.
2. Delivery, Storage, and Protection: Comply with owner’s requirements for delivery, storage, and protection of extra materials.
3. Cleaning: Furnish flooring manufacture’s neutral cleaner for initial cleaning and maintenance of the finished floor surface.
Recycled SBR rubber and EPDM rubber granules bound by polyurethane. Factory-fused, dual-layer rolls and tiles provide resistance to sagging and indentation by direct, blunt impact. Entire system delivers maximum durability and simple maintenance. Platforms include three pieces of non-beveled Achieve tiles (one inlay and two bumper drop zones) and lie flush with surrounding Achieve.
1. PLAE Achieve 8mm rolls consisting of a 5mm PLAEtech underlayment with a 3mm EPDM surface wear layer.
2. PLAE Achieve 13mm rolls consisting of a 10mm PLAEtech underlayment with a 3mm EPDM surface wear layer.
3. PLAE Achieve 18mm rolls consisting of a 15mm PLAEtech underlayment with a 3mm EPDM surface wear layer.
4. PLAE Clutch Adhesive
PERFORMANCE
Tensile Strength
Flexibility
Thermal Conductivity
Coefficient of Friction
Neolite
Leather
Resistance to Light
Resistance to Chemicals
(24 hrs and 5 min)
Taber Abrasion
Resistance to Heat
Pill Flammability
Skid Resistance
Vertical Rebound
Deformation
Force Reduction
Acoustical Performance
STC
IIC
ΔIIC
STANDARDS
ASTM D412
ASTM F137
ASTM C518
ASTM D2047
ASTM F1515
ASTM F925
ASTM F4060
ASTM F1514
ASTM D2859
ASTM E303
ASTM F2117
ASTM F2157
ASTM F2569
ASTM E90
ASTM E492
ASTM E2179
18MM
188 lbs/sq inch
Pass
1.0850 Btu in./h ft2
Dry = 1.11 / Wet = 0.96
Dry = 1.05 / Wet = 0.89
Pass
Good
Good
Pass
Pass
Dry = 99 / Wet = 99
95%
0.9 mm
33.1%
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PERFORMANCE
Tensile Strength
Flexibility
Thermal Conductivity
Coefficient of Friction
STANDARDS
ASTM D412
ASTM F137
ASTM C518
ASTM D2047
13MM
158.5 lbs/sq inch
Pass
0.9809 in./h ft2
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PERFORMANCE (cont.)
Neolite
Leather
Resistance to Light
Resistance to Chemicals
(24 hrs and 5 min)
Taber Abrasion
Resistance to Heat
Pill Flammability
Skid Resistance
Vertical Rebound
Deformation
Force Reduction
Weight Per Unit Area
Acoustical Performance
STC
IIC
ΔIIC
STANDARDS (cont.)
ASTM F1515
ASTM F925
ASTM F4060
ASTM F1514
ASTM D2859
ASTM E303
ASTM F2117
ASTM F2157
ASTM F2569
ASTM D3776
ASTM E90
ASTM E492
ASTM E2179
13MM (cont.)
Dry = 1.11 / Wet = 0.96
Dry = 1.05 / Wet = 0.89
Pass
Good
Good
Pass
Pass
Dry = 99 / Wet = 99
99%
1.0 mm
30.7%
337.0 oz/sq yard
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PERFORMANCE
Tensile Strength
Flexibility
Thermal Conductivity
Coefficient of Friction
Neolite
Leather
Resistance to Light
Resistance to Chemicals
(24 hrs and 5 min)
Taber Abrasion
Resistance to Heat
Pill Flammability
Skid Resistance
Vertical Rebound
Deformation
Force Reduction
Acoustical Performance
STC
IIC
ΔIIC
STANDARDS
ASTM D412
ASTM F137
ASTM C518
ASTM D2047
ASTM F1515
ASTM F925
ASTM F4060
ASTM F1514
ASTM D2859
ASTM E303
ASTM F2117
ASTM F2157
ASTM F2569
ASTM E90
ASTM E492
ASTM E2179
8MM
135 lbs/sq inch
Pass
0.4 Btu in./h ft2
Dry = 1.11 / Wet = 0.96
Dry = 1.05 / Wet = 0.89
Pass
Good
Good
Pass
Pass
Dry = 99 / Wet = 99
99.7%
2.0 mm
12.6%
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2.2.4 PLAE Clutch Adhesive:
DESCRIPTION
CLUTCH is a high-strength, one-part urethane that spreads easily. CLUTCH has a non-slump formula that will help ensure
contact and adhesive transfer because the ridges will bridge normal gaps between the flooring and substrate. It allows fast
installation even with complicated patterns due to its strong green grab. No flash time is required, so installation can
commence immediately. It offers superior flexibility and is designed to adapt to seasonal changes. CLUTCH offers high shear
strength and antimicrobial protection, which makes it suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Single component and no mixing required
• Zero VOCs (per SCAQMD Rule 1168)
• High-strength polyurethane formula
• Indoor and outdoor applications
• No moisture vapor limitations / unlimited RH (withstands 100% RH)
This adhesive will maintain its integrity and performance even when high levels of moisture or water are present.
SUBFLOOR EXAMINATION
Prior to installation, the subfloor must be checked according to national standards. It must be solid and sound, level, free of
indentations as well as resistant to pressure and tension. Follow the appropriate industry standards, including ASTM F710
Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring. Should areas require patching, leveling, and/or
moisture mitigation, follow the manufacturers’ Technical Data Sheets for the for the installation instructions. Concrete
substrate should NOT be smooth and reflective; it must have a concrete surface profile of CSP 1-3 as defined by International
Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI, Guideline No. 03732). It also must be tested in accordance with ASTM F3191 and be found
porous, where a ." drop of water must absorb into the concrete within 1 minute.
APPROVED SUBSTRATES
• Concrete
• Cement patching and self-leveling compounds
• APA-grade plywood
• Asphalt*
*Not all flooring types are compatible with asphalt; refer to the installation instructions of the flooring before installation.
APPROVED FLOORING TYPES
• Rubber tiles
• Rubber underlayment
• Foam-and urethane-backed turf
• Sports flooring
• Hardwood flooring
• Rubber-backed vinyl
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (NON-HARDWOOD)
Spread the adhesive with the appropriate notched trowel, or use a glue box to spread the adhesive onto the seaming tape. Lay
the flooring into the adhesive and press down firmly. Do not allow the adhesive to skin over prior to flooring installation.
Skinning (cured adhesive) will prevent the proper transfer of the adhesive to the substrate and flooring.
Roll the installation using the flooring manufacturer’s recommendations. Periodically check to ensure that there is enough
coverage of the adhesive to the flooring; most flooring types will require >80% coverage and transfer. Tape and/or weigh
seams to keep contact until the adhesive sets.
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Always test an area to ensure product satisfaction and adhesion to the substrate.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (HARDWOOD)
Spread the adhesive with the appropriate notched trowel, and immediately begin installation of hardwood flooring. Hardwood
flooring must be installed using a “wet-lay” method. Do not allow the adhesive to skin over prior to flooring installation.
Skinning (cured adhesive) will prevent the proper transfer of the adhesive to the substrate and flooring. Periodically check to
ensure that there is enough coverage of the adhesive to the flooring; engineered hardwood flooring requires 80% coverage and
transfer for proper bonding. Solid hardwood flooring requires >95% coverage and transfer for proper bonding.
For moisture-vapor protection of engineered floors, 100% substrate coverage and transfer is required.
Always test an area to ensure product satisfaction and adhesion to the substrate.
LIMITATIONS
• Slab temperature should be between 40oF and 100oF during installation. Large fluctuations in temperature during
installation and cure should be avoided.
• Do not use on wet, dusty, contaminated, or friable substrates; do not use over substrates/slabs treated with sealers or curing
compounds; do not use in areas subject to hydrostatic head.
• Do not allow heavy traffic or rolling loads for a minimum of 24 hours.
• Hardwood installations are limited to above- or on-grade.
• Refer to flooring manufacturer’s recommendations and NWFA’s specifications for proper acclimation, verification of moisture
content of flooring with a moisture meter, and expansion relief around perimeter throughout installation.
• High humidity and temperatures will shorten open and working times.
The foregoing representations are based on the results of most current product and material testing within a controlled
environment and are of a nonobligatory advisory nature only. As such, they do not constitute an express or implied warranty of
any kind including the Warranty of Merchantability and/or Fitness for a Particular Purpose. Because we have no control over
the actual quality of workmanship, materials used, and worksite conditions, PLAE will in no event be liable for any incidental
and/or consequential damages. Therefore, we strongly recommend that prior on-site testing be conducted to refer to and
study the suitability of the product for the intended purpose. With the release of this technical information sheet, all prior
versions become invalid.
GENERAL FEATURES
• Provides sound-dampening properties
• Provides unlimited moisture-vapor protection for wood flooring
• Contains no water
• High-solids content
• Freeze/Thaw stable
• May contribute to LEED
INSTALLATION FEATURES
• “Wet-Lay” and no flash time required
• Strong grab
• Good ridge retention
• Very low odor
• Easy-to-spread polyurethane adhesive
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LONG-TERM FEATURES
Excellent warranty with multiple flooring types
FLASH TIME
No flash required, 0 minutes
OPEN TIME
Approximately 45 minutes at 70°F and 50% humidity
INSTALLATION APPROXIMATE COVERAGE RATES
• Glue Box: approx. 50 SF/gal.
• Trowel #4 (outdoor on rough surface): up to 50 SF/gal.
• Minimum Run Length: 110 LF/pail (glue 9” wide)
• Recommended Run Length: 160 lf/pail (glue 9” wide)
• Maximum Run Length: 210 lf/pail (glue 9” wide)
• 3/32” x 3/32” x 3/32” V-Notch Trowel: 130 SF/gal
• 1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” Square-Notch Trowel: 95 SF/gal
• 1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” Square-Notch Trowel: 80 SF/gal
• Engineered Wood Flooring: 1/4” x 1/4” (V-Notch): 30-35 SF/gal
Please Note: It is up to the installer to determine the proper trowel for the job. Larger trowel sizes may be required to reach
the minimum adhesive coverage.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
NOT LABELED FOR CONSUMER USE
SEE SAFETY DATA SHEET
2.3 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.
2.4 RELATED MATERIALS
A. Related Materials: Refer to other sections listed in Related Sections paragraph herein for related materials.
2.5 SOURCE QUALITY
A. Source Quality: Obtain recycled rubber resilient flooring materials from a single manufacturer.
PART 3.0 - EXECUTION
Specifier Note: Revise article below to suit project requirements and specifier’s practice
3.1 MANUFACTURERS’ INSTRUCTIONS
A. Compliance: Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product technical bulletins, product catalog installation
instructions, and product carton instructions for installation.
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3.2 EXAMINATION
A. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify substrate conditions, which have been previously installed under other sections, are
acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
3.3 PREPARATION
A. Surface Preparation: [Specify applicable product preparation requirements.]
Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with manufacturer’s recommended installation details and requirements.
3.4 ERECTION / INSTALLATION / APPLICATION / CONSTRUCTION
A. Recycled Rubber Flooring Installation: Comply with PLAE Installation Manual for installation procedures and techniques for
PLAE Achieve Rolls recycled rubber resilient flooring installation.
B. Finish Color/Textures/Patterns: [Specify installation finishes coordinated with finishes specified in Part 2 Products.]
C. Related Products Installation: Refer to other sections listed in Related Sections paragraph herein for related products
installation.
3.5 FIELD QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
Specifier Note: Edit paragraph below. Establish number and duration of periodic site visits with owner and manufacturer and
specify below. Consult with manufacturer for services required. Coordinate paragraph below with Division 1 Quality
Assurance Section and Part 1 Quality Assurance Submittals herein. Delete if manufacturer's field service not required.
A. Manufacturer's Field Services: Upon owner's request, provide manufacturer's field service consisting of product use
recommendations and periodic site visits for inspection of product installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
1. Site Visits: [Specify number and duration of periodic site visits.]
3.6 CLEANING
A. Cleaning: Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Repair or replace damaged installed
products. Clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions prior to owner's acceptance.
Remove construction debris from project site and legally dispose of debris.
3.7 PROTECTION
A. Protection: Protect installed product and finished surfaces from damage during construction.
3.8 SCHEDULES
A. Schedules: [Specify reference to applicable schedules.]
END OF SECTION
