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	SECTION 09650
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Solida Cork by Eraco International; Cork flooring products. . This section is based on the products of Solida Cork by Eraco International, which is located at: 216 Britannia Rd. E. Mississauga, ON, Canada L4Z 1S6 Toll Free Tel: 800-665-5463 Tel: 905-712-9976 Fax: 905-712-3417 Email: request info Web: www.solidacork.com [ Click Here ] for additional information. Solida Cork has been manufacturing and distributing cork flooring since 1993. In 1997 Solida entered the U.S. market and can now be found throughout most of the United States and Canada. Each Solida floor is carefully handcrafted to meet the requirements of the end user. Every order from 10 square feet to tens of thousands of square feet is given the same attention to detail. Cork, nature's most perfect gift, has been fashioned into flooring for over a hundred years. The wide selection of Solida cork designs, colors and shapes offers endless design possibilities. Solida cork floors can be custom colored and shaped to match any decor. Solida cork floors have many qualities including: Outstanding Acoustical & Thermal Insulation Resistance to Moisture Damage Comfort & Warmth Underfoot Easy Maintenance Durability These qualities combined with great aesthetic appeal makes Solida cork an ideal choice for light, medium and heavy commercial applications such as Libraries, Churches, Museums, Restaurants and Art Galleries. The natural warmth and charm as well as ease of maintenance along with corks natural anti microbial and hypoallergenic properties makes Solida cork a perfect selection for residential uses in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Family Rooms, Dining Rooms, in fact, the entire house!
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Floating Cork Floor System.
		B.	Cork Tile and Accessories.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Substrate preparation and curing.
		B.	Section 06110 - Wood Framing: Subflooring installation and substrate preparation.
	1.3	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
			1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
			2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
			3.	Installation methods.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraphs if LEED is not applicable.
		C.	LEED Submittals: Provide documentation of how the requirements of Credit will be met:
			1.	List of proposed materials with recycled content. Indicate post-consumer recycled content and pre-consumer recycled content for each product having recycled content.
			2.	Product data and certification letter indicating:
				a.	Percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content for products having recycled content.
				b.	Percentages by weight of rapidly renewable material.
				c.	Low emitting materials, adhesives and sealants.
				d.	Low emitting materials, paints and coatings.
				e.	Low emitting materials composite wood and agrofibre.
		D.	Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
		E.	Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
		F.	Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance procedures, recommended maintenance materials, and suggested schedule for cleaning, stripping, and re-finishing.
	1.4	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum ten years experience.
		B.	Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum three years experience.
	1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
		B.	Protect materials from exposure to moisture. Do not deliver until after wet work is complete and dry.
		C.	Do not deliver or install cork flooring until trowel trades are complete; building is enclosed and weather-tight; and permanent heating, air conditioning, ventilating and lighting are installed and operating.
		D.	Store materials in a dry, warm, ventilated weathertight location.
		E.	Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
	1.6	PROJECT CONDITIONS
		A.	Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
		B.	Spaces to receive flooring must be enclosed and dry with normal design humidity levels and temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees F (18 and 24 degrees C) for a minimum of 7 days before, during and 7 days after installation of finished flooring. After installation maintain design humidity and temperature levels.
		C.	Do not install flooring until materials have been acclimated to ambient temperature and humidity conditions for minimum of 7 days. Remove materials from protective packing and stack for acclimation procedures to facilitate cross-ventilation of materials.
	1.7	COORDINATION
		A.	Coordinate Work with other operations and installation of adjacent floor finish materials to avoid damage to installed underlayment and membrane materials.
	1.8	EXTRA MATERIALS
		A.	Furnish 10 percent of installed floor materials of each type and color specified.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Solida Cork by Eraco International, which is located at: 216 Britannia Rd. E. ; Mississauga, ON, Canada L4Z 1S6; Toll Free Tel: 800-665-5463; Tel: 905-712-9976; Fax: 905-712-3417 ; Email: request info; Web: www.solidacork.com
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	2.2	FLOATING FLOOR PANELS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Floating floor are available prefinished, stained or unfinished. only and unfinished. Unfinished cork floor must be finished on site. Select material required and delete those not required.
		A.	SOLIDA, Easy Cork, Floating Floor.
			1.	Density: High Density plus or minus 33 lbs F3 (plus or minus 525 KG M3).
			2.	Material:
				a.	Top Layer, 3 mm cork.
				b.	Middle Layer, 6 mm MDF board fitted with tongue and groove on all sides.
				c.	Bottom Layer, 2 mm insulating cork.
			3.	Panel Dimensions: 12 inches by 36 inches (259 mm by 900 mm).
			4.	Total Thickness: 7/16 inch (11 mm).
			5.	Edge: Square.
			6.	Finish:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following finish paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
				a.	Prefinished: Urethane finish:
					1)	Corsica Java
					2)	Corsica Provincial
					3)	Nazare Cream
					4)	Nazare Natural
					5)	Spring Dark
					6)	Zebra
				b.	Prefinished: Fusion Finish:
					1)	Apollo Natural
					2)	Compact Natural
					3)	Corsica Natural
					4)	Merida I Natural
					5)	Merida II Aegean
					6)	Merida II Cashmere
					7)	Merida II Chimney Sweep
					8)	Merida II Driftwood
					9)	Merida II Granadilla
					10)	Merida II Mocha
					11)	Merida II Rhino
					12)	Mystere Goblin
					13)	Mystere Gossamer
					14)	Mystere Phantom
					15)	Rio Natural
					16)	Rio Cashmere
					17)	Rio Granadilla
					18)	Rio Ice Palace
					19)	Rio Jack Frost
					20)	Rio Mocha
					21)	Rio Mirage
					22)	Rio Nutmeg
				c.	Unfinished: For site finishing.
					1)	Compact
					2)	Corsica
					3)	Rio
					4)	Rio Grande
					5)	Spring
					6)	Merida I
					7)	Merida II
				d.	Stained Finish: For site finishing color as selected by the Architect.
					1)	Compact
					2)	Corsica
					3)	Rio
					4)	Rio Grande
					5)	Spring
					6)	Merida I
					7)	Merida II
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Cork Tiles are provided unfinished and are available pre-stained or natural. Cork tile must be finished on site. Select material required and delete those not required.
	2.3	CORK TILES
		A.	4 mm High Density Cork Tiles.
			1.	Density: Plus or minus 33 lbs F3 (plus or minus 525 KG M3).
				a.	Thickness: 5/32 inch (4 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
				b.	Design:
					1)	Apollo
					2)	Bolero Dark
					3)	Bolero Med
					4)	Compact.
					5)	Corsica
					6)	Fandango
					7)	Fino
					8)	Jive
					9)	Lusitania
					10)	Madeira
					11)	Merida I
					12)	Merida II
					13)	Nazare
					14)	Rio
					15)	Rio Green
					16)	Rio Red
					17)	Samba
					18)	Spring
					19)	Spring Dark
					20)	Tango
					21)	Tarantella
					22)	Terra
					23)	Zebra.
				c.	Finish:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following finish paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
					1)	Natural.
					2)	Stain, Color as selected by the Architect.
			2.	Shapes and Sizes:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following Shape paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
				a.	Shape Brick:
					1)	Size: 12 inches by 24 inches (300 mm by 600 mm).
					2)	Edge:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
						a)	Square.
						b)	Beveled.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
						a)	Apollo.
						b)	Compact.
						c)	Corsica.
						d)	Fino.
						e)	Lusitania.
						f)	Madeira.
						g)	Merida I.
						h)	Merida II.
						i)	Nazare.
						j)	Rio.
						k)	Rio Green.
						l)	Rio Red
						m)	Spring
						n)	Spring Dark
						o)	Terra
						p)	Zebra.
				b.	Shape Lamel:
					1)	Size: 6 inches by 24 inches (150 mm by 600 mm).
					2)	Edge: Beveled on 24 inches (600 mm) edge only.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	Apollo.
						b)	Compact.
						c)	Corsica.
						d)	Fino.
						e)	Lusitania.
						f)	Madeira.
						g)	Merida I.
						h)	Merida II.
						i)	Nazare.
						j)	Rio.
						k)	Rio Green.
						l)	Rio Red
						m)	Spring
						n)	Spring Dark
						o)	Terra
						p)	Zebra.
				c.	Shape Vario Lamel:
					1)	Size:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following size paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	4 inches by 24 inches (100 mm by 600 mm).
						b)	6 inches by 24 inches (150 mm by 600 mm).
						c)	8 inches by 24 inches (200 mm by 600 mm).
					2)	Edge:
						a)	Square.
						b)	Beveled on 24 inch (600 mm) Edge Only
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	Apollo.
						b)	Compact.
						c)	Corsica.
						d)	Fino.
						e)	Lusitania.
						f)	Madeira.
						g)	Merida I.
						h)	Merida II.
						i)	Nazare.
						j)	Rio.
						k)	Rio Green.
						l)	Rio Red
						m)	Spring
						n)	Spring Dark
						o)	Terra
						p)	Zebra.
				d.	Shape Herringbone
					1)	Size: 6 inches by 12 inches (150 mm by 300 mm).
					2)	Edge: Beveled Edge.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	Apollo.
						b)	Bolero Dark.
						c)	Bolero Medium.
						d)	Compact.
						e)	Corsica.
						f)	Fino.
						g)	Jive.
						h)	Lusitania.
						i)	Madeira.
						j)	Merida I.
						k)	Merida II.
						l)	Nazare.
						m)	Rio.
						n)	Rio Green.
						o)	Rio Red.
						p)	Samba.
						q)	Spring.
						r)	Spring Dark.
						s)	Tango.
						t)	Tarantella.
				e.	Shape Square #1:
					1)	Size: 24 inches by 24 inches (600 mm by 600 mm).
					2)	Edge:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following edge paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
						a)	Beveled.
						b)	Square.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	Compact.
						b)	Corsica.
						c)	Rio.
				f.	Shape Square #2:
					1)	Size: 18 inches by 18 inches (450 mm by 450 mm).
					2)	Edge:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following edge paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
						a)	Beveled.
						b)	Square.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	Corsica.
						b)	Rio.
				g.	Shape Square #3:
					1)	Size: 12 inches by 12 inches (300 mm by 300 mm).
					2)	Edge:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following edge paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
						a)	Beveled.
						b)	Square.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	Apollo
						b)	Bolero Dark
						c)	Bolero Medium
						d)	Compact
						e)	Corsica
						f)	Fandango
						g)	Fino
						h)	Jive
						i)	Lusitania
						j)	Madeira
						k)	Merida I
						l)	Merida II
						m)	Nazare
						n)	Rio
						o)	Rio Green
						p)	Rio Red
						q)	Samba
						r)	Spring
						s)	Spring Dark
						t)	Tango
						u)	Tarantella
						v)	Terra
						w)	Zebra
				h.	Shape Lindos:
					1)	Size:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following size paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	24 inches by 24 inches (600 mm by 600 mm).
						b)	18 inches by 18 inches (450 mm by 450 mm).
						c)	12 inches by 12 inches (300 mm by 300 mm).
						d)	4 inches by 4 inches (100 mm by 100 mm).
						e)	3 inches by 3 inches (75 mm by 75 mm).
					2)	Edge: Beveled Edge.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following two design paragraphs are only available in the following sizes: 24 inches by 24 inches, 18 inches by 18 inches, 12 inches by 12 inches.
						a)	Corsica
						b)	Rio
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following design paragraph is only available in the following sizes: 4 inches by 4 inches, and 3 inches by 3 inches.
						c)	Compact
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following design paragraphs are only available in the following size: 3 inches by 3 inches.
						d)	Apollo
						e)	Bolero Dark
						f)	Bolero Medium
						g)	Fandango
						h)	Fino
						i)	Jive
						j)	Lusitania
						k)	Madeira
						l)	Merida I
						m)	Merida II
						n)	Nazare
						o)	Rio Green
						p)	Rio Red
						q)	Samba
						r)	Spring
						s)	Spring Dark
						t)	Tango
						u)	Tarantella
				i.	Shape Mosaic:
					1)	Size:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following size paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	24 inches by 24 inches (600 mm by 600 mm).
						b)	18 inches by 18 inches (450 mm by 450 mm).
						c)	12 inches by 12 inches (300 mm by 300 mm).
						d)	4 inches by 4 inches (100 mm by 100 mm).
					2)	Edge: Beveled Edge.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following design paragraphs are only available in the following sizes: 24 inches by 24 inches, 18 inches by 18 inches, 12 inches by 12 inches.
						a)	Corsica
						b)	Rio
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following design paragraphs are only available in the following sizes: 4 inches by 4 inches, and 3 inches by 3 inches.
						c)	Compact
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following design paragraphs are only available in the following size: 3 inches by 3 inches.
						d)	Apollo
						e)	Bolero Dark
						f)	Bolero Medium
						g)	Fandango
						h)	Fino
						i)	Jive
						j)	Lusitania
						k)	Madeira
						l)	Merida I
						m)	Merida II
						n)	Nazare
						o)	Rio Green
						p)	Rio Red
						q)	Samba
						r)	Spring
						s)	Spring Dark
						t)	Tango
						u)	Tarantella
				j.	Shape Portico:
					1)	Size:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following size paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
						a)	24 inches by 24 inches (600 mm by 600 mm).
						b)	4 inches by 24 inches (100 mm by 600 mm)
						c)	18 inches by 18 inches (450 mm by 450 mm).
						d)	4 inches by18 inches (100 mm by 450 mm)
						e)	12 inches by 12 inches (300 mm by 300 mm).
						f)	4 inches by 12 inches (100 mm by 300 mm)
						g)	4 inches by 4 inches (100 mm by 100 mm).
					2)	Edge: Beveled Edge.
					3)	Design:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required. ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following design paragraphs are only available in the following sizes: 24 inches by 24 inches, 18 inches by 18 inches, 12 inches by 12 inches.
						a)	Corsica
						b)	Rio
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following design paragraphs are only available in the following sizes: 4 inches by 4 inches, and 3 inches by 3 inches.
						c)	Compact
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following design paragraphs are only available in the following size: 3 inches by 3 inches.
						d)	Apollo
						e)	Bolero Dark
						f)	Bolero Medium
						g)	Fandango
						h)	Fino
						i)	Jive
						j)	Lusitania
						k)	Madeira
						l)	Merida I
						m)	Merida II
						n)	Nazare
						o)	Rio Green
						p)	Rio Red
						q)	Samba
						r)	Spring
						s)	Spring Dark
						t)	Tango
						u)	Tarantella
		B.	6 mm High Density Cork Tiles.
			1.	Density: Plus or minus 33 lbs F3 (525 KG M3).
				a.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
				b.	Design: Compact.
				c.	Finish:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following finish paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
					1)	Natural.
					2)	Stain, Color as selected by the Architect.
			2.	Shapes and Sizes:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following Shape paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
				a.	Shape Brick:
					1)	Size: 12 inches by 24 inches (300 mm by 600 mm).
					2)	Edge:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following design paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
						a)	Square.
						b)	Beveled.
				b.	Shape Square:
					1)	Size:
						a)	12 inches by 12 inches (300 mm by 300 mm).
					2)	Edge:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following edge paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
						a)	Beveled.
						b)	Square.
		C.	Solida Ole 6 mm Prefinished High Density Cork Tiles.
			1.	Density: Plus or minus 33 lbs F3 (525 KG M3).
			2.	Thickness: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
			3.	Edge:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following edge paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
				a.	Bevel on urethane finish product.
				b.	Square on fusion finish product.
			4.	Finish:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following finish paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
				a.	Urethane, 1-3 coats additional on site finishing required.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
					1)	Compact Natural
					2)	Merida II Aegean
					3)	Merida II Cashmere
					4)	Merida II Chimney Sweep
					5)	Merida II Granadilla
					6)	Merida II Ice Palace
					7)	Merida II Jack Frost
					8)	Merida II Mirage
					9)	Merida II Mocha
					10)	Rio Natural
				b.	Fusion Finish.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required.
					1)	Corsica Natural
					2)	Merida I Natural
	2.4	ACCESSORIES
		A.	Sub floor Filler: Cementitious type recommended by adhesive material manufacturer.
		B.	Primers and Adhesives: Waterproof; types recommended by flooring manufacturer.
		C.	Finish Coatings: Waterproof; types recommended by flooring manufacturer.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the following finish paragraphs and delete the paragraph not required.
			1.	Solida 2.10 gloss urethane.
			2.	Solida 2 part matte urethane.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
		B.	Verify concrete subfloor surface is fully cured, smooth and flat to plus or minus 3/16 inch in 10 feet (6 mm in 3 m).
		C.	Test concrete subfloors for moisture vapor transmission using a moisture meter or Calcium Chloride test kits. Underlayment must not be installed if vapor pressure exceeds 5 lbs. per 1000 square feet in 24 hours.
		D.	Verify wood subfloor is properly secured, smooth and flat to plus or minus 3/16 inch in 10 foot (5 mm in 3 m).
		E.	Verify floor surfaces are free of substances capable of impairing placement of flooring materials.
		F.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
		B.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
		C.	Broom clean and vacuum substrate prior to starting installation.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use the following paragraph for floating floor installation only in on-grade or above-grade installations. Do not install cork floors in below-grade or partial below-grade installations. Delete if not applicable.
	3.3	CORK FLOATING FLOOR INSTALLATION
		A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		B.	Maintain temperature between 65 and 75 degrees F (18 and 24 degrees C), 24 hours before, during and after installation.
		C.	Install a 6 mil vapor barrier over the entire surface of the subfloor prior to installing the floating subfloor system.
		D.	Provide a minimum 3/8 inch (10 mm) expansion gap around perimeter of the room and any fixed objects. Provide additional expansion joints for; installations greater than 900 square feet (83.6 sm); spaces with dimensions greater than 33 feet (10 m ); or at transitions between two rooms or asymmetrical areas. Do not fix or fasten floating floor to the sub floor or any moldings or skirting boards.
		E.	Measure the room at a right angle to the direction of plank and install with planks in the final row at least 2 inches (51 mm) wide. Where required cut the width of the first row to accommodate this.
		F.	Lay floating floor beginning in one corner with the tongue side of plank against the wall and completing each row. When the first row is complete, using body weight on the installed floor will make installing subsequent rows easier.
		G.	Lay floor materials from alternate boxes to help evenly distribute any shade variations on the tiles.
		H.	Cut the final plank of the first row to the correct length and start the second row with piece remaining from this cut. Starter pieces shall be at least 12 inches (305 mm).
		I.	Place the final row of planks squarely on top of the planks in the second to last row allowing for the 3/8 inch (10 mm) expansion joint.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use the following paragraph for cork tile flooring only in on-grade or above-grade installations. Do not install cork tiles in below-grade or partial below-grade installations. Delete if not applicable.
	3.4	CORK FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION
		A.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		B.	Maintain temperature between 65 and 75 degrees F (18 and 24 degrees C), 24 hours before, during and after installation.
		C.	Apply adhesive to the floor with a new short hair roller (7/8 inch nap) using the paint tray for the adhesive. Wait 30 minutes for the adhesive to be dry. There should be a slight gloss on the floor. If the cement is porous 2 coats may be required.
		D.	Lay tile from the center of the room toward the wall. Avoid walking on the unfinished cork as the stain could be discolored. Protect unfinished installed surfaces as required to avoid damage.
		E.	Line up the edge of flooring with a guideline (4 to 6 foot straight edge) and set the cork down lightly. Only apply pressure when cork is aligned. Pressure will cause the cork to stick firmly and further movement will not be possible.
		F.	Lay tile from alternate boxes to help evenly distribute any shade variations on the tiles.
		G.	Install cut tiles with factory finished edge facing installed tiles.
		H.	Roll in two directions using a 100 to 150 pound (45 to 68 kg) roller. Use a hand roller around base and any area not accessible by a large roller.
	3.5	FLOOR FINISH
		A.	Sweep and vacuum the installed cork flooring. Do not use water or other materials to clean the surface.
		B.	Mix finish material well. Mix multiple containers of finish materials prior to application to obtain a consistent sheen. Pour into a clean paint tray and apply with a fine filter pad applicator. Apply in one direction only in a smooth and easy motion.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one the following two finish paragraphs for natural or stained finish tiles. Delete if not required. Use paragraph with 3 coats for residential applications and paragraph with 5 coats for commercial applications.
		C.	Finish natural or stained finish tiles with a minimum of 3 coats Solida urethane. When the second coat is thoroughly dry, sand lightly with 220-300 grit sandpaper on a long pole drywall sander. Do not sand through urethane. Apply remaining coats as required.
		D.	Finish natural or stained finish tiles with a minimum of 5 coats Solida urethane. When the second coat is thoroughly dry, sand lightly with 220-300 grit sandpaper on a long pole drywall sander. Do not sand through urethane. Apply remaining coats as required.
		E.	Switch application directions during each coat.
		F.	Allow overnight drying before walking on it.
		G.	Do not allow drop cloths or other similar coverings for a minimum of 10 days to allow the urethane to cure.
	3.6	PROTECTION
		A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
		B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
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