2. Tarkett Clean Room Concept
IQ Optima Sheet
2014 Ui
NBS STANDARD CLAUSES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
210 - WORKMANSHIP GENERALLY
• Store and acclimatise the floor covering in accordance with Tarkett's instructions.
• Fix or adhere the product in accordance with Tarkett installation recommendations.
• Protect from dirt, stains and damage until Practical Completion using suitable coverings and boards laid as the work
proceeds.
330 - COMMENCEMENT
Required condition of works prior to laying materials:
• Building is weather tight and well dried out.
• Wet trades have finished work.
• Paintwork is finished and dry.
• Conflicting overhead work is complete.
• Service outlets, duct covers and other fixtures around which materials are to be cut are fixed.
340 - CONDITIONING
• Prior to installing: Condition materials by unpacking and separating in spaces where they are to be installed.
• Maintain resilient wall covering rolls in an upright position.
• Conditioning time and temperature (minimum): As recommended by manufacturer with time extended by a factor of two
for materials stored or transported at a temperature of less than 10°C immediately prior to installing.
350 - ENVIRONMENT
• Do not start the work specified in this section before the building is weather-tight, wet trades have finished their work and
the building is well dried out.
• The air temperature must be between 18°C and 27°C 48 hours before, during and 24 hours after installation.
PREPARING THE CEILING
410 - NEW BASES
• Suitability of bases and conditions within any area.
• Commencement of installation of coverings will be taken as acceptance of suitability from the contractor.
420 - EXISTING BASES
• Ensure all trace of paint or contaminants is removed or rubbed down with sand paper to such an extent that the paint will
not inhibit the 'keying' of the application of adhesive or affect its performance due to a chemical reaction which may cause
the material to blister off the ceiling.
• Commencement of Installation of coverings will be taken as acceptance of suitability.
LAYING COVERINGS
640 - ADHESIVE FIXING GENERALLY
• IQ Optima - Treadfast 108, Consult with Tarkett or an approved supplier (Tarkett Ltd, F Ball Ltd, Tremco)
• Patented 35mm Trimitre by Cutting Corners - Treadfast 108 & F60
• 35mm Cove Former by Quantum Profiles - Treadfast 108 & F60
• Primer: Type and usage as recommended by adhesive manufacturer.Treadfast 108 mixed 50/50 with water.
• Application: As necessary to achieve good bond.
• Finished surface: Free from trowel ridges, high spots caused by particles on the substrate, and other irregularities.
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3. Tarkett Clean Room Concept
IQ Optima Sheet
2014 -II
650 - SEAMS
• Patterns: Matched.
• Joints: Tight without gaps or with horizontal installations overlapped.
680 - SEAM WELDING COVERINGS
• Commencement: At least 24 hours after laying, or after adhesive has set.
• Joints: Neat, smooth, strongly bonded, flush with finished surface.
740 - EDGINGS/ COVER STRIPS
Manufacturer and reference(s):
• Cove former for corners, floors and ceilings: Patented 35mm Trimitre by Cutting Corners.
• Material stencil/shaper: Patented Mitre Maker Stencil
• Cove former: Quantum Profiles 35mm radius.
COMPLETION
820 - FINISHING
Cleaning operations:
To be maintained to Tarkett specifications using SYR Resilient TIC Range product Ultimate TUF mopping system
(Scot Young Research) floor cleaning products.
880 - WASTE
Spare covering material: Retain suitable material for patching if necessary (supplying this to the employer) and remove
surplus from site.
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