FINISH0651 DALSOUPLE in resilient finishes

0651dalsouple in resilient finishes

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Worksection application

This branded worksection Templateis applicable to resilient sheet and tile laid finishes with associated underlay including synthetic sporting surfaces and rubber products produced by Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltd.

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Related material located elsewhere in NATSPEC

If a listed worksection is not part of your subscription package and you wish to purchase it, contact NATSPEC.

Related material may be found in other worksections. For example:

  • Landscape – soft surfaces (for DalLastic Polygrass used as landscaping).
  • Concrete finishes for substrates.
  • Decking and platform floors for substrates.
  • Access floors.
  • Carpets.
  • Floor sanding and finishing for substrates.
  • Resin based seamless flooring.

Cross references

Worksections that cross reference this worksection are:

  • None

Material not provided by Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltd

This worksection Template includes generic material which may not be provided by the Product Partner, including:

  • Corklinoleum.
  • Cork tiles.
  • Linoleum.
  • PVC.
  • Underlays.

Documenting this and related work

You may document this and related work as follows:

  • Nominate the locations of finishes and finish abutments, control joints and note fixed partitions on drawings to your office documentation policy.
  • Check lead time for imported selections and consider adding a requirement, in SUBMISSIONS, for the builder to verify availability.

Specifying ESD

Refer to NATSPEC TECHreport Specifying ESD. The following may be specified here:

  • DalNaturel is made using over 90% natural ingredients, with all the rubber content of the product being natural. It has been tested to have low VOC's to ASTM D5116and can contribute to Green Star points.
  • DalNaturel is listed on the Ecospecifier website.
  • Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltd has joined Greenfleet. For each shipment brought to Australiait offsetsits carbon emissions by planting 26 Australian native trees.
  • Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltd operates product stewardship and will reclaim rubber after its natural life and recycle it.
  • Many Dalsouple products are manufactured from recycled rubber, such as DalZone and DalChoc.

1GENERAL

Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltd has been selling Dalsouple rubber inAustralia since 1996 with many years experience in the rubber flooring industry. It suppliesrubbercoveringsfor both indoor and outdoor uses for both commercial and domestic applications, including floors, walls, columns, coving, splashbacks and furniture.Dalsouple is one of the few suppliers of sustainable natural rubber flooring in Australia.

1.1Responsibilities

General

General: Install rubber surface coverings supplied by Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltdand other resilient floor finishes to substrates as follows and to SELECTIONS:

-To remain secured for the warranty life of the covering.

-To remain consistently smooth for the warranty life of the covering.

-To form the pattern required.

1.2COMPANY CONTACTS

Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltd technical contacts

Website:

1.3CROSS REFERENCES

General

Requirement: Conform to the following:

-General requirements.

The General requirements worksection contains umbrella requirements for all building and services worksections.

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List the worksections cross referenced by this worksection. TheGeneral requirementsworksection references theCommon requirementsworksections. It is not necessary to repeat them here. However, you may also wish to direct the contractor to other worksections where there may be work that is closely associated with this work.

NATSPEC uses generic worksection titles, whether or not there are branded equivalents. If you use a branded worksection, change the cross reference here.

1.4DAlsouple manufacturer’s Documents

Technical manuals

Dalsouple: Conform to Dalsouple Australasia’s Installation Instructions data sheet and Cleaning and Maintenance Programme, for the contract period, appropriate for the selected rubber products. Available from

The data sheet and programme contain information on subfloor preparation, adhesives, installation, seam welding and cleaning procedures.

1.5INTERPRETATION

Abbreviations

General: For the purposes of this worksection the following abbreviations apply:

-PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

-SBR: Styrene butadiene rubber.

Definitions

General: For the purposes of this worksection the following definitions apply:

-Natural rubber: Latex from the sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis tree.

-Resilient floor coverings classification: To BSEN685.

-Substrate: The surface to which a material or product is applied.

-Underlay: A layer of sheet material or in situ filling on the substrate that modifies the behaviour of the subsequent finish.

Edit the Definitions subclause to suit the project or delete if not required.

1.6INSPECTION

Notice

Inspection: Give notice so that inspection may be made of the following:

-Completion of laying underlay, if any.

Note: Dalsouple does not recommend the use of underlay with any of its products.

-Substrate immediately before fixing resilient finishes.

-Finished surface before applying sealers or polishes (if any).

-Completed installation.

Hold points, if required, should be inserted here.

1.7Tests

Slip resistance

Submit tests as follows:

-Type test slip resistance of flooring product to AS/NZS4586.

-Site test completed surfaces to AS/NZS4663.

Site testing is expensive. Delete if not appropriate. See NATSPECTECHnoteDES001 on slip resistance.

1.8Submissions

Samples

If the specification does not state selected properties such as colour and texture, the effect of this clause is to require the submission of samples covering the full range of those properties. The specification should define the item with enough precision, either by description, or by reference to preselected samples, or as a proprietary item, to enable the contractor to identify (and price) it. Where the covering is specified as a proprietary item, use this clause as a means of confirmation.

Range: Submit labelled samples of resilient finishes illustrating the range of colour, pattern or texture as seen in the finished work.

Minimum size per sample:

-Sheet: 450 x 450mm.

Dalsouple normally send out 100 x 100 mm samples. Amend if these are acceptable.

-Tiles: A whole tile or 0.09m2, whichever is the greater.

-Linear accessories (coving, skirting, stair nosing, protection strips, and the like): A piece 300mm long.

For DalCove and DalNose, Dalsouple normally send out about 100mm. Amend if this is acceptable.

Welded joints: Submit a sample joint 300mm long.

Dalsouple DalRollo and DalRollazzo can be welded, but it is not necessary, so welding rods are not always used. Rods are colour matched to the DalRollo and DalRollazzo colour selected.

Identification

Labelling: Label each sample, giving brand, product name, and manufacturer’s code reference (including the code for each coat of multi-coat work).

Sample panels

Location: [complete/delete]

Size (mm): [complete/delete]

Call for sample panels only when large areas are specified. Delete if not required.

Trial set-out: Prepare a trial set-out before fixing.

Subcontractors

General: Submit names and contact details of proposed suppliers and installers.

Dalsouple Australasia Pty Ltd. can assist in recommending suitable installers of its products throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Tests

Manufacturer’s test data: Submit independent testing authorities’ reports of factory or type tests showing that materials comply with cited standards.

Materials and components

Manufacturer’s data: Submit the manufacturer’s published product data for each type of finish, and recommendations for its application in the project including, where relevant, the following:

-Thickness and width of sheet or size of tile.

-Adhesive and jointing method.

-Resistance to wear, indentation, chemicals, light and fire.

-Flexibility and bending strength.

2PRODUCTS

2.1General

Product substitution

Other rubber resilient finishes: Conform to SUBMISSIONS, Substitutions in the General requirements worksection.

The General requirements worksectionclause sets out the submissions required if the contractor proposes alternative products. Refer also to NATSPEC TECHnote GEN 006 for more information on proprietary specification.

2.2Fire hazard properties

Critical radiant flux

Standard: To ASISO9239.1.

Floor finishes: Conform to the values of critical radiant flux nominated in SELECTIONS.

Smoke development rate

Standard: To ASISO9239.1.

Floor finishes in non-sprinklered buildings: 750 percent-minutes.

Refer toBCASpecC1.10.

Wall cladding

Material group number: [complete/delete]

Refer to BCASpecC1.10.

Note: Dalsouple products have been tested in accordance with AS/NZS 3837 to achieve a material group number of 3.

2.3Marking

Identification

General: Deliver materials to the site in the manufacturer’s original sealed containers legibly marked to show the following:

-Manufacturer’s identification.

-Product brand name.

-Product type.

-Dimensions and quantity.

-Product reference code and batch number.

-Date of manufacture.

-Material composition and characteristics such as volatility, flash point, light fastness, colour and pattern.

-Handling and installation instructions.

2.4Underlays

A thin cementitious type underlay may be used as an isolating barrier of known resistance beneath antistatic or conductive flooring if required. Other special underlay systems are available for the reduction of impact noise, these may be laid directly on the substrate, or over an isolation pad or board, an embedded reinforcing mat is usual. Consult manufacturers of both underlay and floor covering for compatibility and installation requirements.

Cementitious

General: Polymer modified cementitious self smoothing and levelling compound.

-Thickness: 3mm minimum.

Use to correct the substrate. Avoid a feather edge that may curl, by cutting back for a 3mm minimum thickness. Delete if not appropriate.

Fibre cement underlay

Standard: To AS/NZS2908.2, Type B, category 2 minimum.

Thickness: 5mm minimum.

Wet processed fibreboard (hardboard) underlay

Standard: To AS/NZS1859.4.

Classification: General purpose medium board, manufactured specifically as flooring underlay.

Thickness: 5.5mm.

2.5Sheets and tiles

Edges of sheets and tiles

General: Ensure edges are firm, unchipped, machine-cut accurately to size and square to the face, and that tile edges are square to each other.

Dalsouple rubber

Standard:

-Smooth rubber: To BSEN1817.

-Textured/relief rubber: To BS EN 12199.

Dalsouple rubber roll/sheet finishes:

­Product: [complete/delete]

Select from the following Dalsouple products and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product:

  • DalRollo- Lightly textured surface available in 16 solid colours. Suitable for indoor surfaces and floors.
  • DalRollazzo- Lightly textured surface available in 16 terrazzo style colours. Suitable for indoor surfaces and floors
  • DalChoc-Recycled rubber with sound and impact absorbing qualities. Suitable for indoor surfaces and floors.
  • DalZone- 15% recycled rubber with sound and impact absorbing qualities. Suitable for indoor surfaces and floors.
  • DalOmni.-Granular surface with sound and impact absorbing qualities. Suitable for indoor and outdoor uses.

Specify details of selected Dalsouple product in SELECTIONS, such as thickness, colour, pattern density.

Dalsouple rubber tile finishes:

­Product: [complete/delete]

Select from the following Dalsouple products and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product:

  • DalUni - Smooth finish available in 80 standard colours. Suitable for indoor surfaces, floors, walls, columns and furniture.
  • DalTex - 25 textures available in 80 standard colours. Suitable for indoor surfaces, floors, walls, columns and furniture.
  • DalMicro - 7 textures available in 80 standard colours, DalTerrazzo and DalMarbre. Suitable for indoor surfaces and floors.
  • DalMagnetic-Suitable for metallic access floors with a flexible magnetised backing. Available in 80 standard colours.
  • DalTerrazzo - 6 Terrazzo patterns or own logo design.Suitable for indoor surfaces, floors, walls, columns and furniture.
  • DalFusion - Available in 9 lightly speckled colours in the 25 DalTex textures. Suitable for indoor surfaces and floors.
  • DalMarbre - 10 standard marble effect colours available. Suitable for indoor surfaces, floors, walls, columns and furniture.
  • DalLastic – Recycled rubber available in 6 colours and 4 finishes. Suitable for outdoor applications.

Note: One of the DalLastic available finishes is DalLastic Polygrass. This is a hard-wearing outdoor carpet with a cut pile polypropylene top layer which may be more suitably specified in the Landscape – soft surfacesworksection.

Specify details of selected Dalsouple product in SELECTIONS, such as thickness, colour, tile size.

Dalsouple special qualities:

­Required quality: [complete/delete]

Dalsouple can provide the majority of its products with special qualities as listed below, at an additional cost. Refer to Dalsouple Australasia’s website for information on which special qualities are available for each Dalsouple product. Select the requiredspecial qualities and nominate here or in SELECTIONS:

  • DalNaturel-Natural rubber which can be substituted for standard SBR rubber.
  • DEC - Dissipative electrically conductive - For electrically sensitive areas, for example, operating theatres.
  • EFR - Extra flame resistant
  • EUVS - Extra UV stabilised - For installations exposed to high levels of sunlight, for example, heavily glazed areas.
  • Low smoke and EFR - For particularly high risk areas, for example, fire escape routes.
  • MFR-Marine fire resistant.
  • Oil and grease resistant - For use in areas subject to oil spillage, for example, engine rooms.
  • Outdoor - Extra resistance to changes in temperature with UV stabilised colour pigments.
  • WFR- Wall fire resistant
  • Eco backing– 4mm thick tiles comprising a top layer of natural rubber with recycled rubber underneath.

Cork tiles

Standard: To BSEN12104.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Most of the cork tiles imported from Portugal are 305 x 305mm square. Cork is not suitable for very heavy wear although densities over 450kg/m3 may be available for heavy contract use.

Linoleum

Standard: To BSEN548.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Corklinoleum

Standard: To BSEN688.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Resilient floor covering, jute or polyester felt backing: To BSEN650.

Resilient floor covering, with foam layer: To BSEN651.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Proprietary PVC products will generally be imported and comply with overseas standards. See AIAEDGPRO13, AIAEDGPRO14 and the CSIROReport, on the subject of PVC. See NATSPECTECHnoteDES001 on Slip resistance. Consult the manufacturer on suitability for service conditions, especially for severe conditions such as underfloor heating or high humidity.

Vinyl bench topping

General: Fully flexible homogeneous sheet.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Counter topping grade is available but is less durable than laminate for heavy usage. Antistatic material is available where static control is required, consult with manufacturer for special installation procedures.

Adhesives

General: As recommended by the resilient finishes manufacturer.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Dalsouple recommends the following adhesive:

  • Mapei ADESILEX G19 - Two-part polyurethane adhesive.

Special adhesives may be required for antistatic and conductive applications.

Flexible terrazzo tiles

General: Marble or granite chips bedded in a flexible thermoset resin matrix, precision ground and polished.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Static control flooring

See AS2834 Appendix D (informative), and NATSPECTECHnoteDES007 on static control floors.

General: Unbacked flexible sheet with electrical resistance within the range of surface resistance specified in AS2834 clause 2.1.2, when tested to AS4155.6.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Dalsouple can provide the majority of its products with a Dissipative Electrically Conductive (DEC) quality. Refer to Dalsouple Australasia’s website further information.

Sheet products with antistatic properties generally refer to static dissipative grades, that provide for static control and protection against electro-static discharge (ESD), however some standard products will provide some degree of control and may prove adequate. See AS2834 Appendix D (informative) for the control of static electricity in computer accommodation, test methods are described.

Acoustic sheet vinyl

General: Unbacked flexible sheet vinyl laid over separate closed cell foam underlayment.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Underlayment thickness: 2mm.

For built up applications using a separate acoustic underlay, a tested system from a single manufacturer is to be preferred to combining products from different manufacturers. Single layer resilient backed sheet vinyl will provide an alternative but with a lower insulation rating.

Slip resistant sheet vinyl

Verification: A product type tested to confirm the stated slip resistance classification.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

Inlaid vinyl sheet

General: A layer of vinyl chips inlaid in a translucent vinyl matrix, bonded to a moisture resistant backing.

Product: [complete/delete]

Select product and nominate here or in SELECTIONS if more than one product.

2.6Synthetic sporting surfaces