S L I P- R E TA R D A N T F L O O R I N G
SAFETY
ZONE
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Sheet & Tile
SRF Product Structure
SAFETY ZONE™ SHEET
Slip-Retardant Flooring
Exclusive Textured,
Particle-Enhanced Surface
Through-Pattern Wear Layer
Fiberglass Layer
Textured Cellulose Backing
SAFET Y ZONE™ TILE
Slip-Retardant Flooring
Exclusive Textured,
Particle-Enhanced Surface
Through-Pattern Wear Layer
Safety Zone Sheet
31500 saddle
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Medintone Homogeneous Sheet
H8303 almost black
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Lasting Performance Where Slip-Retardant Performance Matters
Healthcare and education facilities have an extraordinary responsibility to protect the health and well-being of occupants with an environment that
is clean, comfortable, dry and safe. With Armstrong Safety Zone Sheet and Safety Zone Tile, you have two quality options for areas that require
an extra measure of safety.
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The composition of Safety Zone Sheet provides dynamic underfoot safety, activating when compressed to supply sure-grip texture underfoot. And
the through-pattern wear layer construction means the slip-retardant performance of Safety Zone Sheet won’t wear off, standing up to the heaviest
traffic for the lifetime of the floor.
The lasting slip-retardant performance, embossed surface for improved maintenance, and design flexibility of Safety Zone Sheet makes it the
smart, effective solution for today’s commercial environments. Safety Zone Sheet is a safety floor without compromise – in performance, value,
and style.
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How Safety Zone Sheet Works
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Smooth floors, in areas that require an additional measure
of slip-retardant performance, are easy to clean but may not
provide adequate traction underfoot. Rough floors offer additional
traction, but are much harder to clean. The unique construction
of Safety Zone Sheet combines the benefits of both. In its
normal state, it is smooth enough for easy cleaning; however,
when pressure is applied from walking, it becomes rough,
providing dynamic traction.
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Superior Durability,
Through and Through
The through-pattern wear layer of Safety Zone Sheet gives it
an advanced level of durability and a longer effective lifespan.
The aluminum oxide and quartz particles which give Safety
Zone Sheet its slip-retardant performance go all the way
through the wear layer. The silicon carbide particles throughout
the surface layer provide additional initial grab when applying
walking pressure.
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Quartz
Aluminum Oxide
Fiberglass Layer
Textured Cellulose Backing
Safety Zone Sheet
31501 smoky
31507 mountain top
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Silicon Carbide
Safety Zone Tile
57002 weathered alabaster
57004 slate black
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Safety Zone Tile
Modular Designs with Added Safety
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Armstrong Safety Zone Tile offers a modular 12” x 12” tile option for slip-retardant safety flooring. Like Safety Zone Sheet, it features a
through-pattern wear layer construction for lasting performance and scuff resistance under heavy traffic conditions. The embossed surface is
embedded with proprietary particles for slip-retardant performance.
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Safety Zone Tile features our exclusive Fast Start Factory Finish which protects the tile surface during installation and makes initial maintenance
quick and easy. It is an ideal choice for adding an extra measure of safety in areas where traditional maintenance protocols using polish are
followed, since we recommend the application of polish and periodic restorative maintenance procedures for our Safety Zone Tile.
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The stain resistance of Safety Zone Tile can be enhanced with the addition of Armstrong S-495 Commercial Floor Sealer.
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NOTE: No standing water; walk-off mats required.
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Targeted Designs for Freedom and Flexibility
Safety Zone Sheet is available in a select color palette designed specifically to reflect current trends in healthcare, education, retail and other
space interiors, and coordinates beautifully with other sheet products in the Armstrong Commercial Flooring portfolio.
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The compatibility of Safety Zone Sheet with our full line of Armstrong Homogeneous, Heterogeneous and Linoleum sheet products means
designers and building owners can integrate safety flooring in key areas without compromising the overall design intent of the space.
Safety Zone Tile enables unique modular designs with creative combinations of colors and spot-color accents. Our palette coordinates well with
Armstrong Vinyl Composition Tile for complementary designs in adjacent spaces.
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With safety flooring solutions in both sheet and tile, the design options are greater than ever before.
Safety Zone Sheet adds slip-retardant performance in front of food
service counters while coordinating beautifully with the Heterogeneous
Rejuvenations Sheet that extends into the dining area.
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Safety Zone Sheet
31502 outer space
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Rejuvenations Heterogeneous Sheet
StoneRun 34330 lithos andesite
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Flooring Recommendation Guide
Use Safety Zone Sheet or Tile to add an extra measure of safety and style in the following spaces. Contact your Armstrong Representative to
discuss other appropriate spaces for safety sheet and tile.
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Safety
Safety Zone Sheet
Safety Zone Tile
Cafeteria, Dining Area (a)
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Commercial Parking Garages Walkways
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Corridors
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Dry Physical Therapy
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Elevators
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Emergency Room Entrance Areas
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Physical Therapy
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Laboratories (c)
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Ramps/Ramped Corridors (Dry)
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Scrub Areas (b)
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Utility/Storage Room
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Vestibules/Entryways/Foyers (b)
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Cafeteria, Dining Area (a)
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Commercial Parking Garages Walkways
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Corridors
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Elevators
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Food Service Area (a) (b)
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Laboratories(c)
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Lavatories (b)
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Locker Rooms (No Spikes) (b)
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Ramps/Ramped Corridors (Dry)
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Utility/Storage Room
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Vestibules/Entryways/Foyers (b)
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Healthcare
Education
(a) These floors are not recommended for wet areas such as commercial kitchens, commercial food processing areas, behind fast-food counters, shower rooms and whirlpools/spas.
(b) No standing water; walk-off mats required.
(c) Not recommended in laboratories that require special decontamination procedures on surfaces, including floors.
For additional space recommendations, please refer to the Armstrong Product Guide.
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SAFETY ZONE SHEET
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Slip-Retardant Flooring
breeze
31504
31500
Weld Rod - WS005
mountain top
31507
31503
smoky
31506
outer space
31505
Weld Rod - WS003
Safety Zone Sheet requires no sealing, buffing, stripping, polishing, or restorative
maintenance. Polish should not be used on Safety Zone Sheet.
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oceans
Weld Rod - WS007
Weld Rod - WS002
31502
ecotone
Weld Rod - WS004
Weld Rod - WS008
31501
saddle
Weld Rod - WS001
grasslands
Weld Rod - WS006
SAFETY ZONE TILE
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Slip-Retardant Flooring
57002
weathered alabaster
57001
shale gray
57000
earth stone
57005
stone beige
57006
cobblestone peach
57008
soft cedar
57003
patina green
57009
forest floor
57012
dark basil
57007
babbling brook
57010
river rock
57004
slate black
Safety Zone Tile is an ideal safety solution for spaces where polish and restorative maintenance
are required, making traditional maintenance protocols consistent and efficient.
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Safety Zone Sheet & Tile
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Worry-free Installation
Safety Zone Sheet installs just like traditional Armstrong sheet products — no special tools or techniques required. The formulation makes the
flooring more flexible and easier to handle, and the textured cellulose backing helps to provide adhesion when combined with the adhesive, even
in high-moisture environments. Just install with Armstrong recommended adhesives: S-543 High-Moisture, S-599 Premium, S-240 Epoxy or
Flip Spray Adhesive. Our weld rod colors add the finishing touch to the overall design, whether you use them to coordinate or contrast based on
design intent.
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Adhesives
Flip Spray Adhesive
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• High-moisture guarantee
• Warranted for heavy rolling loads
• Simple one-step application process
• Open time: varies depending on adhesive coverage
• Working time: should not exceed 4 hours
• Spread rate: L VT and Commercial Sheet: 140–170 sq. ft./bottle;
VCT: 170–200 sq. ft./bottle
S-240 Epoxy Adhesive
• Great for heavy loads
• Can be used on multiple substrates
• Open time: 10–20 minutes
• Working time: 60 minutes
• Spread rate: 170–190 sq. ft./gal. (fine notch)
S-543 Commercial Sheet Flooring and LVT Adhesive
• High-moisture guarantee
• Reduced need for moisture remediation
• Open time: 10–20 minutes over porous, 30+ minutes over non-porous
• Working time: 8 hours after dry to touch
• Spread rate: 225–275 sq. ft./gal. (fine notch)
S-599 Vinyl Sheet Adhesive Premium Commercial
• Strong bond and shear strength
• Can be used for vinyl-, glass- and felt-backed sheet
• Open time: 10–20 minutes over porous, 30+ minutes over non-porous
• Working time: 60 minutes after dry to touch
• Spread rate: 250–300 sq. ft./gal. (fine notch)
S-515 Floor Tile Adhesive
• High moisture guarantee
• Can also be used over cutback adhesive residue
• Dries clear to easily see chalk lines
• Open time: 30+ minutes
• Working time: 24 hours
• Spread rate: 285–335 sq. ft./gal. (fine notch)
S-525 Bio-flooring Adhesive
• High moisture guarantee
• Can also be used over cutback adhesive residue
• Water-resistant when fully cured
• Open time: Minimum of 20 minutes or until dry-to-touch
• Working time: 24 hours
• Spread rate: 275–325 sq. ft./gal. Trowel: fine notch
S-750 Premium Floor Tile Adhesive
• Can also be used over cutback adhesive residue
• Can be used as a primer
• Open time: 30+ minutes
• Working time: 6 hours
• Spread rate: 350–400 sq. ft./gal. (fine notch)
S-700 Floor Tile Adhesive Thin Spread
• Black asphalt adhesive
• Can also be used over cutback adhesive residue
• Can be used over metal subfloors
• Open time: 30+ minutes
• Working time: 18 hours
• Spread rate: 350–400 sq. ft./gal. (fine notch)
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S&T
SHEET
& TILE
High-Moisture
22 oz.
Bottle
93% RH
S&T
Epoxy
SHEET
& TILE
1/2 Gallon
1 Gallon
90% RH
8 lbs. MVER
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High-Moisture
SHEET
1 Gallon
4 Gallon
90% RH
5 lbs. MVER for Sheet
7 lbs. MVER for LVT
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High-Moisture
SHEET
1 Gallon
4 Gallon
85% RH
5 lbs. MVER
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High-Moisture
TILE
90% RH
7 lbs. MVER
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High-Moisture
TILE
1 Quart
1 Gallon
4 Gallon
1 Gallon
4 Gallon
90% RH
7 lbs. MVER
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Premium
TILE
1 Gallon
4 Gallon
80% RH
5 lbs. MVER
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Standard
TILE
80% RH
5 lbs. MVER
1 Gallon
4 Gallon
Safety Zone Sheet & Tile
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Cleaner Floors with Minimal Disruption
Safety Zone Sheet is a low-maintenance solution* that is suitable for a multitude of spaces, enabling the maintenance staff to quickly and easily
clean the floors with minimal disruption. The de-aerated construction and non-porous surface prevents dirt from penetrating the surface. No
sealing, buffing, stripping, polishing, or restorative maintenance needed. Ever.
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*Polish should not be used on Safety Zone Sheet to retain its safety features.
There When You Need It
Safety Zone Tile is made in the U.S.A. with global and domestic content. Safety Zone Sheet is stocked in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Both are
readily available for your next project.
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Here When You Need Us
Armstrong believes in creating customers for life. Our 150-year history of providing innovative products and reliable service is part of every floor.
For information and assistance before, during, and after your project, contact your Armstrong sales rep, distributor or contractor. Learn more at
ArmstrongFlooring.com/commercial.
Safety Zone Sheet
31504 breeze
31502 outer space
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S L I P- R E TA R D A N T F L O O R I N G
SAFETY ZONE Sheet & Tile
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Materials and Construction
Static Load Limit
Sheet - An embossed, slip-retardant wear layer with mineral aggregates
on saturated glass fiber backing. Mineral aggregates are dispersed
uniformly throughout the thickness of the wear layer. Color pigments are
insoluble in water and resistant to cleaning agents and light.
Tile - An embossed tile composed of polyvinyl chloride resin, plasticizers,
stabilizers, fillers and mineral aggregate. Protected by an acrylic factory
finish, the color detail is dispersed throughout the thickness of the product.
Color pigments are insoluble in water and resistant to cleaning agents
and light.
Sheet - A STM F970 250 lbs./sq. in. (17.6 kg/cm )
<0.005 in. residual indentation
Tile - A STM F 970 125 lbs./sq. in. (8.79 kg/cm )
<0.005 in. residual indentation
NOTE: Floors should be protected from sharp-point loads and heavy static
loads. High-heeled traffic [1000 psi (70.3 kg/cm ) or more] may visibly
damage wood, resilient and other floor coverings. For questions regarding
product suitability and detailed instructions for floor preparation and
installation in these applications, please contact Armstrong.
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Fire Test Data
Size
Sheet - 6 ft. 7 in. (2.0 m) wide; up to 66 ft (20 m) long
Tile - 12 in. x 12 in. (305 mm x 305 mm)
Gauge (nominal thickness)
Sheet - 0.080 in. ( 2.0 mm) overall (nominal) 0.060 wear layer (nominal)
Tile - 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) overall
Limitations
Safety Zone Sheet and Tile should not be used in the following areas:
• Hospital operating rooms.
• Heavy industrial and exterior areas.
• Commercial kitchens and commercial food processing areas.
• Where pointed spikes such as golf or track shoes will be used.
• Around swimming pools.
• Wet areas, standing water (shower rooms, whirlpools/spas)
NOTE: Concentrated static and dynamic loads such as hospital beds, rollout bleachers, portable x-ray machines, etc., may visibly damage resilient
as well as other types of floor coverings. For questions regarding product
suitability and detailed instructions for floor preparation and installation in
these applications, please contact Armstrong.
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Suitable for Application Over
Sheet and Tile
•Concrete, terrazzo, and other dry, structurally sound monolithic
subfloors, which are suspended, on grade, or below grade.
•Suspended wood subfloor construction with approved wood
underlayments, and a minimum of 18 in. (45.72 cm) well-ventilated air
space below.
•Most metal floors and most existing single-layer resilient floors on
approved underlayments.
•Radiant-heated subfloors with a maximum surface temperature of
85˚ F (29˚ C).
Unsuitable for Application Over
Sheet and Tile
• Subfloors where excessive moisture or alkali is present.
• Sleeper-constructed wood subfloors, on grade or below grade.
•Lightweight aggregate concrete subfloors having a density of less than
90 lbs. per cu. ft. (1442 kg/m ) or cellular concrete having a plastic (wet)
density less than 100 lbs. per cu. ft. (1602 kg/m ) [94 lbs. per cu. ft.
(1506 kg/m ) dry weight], or concrete having a compressive strength
of less than 3500 psi (24 MPa). Concrete slabs with heavy static and/
or dynamic loads should have higher design strengths and densities
calculated to accommodate such loads.
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Concrete curing agents, sealers, hardeners, or parting agents should be
removed.
TECHNICAL DATA
Shipping Weight
Sheet - 4.5 lbs. /sq. yd. (2.44 kg /sq. m)
Tile - 61 lbs./carton (27.7 kg); 45 tiles/carton
Gloss (typical value)
Sheet - 60 degree specular, Approximately 11-15
Tile - 60 degrees specular, 3-5
International Specifications
Sheet - ASTM F 1303, Type II, Grade 1 Class A Backing
Tile - ASTM F 1066; Class 2 – through-pattern
Sheet and Tile
ASTM E 648 Flooring Radiant Panel Critical Radiant Flux –
0.45 watts/cm or more – Class I
ASTM E 662 Smoke Chamber Specific Optical Smoke Density –
450 or less
Sheet
CAN/ULC-S102.2: Flame Spread Rating – 75, Smoke Developed
Classification - 120
Tile
CAN/ULC-S102.2: Flame Spread Rating – 0, Smoke Developed
Classification - 30
Numerical flammability ratings alone may not define the performance of
the product under actual fire conditions. These ratings are provided only for
use in the selection of products to meet the specified limits.
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INSTALLATION
Job Conditions
Subfloors/underlayments shall be dry, clean and smooth. They shall be
free of dust, solvents, varnish, paint, wax, oil, grease, residual adhesive,
adhesive removers, permanent markers and other foreign materials that
might affect the adhesion of resilient flooring or cause a discoloration of the
flooring from below.
Spray paints, permanent markers and other indelible ink markers must not
be used to write on the back of the flooring material or used to mark the
concrete slab as they could bleed through, telegraphing up to the surface
and permanently staining the flooring material. If these contaminants are
present on the substrate they must be mechanically removed prior to
the installation of the flooring material. For more detailed requirements
of concrete, wood and metal subfloors, as well as trowelable and wood
underlayments, refer to the installation instructions at armstrong.com.
Moisture testing must be performed on all concrete slabs regardless of
their age or grade level including areas where resilient flooring has already
been installed. Moisture Vapor Emission Rate (MVER) using Calcium
Chloride (ASTM F1869) and/or percent internal relative humidity (ASTM F
2170) tests must be conducted in strict accordance with the most current
edition of the ASTM test method. Following are the Armstrong maximum
allowable moisture limits:
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hen using S-515 or S-525 Adhesive, moisture test results shall not
exceed a MVER of 7.0 lbs./1000 sq. ft./24 hours per ASTM F 1869 and/
or 90% RH per ASTM F 2170.
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hen using S-700 or S-750 Adhesives, moisture test results shall not
exceed a MVER of 5.0 lbs./1000 sq. ft./24 hours per ASTM F 1869 and/
or 80% RH per ASTM F 2170.
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hen using Flip Spray Adhesive, moisture test results shall not exceed
93% RH per ASTM F 2170.
• When using S-599 Adhesive, moisture test results shall not exceed a
MVER of 5.0 lbs. /1000 sq. ft. /24 hours per ASTM F 1869 and/or 85%
RH per ASTM F 2170.
• When using S-543 Adhesive, moisture test results shall not exceed a
MVER of 5.0 lbs. /1000 sq. ft. /24 hours per ASTM F 1869 and/or 90%
RH per ASTM F 2170.
• When using S-240 Adhesive, moisture test results shall not exceed a
MVER of 8.0 lbs. /1000 sq. ft. /24 hours per ASTM F 1869 and/or 90%
RH per ASTM F 2170.
On installations where both the Moisture Vapor Emission Rate and percent
internal relative humidity tests are conducted, results for both tests shall
comply with the allowable limits listed above.
Before installation concrete floors should also be tested for pH following
procedures in ASTM F 710. When testing for pH, the allowable readings
for the installation of Armstrong flooring are 5 to 9 when using S-599,
S-700, S-750 or S-240 and 5 to 11 when using Flip Spray Adhesive,
S-543, S-515.
Bond Tests should also be conducted for compatibility with the substrate.
Temperature shall be maintained at a minimum of 65° F(18° C) and
a maximum of 100° F (38° C) for 48 hours prior to installation, during
installation and 48 hours after completion when using S-599 or S-543.
When using S-240, the temperature shall be maintained at a minimum
of 65° F(18° C) and a maximum of 85° F (29° C) for 48 hours prior to
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installation, during installation and 48 hours after completion. A minimum
temperature of 55° F (13° C) shall be maintained thereafter. Condition all
flooring materials and adhesives to room temperature for at least 48 hours
prior to starting installation. Protect all materials from the direct flow of heat
from hot-air registers, radiators, or other heating fixtures and appliances.
Procedure
Sheet
Safety Zone Sheet must be installed full spread using Armstrong S-599
Adhesive or S-543 High Moisture Adhesive or S-240 Epoxy. It may also
be installed using the Perimeter Plus Method using S-599 or S-543 in
field areas with a 3-inch band of S-240 Epoxy around the perimeter
of the room. In all cases there is the option to use S-580 Adhesive in
flash cove areas. Seams must be heat welded. Refer to the Armstrong
Guaranteed Installation Systems manual (F-5061) at ArmstrongFlooring.
com/installationmanual and at floorexpert.com for proper installation, care
and maintenance information.
Tile
Over concrete, ceramic, marble, terrazzo and approved wood
underlayments, Safety Zone Tile must be installed using Armstrong S-515,
S-525, S-700, S-750, S-240 Epoxy Adhesive or Flip Spray Adhesive. Over
steel, stainless steel, aluminum and lead install with S-700 or S-240 Epoxy
Adhesive. Over existing resilient flooring or the Tile-On System, install with
S-515, S-525, S-750 or S-240 Epoxy Adhesive. When installing Safety
Zone Tile in produce areas, around freezers, at entry ways, and other areas
subject to surface water or cooler temperatures, install the first 3 to 5 rows
with S-240 Epoxy. Other rows may be installed with S-515, S-525, and
S-700 or S-750 Adhesives. Refer to the Armstrong Guaranteed Installation
Systems manual (F-5061) at ArmstrongFlooring.com/installationmanual
and at floorexpert.com for proper installation, care and maintenance
information.
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MAINTENANCE
Sheet - Safety Zone Sheet is a low-maintenance solution that is suitable
for a multitude of spaces. No sealing, buffing, stripping, polishing or
restorative maintenance needed. Polish should not be used on
Safety Zone Sheet to retain its safety features.
Initial Maintenance Immediately After Installation:
• Sweep or vacuum thoroughly.
• Do not wash, scrub or strip the floor for at least five days after
installation.
• Damp mop with a dilute neutral detergent solution such as Armstrong
S-485 Floor Cleaner, carefully wiping up black marks and excessive soil.
• Protective floor polishes, sealer or other site-applied finishes are not
recommended and should not be used as they will affect the floor’s
slip-retardant properties.
Tile - Safety Zone Tile features our exclusive Fast Start Factory Finish
which protects the tile surface during installation and makes initial
maintenance quick and easy. We recommend the application of polish and
periodic restorative maintenance procedures.
Initial Maintenance Immediately After Installation:
• Sweep or vacuum thoroughly.
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amp mop with a properly diluted neutral detergent solution such as
Armstrong S-485 Floor Cleaner – carefully wiping up black marks and
excessive soil.
• S afety Zone Tile requires two coats of high-quality commercial floor
polish such as Armstrong S-480 Floor Polish to protect the floor until
regular maintenance procedures can be started.
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o not wash, scrub or strip the floor for at least four days after
installation.
Preparation for Commercial Use:
For specific, ongoing maintenance procedures, see Armstrong Commercial
Resilient Flooring Maintenance Recommendations booklet, F-8663.
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WARRANTIES
Armstrong warrants its regular (first quality) Safety Zone Sheet and Tile
commercial floors to be free from manufacturing defects and warrants
the installation integrity for five years from the date of purchase, if
installed according to the Armstrong Guaranteed Installation Systems,
manual, F-5061. This warranty extends only to the original end-user. See
Armstrong Commercial Floor Warranty, F-3349 or visit ArmstrongFlooring.
com/commercial for warranty details, limitations and exclusions.
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