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BioBased Tile™
™
with
MIGRATIONS ™
A revolutionary new flooring made with rapidly renewable resources
linoleum
I
biobased tile
I
lvt
I
commercial hardwood
I
sheet
I
vct
I
specialty flooring
I
accessories
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MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™
with
™
A Revolutionary New Flooring Made with Rapidly
Renewable Resources
Armstrong makes a giant LEAP with
BioStride, a breakthrough patent-pending
polymer that contains biobased, rapidly
renewable ingredients. BioStride’s unique
plant-based composition reduces the
reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels.
The first use of BioStride is in MIGRATIONS
BioBased Tile ( BBT ™ ) — a new category of
tile. MIGRATIONS TRANSFORMS what’s
possible in resilient flooring by providing
additional environmental attributes and
combining them with enhanced performance
over composition tile with classic looks
and affordability.
It’s easy to MIGRATE to our new BBT;
a greener product option at an affordable
price point.
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MIGRATIONS ™
T3512
T3513
T3516
T3517
T3518
T3520
sandy beige
golden sands
spiced orange
pepper red
denim blue
moss green
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MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™
with
™
A New Category of Tile with Enhanced Environmental
and Performance Attributes
Enhanced Range of Green Benefits
•
Contains patent-pending BioStride™ polymer made with rapidly renewable,
US-grown plant ingredients
•
BioStride reduces reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels
•
10% preconsumer recycled content reduces use of virgin materials
•
Low VOC emissions — FloorScore™ certified to California Section 01350
•
Contributes to LEED® credits EQ4.3, MR4.0, MR6.0 and depending on project location, MR5.0
An Affordable Greener Option
•
A greener product option at an affordable price point
•
Same proven long product life as other resilient flooring materials
Enhanced Performance over Composition Tile with Classic Looks
•
Twice the indent resistance
•
More than 5 times greater resistance to impact
•
More than 2.5 times greater resistance to cracking from uneven subfloors
•
Balanced color offering — 28 neutrals and colors coordinate with Armstrong’s
complete portfolio of products
No Additional Maintenance or Installation Requirements
•
Identical gauge allows easy use for spaces where composition tile is used today
•
No new maintenance training, equipment or cleaners required
•
Standard composition tile adhesives and installation techniques
Industry Leading Quality from the Most Trusted Name in the Industry
•
145 years of experience with a proven track record of performance, quality
and sound environmental practices
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Introducing a New Product, a New Category
and New Direction
Armstrong has long had a portfolio
The biobased portion of BioStride offers
of commercial flooring products that
a sustainable alternative that reduces
allows customers to choose from a wide
reliance on petroleum-based products
variety of green options. They include
while providing equal or better performance.
linoleum, luxury vinyl tile, commercial
hardwood, sheet, VCT, and specialty flooring
MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile, our first
— all of which contribute to or comply with
product application of BioStride, impacts the
at least one LEED® credit.
most-used category of resilient flooring —
composition tile — so that it exerts maximum
Now, we are proud to add a unique category
impact on the market, with a greener product
of tile to our wide array of stylish, effective
at an affordable price point.
and green product choices — BioBased Tile™
or BBT ™
. BioBased Tile utilizes our new patent
pending polymer, BioStride™
, which contains
biobased, rapidly renewable ingredients.
So, what is the materials difference between today’s Composition Tile
and MIGRATIONS BioBased Tile?
Vinyl Composition Tile
1% pigments
Biobased Tile
1% recycled vinyl
13% vinyl
binder
85% limestone
1% pigments
14% BioStride
10% recycled
limestone
75% limestone
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MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™
T3524
red berry
with
™
T3522
lemon squeeze
T3523
orange peel
T3504
ice white
T3508
bark brown
T3511
quartz white
T3505
powder gray
T3506
glacier gray
T3500
basalt black
T3503
ashen gray
T3502
pumice gray
T3501
platinum gray
T3507
metal gray
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T3525
violet grape
T3526
blue waters
T3527
green grass
T3510
natural beige
T3509
mushroom beige
T3512
sandy beige
T3515
straw yellow
T3513
golden sands
T3514
loam brown
T3516
spiced orange
T3517
pepper red
T3518
denim blue
T3519
washed indigo
T3520
moss green
T3521
summer green
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MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™
with
™
An Enhanced Range of Green Benefits
Patent-pending BioStride contains rapidly renewable, US-grown plant ingredients.
As a result, BioStride reduces reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels. Compared with conventional
composition flooring, a 20,000 square foot installation of BBT™ saves energy and natural
resources equivalent to 72 gallons of gasoline.
{
A 20,000 square ft.
BBT installation
saves resources
equivalent to 72
gallons of gasoline
= 1 gallon of gasoline
MIGRATIONS BBT uses 10% preconsumer recycled limestone, which helps to reduce
the use of virgin ingredients and diverts material from landfills. A 20,000 square foot BBT
installation diverts 2,800 pounds of waste from landfills. The limestone used in MIGRATIONS BBT
is sourced near our manufacturing plant in Jackson, MS to reduce the effects of material
transportation on the environment.
{
A 20,000 square ft.
BBT installation
diverts 2,800
pounds of waste
from landfills
= 100 pounds of waste
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Low VOC emissions — FloorScore™ certified to California Section 01350.
MIGRATIONS™ BBT ™
, like all Armstrong™ resilient products, is FloorScore™ certified
and compliant with LEED® credit EQ4.3. The FloorScore program was developed
by Scientific Certification Systems, a nationally recognized third-party certification company,
and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute. Under this program, hard surface flooring products are
tested and certified for compliance with California’s Section 01350 for low VOC emissions, the
most stringent high-performance IAQ requirement in the nation.
Earn LEED Points on Your Project. BBT is an excellent solution for contributing
to environmentally-friendly interiors. Made from renewable raw materials and recycled
content, BBT’s “green” attributes help contribute to or comply with Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design® (LEED) credits under EQ4.3, MR4.0, MR6.0 and, depending on
location, MR5.0. As a founding sponsor of the United States Green Building Council, and a
member of the Canadian Green Building Council, Armstrong recognizes the importance of
sustainable design and the value associated with the LEED green building rating system.
Armstrong Products that Contribute to or Comply with LEED Credits
Category
Armstrong Products
LEED –
NC & CI Credits
BioBased Tile™
MIGRATIONS™
EQ4.3, MR4.0,
MR5.0*, MR6.0
Adhesives
All Armstrong Adhesives (except S-89)
EQ4.1
*Depends on project location.
EQ4.3 Low Emitting Materials
All Armstrong Resilient Flooring Products are independently tested and certified
as low-emitting products under the FloorScore program.
MR4.0 Recycled Content
Armstrong MIGRATIONS BioBased Tile contains 10% preconsumer recycled
content in the form of recycled limestone. This recycled content is independently
certified to be in accordance with the FTC guidelines for preconsumer
recycled content.
MR5.0* Regional Materials
Armstrong MIGRATIONS BioBased Tile is manufactured in Jackson, Mississippi.
.
Additional information to calculate this credit is available by calling TechLineSM
MR6.0 Rapidly Renewable Materials
Armstrong MIGRATIONS BioBased Tile contains BioStride™, a revolutionary
patent-pending polymer with 2% rapidly renewable content, based on the weight
of the composite tile.
EQ4.1 Low Emitting Materials
Armstrong commercial adhesives meet the requirements set forth in the
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (with the exception of S-89) and are considered by this
standard a low-emitting adhesive.
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MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™
with
™
An Affordable Greener Option
A greener product option at an affordable price. BBT ™ can be specified for little more
than the cost of traditional composition tile making it easy to go greener on most any
commercial project.
Approximate Installed Costs per Square Foot
Product
US Dollars
Canadian Dollars
$1.50 – $2.00
C$1.60 – C$2.00
$2.00 – $2.50
C$2.25 – C$2.75
$2.20 – $2.70
C$2.50 – C$3.00
$4.25 – $4.75
C$4.00 – C$4.50
$2.50 – $3.00
C$2.80 – C$3.30
Vinyl Composition Tile
Imperial® Texture / Rave™
Stonetex
®
ARTEFFECTS ®
Linoleum
MARMORETTE™
BioBased Tile
MIGRATIONS
Prices are approximations only. Actual prices will vary based on competitive bidding, local labor costs and job conditions. Estimated prices include material and labor figured
on a 500-square-foot (46.45-square-meter) open-area installation without any special cuttings or special subfloor preparation.
MIGRATIONS BBT ingredients, pictured left to right:
Limestone — virgin limestone made from abundant natural resources
Recycled Limestone — diverts additional waste from landfills
Pigment — naturally recurring pigments
BioStride™ — polymer, made from rapidly renewable ingredients
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Enhanced Performance Compared with Composition Tile,
with Classic Looks
2x
{
5x
{
2.5x
{
28
{
MIGRATIONS™ features twice the
indent resistance of composition tile,
per ASTM F 970 Static Load Limit
test methodology.
BioBased Tile™ has more than five
times greater resistance to impact,
as demonstrated by calibrated Ball Drop
Testing and Can Drop Testing.
BBT™ is more than 2.5 times more
resistant to cracking from uneven
subfloors, shown by Deflection Testing.
A balanced color offering. 28
neutrals and colors coordinate with
Armstrong’s complete portfolio of
products. Designers can count on
Armstrong MIGRATIONS to help them
achieve their design goals, both functional
Two times greater
indent resistance
Five times greater
impact resistance
2.5 times greater
cracking resistance
Balanced offering
of neutrals
and colors
and aesthetic.
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MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™
with
™
No Additional Maintenance or Installation Requirements
Identical gauge allows easy use in spaces where composition tile is used today.
Armstrong™ MIGRATIONS™ is ideal for schools, healthcare, mass retail and any other commercial
space that requires a long-lasting, good-looking, economical and easy-to-maintain flooring
solution. Perfect for use in retrofits, repairs and additions without worry about transitions.
No new maintenance training, equipment or cleaners required. MIGRATIONS is
designed to be maintained using traditional composition tile flooring maintenance methods.
No new equipment or training costs are incurred when maintaining MIGRATIONS tile.
The familiar composition tile cleaning techniques mean less chance of damage to the tile
from maintenance errors.
Maintenance
Cleaners, Polishes, Strippers
Polish
S-401, S-402, S-403, S-480, S-485, S-490 and S-495
✔
Standard composition tile adhesives and installation techniques. MIGRATIONS BBT ™
installs with the same low VOC adhesives used for conventional composition tile;
these adhesives comply with LEED® credit EQ4.1. The same tools and techniques are used
so contractors already know how to install MIGRATIONS. As with traditional composition tile,
subfloors and underlayments must be dry, clean, smooth, and free from all foreign matter.
Room temperature must be warm and subfloor moisture tests must also be conducted.
BBT should be installed using the following adhesives:
Adhesives
Subfloor
Wood
Concrete
Ceramic, Terrazzo, Marble
Metal
Existing Resilient Floor
S-515 or S-700
S-515 or S-700
S-515 or S-700
S-700
S-515
Tile-On system
Detailed instructions may be found in the Armstrong MIGRATIONS Installation / Maintenance Tip Sheet, F-7903.
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Industry-Leading Quality from the Most Trusted Name
in the Industry
With 145 years of experience in flooring, and
2006
a proven track record of performance, quality
Armstrong becomes a founding sponsor of
and sound environmental practices, green
the Canada Green Building Council, LEED
operations and products aren’t new for us,
Canada – CI.
but they continue to be the focus of our
2007
development efforts.
Building 701 at our headquarters in Lancaster,
Just a few examples of this commitment
Pennsylvania earns the highest possible
certification granted by the U.S. Green
include the following:
Building Council — USGBC LEED EB
1909
Platinum. Ours is only the sixth building ever
More than a century ago, we stopped
to do so, and the first outside California.
discarding our post-industrial cork waste and
began recycling it. That was the beginning of
linoleum, the green product on which our
modern flooring business was built.
1993
Armstrong is a founding sponsor of the
United States Green Building Council and
participates in the development of the LEED®
Green Building Rating System.
And now…
1999
Commercial Flooring integrates the use of
recycled content into VCT manufacture,
diverting more than 7 million pounds of waste
from landfills each year and sparing the use
of equivalent virgin materials. More than 63
million pounds of waste are diverted during
Commercial Flooring introduces a new
category of flooring with the introduction of
MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™ with BioStride™
,
a composition tile made with a rapidly
renewable plant source. While this new
technology transforms what’s possible in
resilient flooring, it is another demonstration
the next nine years.
of Armstrong’s commitment to building on
2006
a heritage of sustainability.
™
Armstrong receives FloorScore certification
on all its resilient flooring. FloorScore certifies
that products comply with CA 01350 for
Indoor Air Quality. Compliant with LEED credit
EQ4.3 for low emitting materials.
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MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™
with
™
Comparative Data
Products
(5)
MIGRATIONS ™
1.
Overall Thickness
(nominal) (1)
Static Load Limit
PSI (kg/cm2)
(2, 2a)
Durability
(3a)
Maintainability
(3b)
Resilience
(3c)
Reference
Specs (4)
1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
250 (17.6)
VG
G
G
ASTM F 1066,
Class 2 through-pattern
4. Reference Specifications: ASTM F 1066, Class 2 – through pattern.
Meets the requirements for size, squareness, thickness, indentation,
impact, deflection, resistance to chemicals and resistance to heat.
NOTE: As MIGRATIONS’ unique binder system does not contain polyvinyl
chloride resins, plasticizers and stabilizers, it does not meet the F 1066
specification’s Materials requirements.
Overall and wear layer thicknesses are nominal and subject to normal
manufacturing variances.
2. PSI: lbs./sq. in. (kg/cm2)
a) Static Load Limit per ASTM F 970
3. Subjective ratings (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair) are in relation to other
Armstrong™ commercial resilient floors. Ratings are not directly related to any
one test. They are broadly based on tests and experience of Armstrong
R & D under varying conditions and circumstances. These ratings should NOT
be used for comparison to ratings used by other manufacturers to rank their
own products.
5. All products meet the following Fire Test Data:
a) ASTM E 648 Flooring Radiant Panel Critical Radiant Flux – 0.45 watts/cm2
or more, Class I
b) ASTM E 662 Smoke Chamber Specific Optical Smoke Density – 450
or less. Numerical flammability ratings alone may not define product
performance under actual fire conditions. These ratings are provided
only for use in the selection of products to meet specified limits.
Scratch Whitening
Darker-colored patterns may be susceptible to scratch whitening. These colors may require more frequent maintenance if used in field areas.
Product
Pattern Numbers
MIGRATIONS
T3500, T3501, T3514, T3517, T3518, T3519, T3521, T3523, T3524, T3525, T3526, T3527
Light Reflectivity Values in Percent
0-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
T3500
T3501
T3514
T3507
T3509
T3527
T3519
T3508
T3517
T3518
T3516
T3521
T3523
T3526
T3524
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
T3502
T3510
T3503
T3505
T3522
T3504
T3511
T3506
T3515
T3512
T3513
T3520
T3525
Measured under incandescent illumination (ASTM 1347). Types and patterns tested here are those most suited to commercial interiors where reflectivity is a major factor.
Ratings for other patterns available upon specific request.
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Recommended Applications
MIGRATIONS™
MIGRATIONS™
Health Care/Hospital
Mercantile
Cafeteria, Dining Area (e)
R
Automobile Showrooms
R
Chapel
R
Checkout/Cash Wrap
H
Corridors
H
Food Service (e)
Critical/Intensive Care
R
Frozen Food
H
Indoor Mall Common Areas
N
Dialysis (i)
N (2)
H (i)
Dry Physical Therapy
H
Produce Area
R
Elevators
R
Sales Floor – Department Stores
H
Emergency Room Areas
R
Sales Floor – Grocery
H
Exam/Procedure Rooms
R
Sales Floor – Mass merchant
H
Gift Shop
R
Specialty Shops/Areas
R
Hydro Physical Therapy
N (3)
Office
Hyperbaric Room
N (6)
Computer Room
Labor Delivery Rooms
N (6)
N
Corridors
H
R (l)
Elevators
R
Lobbies
R
Lavatories
R
Nurses Station
H
Lobby
R
Office/Administrative/Conf. Rooms
R
Lunchrooms (e)
H
Offices/Conference Rooms
R
Laboratories
Operating Rooms
N (1)
Patient Rooms
R
Stairways/Landings
R
Pharmacy
H
Utility/Storage Rooms
H
Ramps/Ramped Corridors (Dry)
N (3)
Hospitality
Scrub Areas
N (1)
Around Whirlpool/Spas
N (3)
Stairways/Landings
R
Corridors
H
Staff Lounge
R
Dining Room (e)
R
Utility/Storage Room/Filing
H
Elevators
R
Waiting Rooms
R
Exercise Rooms
R
Assisted Living/Military Housing/Light Commercial
Guest Bathrooms (i)
R
Activity Rooms/Common Areas
H
Guest Rooms
R
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
H
Lobby
R
Corridors
H
Lounge
R
Daycare Areas
H
Stairways/Landings
R
Dining Areas
R
Vending Areas (i)
R
Doctor/Dentist Office
R
Light Industrial
R
Clean Rooms
Residence Bathrooms (i)
Residence Kitchens (e)
Residence Rooms/Barracks
N
R (e)
Computer Repair Lab
N (6)
R
Electronic Testing Lab
N (6)
Electronics Manufacturing
N (6)
Education
Auditoriums
H
Environmental Conditioning Unit
Cafeteria, Dining Area (e)
R
Photo Processing
Classrooms/Lecture Halls
H
Production Laboratory
R (l)
Computer Rooms
N
R
R (6)
Research Laboratory
R (l)
Corridors
H
Small Parts Assembly
R
Dormitory Rooms
H
Sterile Packaging
R
Warehouse
N
Food Service Area (e)
R (i)
Gymnasium
H
Laboratories
R (I)
Transportation/Public Venues
Airport/Railway/Bus Terminals
N
Lavatories
R
Civic/Convention Centers
N
Library
R
Museums/Cultural Centers
H
Locker Rooms (No Spikes)
Multipurpose Room/Cafetoriums
Office/Administrative/Conf. Rooms
N (3)
H
N (3)
Showers/Shower Rooms
N (3)
Stairways/Landings
R
Teacher's Lounge
H
Utility/Storage Areas
H
Vestibule/Entryway/Foyers
N
H = Highly Recommended
The best flooring choice(s) for the space.
This chart provides an overview of recommendations for Armstrong ™
R
Ramps/Ramped Corridors (Dry)
MIGRATIONS by end-use market and for specific spaces. Use these
recommendations as a guideline for selecting Armstrong flooring for your
application. More detailed recommendations for health care and education
are on our Web site. Visit armstrong.com/flooring, scroll to
“Selection Tools,” and click on “MEDS™” or “School Zone™. ”
R = Recommended
Flooring choice(s) that are suitable for the space.
N = Not Recommended
Flooring that should not be used for the space.
• The ratings of H, R or N are based on an evaluation of the performance, cost and aesthetic requirements of the space.
NOTES:
• Numerical footnotes apply to the space requirements.
• Alpha footnotes apply to the product’s suitability for the space.
(i)
(l)
The numerical and alpha footnotes are consistent across all Recommended Applications Charts in this catalog [e.g., (a) is the same footnote on the linoleum chart
as it is on the vinyl chart, etc.]. Depending upon the category, product and space
requirements, some footnotes may not appear on all Recommendation Charts.
In addition to spaces listed on this chart:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(6)
(e)
Aseptic Area — Hygienic conditions are of critical importance.
Water Resistance — Wet area installation is needed (flash coving,
sealed seams).
Slip Retardance — A more secure walking surface is required.
Not recommended in areas that require electrostatic discharge control.
Armstrong floors are not recommended for commercial kitchens and
commercial food processing areas, including behind fast-food counters.
No standing water; walk-off mats required.
Not recommended in laboratories that require special decontamination
procedures on surfaces, including floors.
• Armstrong floors may be used on stair steps, risers and landings.
A manufactured slip-retardant nosing should always be applied on steps.
• Armstrong floors are not recommended for exterior use, for interior spaces
where pointed spike golf or track shoes will be used, or in areas where the floor
will be subjected to unusually concentrated static or dynamic loads.
• Armstrong floors should not be used as wall covering or wall surfacing.
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MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™
with
™
Specification Data
MIGRATIONS ™ with BioStride ™
Material
Gloss (typical value)
MAINTENANCE
A composition of polyester resin, limestone and pigments.
60 degrees specular: 9-18
Construction and Colors
Reference Specifications
Color and pattern detail are dispersed uniformly throughout the
thickness of the material. Color pigments are insoluble in water
and resistant to cleaning agents and light.
ASTM F 1066, Class 2 – through pattern.
Meets the requirements for size, squareness, thickness,
indentation, impact, deflection, resistance to chemicals and
resistance to heat.
NOTE: As MIGRATIONS’ unique binder system does not
contain polyvinyl chloride resins, plasticizers and stabilizers, it
does not meet the F 1066 specification’s Materials requirements.
MIGRATIONS is designed to be maintained by traditional
resilient flooring maintenance methods, which include the
use of polishes, spray-buffing techniques and appropriate
high-speed maintenance systems.
Size
12 in. x 12 in. (305 mm x 305 mm) tile
Gauge (nominal thickness)
1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
Static Load Limit
Limitations
ASTM F 970
250 lbs./sq. in. (17.6 kg/cm2)
MIGRATIONS 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.
■ Where the floor will be subjected to unusually concentrated
static or dynamic loads.
NOTE: Concentrated static and dynamic loads such as
hospital beds, roll-out 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.
Suitable for Application Over
■
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. (45.7 cm) wellventilated 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).
NOTE: Floors should be protected from sharp-point loads and
heavy static loads. High-heeled traffic [1000 psi (70.3 kg/cm2)
or more] may visibly damage wood, resilient and other
floor coverings.
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. (1441 kg/m3) or cellular concrete
having a plastic (wet) density less than 100 lbs. per cu. ft.
(1602 kg/m3) [94 lbs. per cu. ft. (1506 kg/m3) 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.
Concrete curing agents, sealers, hardeners, or parting
agents should be removed.
TECHNICAL DATA
Shipping Weight
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) – 63 lbs./carton (29 kg)
Packaging
Tiles per carton – 45
45 sq. ft.
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Sweep or vacuum thoroughly.
Damp mop with a dilute neutral detergent solution such as
Armstrong S-485 Floor Cleaner – carefully wiping up black
marks and excessive soil.
■ Apply two coats of high quality commercial floor polish such
as Armstrong S-480.
■ Do not wash, scrub or strip the floor for at least four to five
days after installation.
Preparation for Commercial Use
For specific, ongoing maintenance procedures see Armstrong
Installation/Maintenance Tip Sheet, F-7903.
WARRANTIES
Comparative Subjective Property Ratings
Durability – Very Good
Maintainability – Good
Resilience – Good
Subjective ratings (excellent, very good, good, fair) are
in relation to other Armstrong commercial resilient floors.
Ratings are not directly related to any one test. They are
broadly based on tests and experience of Armstrong Research
and Development under varying conditions and circumstances.
These ratings should not be used for comparison to ratings
used by other manufacturers to rank their own products.
Fire Test Data
ASTM E 648 Flooring Radiant Panel Critical Radiant Flux – 0.45
watts/cm2 or more – Class I
ASTM E 662 Smoke Chamber Specific Optical Smoke Density
– 450 or less
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.
Unsuitable for Application Over
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Initial Maintenance Immediately After Installation
Armstrong warrants its regular (first quality) commercial floors
and wall base 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 Installation/
Maintenance Tip Sheet, F-7903. This warranty extends only
to the original end-user. See Armstrong Commercial Floor
Warranty, F-3349 or visit armstrong.com for warranty details,
limitations and exclusions.
WARNING: EXISTING IN-PLACE RESILIENT FLOOR
COVERING AND ASPHALTIC ADHESIVES. DO NOT SAND,
DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE, DRILL, SAW, BEADBLAST, OR
MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT
FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK”
ADHESIVE, OR OTHER ADHESIVE.
These existing in-place products may contain asbestos fibers
and/or crystalline silica.
Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and
respiratory tract hazard.
Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly
increases the risk of serious bodily harm.
INSTALLATION
Job Conditions
Subfloors/underlayments shall be dry, clean, and smooth.
They shall be free from paint, varnish, solvents, wax, oil,
existing adhesive residue, or other foreign matter.
For more detailed requirements of concrete, wood and metal
subfloors, as well as wood and trowelable underlayments, refer
to Armstrong Installation/Maintenance Tip Sheet, F-7903.
Calcium Chloride Tests for moisture must be conducted.
Armstrong offers a guideline of a maximum acceptable
moisture emission level of 5.0 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. per 24 hours.
Bond Tests should also be conducted for compatibility with the
substrate. When testing for alkalinity, the allowable readings
for the installation of Armstrong flooring are 5 to 9 on the
pH scale.
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. A minimum temperature of 55˚ F (13˚ C) shall be
maintained thereafter. Condition all flooring materials and
adhesives to room temperature 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.
Unless positively certain that the existing in-place product is
a non-asbestos-containing material, you must presume it
contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material
be tested to determine asbestos content and may govern
removal and disposal of material.
See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute
(RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal
of Resilient Floor Coverings for instructions on removing all
resilient floor covering structures or contact your retailer or
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 1 800 233 3823.
The knowledge and technical support
you need to bring your vision to life.
Visit armstrong.com/flooring
Call 1 877 ARMSTRONG (276 7876)
TechLine Flooring Expert: options 2, 3 and 3
Armstrong Flooring Representative: options 2 and 2
Procedure
Samples: Visit armstrong.com/flooring
MIGRATIONS should be installed with the following adhesives:
LEED eligible under
Credit EQ4.3 for
Indoor Air Quality.
Subfloor
Wood
Underlayment
Adhesive
S-515
S-700
Concrete
Ceramic,
Marble,
Terrazzo
Metal
Existing
Resilient
Floor
S-515
S-700
S-515
S-700
S-700
S-515
Detailed instructions may be found in the Armstrong
Guaranteed Installation Systems manual, F-5061.
Call 1 877 276 7876, options 2 and 1
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