V i n y l S h e e t F l o o r i n g
Specification Data
Connection CORLON® inlaid vinyl sheet flooring
ARMSTRONG FLOOR PRODUCTS
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 3001
Lancaster, PA 17604 U.S.A.
Armstrong World Industries Canada Ltd.
6911 Decarie Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec H3W 3E5 Canada
1. PRODUCT NAME
Armstrong Connection CORLON inlaid sheet flooring
2.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Material
A
Construction and Colors
Random, multisized vinyl chips embedded in a vinyl matrix. Color and pattern detail are dispersed throughout the thickness of the wear layer. Color pigments are insoluble in water and resistant to cleaning agents and light.
Size
6.0 ft. (1.83 m) wide, up to 94.5 ft. (28.8 m) long
Gauge (nominal)
0.080 in. (2.0 mm) overall
0.050 in. (1.27 mm) wear layer
Limitations
Connection CORLON 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,
Suitable for Application Over
■Concrete, terrazzo, and other dry, structurally sound monolithic subfloors on all grade levels.
■Suspended wood subfloor construction with approved wood underlayments, and a minimum of 18 in. (45.7 cm) well- ventilated air space below.
■Most metal floors and most existing
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Unsuitable for Application Over
■Subfloors where excessive moisture or alkali is present.
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■Lightweight aggregate concrete subfloors having a density of less than 90 lbs. per cu. ft. (1442 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.
3.TECHNICAL DATA
Shipping Weight
6.0 lbs./sq. yd. (3.3 kg/m2)
Gloss (typical value)
60 degrees specular: approximately
Reference Specifications
ASTM F 1303, Type II, Grade 1, Class A backing. Backing is suitable for installation on all grade levels.
Static Load Limit
ASTM F 970 (modified)
500 lbs./sq. in. (35.16 kg/cm2)
ASTM F 970 modified by specifying a higher load on a smaller diameter tip. All other conditions are standard.
NOTE: Floors should be protected from
Comparative Subjective Property Ratings
Durability: | Very Good |
Maintainability: | Excellent |
Resilience: | Very 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.
4.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 Guaranteed Installation Systems manual,
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 when using Armstrong
48hours 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 start- ing installation. Protect all materials from the direct flow of heat from
and appliances.
Procedure
Connection CORLON must be installed using Armstrong
5. MAINTENANCE
Connection CORLON is designed to be maintained by tradi- tional resilient flooring maintenance methods. This floor may be maintained by polishing,
Initial Maintenance Immediately After Installation
■Sweep or vacuum thoroughly.
■Damp mop with a dilute neutral detergent solution such as Armstrong
■Do not wet wash or scrub the floor for at least four to five days after installation.
Preparation for Commercial Use
Refer to maintenance methods detailed in Armstrong Commercial Resilient Flooring Maintenance Recommendations booklet,
6. WARRANTIES
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 Guaranteed Installation Systems manual,
DO NOT SAND, DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE, DRILL, SAW, BEADBLAST OR MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC "CUT BACK" ADHESIVES OR OTHER ADHESIVES. These products may contain either 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. Unless positively certain that a product is a
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