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Floorworks

Technical Data

Description

Floorworks

emulates nature’s patterns and colors. Authentic-looking, cutting-edge with standard designs and custom

options available, an extremely durable and easy to install and maintain luxury vinyl tile or plank.

100% phthalate-free resilient vinyl flooring manufactured with water-based inks and no heavy metals in an ISO 9001 and

14001 certified facility.

General Information

This product must be used for interior applications only and be installed by professional installers that have sufficient

professional liability insurance coverage (aka Errors and Omissions Insurance) for the project.

Mats Inc. recommends installing and maintaining entrance matting at all outdoor entrances; this will improve air quality,

reduce maintenance costs, and lengthen the life of your floors.

Proper glides must be used on all furniture that may slide directly across the floor. Heavy objects must not be moved

directly across the floor; use protective boards.

Direct sunlight can cause UV damage (fading or bleaching) to most interior finishes, so Low E glass should be selected

that will reduce the UV transmission to less than 1%. If not, applying 3M™ protection film (or similar) on the windows is

recommended.

Adhesive & Coverage

 MI 1000 Adhesive, coverage is approximately 150 - 175 sq. ft. / gal, or

 Spray-Lock 6500 Adhesive, coverage is approximately ~ 150 - 185 sq. ft. / can.

Apply with a 1/32 inch x 1/16 inch x 1/32 inch U-notched trowel (FFA).

Note: Areas with heavy rolling loads must use Spray-Lock 6500 Adhesive only.

Concrete Moisture Limits

 MI 1000 Adhesive, 90% RH used Wet-set over porous substrates only.

 MI 1000 Adhesive, 90% RH used Semi-dry over non-porous substrates.

 MI 1000 Adhesive, 95% RH used Semi-dry over porous concrete subfloors only.

 Spray-Lock 6500 Adhesive, 95% RH, 11pH.

Note: It may not be the flooring contractor’s responsibility to conduct moisture testing. It is, however, the floor contractor’s

responsibility to make sure these tests have been conducted and that the results are acceptable prior to installation.

Test following the protocol of ASTM F2170 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor

Slabs Using in situ Probes, the results must not exceed the published limits.

All on or below grade concrete subfloors must have a confirmed effective vapor retarder pre-installed underneath that

meets the requirements of ASTM E1745 Standard Specification for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or

Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs. If not, then use a moisture mitigation system that conforms to ASTM F3010

Standard Practice for Two-Component Resin Based Membrane-Forming Moisture Mitigation Systems for Use Under

Resilient Floor Coverings. This system must be applied following the manufacturer’s written instructions.

Note: All ASTM documents are available from astm.org.

ASTM Specification

ASTM F1700 Class III Heterogeneous.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Floorworks® Technical Data Description Floorworks® emulates nature’s patterns and colors. Authentic-looking, cutting-edge with standard designs and custom options available, an extremely durable and easy to install and maintain luxury vinyl tile or plank. 100% phthalate-free resilient vinyl flooring manufactured with water-based inks and no heavy metals in an ISO 9001 and 14001 certified facility.
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Meets the requirements of ASTM F1700 Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile. Wear Layer 0.5mm (~20 mils), options available by SKU: 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, or 1.0 mm. Weights Weight: ~ 1lbs. / sq. ft. (3mm).   Sizes  Thickness: 3mm, options available by SKU: 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, or 5.0 mm. Tile Size: Varies by SKU: 12” x 18”, 18” x 18”, 12” x 24”, 12” x 12”, 36” x 36”, 12” x 36” and 18” x 36”. Plank Size: Varies by SKU: 4” x 36”, 6” x 36”, 6” x 48”, 3” x 36”, 9” x 36” and 7.2” x 48”.
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Floorworks® 3mm has a limited warranty (available at www.matsinc.com) of 10 years for heavy commercial, 2.5mm has 10 years for light commercial and both are 20 years for residential use when installed and maintained according to the product instructions. LEED v4 Information Many finishing products have the potential to contribute points to LEED v4.
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Storage Planks/Tiles must be delivered on-site at least 48 hours before installation. Deliver the material to the job site, remove them from the pallet, and restack on a hard, flat, smooth surface with a maximum of 5 boxes high. If the material is flattened, distorted or otherwise damaged during storage or transporting, do not install it. Preparation Warnings All Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Warranty requirements must be read, understood and followed.
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The subfloor must be tested for porosity according to ASTM F3191 - Standard Practice for Field Determination of Substrate Water Absorption (Porosity) for Substrates to Receive Resilient Flooring. Note: The water droplet must be absorbed within 5 minutes to be considered porous. Diamond grinding (or similar) the concrete surface open to make it porous is acceptable.
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If the flooring has any visible defects, do not install any flooring; contact the Mats Inc. Technical Department immediately. Installation First, ensure the area is clean using a Hepa filtered vacuum. Following your start lines, apply the selected adhesive to a workable section of the floor, not so large an area to avoid late placement into the adhesive bed. After the appropriate open-time, install the flooring following the start lines exactly.
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Initial Cleaning (after installation) Dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove dirt or grit. Note: This is the single most important maintenance activity for preserving the appearance and performance of the floor and is typically the most overlooked and omitted. Wet mop the entire floor using a suitable neutral cleaning solution like Diversey Profi or similar. Allow the solution a dwell time of approximately 5 minutes.
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Note: These instructions supersede any verbal or written instructions from Mats Inc. representatives, and must be followed in order for the Floorworks® warranty to be in effect. Limited Warranty Mats Inc. (“SELLER”) warrants that Floorworks® by Mats Inc.
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(A) This Limited Warranty does not apply to Product which has been discontinued or to a particular color or design which has been discontinued at the time of sale or to Product sold as seconds or B- grade. (B) The following is not included under this Limited Warranty: 1. Color deviations as compared to physical, printed, and/or electronic representations; 2.
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Any description of the Product, whether in writing or made orally by SELLER or SELLER’s agents, specifications, samples, models, bulletins, drawings, diagrams or similar materials used in connection with END USER’s order, are for the sole purpose of identifying the Product and shall not be construed as an express warranty.