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1 DIVISION 9 - FINISHES METAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS 1. Adequate framing details, sizing, spacing and technical information shall be indicated on the documents. 2. Fire-rated assemblies and acoustic rating information shall be clearly shown on the Drawings. 3. Door jambs shall be constructed with double studs LATH AND PLASTER 1. Portland cement plaster or similar exterior plaster systems shall be used on exterior applications including soffits, unless approved otherwise by the Owner s Representative. 2. Within the budgetary limits, gypsum plaster systems shall be used in wet areas. Refer to Section Pneumatic applied acoustic ceiling texture shall not be used unless otherwise approved by the Owner s Representative. 4. Fire-rated assemblies and acoustic rating information shall be clearly shown on the Drawings GYPSUM BOARD SYSTEMS 1. Special consideration shall be given to the noise reduction characteristic and installation for partitions between sleeping rooms, offices, classrooms, offices, laboratories, residential and common spaces. This shall be discussed during the design and adequately indicated on the Drawings. Acoustic rating information shall be clearly shown on the Drawings. DIVISION 9 FINISHES 9. 1

2 2. Special consideration shall be given to wall durability for all corridors and other areas subject to abuse: plywood underlayment, abuse-resistant gypboard products, or cementous wallboard system are preferred. 3. Wallboard shall not be glued directly to masonry or concrete walls below grade: provide furring. 4. Exterior gypsum soffit board may be used on ceilings in lieu of plaster in moist interior areas: moist resistant gypsum board shall not be used. Gypsum board soffit systems shall be used in exterior construction. 5. Fiberglass joint tape is recommended. 6. Cementous wallboard (Durock, Wonderboard, etc.) shall be used for underlayment on all wall and ceiling tile applications. 7. Fire-rated assemblies shall be clearly identified on the Drawings. 8. 5/8 thick gypsum wall products shall be used except where specific conditions dictate otherwise and as approved by the Owner s Representative. 9. Generally, a light textured finish is preferred. When a slick finish is desired, specify a Level 5 finish as described in GA : preferred ing toilet, shower and other wet use areas TILE 1. Quarry tile and ceramic tile are satisfactory for heavy use floor areas such as Toilet Rooms since it is easily maintained and cleaned. 2. Ceramic tile may be used for Toilet Room and Shower Room walls. Provide protection for outside corners in high traffic areas. Verify with Owner's Representative. 3. Tile selection and installation should utilize the full complement of manufacturer s trim. 3. Floor tile shall be slip resistant. 4. Generally, ceramic tile is used on Shower area ceilings. DIVISION 9 FINISHES 9. 2

3 TERRAZZO 1. Terrazzo floor shall be considered in high traffic areas but used in limited situations elsewhere and with approval from the Owner s Representative ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS 1. Provide suspended lay-in acoustical ceiling system for most areas. 2. Except for very high finish areas, provide standard 24" x 24" or 48" panels in an exposed grid. The use of special architectural grid and tile systems shall be reviewed with the Owner s Representative. 4. Specify a percentage of excess of tile to be ordered and delivered to the Owner for replacement. 5. When wood panel ceilings are used, provide adequate design and construction information for accurate bidding: Shop Drawings are required WOOD FLOORING 1. Wood flooring is seldom used in buildings other than gymnasiums and special performing arts. When required, special attention shall be given to the product and type of installation system. 2. In renovation projects of older buildings, refinishing of existing hardwood floors may be desired. The viability of refinishing must be investigated RESILIENT FLOORING 1. Specify low VOC and sustainable products when available and applicable. DIVISION 9 FINISHES 9. 3

4 2. Resilient tile is commonly used in utilitarian and high traffic areas. This should be a vinyl composition tile, although vinyl or rubber products may be considered. 3. Floors of laboratories and chemical storage rooms usually will have a fluid applied flooring system with a liquid-tight raised sill not less than 4 in height, including in front of or behind cabinets, excluding doorways. 4. Generally, resilient base should be cove style rubber: straight based is discouraged. 5. Contractor shall provide extra stock of each color, type and size of tile and base used. Quantities will depend upon size of installation. 6. Use preformed resilient base corners where possible FLOOR TREATMENTS 1. Special synthetic floor coverings are needed in some areas such as laboratories, food service, athletics, etc. Check with the Owner's Representative and Users before specifying. 2. In areas where chemical spills are anticipated, investigate the catalog of potential chemicals that may be used and select a compatible flooring system. In general areas, special coatings or fluid applied flooring should be considered for particular areas where a standard finish may be questionable, wet areas, etc. 3. In special laboratories where explosive gases may be used, conductive materials should be specified. Laboratories where radioisotops are used must have rubber or vinyl composition tile floor for ease of clean up in case of spill radioactive materials. All other laboratories should have sealed concrete floors or concrete floors with high performance coating. 4. Floors of laboratories and chemical storage rooms shall not have drains, unless raised 4 above the level of the floor, and not placed to present a trip hazard to occupants. 5. Specify low VOC products when available and applicable. DIVISION 9 FINISHES 9. 4

5 09680 CARPET 1. Generally, used in Classrooms, Offices, Auditoriums and Residential applications. 2. Generally, a unit price will be established for the budget and the Owner will seek bids for the materials through the Educational and Institutional Cooperative. Installation may or may not be included in the contract. Verify the project specifics with the Owner s Representative. 3. The preferred manufacturers are Collins & Aikman. 4. In all cases, the carpet construction, installation, style and color selections shall be reviewed and approved by the Owner s Representative and Building Committee. 5. Where applicable in renovation projects, encapsulant carpets should be considered to limit abatement. 6. In areas with very heavy traffic, tile squares should be considered. 7. The following shall be included in the carpet specification: a. Description of the products b. Manufacturer s recommended installation method and materials. c. Manufacturer s guarantee d. Recommended storage procedures e. Removal and disposal of existing flooring and new installation trash. f. Identify ordering and storage of carpet overage: for future repairs review requirements with the Owner s Representative. g. Provide a seaming diagram for review and approval. 8. Specify a percentage of excess of carpet to be ordered and delivered to the Owner for replacement stock. DIVISION 9 FINISHES 9. 5

6 09800 ACOUSTICAL TREATMENTS A. Identify the amount of acoustical panel required to meet the acoustic criteria in all noise sensitive spaces. Indicate placement on the Drawings PAINTING 1. Preferred paint manufacturers are Glidden or Devoe. 2. Most surfaces will receive painted finish. 3. All corridor finishes shall satisfy the flame spread requirements of the Code. 4. Corridors, heavy use and wet dirty areas shall be finish with a modified acrylate copolymer spray applied multicoat system (Polomyx or approved equal) in public spaces or high-grade gloss enamel in other space. 5. Interior gypboard and similar surfaces shall be finish with eggshell or satin latex system. 6. Interior wood trim shall be finish with semi-gloss or gloss latex enamel system. 7. Exterior wood trim shall be finished with exterior grade semi-gloss or gloss latex enamel system. 8. Ferrous metals shall be finished with alkid enamel system. 9. Aluminum shall be factory finished unless approved by the Owner. 10. Masonry shall be finished with a gloss latex enamel system including an appropriate filler coat. 11. Specify minimum of stain plus two coats of high performance transparent finish on woodwork not intended to be painted. Open grain wood may require paste wood filler. 12. Alkyd gloss enamel should be used to specify the painting of mechanical equipment, piping and electrical equipment and conduit where necessary for protection or appearance. Factory applied painted equipment should not be field painted unless approved by the Owner. DIVISION 9 FINISHES 9. 6

7 13. Paints shall be specified as a manufacturer s system, generally, a primer coat plus two finish coats. 14. The designer shall assemble all paint color selections and include associated interior finish selections for presentation and approval by the Owner. 15. Brick and masonry shall not be painted without prior approval from the Owner. 16. Toilet, Bathroom and Kitchens shall be finished with semi-gloss or gloss interior latex paint. The use of two-part epoxy paint is discouraged but may be used in specific applications with prior approval from the Owner s Representative. 17. Specify low VOC products when available and applicable: review with the Owner s Representative WALL COVERING 1. Vinyl or fabric wall coverings are not recommended, but may be used in special areas with prior approval from the Owner's Representative. DIVISION 9 FINISHES 9. 7