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ArmstrongFlooring.com/commercial | 1 888 276 7876
FP7440F8684-317
Printed in United States of America
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®
and Armstrong Logo are trademarks of AWI Licensing LLC.
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®
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®
is a registered trademark of the United States Green Building Council.
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VINYL COMPOSITION TILE
PREMIUM EXCELON
®
| STANDARD EXCELON
®
Material
Composed of 85% limestone in a polyvinyl chloride binder with pigments.
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.
ChromaSpin – Color detail is dispersed uniformly throughout the
thickness of the material.
Size
Raffia
12 in. x 24 in. (305 mm x 610 mm)
Crown Texture, ChromaSpin, Companion Square,
Feature Tile, Rave, MultiColor, Imperial Texture
12 in. x 12 in.(305 mm x 305 mm)
Stonetex
18 in. x 18 in. (457 mm x 457 mm),
12 in. x 12 in. (305 mm x 305 mm)
Feature Strips
2 in. x 24 in. (50.8 mm x 610 mm),
4 in. x 24 in. (101.6 mm x 610 mm),
6 in. x 24 in. (152.4 mm x 610 mm)
Gauge (nominal thickness)
1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
3/32 in. (2.4 mm) – Imperial Texture only
Limitations
VCT 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.
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. (45.72 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
• 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
3
) or cellular concrete having a plastic
(wet) density less than 100 lbs. per cu. ft. (1602 kg/m
3
) [94 lbs. per
cu. ft. (1506 kg/m
3
) 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
Packaging
Size Pieces/Ctn. Sq. Ft. /Ctn Lbs./Ctn.
12 in. x 12 in. 45 45
63
(28.5 kg)
18 in. x 18 in. 20 30
64
(29 kg)
12 in. x 24 in. 22 44
61
( 27.7 kg )
2 in. x 24 in. 24 8
11
(4.99 kg)
4 in. x 24 in. 100 66.7
88
(39.9 kg)
6 in. x 24 in. 50 50
68
(30.8 kg)
Gloss (typical value)
Crown Texture – 60 degrees specular: 9-18
Raffia, ChromaSpin – 60 degrees specular: 9-18
Stonetex – 60 degrees specular: 15-30
Companion Square, Feature Tile, Feature Strips, Rave, MultiColor,
Imperial Texture – 60 degrees specular: 20-40
International Specifications
Stonetex, MultiColor, Imperial Texture, Rave, Companion Square –
ASTM F 1066, Class 2 through pattern, ISO 10595, Type II
Feature Tile & Strips –
ASTM F 1066, Class 1 solid color, ISO 10595, Type I
Static Load Limit
ASTM F 970
125 lbs./sq. in. (8.79 kg/cm
2
NOTE: Floors should be protected from sharp-point loads and heavy static
loads. High-heeled traffic [1000 psi (70.3 kg/cm
2
) 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 Flooring.
Fire Test Data
ASTM E 648 Flooring Radiant Panel Critical Radiant Flux –
0.45 watts/cm
2
or more – Class I
ASTM E 662 Smoke Chamber Specific Optical Smoke Density –
450 or less
CAN/ULC S102.2 Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring,
Floor Covering and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.
Flame Spread Rating – 0 / Smoke Developed Classification – 30
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.
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 wood and trowelable underlayments, refer to the Armstrong
®
Guaranteed Installation Systems manual, F-5061, or to the installation
instructions at ArmstrongFlooring.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 relative humidity (ASTM
F 2170) tests must be conducted. Following are the Armstrong Flooring
maximum allowable moisture limits:
• When using Flip
®
Spray Adhesive, moisture test results shall not
exceed 93% rH per ASTM F 2170.
• When using S-515 and S-525 Adhesives, 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.
• When 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.
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 5-11 when using S-515, S-525 or
Flip
®
Spray Adhesive and 5-9 when using S-700 or S-750.
Bond Test 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. 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.
Visit ArmstrongFlooring.com for installation instructions.
Adhesive Options
Subfloor
Wood
Underlayment
Concrete
Ceramic,
Marble,
Terrazzo
Metal
Existing
Resilient
Floor
Adhesive
S-515
S-525
S-700
S-750
S-515
S-525
S-700
S-750
S-515
S-525
S-700
S-750
S-700
S-515
S-525
S-750
Tile-On
System
MAINTENANCE
VCT 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.
Initial Maintenance Immediately Following Installation:
• Sweep or vacuum thoroughly.
• Damp mop with a properly diluted 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 days after
installation.
For specific, ongoing maintenance procedures visit
ArmstrongFlooring.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
Armstrong warrants its regular (first quality) commercial resilient floors
and wall base to be free from manufacturing defects for five years
from the date of purchase. Armstrong also warrants the installation
integrity of its commercial floor for five years from the date of purchase,
if installed according to the installation and maintenance instructions
at ArmstrongFlooring.com. This warranty extends only to the original
end user. See Armstrong Commercial Floor Warranty, F-3349 or visit
ArmstrongFlooring.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.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
Quality
Management
Standard
Refer to the 2016 Product Guide (FP7440F4249) for a quick reference on the product performance, design and sustainability icons. |
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