Specifications

August 2018 xcore ascend
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xcore ascend
™
Technical Data
xcore ascend
™
is a vinyl wall covering that is 100% waterproof. It consists of a dimensionally stable fiber cement core,
decorative layer, EVA acoustic foam backing and an embossed PU protective coating. The hybrid compound structure
has beveled edges, offers dimensional stability five times greater than traditional vinyl and is installed with ease.
Sizes, Weights & Units
Planks: 3-foot x 6-inch, 14 planks / 21 square foot / case.
Tiles: 2-foot x 1-foot, 10 tiles / 20 square foot / case.
Thickness: 5.5 mm (0.22-inch).
Weight: 18 ounce / square foot.
3-foot X 6-inch (plank) or 2-foot x 1-foot (tile) and a thickness of 5.5 mm. 18 ounce / square foot with 14 planks / case
(21 square foot) or 10 tiles / case (20 square foot).
MI Wall Seal & Adhesive
MI Wall Seal – Coverage: ~ 300 square foot / gallon.
Original Gorilla Glue – Coverage: ~ 10 – 11 square foot / fluid ounce.
Apply MI Wall Seal using a 1/8-inch or 1/4-inch paint roller for smooth surfaces.
Vertical Burning Characteristics
Class A.
ASTM E84 Measurement Uncertainty and Statistical Process Control for the Steiner Tunnel. xcore ascend
™
is rated as
Class A, which requires a flame spread index of 0-25 and the smoke developed index between 0-450.
Metal Content
When tested according to ASTM F963 Standard Heavy Metal Content Analysis, xcore ascend
™
was found to have no
concern with any of the listed heavy metal content.
Dimensional Stability
0.10%.
According to ISO 23999, xcore ascend
™
has a total dimensional stability result of 0.10%, and from 74
o
F to 113
o
F the
expansion is only 0.01%, while from 74
o
F to 41
o
F the contraction is 0.05%. xcore ascend
™
is suitable for use over
underfloor heating up to 100
o
F.
Staining
Meets requirements.
xcore ascend
™
meets the requirements of ASTM F925 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient
Flooring.
Static Load
When tested according to ASTM F970 Standard Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings
after Static Loading at 500 lb. the residual compression is 0.003 inch which exceeds the required 0.005 at 250 lbs.
Accessories
Edge Trims and Multi-function Angles, Montinator adhesive
Edge Trims and Multi-function Angles are available to finish or cover over the cut ends, etc. Made from vinyl covered
aluminum, they are available in color coordinating sizes of 0.31-inch x 0.79-inch x 6.5-foot (8 mm x 20 mm x 2000 mm).
To install these, simply cut to size and stick into place using Liquid Nails or similar.