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xcore connect™

Technical Data

Description

Commercial floor covering consisting of dimensionally stable xcore board, a decorative layer, PU protective layer, XTRA-

DUR top coating and an acoustic EVA backing. The xcore connect™ flooring hybrid compound structure offers

dimensional stability five times greater than traditional vinyl with two protective top surfaces provide extreme durability for

high traffic environments.

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; 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.

Areas of the flooring subjected to direct sunlight, for example through doors or windows, must be covered using blinds,

curtains, cardboard or similar materials for 2 hours before, during, and for 72 hours after the installation.

Sizes, Weights & Units

Planks: ~59.84” x 8.86” (1520 mm x 225 mm), 6 planks / ~22 sq. ft. /

47.69 lbs. per case

Tiles: ~23.62” x 11.81” (600 mm x 300 mm), 12 tiles / ~23.25 sq. ft. / 50

lbs. per case

Thickness: ~0.33” (8.5 mm)

Weight: ~2.15 lbs. / sq. ft.

Planks are 1520 mm x 225 mm (~59.84-inch x 8.86-inch) and the tiles are 600 mm x 300 mm (~23.62-inch x 11.81-inch).

The overall thickness is 8.5 mm (~0.33-inch). The weight is ~2.15 lbs. / square foot or 47.69 lbs. per case of planks and

50 lbs. per case of tiles. Packaging is a recyclable cardboard box with 6 planks per case or 12 tiles per case.

Concrete Moisture Limits

Porous surface – No moisture limit or testing required.

Non-porous surface – ≤ 75% RH.

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. The water droplet must be absorbed

within 5 minutes to be considered porous and only then is no moisture testing or vapor retarder required.

Non-porous concrete, must either be made porous (see preparation section) or be ≤75%RH when tested following the

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

Using in situ Probes.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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xcore connect™ Technical Data Description Commercial floor covering consisting of dimensionally stable xcore board, a decorative layer, PU protective layer, XTRADUR top coating and an acoustic EVA backing. The xcore connect™ flooring hybrid compound structure offers dimensional stability five times greater than traditional vinyl with two protective top surfaces provide extreme durability for high traffic environments.
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Note: Do not install xcore connect™ if the concrete subfloor has hydrostatic pressure, ASR, or if chemical adhesive removers have been used; contact the Mats Inc. Technical Department. Mats Inc. cannot accept any liability for any effects on the building or occupants caused by excessive moisture in the building or on the subfloor. Wear Layer 0.55 mm (22 mils). xcore connect™ wear layer consists of a combined polyurethane (PU) protective layer and XTRA-DUR Burning Characteristics Meets Class 1.
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Shore Hardness > 95 Shore Hardness A. According to ASTM D2240 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness. Indenting ASTM F970: 0.003-inch. ASTM F1914: 0.006-inch. Tested according to ASTM F970 Standard Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings after Static Loading, requiring a residual indentation of ≤ 0.005-inch, the results are 0.003-inch.
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v4 EQc2: Indoor Environmental Quality – Low emitting materials: Option 1 (Flooring). General emissions evaluation. Verified third-party CA 01350 certificate is available. Option 2. Budget Calculation Method. V4 INc1: Innovation: Option 1. The floating, interlocking installation system removes the requirement of using any flooring adhesive. Also, the creative subfloor preparation method negates the need for epoxy mitigation systems while also avoiding mold and IAQ issues.
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Unless stated otherwise, follow ASTM F710 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring. If the concrete subfloor has hydrostatic pressure, ASR, or if chemical adhesive removers have been used, do not install; contact the Mats Inc. Technical Department. Joints & Cracks: No expansion joint or moving joint should be covered over or filled as subfloor movement may cause installation failure. Use a suitable industry standard expansion joint assembly system as required.
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of the first and last boards to ensure a balanced installation, avoiding the use of small pieces (< 1/3 the width of the plank or tile) on each side. Planning Measure the width of the area and calculate the required width of the first and last boards to ensure a balanced installation without the need for small pieces (< 1/3 the width of the plank or tile) on each side. Cleaning Substrate Clean the prepared substrate using only suitable dustless vacuum cleaners to remove all dirt and debris.
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Installation / Balance Continue with the installation making sure that all of the end boards are ≥ 8-inch in length and for plank installations, the end seams are random and ≥ 8-inch apart (FIGURE 4). Insert the male side into the female side inclined at an angle of 15 to 20 degrees and gently tap into place using a tapping block and hammer plank until it is connected flush to the first row, make sure the block is flush with the board before tapping it (FIGURE 5).
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Note: Change the microfiber head often as required. Do not allow the stream to remain stationary and in contact for more than 5 seconds. Allow the floor to dry before use. Additional Information Do not use dust mops treated with oils or silicones, acetone, strong alkaline cleaning agents, scouring powder, strong solvents, or abrasive cleaning pads, as these can damage the product These instructions supersede any verbal or written instructions from Mats Inc.
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(B) Pursuant to Subsection (A), SELLER’s warranty services will specifically include providing END USER with alternative floor covering of comparable quality and/or carry out necessary repairs of the Product to cover the remainder of the warranty period. This includes material cost only and does not include labor. IV.
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VII. Sellers Liability SELLER’s liability with respect to the Product sold to END USER shall be limited to the warranty provided herein. SELLER shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities, whether arising out of breach of contract, warranty, tort (including negligence and strict liability) or other theories of law, with respect to products sold or services rendered by SELLER or any undertaking, acts or omissions relating thereto.