72--Laminate Wood Flooring Install

Carpet Area - 1.1 The contractor is to remove all carpet and any necessary padding where it is recommended to be replaced, and dispose of all materials off the USCG property at the contractor expense to an approved disposal site. 1.2 The contractor will repair or replace any damaged or loose tack strips as needed; inspect and repair the subfloor for any loose staples, screws, nails, and etc; identify and report any water, pet staining or odors, or any other abnormal damages that may cause further damage or odors to the USCG POC before continuing work. 1.3 All flooring will need to be cleaned of all loose debris, swept and/or vacuumed, before installing any new materials. 1.4 Install any needed rubber shims to level the carpet with any other flooring in use, and install transitions to areas connecting to different flooring materials. 1.5 Install stain resistant padding where removed and replacement carpet following the manufacturer’s recommendations. Laminate Flooring Install – 1.6 Contractor to take all lower level flooring down to subfloor level if more than two layers are found beneath the existing laminate flooring. 1.7 Contractor will flush cut all flooring along back and side of kitchen base cabinetry if cabinetry is set on top of existing flooring. All flooring removed will be without disturbing the kitchen cabinetry. 1.8 Contractor is to fill any cracks found in subfloor work area and if necessary to level sub-floor in preparation of new laminate flooring installation. 1.9 The specific flooring to be installed is indicated below under materials, this will be provided by the contractor. 1.10 All transition strip required through the unit will matched or be cosmetically appealing with the flooring installed per the local POC discretion if color is not identified below. 1.11 Install area is to include all alcoves, closets and other flooring areas in accordance with the POC guidance upon contractor’s walkthrough for accurate worksite measurements. (Pantry closet and utility rooms) Minimal use of transitional strips is required per contract, if flooring can be floated through multiple rooms then install will be completed in this manner. 1.12 All laminate for this housing site will be rolled laminate glue down flooring with full glue installation.

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Finishes, Flooring.