Cheboygan Housing Main Space Laminate Wood Flooring Install

Carpet Area - 1.1 The contractor is to remove all carpet on stairs and on the second floor along with the padding in all high traffic areas to be replaced where needed 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 in the areas removed and carpet following the manufacturer’s recommendations. 1.6 Carpet installation on stairs is to be tucked. Laminate Flooring Install – 1.7 Contractor to remove all installed carpet and padding in the downstairs area of the home. 1.8 Contractor to remove all tack strips from old removed carpet. 1.9 Contractor will remove all tile flooring to include any old flooring that previously was installed on top of if applicable. 1.10 Contractor to take all lower level flooring down to subfloor level in areas to have laminate flooring installed. 1.11 Contractor will flush cut all flooring along back and side of kitchen floor cabinetry in dining room to remove any tile or flooring in dining room without disturbing the kitchen cabinetry, flooring in kitchen area will remain along transition of kitchen entry in a clean cut manner with a transition strip to match flooring being installed. If able to lay flooring in kitchen without cabinetry disturbance then the flooring will be placed in kitchen as well. 1.12 Contractor is to fill any cracks found in subfloor work area and if necessary level sub-floor in preparation of new laminate flooring installation. 1.13 Contractor will use an underlayment to the specifications listed below for an extra noise and moisture barrier between the subfloor and the laminate floor to be installed. This will be provided by the contractor. 1.14 The specific flooring to be installed is indicated below under materials, this will be provided by the contractor. 1.15 All transition strip required through the unit will matched with the flooring installed. 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. 1.16 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. 1.17 This flooring will not be installed in any rooms where Toilet or Shower facilities are present. Flooring in such spaces is to be properly separated with a transition strip to match the install floor coverings being placed by this contract. The laminate in restroom areas are not covered for upgrade or replacement in this contract. Material/ Part Information 2.1 All materials will be supplied by the contractor. 2.2 8# 3/8” Spill guard padding is to be used. 2.3 Shaw Camden Harbor II carpet in the Pebble color is to be used. 2.4 All rubber shims used will be Johnsonite LS-40-E (D or E according to thickness required). 2.5 All transitions and other exposed materials planned for use will have to be approved by the POC listed for quality and color. Johnsonite #CEXXC Aluminum track and Johnsonite rubber #47 chocolate brown both in 12’ length should be used. 2.6 Underlayment for all hard flooring is to be a minimum of 2mm thick and will provide moisture barrier protection and sound reduction. One option would be Silver Vapor’s 3-in-1 flooring underlayment (2mm). 2.7 All hard flooring to be installed will be Berry Alloc Manufacture, Pure Click 55 style, Lime Oak Color 623M, 360 degree fitment silent floor. Any deviation from this must meet the same specifications of the above flooring, especially for thickness, durability and function. All deviations outside the flooring listed above must be previously approved by the Coast Guard listed POC. 2.8 Approximate square footage is listed below per unit per install area; contractor is to measure for accuracy and may do so prior to submitting a bid, padding and carpeting measurements are to include stairs and upstairs hallways: Carpeted Estimate Hard Floor Estimate 711 Blackthorn Dr. – 470 sq. footage 530 sq. footage 721 Blackthorn Dr. – 600 sq. footage 460 sq. footage 723 Blackthorn Dr. – 600 sq. footage 410 sq. footage

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Finishes, Flooring.