Cutting Corners patented Clean Air Room System with Specifications.

1. CUTTING CORNERS NHS HOSPITAL NORTHERN IRELAND
‘Our client had very specific requirements for the floor, wall and ceiling finishes for
their rooms with all internal / external corners to be coved, providing rooms that would
be easy to clean and meet all the statutory requirements required for them to be
licensed.
Tarkett and Cutting Corners came to us with solutions that meet the clients very
demanding requirements.We knew that the problem area and most important
junction detail to get right was the internal corners, using Tarkett Optima vinyl and the
Trimitre Cove along with their Mitre Maker meant that all the internal corners in the
rooms had a consistent and uniform cove that was fully welded and sealed and met all
the clients requirements. All other junctions were dealt with using cutting corners
coving systems which provided us with a very uniform system with all coves of the same
radius and the vinyl fully welded.
With the consistency and uniformity this system provides I would have no hesitation in
specifying this on future projects where same level of finish is required.’
Richard Keys MCIAT MAPM
Hamilton House
3 Joy Street
Belfast BT2 8LE
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3. Tarkett Clean Room Concept
IQ Optima Sheet
2014 ma
M50/150
Project reference:
Product reference:
Colour:
Description:
Lacquer coating:
Conditioning:
Location:
Base & preparation:
Fabricated underlay:
Manufacturer:
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC):
BS EN 649 class:
EN 13501-1 Reaction to Fire:
BS EN 685 class:
Width:
Thickness:
Adhesive and primer if applicable:
Seam welding:
Accessories:
Finishing:
Other requirements:
SHEET
To be completed by specifier.
Tarkett iQ Optima Sheet
Tarkett homogeneous multi-coloured flooring with a minimum
recycled content of 25%.
Tarkett iQ PUR (polyurethane reinforcement).
To BS 8203 (see clauses 210 & 340).
To be completed by specifier (see clause 330).
To be a smooth dry surface, free of dust and contaminants. For
new and existing timber surfaces (see also clauses 410 & 420). To
be completed by specifier.
To be completed by specifier (see clause 280).
Tarkett Ltd, Dickley Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2QX
Tel: 01622 854000. Fax: 01622 854500
Email: ukOl.technical©tarkett.com Web: www.tarkett.com
<20 pg/m3 at 28 days
(50 times below the European Standard (1000 pg/m3)
Homogeneous single layered vinyl sheet.
Class B fl sl
34/43
2000 mm
2.00 mm
IQ Optima - Consult with Tarkett or an approved supplier (Tarkett
Ltd, F Ball Ltd, Tremco) - F60 & Treadfast 108
Patented 35mm Trimitre by Cutting Corners - F60
&Treadfast 108
35mm Cove Former by Quantum Profiles - F60 &Treadfast
108
(see clause 640). (see clause 640).
Weld with Tarkett multi coloured or single colour coded weld rod
(see clauses 650 & 680).
Patented 35mm Trimitre by Cutting Corners - for coving
Internal corners where the wall junctions meet both the ceiling and
floor, to produce a preformed seamless juncture.
Patented Mitre Maker Stencil - For cutting material to the
perfect shape for installation with the Trimitre product.
35mm Cove Former from Quantum Profiles - For the juncture
to the 35mm Tri Mitre from Cutting Corners. (see clause 740).
To be maintained to Tarkett specifications using SYR Resilient
Ultimate TUF mopping system TIC Range product (Scot
Young Research) floor cleaning products. (see clause 820).
To be completed by specifier (see clause 880).
nb: if you require assistance for areas marked "to be completed by specifier" please phone Tarkett
Ltd.
CUTTING
CORNERS ZTarkett THE ULTIMATE
FLOORING EXPERIENCE

4. Tarkett Clean Room Concept
IQ Optima Sheet
2014 Ui
NBS STANDARD CLAUSES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
210 - WORKMANSHIP GENERALLY
• Store and acclimatise the floor covering in accordance with Tarkett's instructions.
• Fix or adhere the product in accordance with Tarkett installation recommendations.
• Protect from dirt, stains and damage until Practical Completion using suitable coverings and boards laid as the work
proceeds.
330 - COMMENCEMENT
Required condition of works prior to laying materials:
• Building is weather tight and well dried out.
• Wet trades have finished work.
• Paintwork is finished and dry.
• Conflicting overhead work is complete.
• Service outlets, duct covers and other fixtures around which materials are to be cut are fixed.
340 - CONDITIONING
• Prior to installing: Condition materials by unpacking and separating in spaces where they are to be installed.
• Maintain resilient wall covering rolls in an upright position.
• Conditioning time and temperature (minimum): As recommended by manufacturer with time extended by a factor of two
for materials stored or transported at a temperature of less than 10°C immediately prior to installing.
350 - ENVIRONMENT
• Do not start the work specified in this section before the building is weather-tight, wet trades have finished their work and
the building is well dried out.
• The air temperature must be between 18°C and 27°C 48 hours before, during and 24 hours after installation.
PREPARING THE CEILING
410 - NEW BASES
• Suitability of bases and conditions within any area.
• Commencement of installation of coverings will be taken as acceptance of suitability from the contractor.
420 - EXISTING BASES
• Ensure all trace of paint or contaminants is removed or rubbed down with sand paper to such an extent that the paint will
not inhibit the 'keying' of the application of adhesive or affect its performance due to a chemical reaction which may cause
the material to blister off the ceiling.
• Commencement of Installation of coverings will be taken as acceptance of suitability.
LAYING COVERINGS
640 - ADHESIVE FIXING GENERALLY
• IQ Optima - Treadfast 108, Consult with Tarkett or an approved supplier (Tarkett Ltd, F Ball Ltd, Tremco)
• Patented 35mm Trimitre by Cutting Corners - Treadfast 108 & F60
• 35mm Cove Former by Quantum Profiles - Treadfast 108 & F60
• Primer: Type and usage as recommended by adhesive manufacturer.Treadfast 108 mixed 50/50 with water.
• Application: As necessary to achieve good bond.
• Finished surface: Free from trowel ridges, high spots caused by particles on the substrate, and other irregularities.
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Tarkett THE ULTIMATE
CORNERS FLOORING EXPERIENCE

5. Tarkett Clean Room Concept
IQ Optima Sheet
2014 -II
650 - SEAMS
• Patterns: Matched.
• Joints: Tight without gaps or with horizontal installations overlapped.
680 - SEAM WELDING COVERINGS
• Commencement: At least 24 hours after laying, or after adhesive has set.
• Joints: Neat, smooth, strongly bonded, flush with finished surface.
740 - EDGINGS/ COVER STRIPS
Manufacturer and reference(s):
• Cove former for corners, floors and ceilings: Patented 35mm Trimitre by Cutting Corners.
• Material stencil/shaper: Patented Mitre Maker Stencil
• Cove former: Quantum Profiles 35mm radius.
COMPLETION
820 - FINISHING
Cleaning operations:
To be maintained to Tarkett specifications using SYR Resilient TIC Range product Ultimate TUF mopping system
(Scot Young Research) floor cleaning products.
880 - WASTE
Spare covering material: Retain suitable material for patching if necessary (supplying this to the employer) and remove
surplus from site.
YCUTTING
CORNERS Tarkett THE ULTIMATE
FLOORING EXPERIENCE