ActionWood-  Mastic-set floor system
 
ActionWood

This mastic set maple parquet is adhered directly to an existing surface, usually a concrete slab. Its low profile and lower cost make it ideal for retrofit and remodeling projects.

The maple ActionWood kiln-dried parquet is available in 5/16", 7/16" or 11/16" thickness, 1-1/8" width x 9.585" length and 2nd & better edge-grain grade. Available in straight-line or patterned style.
   


ActionWood
   

• Adheres directly to existing surface
• Ideal for retrofit and remodel projects


ActionWood
 
 
Projects include:
Southern College, Collegedale, TN (23,700 SF)
Hazelwood Central School, St. Louis, MO (6,707 SF)
Rock Creek Elementary School, Rockville, MD (6,389 SF)		  


ActionWood
 


PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Description
A. The information herein details a low-profile parquet glued directly to concrete.
B. The general contractor shall provide a level slab, steel troweled to a tolerance of + or - 1/8" in a 10'0" radius and subject to the approval of the wood floor contractor. Moisture barriers must be adequate for conditions. The concrete slab is to be depressed the thickness of the flooring specified (5/16", 7/16", or 11/16").

1.02 Quality Assurance
A. All system component parts must be supplied by Action Floor Systems, LLC.
B. The flooring contractor must be approved by Action Floor Systems, LLC.
C. Flooring materials must be allowed to acclimate to building conditions on the jobsite in a dry, well-ventilated area, not in contact with masonry, and shall be installed at a moisture content not to exceed 8% except in areas of constant high humidity where the moisture content of the flooring shall not exceed 10%.

1.03 Working Conditions
A. The wood flooring shall not be installed until all masonry, plastering, tile, marble and terrazzo work is completed, and overhead mechanical trades and painters have finished in wood floor area. The building must be reasonably dry; all openings must be closed in; permanent heating and air conditioning installed and operating before, during and after installation.
B. The concrete slab shall be dry, free of foreign materials, and turned over to the wood flooring contractor broom clean. Moderate room temperature of 65 degrees or more shall be maintained a week preceding and throughout the duration of the work. Humidity conditions within the building shall approximate humidity conditions which will prevail when the building is occupied. Care should be taken to maintain humidity within the range of 35% to 50% and temperature 55 - 75 degrees.

1.04 Warranty
A. Action Floor Systems, LLC. warrants the material it ships to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year and the flooring installer warrants the installation of the flooring to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year. The exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be replacement of defective material supplied by Action Floor Systems, LLC. or correction of defective installation by the flooring installer. All implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for intended use are limited to the period of this warranty. This warranty excludes consequential damages.
B. This warranty does not cover damage caused by fire, winds, floods, chemicals or other abuse, or by failure of other contractors to adhere to specifications, or neglect of reasonable precaution to provide adequate ventilation during hot and humid weather. This warranty also excludes damage due to excessive dryness or excessive moisture from humidity, spillage, migration through the slab or wall or any other source. This warranty also excludes damage to floors due to ordinary wear and tear, faulty construction of the building, (other than the flooring installation), separation of the concrete slab underlying the floor, settlement of the walls, or use of water on the floor.
C. During the warranty period, the floor cannot be coated without the permission of the floor contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Materials
A. Flooring
1. Flooring shall be furnished in panels 5/16", 7/16", or 11/16" thick, 9.585" wide and 19.17" long, 2nd & Btr. grade (standard) or "rustic" grade and 1st grade (limited supply) available as supplied by Action Floor Systems, LLC.
B. Subfloor
1. Adhesive shall be elastomeric polyurethane or PVA adhesive when suitable.
2. Perimeter base shall be 1" x 2" maple wood base as supplied by Action Floor Systems, LLC.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Inspections
A. Inspect concrete slab for proper tolerance and dryness reporting any discrepancies in writing to the general contractor.
B. All work to put the concrete slab in acceptable condition shall be the responsibility of the general contractor.
C. Slab shall be broom cleaned by the general contractor.

3.02 Installation
A. Trowel on elastomeric or other suitable adhesive approved by Action Floors. Coverage in accordance with adhesive manufacturers recommendations.
B. Install ActionWood parquet in adhesive, laying in straight-line pattern. Install leaving hairline cracks for expansion except in low humidity areas. Flooring should be scribed right up to the perimeter. A variable void may be left not to exceed the 1" x 2" maple base.

3.03 Floor Sanding
A. Use coarse, medium and fine grade sandpaper.
B. After sanding with drum sander, buff entire floor using 100grit screenback or equal grit sandpaper, with a heavy-duty buffing machine.
C. Vacuum or tack floor before first coat of finish.
D. Floor shall present a smooth surface without drum stop marks, gouges, streaks or shiners.

3.04 Finishing
A. Inspect entire area of floor to ensure that the surface is acceptable for finishing, completely free from sanding dust and perfectly clean.
B. Apply seal and finish per manufacturer's instructions.
C. Screenback or steel wool and vacuum or tack between each coat after it dries.
D. Apply game lines accurately after the seal coat, after buffing and vacuuming. Lay out in accordance with drawings. For game lines, use current rules of association having jurisdiction. Lines shall be straight with sharp edges in colors selected by the architect. Game line paint shall be compatible with finish.

3.05 Base Installation
A. Affix rubber base to wall with recommended adhesive or screws. Miter all corners carefully. Use premolded outside corners.

3.06 Clean Up
A. Clean up all unused materials and debris and remove from premises.


3.07 Maintenance
A. Upon completion of floor installation, the owners, attendants or individuals in charge and responsible for the upkeep of the building are to see that the care and maintenance instructions of the MFMA are followed. Failure to do so may void warranty.

IT IS THE POLICY OF ACTION FLOOR SYSTEMS, LLC. TO CONTINUOUSLY UPDATE AND IMPROVE OUR PRODUCT LINES. THEREFORE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE SYSTEMS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES OF ALL PRODUCTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION TO ANY PURCHASERS.