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BioBased Tile™ with MIGRATIONS™

A revolutionary new flooring made with rapidly renewable resources

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A Revolutionary New Flooring Made with Rapidly Renewable Resources

MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™ with

Armstrong makes a giant LEAP with

BioStride, a breakthrough patent-pending

polymer that contains biobased, rapidly

renewable ingredients. BioStride’s unique

plant-based composition reduces the

reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels.

The first use of BioStride is in MIGRATIONS

BioBased Tile (BBT ™) — a new category of

tile. MIGRATIONS TRANSFORMS what’s

possible in resilient flooring by providing

additional environmental attributes and

combining them with enhanced performance

over composition tile with classic looks

and affordability.

It’s easy to MIGRATE to our new BBT;

a greener product option at an affordable

price point.

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MIGRATIONS™

T3512 sandy beigeT3513 golden sandsT3516 spiced orangeT3517 pepper redT3518 denim blueT3520 moss green

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Enhanced Range of Green Benefits

• Contains patent-pending BioStride™ polymer made with rapidly renewable,

US-grown plant ingredients

• BioStride reduces reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels

• 10% preconsumer recycled content reduces use of virgin materials

• Low VOC emissions — FloorScore™ certified to California Section 01350

• Contributes to LEED® credits EQ4.3, MR4.0, MR6.0 and depending on project location, MR5.0

An Affordable Greener Option

• A greener product option at an affordable price point

• Same proven long product life as other resilient flooring materials

Enhanced Performance over Composition Tile with Classic Looks

• Twice the indent resistance

• More than 5 times greater resistance to impact

• More than 2.5 times greater resistance to cracking from uneven subfloors

• Balanced color offering — 28 neutrals and colors coordinate with Armstrong’s

complete portfolio of products

No Additional Maintenance or Installation Requirements

• Identical gauge allows easy use for spaces where composition tile is used today

• No new maintenance training, equipment or cleaners required

• Standard composition tile adhesives and installation techniques

Industry Leading Quality from the Most Trusted Name in the Industry

• 145 years of experience with a proven track record of performance, quality

and sound environmental practices

A New Category of Tile with Enhanced Environmental and Performance Attributes

MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™ with ™

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Introducing a New Product, a New Categoryand New Direction

Armstrong has long had a portfolio

of commercial flooring products that

allows customers to choose from a wide

variety of green options. They include

linoleum, luxury vinyl tile, commercial

hardwood, sheet, VCT, and specialty flooring

— all of which contribute to or comply with

at least one LEED® credit.

Now, we are proud to add a unique category

of tile to our wide array of stylish, effective

and green product choices — BioBased Tile™

or BBT ™. BioBased Tile utilizes our new patent

pending polymer, BioStride™, which contains

biobased, rapidly renewable ingredients.

So, what is the materials difference between today’s Composition Tile

and MIGRATIONS BioBased Tile?

The biobased portion of BioStride offers

a sustainable alternative that reduces

reliance on petroleum-based products

while providing equal or better performance.

MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile, our first

product application of BioStride, impacts the

most-used category of resilient flooring —

composition tile — so that it exerts maximum

impact on the market, with a greener product

at an affordable price point.

Vinyl Composition Tile Biobased Tile

85% limestone

1% recycled vinyl 14% BioStride1% pigments

10% recycledlimestone

13% vinyl binder

1% pigments

75% limestone

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T3522lemon squeeze

T3523orange peel

T3524red berry

T3504ice white

T3508bark brown

T3511quartz white

T3505powder gray

T3506glacier gray

T3500basalt black

T3503ashen gray

T3502pumice gray

T3501platinum gray

T3507metal gray


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T3525violet grape

T3526blue waters

T3527green grass

T3513golden sands

T3518denim blue

T3514loam brown

T3516spiced orange

T3517pepper red

T3510natural beige

T3519washed indigo

T3520moss green

T3521summer green

T3509mushroom beige

T3512sandy beige

T3515straw yellow


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An Enhanced Range of Green Benefits

A 20,000 square ft.

BBT installation

diverts 2,800

pounds of waste

from landfills

A 20,000 square ft.

BBT installation

saves resources

equivalent to 72

gallons of gasoline

Patent-pending BioStride contains rapidly renewable, US-grown plant ingredients.

As a result, BioStride reduces reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels. Compared with conventional

composition flooring, a 20,000 square foot installation of BBT™ saves energy and natural

resources equivalent to 72 gallons of gasoline.

MIGRATIONS BBT uses 10% preconsumer recycled limestone, which helps to reduce

the use of virgin ingredients and diverts material from landfills. A 20,000 square foot BBT

installation diverts 2,800 pounds of waste from landfills. The limestone used in MIGRATIONS BBT

is sourced near our manufacturing plant in Jackson, MS to reduce the effects of material

transportation on the environment.


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Low VOC emissions—FloorScore™ certified to California Section 01350.

MIGRATIONS™ BBT™, like all Armstrong™ resilient products, is FloorScore™ certified

and compliant with LEED® credit EQ4.3. The FloorScore program was developed

by Scientific Certification Systems, a nationally recognized third-party certification company,

and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute. Under this program, hard surface flooring products are

tested and certified for compliance with California’s Section 01350 for low VOC emissions, the

most stringent high-performance IAQ requirement in the nation.

Earn LEED Points on Your Project. BBT is an excellent solution for contributing

to environmentally-friendly interiors. Made from renewable raw materials and recycled

content, BBT’s “green” attributes help contribute to or comply with Leadership in Energy

and Environmental Design® (LEED) credits under EQ4.3, MR4.0, MR6.0 and, depending on

location, MR5.0. As a founding sponsor of the United States Green Building Council, and a

member of the Canadian Green Building Council, Armstrong recognizes the importance of

sustainable design and the value associated with the LEED green building rating system.

EQ4.3 Low Emitting Materials All Armstrong Resilient Flooring Products are independently tested and certified

as low-emitting products under the FloorScore program.

MR4.0 Recycled Content Armstrong MIGRATIONS BioBased Tile contains 10% preconsumer recycled

content in the form of recycled limestone. This recycled content is independently

certified to be in accordance with the FTC guidelines for preconsumer

recycled content.

MR5.0* Regional Materials Armstrong MIGRATIONS BioBased Tile is manufactured in Jackson, Mississippi.

Additional information to calculate this credit is available by calling TechLineSM.

MR6.0 Rapidly Renewable Materials Armstrong MIGRATIONS BioBased Tile contains BioStride™, a revolutionary

patent-pending polymer with 2% rapidly renewable content, based on the weight

of the composite tile.

EQ4.1 Low Emitting Materials Armstrong commercial adhesives meet the requirements set forth in the

SCAQMD Rule #1168 (with the exception of S-89) and are considered by this

standard a low-emitting adhesive.


Category Armstrong ProductsLEED –

NC & CI Credits

BioBased Tile™ MIGRATIONS™EQ4.3, MR4.0, MR5.0*, MR6.0

Adhesives All Armstrong Adhesives (except S-89) EQ4.1

*Depends on project location.

Armstrong Products that Contribute to or Comply with LEED Credits

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An Affordable Greener Option

A greener product option at an affordable price. BBT ™ can be specified for little more

than the cost of traditional composition tile making it easy to go greener on most any

commercial project.

Prices are approximations only. Actual prices will vary based on competitive bidding, local labor costs and job conditions. Estimated prices include material and labor figuredon a 500-square-foot (46.45-square-meter) open-area installation without any special cuttings or special subfloor preparation.

MIGRATIONS BBT ingredients, pictured left to right:

Limestone — virgin limestone made from abundant natural resources

Recycled Limestone — diverts additional waste from landfills

Pigment — naturally recurring pigments

BioStride™ — polymer, made from rapidly renewable ingredients

Product US Dollars Canadian Dollars

Vinyl Composition Tile

Imperial® Texture / Rave™ $1.50 – $2.00 C$1.60 – C$2.00

Stonetex® $2.00 – $2.50 C$2.25 – C$2.75

ARTEFFECTS® $2.20 – $2.70 C$2.50 – C$3.00

Linoleum

MARMORETTE™ $4.25 – $4.75 C$4.00 – C$4.50

BioBased Tile

MIGRATIONS $2.50 – $3.00 C$2.80 – C$3.30

Approximate Installed Costs per Square Foot


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Enhanced Performance Compared with Composition Tile,with Classic Looks

MIGRATIONS™ features twice the

indent resistance of composition tile,

per ASTM F 970 Static Load Limit

test methodology.

BioBased Tile™ has more than five

times greater resistance to impact,

as demonstrated by calibrated Ball Drop

Testing and Can Drop Testing.

BBT™ is more than 2.5 times more

resistant to cracking from uneven

subfloors, shown by Deflection Testing.

A balanced color offering. 28

neutrals and colors coordinate with

Armstrong’s complete portfolio of

products. Designers can count on

Armstrong MIGRATIONS to help them

achieve their design goals, both functional

and aesthetic.

2x{ Two times greater

indent resistance

5x{ Five times greater

impact resistance

2.5x{ 2.5 times greater

cracking resistance

28{ Balanced offering

of neutrals

and colors

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No Additional Maintenance or Installation Requirements

Identical gauge allows easy use in spaces where composition tile is used today.

Armstrong™ MIGRATIONS™ is ideal for schools, healthcare, mass retail and any other commercial

space that requires a long-lasting, good-looking, economical and easy-to-maintain flooring

solution. Perfect for use in retrofits, repairs and additions without worry about transitions.

No new maintenance training, equipment or cleaners required. MIGRATIONS is

designed to be maintained using traditional composition tile flooring maintenance methods.

No new equipment or training costs are incurred when maintaining MIGRATIONS tile.

The familiar composition tile cleaning techniques mean less chance of damage to the tile

from maintenance errors.

Standard composition tile adhesives and installation techniques. MIGRATIONS BBT™

installs with the same low VOC adhesives used for conventional composition tile;

these adhesives comply with LEED® credit EQ4.1. The same tools and techniques are used

so contractors already know how to install MIGRATIONS. As with traditional composition tile,

subfloors and underlayments must be dry, clean, smooth, and free from all foreign matter.

Room temperature must be warm and subfloor moisture tests must also be conducted.

BBT should be installed using the following adhesives:

Maintenance

Cleaners, Polishes, Strippers Polish

S-401, S-402, S-403, S-480, S-485, S-490 and S-495 ✔

Adhesives

Detailed instructions may be found in the Armstrong MIGRATIONS Installation/Maintenance Tip Sheet, F-7903.

Subfloor

Wood Concrete Ceramic, Terrazzo, Marble Metal Existing Resilient Floor

S-515 or S-700 S-515 or S-700 S-515 or S-700 S-700S-515

Tile-On system


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Industry-Leading Quality from the Most Trusted Name in the Industry

With 145 years of experience in flooring, and

a proven track record of performance, quality

and sound environmental practices, green

operations and products aren’t new for us,

but they continue to be the focus of our

development efforts.

Just a few examples of this commitment

include the following:

1909

More than a century ago, we stopped

discarding our post-industrial cork waste and

began recycling it. That was the beginning of

linoleum, the green product on which our

modern flooring business was built.

1993

Armstrong is a founding sponsor of the

United States Green Building Council and

participates in the development of the LEED®

Green Building Rating System.

1999

Commercial Flooring integrates the use of

recycled content into VCT manufacture,

diverting more than 7 million pounds of waste

from landfills each year and sparing the use

of equivalent virgin materials. More than 63

million pounds of waste are diverted during

the next nine years.

2006

Armstrong receives FloorScore™ certification

on all its resilient flooring. FloorScore certifies

that products comply with CA 01350 for

Indoor Air Quality. Compliant with LEED credit

EQ4.3 for low emitting materials.

2006

Armstrong becomes a founding sponsor of

the Canada Green Building Council, LEED

Canada – CI.

2007

Building 701 at our headquarters in Lancaster,

Pennsylvania earns the highest possible

certification granted by the U.S. Green

Building Council — USGBC LEED EB

Platinum. Ours is only the sixth building ever

to do so, and the first outside California.

And now…

Commercial Flooring introduces a new

category of flooring with the introduction of

MIGRATIONS™ BioBased Tile™ with BioStride™,

a composition tile made with a rapidly

renewable plant source. While this new

technology transforms what’s possible in

resilient flooring, it is another demonstration

of Armstrong’s commitment to building on

a heritage of sustainability.

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1. Overall and wear layer thicknesses are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing variances.

2. PSI: lbs./sq. in. (kg/cm2)a) Static Load Limit per ASTM F 970

3. Subjective ratings (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair) are in relation to otherArmstrong™ commercial resilient floors. Ratings are not directly related to anyone test. They are broadly based on tests and experience of Armstrong R & D under varying conditions and circumstances. These ratings should NOTbe used for comparison to ratings used by other manufacturers to rank theirown products.

4. Reference Specifications: ASTM F 1066, Class 2 – through pattern.Meets the requirements for size, squareness, thickness, indentation, impact, deflection, resistance to chemicals and resistance to heat.NOTE: As MIGRATIONS’ unique binder system does not contain polyvinylchloride resins, plasticizers and stabilizers, it does not meet the F 1066 specification’s Materials requirements.

5. All products meet the following Fire Test Data:a) ASTM E 648 Flooring Radiant Panel Critical Radiant Flux – 0.45 watts/cm2

or more, Class Ib) ASTM E 662 Smoke Chamber Specific Optical Smoke Density – 450

or less. Numerical flammability ratings alone may not define product performance under actual fire conditions. These ratings are provided only for use in the selection of products to meet specified limits.

Comparative Data

Products (5)

Overall Thickness (nominal) (1)

Static Load Limit PSI (kg/cm2)

(2, 2a)

Durability(3a)

Maintainability(3b)

Resilience(3c)

ReferenceSpecs (4)

MIGRATIONS™ 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 250 (17.6) VG G GASTM F 1066,

Class 2 through-pattern

Scratch WhiteningDarker-colored patterns may be susceptible to scratch whitening. These colors may require more frequent maintenance if used in field areas.

Product Pattern Numbers

MIGRATIONS T3500, T3501, T3514, T3517, T3518, T3519, T3521, T3523, T3524, T3525, T3526, T3527

Light Reflectivity Values in Percent

Measured under incandescent illumination (ASTM 1347). Types and patterns tested here are those most suited to commercial interiors where reflectivity is a major factor. Ratings for other patterns available upon specific request.

0-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74

T3500 T3501 T3514 T3507 T3509 T3527 T3502 T3510 T3503 T3505 T3522 T3504 T3511

T3519 T3508 T3517 T3518 T3516 T3506 T3515 T3512

T3526 T3521 T3523 T3513

T3524 T3520

T3525


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This chart provides an overview of recommendations for Armstrong™

MIGRATIONS by end-use market and for specific spaces. Use these

recommendations as a guideline for selecting Armstrong flooring for your

application. More detailed recommendations for health care and education

are on our Web site. Visit armstrong.com/flooring, scroll to

“Selection Tools,” and click on “MEDS™” or “School Zone™. ”

H = Highly Recommended R = Recommended N = Not Recommended

The best flooring choice(s) for the space. Flooring choice(s) that are suitable for the space. Flooring that should not be used for the space.

• The ratings of H, R or N are based on an evaluation of the performance, cost and aesthetic requirements of the space.

Recommended Applications

MIGRATIONS™

Health Care/Hospital

Cafeteria, Dining Area (e) R

Chapel R

Corridors H

Critical/Intensive Care R

Dialysis (i) N (2)

Dry Physical Therapy H

Elevators R

Emergency Room Areas R

Exam/Procedure Rooms R

Gift Shop R

Hydro Physical Therapy N (3)

Hyperbaric Room N (6)

Labor Delivery Rooms N

Laboratories R ( l)

Lobbies R

Nurses Station H

Office/Administrative/Conf. Rooms R

Operating Rooms N (1)

Patient Rooms R

Pharmacy H

Ramps/Ramped Corridors (Dry) N (3)

Scrub Areas N (1)

Stairways/Landings R

Staff Lounge R

Utility/Storage Room/Filing H

Waiting Rooms R

Assisted Living/Military Housing/Light Commercial

Activity Rooms/Common Areas H

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop H

Corridors H

Daycare Areas H

Dining Areas R

Doctor/Dentist Office R

Residence Bathrooms (i) R

Residence Kitchens (e) R (e)

Residence Rooms/Barracks R

Education

Auditoriums H

Cafeteria, Dining Area (e) R

Classrooms/Lecture Halls H

Computer Rooms R (6)

Corridors H

Dormitory Rooms H

Food Service Area (e) R ( i)

Gymnasium H

Laboratories R (I)

Lavatories R

Library R

Locker Rooms (No Spikes) N (3)

Multipurpose Room/Cafetoriums H

Office/Administrative/Conf. Rooms R

Ramps/Ramped Corridors (Dry) N (3)

Showers/Shower Rooms N (3)


Teacher's Lounge H

Utility/Storage Areas H

Vestibule/Entryway/Foyers N

MIGRATIONS™

Mercantile

Automobile Showrooms R

Checkout/Cash Wrap H

Food Service (e) H ( i)

Frozen Food H

Indoor Mall Common Areas N

Produce Area R

Sales Floor – Department Stores H

Sales Floor – Grocery H

Sales Floor – Mass merchant H

Specialty Shops/Areas R

Office

Computer Room N (6)

Corridors H

Elevators R

Lavatories R

Lobby R

Lunchrooms (e) H

Offices/Conference Rooms R


Utility/Storage Rooms H

Hospitality

Around Whirlpool/Spas N (3)

Corridors H

Dining Room (e) R

Elevators R

Exercise Rooms R

Guest Bathrooms (i) R

Guest Rooms R

Lobby R

Lounge R


Vending Areas (i) R

Light Industrial

Clean Rooms N

Computer Repair Lab N (6)

Electronic Testing Lab N (6)

Electronics Manufacturing N (6)

Environmental Conditioning Unit N

Photo Processing R

Production Laboratory R ( l)

Research Laboratory R ( l)

Small Parts Assembly R

Sterile Packaging R

Warehouse N

Transportation/Public Venues

Airport/Railway/Bus Terminals N

Civic/Convention Centers N

Museums/Cultural Centers H

NOTES:

• Numerical footnotes apply to the space requirements.• Alpha footnotes apply to the product’s suitability for the space.

The numerical and alpha footnotes are consistent across all Recommended Appli-cations Charts in this catalog [e.g., (a) is the same footnote on the linoleum chart as it is on the vinyl chart, etc.]. Depending upon the category, product and spacerequirements, some footnotes may not appear on all Recommendation Charts.

(1) Aseptic Area — Hygienic conditions are of critical importance.(2) Water Resistance — Wet area installation is needed (flash coving,

sealed seams).(3) Slip Retardance — A more secure walking surface is required.(6) Not recommended in areas that require electrostatic discharge control.(e) Armstrong floors are not recommended for commercial kitchens and

commercial food processing areas, including behind fast-food counters.

(i) No standing water; walk-off mats required.(l) Not recommended in laboratories that require special decontamination

procedures on surfaces, including floors.

In addition to spaces listed on this chart:

• Armstrong floors may be used on stair steps, risers and landings. A manufactured slip-retardant nosing should always be applied on steps.

• Armstrong floors are not recommended for exterior use, for interior spaceswhere pointed spike golf or track shoes will be used, or in areas where the floorwill be subjected to unusually concentrated static or dynamic loads.

• Armstrong floors should not be used as wall covering or wall surfacing.

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Specification Data

Printed in United States of America.

© 2007 AWI Licensing Company.

FloorScore™ is a trademark of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute.LEED® is a registered trademark of the United States Green Building Council.All other trademarks owned by AWI Licensing Company.LEED® and the Armstrong logo are registered in the United States and Canada.[Between us, ideas become reality.]® is a registered trademark in the United States only.

F-7902-108

MIGRATIONS™ with BioStride™

MaterialA composition of polyester resin, limestone and pigments.

Construction and ColorsColor and pattern detail are dispersed uniformly throughout thethickness of the material. Color pigments are insoluble in waterand resistant to cleaning agents and light.

Size12 in. x 12 in. (305 mm x 305 mm) tile

Gauge (nominal thickness)1/8 in. (3.2 mm)

LimitationsMIGRATIONS should not be used in the following areas:■ Hospital operating rooms.■ Heavy industrial and exterior areas.■ Commercial kitchens and commercial food processing areas.■ Where pointed spikes such as golf or track shoes will be used.■ Where the floor will be subjected to unusually concentrated

static or dynamic loads.

NOTE: Concentrated static and dynamic loads such as hospital beds, roll-out bleachers, portable x-ray machines, etc.,may visibly damage resilient as well as other types of floor coverings. For questions regarding product suitability anddetailed instructions for floor preparation and installation inthese applications, please contact Armstrong.

Suitable for Application Over■ Concrete, terrazzo, and other dry, structurally sound

monolithic subfloors, which are suspended, on grade or below grade.

■ Suspended wood subfloor construction with approved woodunderlayments, and a minimum of 18 in. (45.7 cm) well-ventilated air space below.

■ Most metal floors and most existing single-layer resilientfloors on approved underlayments.

■ Radiant-heated subfloors with a maximum surface temperature of 85˚ F (29˚ C).

Unsuitable for Application Over■ Subfloors where excessive moisture or alkali is present.■ Sleeper-constructed wood subfloors, on grade or below grade.■ Lightweight aggregate concrete subfloors having a density of

less than 90 lbs. per cu. ft. (1441 kg/m3) or cellular concretehaving a plastic (wet) density less than 100 lbs. per cu. ft.(1602 kg/m3) [94 lbs. per cu. ft. (1506 kg/m3) dry weight], orconcrete having a compressive strength of less than 3500 psi(24 MPa). Concrete slabs with heavy static and/or dynamicloads should have higher design strengths and densities calculated to accommodate such loads.

Concrete curing agents, sealers, hardeners, or partingagents should be removed.

TECHNICAL DATA

Shipping Weight1/8 in. (3.2 mm) – 63 lbs./carton (29 kg)

PackagingTiles per carton – 4545 sq. ft.

MAINTENANCEMIGRATIONS is designed to be maintained by traditional resilient flooring maintenance methods, which include the use of polishes, spray-buffing techniques and appropriate high-speed maintenance systems.

Initial Maintenance Immediately After Installation■ Sweep or vacuum thoroughly.■ Damp mop with a dilute neutral detergent solution such as

Armstrong S-485 Floor Cleaner – carefully wiping up blackmarks and excessive soil.

■ Apply two coats of high quality commercial floor polish suchas Armstrong S-480.

■ Do not wash, scrub or strip the floor for at least four to fivedays after installation.

Preparation for Commercial UseFor specific, ongoing maintenance procedures see ArmstrongInstallation/Maintenance Tip Sheet, F-7903.

WARRANTIESArmstrong warrants its regular (first quality) commercial floorsand wall base to be free from manufacturing defects and warrants the installation integrity for five years from the date ofpurchase, if installed according to the Armstrong Installation/Maintenance Tip Sheet, F-7903. This warranty extends only to the original end-user. See Armstrong Commercial Floor Warranty, F-3349 or visit armstrong.com for warranty details, limitations and exclusions.

WARNING: EXISTING IN-PLACE RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING AND ASPHALTIC ADHESIVES. DO NOT SAND,DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE, DRILL, SAW, BEADBLAST, ORMECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENTFLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK”ADHESIVE, OR OTHER ADHESIVE.

These existing in-place products may contain asbestos fibersand/or crystalline silica.

Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer andrespiratory tract hazard.

Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm.

Unless positively certain that the existing in-place product is a non-asbestos-containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material be tested to determine asbestos content and may govern removal and disposal of material.

See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute(RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for Removalof Resilient Floor Coverings for instructions on removing all resilient floor covering structures or contact your retailer orArmstrong World Industries, Inc. 1 800 233 3823.

SubfloorWood

UnderlaymentConcrete

Ceramic,

Marble,

Terrazzo

Metal

Existing

Resilient

Floor

AdhesiveS-515

S-700

S-515

S-700

S-515

S-700S-700 S-515

Gloss (typical value)60 degrees specular: 9-18

Reference SpecificationsASTM F 1066, Class 2 – through pattern.Meets the requirements for size, squareness, thickness, indentation, impact, deflection, resistance to chemicals and resistance to heat.NOTE: As MIGRATIONS’ unique binder system does not contain polyvinyl chloride resins, plasticizers and stabilizers, itdoes not meet the F 1066 specification’s Materials requirements.

Static Load LimitASTM F 970250 lbs./sq. in. (17.6 kg/cm2)

NOTE: Floors should be protected from sharp-point loads andheavy static loads. High-heeled traffic [1000 psi (70.3 kg/cm2)or more] may visibly damage wood, resilient and other floor coverings.

Comparative Subjective Property RatingsDurability – Very GoodMaintainability – GoodResilience – GoodSubjective ratings (excellent, very good, good, fair) are in relation to other Armstrong commercial resilient floors. Ratings are not directly related to any one test. They arebroadly based on tests and experience of Armstrong Researchand Development under varying conditions and circumstances.These ratings should not be used for comparison to ratingsused by other manufacturers to rank their own products.

Fire Test DataASTM E 648 Flooring Radiant Panel Critical Radiant Flux – 0.45watts/cm2 or more – Class IASTM E 662 Smoke Chamber Specific Optical Smoke Density– 450 or lessNumerical flammability ratings alone may not define the performance of the product under actual fire conditions. Theseratings are provided only for use in the selection of products tomeet the specified limits.

INSTALLATION

Job ConditionsSubfloors/underlayments shall be dry, clean, and smooth.

They shall be free from paint, varnish, solvents, wax, oil, existing adhesive residue, or other foreign matter.

For more detailed requirements of concrete, wood and metalsubfloors, as well as wood and trowelable underlayments, referto Armstrong Installation/Maintenance Tip Sheet, F-7903. Calcium Chloride Tests for moisture must be conducted. Armstrong offers a guideline of a maximum acceptable moisture emission level of 5.0 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. per 24 hours.Bond Tests should also be conducted for compatibility with thesubstrate. When testing for alkalinity, the allowable readings for the installation of Armstrong flooring are 5 to 9 on the pH scale.

Temperature shall be maintained at a minimum of 65˚ F (18˚ C) and a maximum of 100˚ F (38˚ C) for 48 hours prior to installation, during installation and 48 hours after completion. A minimum temperature of 55˚ F (13˚ C) shall bemaintained thereafter. Condition all flooring materials and adhesives to room temperature at least 48 hours prior to starting installation. Protect all materials from the direct flow of heat from hot-air registers, radiators, or other heating fixturesand appliances.

ProcedureMIGRATIONS should be installed with the following adhesives:

Detailed instructions may be found in the Armstrong Guaranteed Installation Systems manual, F-5061.

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