DuPont CORIAN
AIA MASTERSPEC® - Open Spec - Vanity Tops. CSI 3-Part Specifications.
[Notes, comments, and references to CORIAN ® Surfaces specifications are shown in italics. These should be removed before printing
the specification.]
THIS SECTION MAY ALSO BE LOCATED UNDER MASTERFORMAT HEADING 09540, "SPECIAL SURFACES."
SECTION 06650 - SOLID POLYMER FABRICATIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL:
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections apply to
this Section.
SUMMARY ADD TO OR DELETE PER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.
The extent of solid polymer fabrications is shown on the Drawings and includes:
Vanity tops with bowls.
ADD TO OR DELETE PER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.
Related Sections: The following sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:
[Finish carpentry.][Architectural woodwork.]
Tile work.
Wall coverings.
Casework.
Plumbing.
REFERENCES
Applicable Standards: Standards of the following, as referenced herein:
American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
Federal Specifications (FS).
SUBMITTALS
General: Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections.
Shop Drawings: Indicate dimensions, component sizes, fabrication details, attachment provisions and coordination requirements with
adjacent work.
Samples: Submit minimum 2 inch by 2 inch samples. Indicate full range of color and pattern variation. Approved samples will be retained as a
standard for work.
Product Data: Indicate product description, fabrication information and compliance with specified performance requirements.
Maintenance Data: Submit manufacturer's care and maintenance data, including care, repair and cleaning instructions and maintenance
video. Provide maintenance kit for [matte][semi-gloss and gloss] finishes. Include in project close-out documents.
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
Deliver no components to project site until areas are ready for installation. Store indoors.
Handle materials to prevent damage to finished surfaces. Provide protective coverings to prevent physical damage or staining following
installation for duration of project.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
Allowable Tolerances:
Variation in component size: +1/8 inch.
Location of openings: +1/8 inch from indicated location.
WARRANTY:
Provide manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials excluding damages caused by physical or chemical abuse or excessive heat.
Warranty shall provide for replacement or repair of material and labor for a period of ten years, beginning at Date of Substantial Completion.
Maintain surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's care and maintenance
instructions.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SOLID POLYMER FABRICATIONS:
Acceptable Products: 1. E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Corian® Surfaces.
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3.
Material:
Cast, filled, acrylic; not coated, laminated or of composite construction, meeting ANSI Z124 1980, Type Six, and FS WW-P-541E/GEN dated
August 1, 1980.
Material shall have minimum physical and performance properties specified.
Superficial damage to a depth of 1/32 inch shall be repairable by sanding or
polishing.
SPECIFY THICKNESSES FOR VARIOUS COMPONENTS UNLESS INCORPORATED INTO FABRICATION DESCRIPTION; SEE
MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT DATA OF PANEL SIZE LIMITATIONS.
Material Thicknesses: [1/4 inch][1/2 inch][3/4 inch].
COLORS MAY BE SPECIFIED UNDER "FABRICATION" IF MORE THAN ONE COLOR IS REQUIRED. DIFFERENT COLOR
FAMILIES HAVE DIFFERENT COSTS.
Colors: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard [Genesis][Venaro][Sierra][Jewel][Summit]selection.
SPECIFY OR SHOW DETAILS OF EDGE TREATMENT.
Edge Treatments: _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Lavatories: Cast, solid polymer material, [undermount][seamed undermount] [seamed bevel mount] configuration, __________ color; Model
#_____.
Integral Vanities: Cast solid polymer material, lavatory cast integrally with counter; __________ color.
Performance Characteristics:
PROPERTY |
REQUIREMENT |
TEST PROCEDURE |
(min/max) |
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Tensile Strength |
5000 psi min |
ASTM D638 |
Tensile Modulus |
1.0 x 106 psi min |
ASTM D638 |
Flexural Strength |
7000 psi min |
ASTM D790 |
Flexural Modulus |
1.0 x 106 |
ASTM D790 |
Elongation |
0.3% min. |
ASTM D638 |
Strain at Break |
0.8% min. |
ASTM D638 |
Hardness |
90-Rockwell "M" scale 52-Barcol Impressor min. |
ASTM D758 |
Thermal Expansion |
3.5 x 10-6 in/in/deg C max 1.95 x 10-6 in/in/deg F max |
ASTM D696 |
Color Stability |
No change, min. 100 hours |
NEMA LD3-3.10 |
Wear and Cleanability |
Passes |
ANSI Z124.3 |
Abrasion Resistance |
No loss of pattern Weight loss (1000 cycles)=0.9 g. max. |
NEMA LD3-3.01 ANSI Z124.3 |
Boiling water Surface Resistance |
No Change |
NEMA LD3-3.05 |
High Temperature Resistance |
No Change |
NEMA LD3-3.06 |
Conductive Heat Resistance |
No Change |
NEMA LD3-3.08 |
Impact Resistance Notched Izod Gardner |
notch min. 9.0 ft-lbs min. |
ASTM D3029 |
Ball drop 1/4" sheet 1/2" sheet 3/4" sheet |
140" min. with 1/2 lb ball, no failure 200" min. with 1/2 lb ball, no failure |
NEMA LD3-303 |
Bowls (point impact) |
No cracks or chips |
ANSI Z124.3 and 124.6 |
Stain Resistance |
Passes |
ANSI Z124.3 |
Weatherability |
No change, min. 1000 hours |
ASTM D1499-84 |
Fungi and Bacteria |
No Attack |
ASTM G21, ASTM G22 |
Specific Gravity |
1.6 min. |
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Water Absorption Weight (% max.) |
24 hrs. 0.05 (1/4") max. 0.10 (3/4") max. |
Long Term 0.50 (1/4") max. 0.90 (3/4") max. |
ASTM D570 |
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Flammability |
ASTM E84 |
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Solid Colors
1/4" |
1/2" |
3/4" |
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Flame spread |
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Smoke Developed |
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Class |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Particulate Patterns
1/4" |
1/2" |
3/4" |
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Flame spread |
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Smoke Developed |
30 max |
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Class |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Pittsburgh Protocol Toxicity (as used by NY state) |
solids-80 grams min. particulate patterns-65 grams min. |
"LC50" Test |
ACCESSORY PRODUCTS
Joint Adhesive: Manufacturer's standard two-part adhesive kit to create inconspicuous, non-porous joints by chemical bond.
Panel Adhesive: Manufacturer's standard neoprene-based panel adhesive complying with ANSI A136.1-1967, UL listed.
Sealant: Manufacturer's standard mildew-resistant, FDA, UL listed silicone sealant in colors matching components.
Sink/Lavatory Mounting Hardware: Manufacturer's standard bowl clips, panel inserts and fasteners for attachment of undermount
sinks/lavatories.
FABRICATION:
Factory fabricate components to greatest extent practical to sizes and shapes indicated, in accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturer's printed Instructions and technical bulletins.
Form joints between components using manufacturer's standard joint adhesive; without conspicuous joints. Reinforce with strip of solid
polymer material, 2" wide.
Provide factory cutouts for plumbing fittings and bath accessories as indicated on the Drawings.
Rout and finish component edges with clean, sharp returns. Rout cutouts, radii and contours to template. Smooth edges. Repair or reject
defective and inaccurate work.
SELECT APPROPRIATE FINISH(ES)BELOW. GREATER POLISHING INCREASES COST
Finish: Provide surfaces with a uniform matte (gloss range 5-20) finish.
DUPONT TECHNICAL DRAWINGS ARE REFERENCED FOR USE WHEN SPECIFYING CORIAN®.
UNDERMOUNT LAVATORIES OF CHINA, STAINLESS STEEL MAY BE USED
Counter Tops With Traditional Undermount Lavatories: [1/2 inch] [3/4 inch] thick solid polymer material counter top overhanging
[single][double] bowl lavatory. Edge details shall be as indicated on the Drawings.
Provide counter top complete with ______ inch high by ______ inch thick
backsplash and endsplashes.
Provide manufacturer's standard lavatory mounting hardware.
Seal seam between lavatory and counter top with silicone sealant.
Color of counter top and splashes shall be __________ color. Lavatory shall
be__________color.
SOLID POLYMER LAVATORIES CAN BE USED
Counter Tops With Undermount Lavatories: [1/2 inch][3/4 inch] thick solid polymer material counter top, complete with [single][double] bowl
lavatory. Edge details shall be as indicated on the Drawings.
Provide counter top complete with ______ inch high by ______ inch thick
backsplash and endsplashes.
Provide manufacturer's standard lavatory mounting hardware.
Seal seam between lavatory and counter top with silicone sealant.
Color of counter top and splashes shall be __________ color. Lavatory shall
be__________color.
Counter Tops With Seamed Undermount Lavatories: [1/2 inch][3/4 inch] thick solid polymer material with seamed undermount [single][double]
bowl lavatory. Edge details shall be as indicated on the Drawings.
Provide counter top complete with ______ inch high by ______ inch thick
backsplash and endsplashes.
Seal seam between lavatory and counter top with manufacturer's joint adhesive.
Color of counter top and splashes shall be __________ color. Lavatory shall
be__________color. (Technical Bulletin H-16307)
Counter Tops With Flush Bevel Mount Lavatories: [1/2 inch][3/4 inch] thick solid polymer material counter top, complete with [single][double]
bowl lavatory. Edge details shall be as indicated on the Drawings.
Provide counter top complete with ______ inch high by ______ inch thick
backsplash and endsplashes.
Install lavatory flush with upper surface of counter top.
Seal seam between lavatory and counter top with manufacturer's joint adhesive.
Color of counter top and splashes shall be __________ color. Lavatory shall
be__________color.
WHEN BEVEL MOUNT SINKS OF SAME COLOR AS COUNTER TOPS ARE USED, STEP-DOWN ASSEMBLY METHOD IS RECOMMENDED TO MINIMIZE COLOR MISMATCH.
Counter Tops With Step-down Bevel Mount Lavatories: [1/2 inch] [3/4 inch] thick solid polymer material counter top, complete with
[single][double] bowl lavatory. Edge details shall be as indicated on the Drawings.
Provide counter top complete with ______ inch high by ______ inch thick
backsplash and endsplashes.
Install lavatory 1/16"-1/8" below upper surface of counter top.
Seal seam between lavatory and counter top with joint adhesive.
Color of counter top and splashes shall be __________ color. Lavatory shall
be__________color.
Integral Vanity Tops And Lavatories: [1/2 inch][3/4 inch] thick solid polymer material vanity top, having edge details as indicated on the
Drawings, complete with integral, cast solid polymer material lavatory bowls and backsplash of size shown on the Drawings; __________
color. (Technical Bulletin 128)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
RETAIN BELOW FOR LARGE OR INTRICATE PROJECTS.
JOB MOCK-UP
Prior to final approval of shop drawings, erect at project site one full size mock-up of each component required, for Architect's review.
Should mock-up not be approved, re-fabricate and reinstall until approval is secured. Remove rejected units from project site.
Approved mock-ups may remain as part of finished work.
INSTALLATION
Install components plumb, level and rigid, scribed to adjacent finishes, in accordance with approved shop drawings and product data.
Form field joints using manufacturer's recommended adhesive, with joints inconspicuous in finished work. Reinforce joints as required.
Adhere sinks and lavatory bowls to tops using manufacturer's recommended sealant, adhesive and mounting hardware. (Technical Bulletin
H-16307)
Provide backsplashes and sidesplashes as indicated on the Drawings. Adhere to tops using manufacturer's standard color matched silicone
sealant.
Keep components clean during installation. Remove adhesives, sealants and other stains. Keep clean until Date of Substantial Completion.
Replace stained and damaged components.
Make plumbing connections to sinks in accordance with Division 15, Mechanical.
Protect surfaces from damage until Date of Substantial Completion. Repair work or replace damaged work which cannot be repaired to
Architect's satisfaction.
End of Section 06650