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8.14.8 Installation Finish Guidance
Installation finishes standards are found in Appendix I, Interior Finishes Standards of this guide.
Interior finish standardization is important for administrative and financial reasons. Standardization presents a unifying element throughout all buildings that is more cost effective, efficient, and easy to maintain.
New finishes and colors should be compatible with existing colors and finishes where they occur in close proximity to one another. More flexibility in color and finish selections can be exercised in areas not adjacent to existing occupied areas or in new construction.
Environmental preferable (EP) material or materials containing recycled content should be used whenever possible. EP materials improve indoor air quality and reduce the environmental impact of producing these materials compared to standard materials.
Low maintenance materials should be selected to save on resources such as cleaning chemicals, labor or care, and avoid frequent replacement.
Sustainable Procurement Goal:
Ensure that all Departments of Defense (DOD) and Fort Carson
Procurement actions support sustainability by 2027. The desired end
state is that all forms of purchasing have best value considerations that
include sustainable principles. This goal was developed to address
not only sustainability, but also compliance. By purchasing products
that do not create compliance issues, Fort Carson can eliminate problems
resulting from spills, expensive tracking, and negative results from
compliance inspections. Furthermore Executive order 13101 requires
that purchases from federal installations become more
sustainable.
Sustainable purchases include products, materials, and services that
are less hazardous, do not cause material to be extracted or harvested in
ways that excessively damage ecosystems, are made from recycled materials,
are easily recycled, pollute less in their manufacture and use, and use
resources that quickly replenish themselves. The goal for
sustainable procurement supports the Zero Waste Goal by creating a demand
for recycled goods, thereby closing the circle of products.
HEADQUARTERS ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES
TROOP ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES
BARRACKS FACILITIES
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FACILITIES
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
HEADQUARTERS ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES |
Location |
Material |
Remarks |
Floor |
Carpet |
Office areas and conference
rooms. Carpet may be used in corridors in command suites of
higher command HQ's |
Vinyl Composition Tile |
Corridors, storage areas, mechanical areas, service areas |
Porcelain Tile
8”x8” Maximum |
Entries/lobbies, restrooms must be slip resistant, kitchen area |
Stained/Sealed Concrete |
Mechanical areas, and where maximum durability or low maintenance is required and service areas |
Wood |
Upgrade in special areas only |
Base |
Rubber |
All areas with VCT and carpet |
Porcelain Tile |
To match floors where tile is the main floor material |
Wood |
Upgrade in conference rooms and some office areas |
Carpet |
Upgrade in conference rooms and some office areas |
Walls |
Drywall/Paint |
Medium knock down texture must be easily cleaned |
Vinyl Wall Covering |
In HQ facilities BDE and above, accent
vinyl wall covering is allowed in the command staff offices |
Ceramic Tile |
In restrooms at wet walls, use epoxy paint on other walls. |
Wood Chair Rail |
For upgrade in conference rooms. |
Others |
Acoustical wall covering/panels, wood paneling, exposed CMU walls, brick |
Ceiling |
Suspended Acoustical Tile |
Typical |
Drywall/Paint |
Soffits, in restrooms and other areas requiring a hard lid |
Accessories |
Mini-Blinds |
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Miscellaneous |
Walk Off Mats |
Inside all doors with hard surface flooring just inside the door |
Walk Off Carpet |
Inside all doors with carpeting just inside the door |
TROOP ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES |
Location |
Material |
Remarks |
Floor |
Carpet |
Office areas, conference rooms |
Vinyl Composition Tile |
Storage areas, service areas, corridors |
Porcelain Tile
8”x8” Maximum |
Entries/lobbies, main corridors, restrooms, must be slip resistant, kitchen areas |
Stained/Sealed Concrete |
Mechanical areas and where maximum durability or low maintenance is required and service areas |
Base |
Rubber |
All areas with VCT and carpet |
Porcelain Tile |
To match floors where tile is the main floor material |
Wood |
Upgrade in conference rooms and some office areas |
Walls |
Drywall/Paint |
Medium knock down texture must be easily cleaned |
Vinyl Wall Covering |
Corridors and conference rooms. |
Ceramic Tile |
In restrooms at wet walls, use epoxy paint on other walls |
Wood Chair Rail |
For upgrade in Conference Rooms |
Others |
Acoustical wall covering / panels, wood paneling, exposed CMU walls, brick |
Ceiling |
Suspended Acoustical Tile |
Typical |
Drywall/Paint |
Soffits, in restrooms and other areas requiring a hard lid |
Accessories |
Mini-Blinds |
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Miscellaneous |
Walk Off Mats |
Inside all doors with hard surface flooring just inside the door |
Walk Off Carpet |
Inside all doors with carpeting just inside the door |
BARRACKS FACILITIES |
Location |
Material |
Remarks |
Floor |
Vinyl Composition Tile |
All corridors, All living spaces, storage areas,
laundry areas, service areas |
Sheet Vinyl |
In private bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms |
Porcelain Tile
8”x8” Maximum |
Entries/lobbies, main corridors, public restrooms, must be slip resistant |
Stained/Sealed Concrete |
Mechanical areas and where maximum durability or low maintenance is required and service areas |
Base |
Rubber |
All areas with VCT and carpet |
Porcelain Tile |
To match floors where tile is the main floor material |
Walls |
Drywall/Paint |
Medium knock down texture must be easily cleaned. Break up large expanses of wall with accent colors |
Ceramic Tile |
In public restrooms at wet walls with epoxy paint on other walls. In private bathrooms at the tub/shower |
Others |
Wood paneling, exposed CMU walls, brick |
Ceiling |
Suspended Acoustical Tile |
In public spaces |
Drywall/Paint |
In private spaces, as soffits, in public restrooms and other areas requiring a hard lid |
Accessories |
Mini - Blinds |
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Curtains |
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Miscellaneous |
Walk Off Mats |
Inside all doors with hard surface flooring just inside the door |
Walk Off Carpet |
Inside all doors with carpeting just inside the door |
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FACILITIES |
Location |
Material |
Remarks |
Floor |
Carpet |
In offices and seating areas |
Anti-Microbial Carpet |
Where required |
Seamless Epoxy |
Where cleanliness is important |
Vinyl Composition Tile |
Corridors, storage areas, laundry areas, service areas,
retail areas |
Porcelain Tile
8”x8” Maximum |
Entries/lobbies, main corridors, public restrooms, food service areas must be slip resistant |
Rubber Mats |
Use under weights and other fitness equipment |
Stained/Sealed Concrete |
Mechanical areas and where maximum durability or low maintenance is required and service areas |
Wood |
Upgrade in special areas only |
Quarry Tile |
In kitchen or food service areas where seamless epoxy is not used |
Base |
Rubber |
All areas with VCT and carpet. |
Tile |
To match floors where tile is the main floor material |
Seamless Epoxy Integral Base |
Where cleanliness is important |
Walls |
Drywall/Paint |
Medium knock down texture must be easily cleaned. Break up large expanses of wall with accent colors |
Ceramic Tile |
In public restrooms at wet walls with epoxy paint on other walls |
Vinyl Wall Covering |
Corridors and conference rooms. Accent walls at special areas |
Fiberglass Reinforced Panel |
In kitchen areas where required by the Health Department |
Exposed/Painted CMU |
Use where maximum durability is required |
Others |
Wood paneling, brick |
Ceiling |
Suspended Acoustical Tile |
Typical |
Drywall/Paint |
Soffits, restrooms, and other areas requiring a hard lid |
Non perforated Tile |
In kitchen areas where required by the Health Department |
Exposed Structure |
May be appropriate in large recreation rooms, i.e. basketball courts. |
Accessories |
Mini-Blinds |
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Curtains |
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Miscellaneous |
Acoustical Treatment |
At conference, multipurpose rooms, sanctuaries as required |
Stained Glass Windows in Sanctuary |
Filter natural light into chapel |
Walk Off Mats |
Inside all doors with hard surface flooring just inside the door |
Walk Off Carpet |
Inside all doors with carpeting just inside the door |
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
Location |
Material |
Remarks |
Floor |
Carpet |
In offices, pro shops, and lounges, etc. |
Vinyl Composition Tile |
Storage areas, laundry areas, service areas. In snack bars, video arcades,
corridors, etc. |
Porcelain Tile
8”x8” Maximum |
Entries/lobbies, main corridors, public restrooms, must be slip resistant. |
Rubber |
Use under weights and other fitness equipment |
Stained/Sealed Concrete |
Mechanical areas and where maximum durability or low maintenance is required and service areas |
Wood |
Gymnasiums, aerobics rooms, and bowling lanes |
Base |
Rubber |
All areas with VCT and carpet |
Porcelain Tile |
To match floors where tile is the main floor material |
Walls |
Drywall/Paint |
Medium knock down texture must be easily cleaned. Break up large expanses of wall with accent colors |
Ceramic Tile |
In public restrooms at wet walls with epoxy paint on other walls |
Others |
Wood paneling, exposed CMU walls, brick |
Ceiling |
Suspended Acoustical Tile |
Typical |
Drywall/Paint |
Soffits, restrooms and other areas where a hard lid is required |
Exposed Structure |
May be appropriate in large recreation rooms, i.e. basketball courts |
Accessories |
Mini-Blinds |
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Curtains |
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Miscellaneous |
Walk Off Mats |
Inside all doors with hard surface flooring just inside the door |
Walk Off Carpet |
Inside all doors with carpeting just inside the door |
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES |
Location |
Material |
Remarks |
Floor |
Carpet |
Clean office areas |
Vinyl Composition Tile |
Storage areas, service areas, and
corridors. Office areas that tend to be dirty |
Porcelain Tile
8”x8” Maximum |
Entries/lobbies, main corridors, restrooms must be slip resistant |
Stained/Sealed Concrete |
Mechanical areas, Maintenance shop areas and service areas |
Seamless Epoxy |
Where cleanliness is important |
Base |
Rubber |
All areas with VCT and carpet |
Porcelain Tile |
To match floors where tile is the main floor material |
Walls |
Drywall/Paint |
Medium knock down texture must be easily cleaned. Break up large expanses of wall with accent colors |
Ceramic Tile |
In public restrooms at wet walls with epoxy paint on other walls |
Others |
Wood paneling, exposed CMU walls, brick |
Ceiling |
Suspended Acoustical Tile |
Typical |
Drywall/Paint |
Soffits, restrooms, and other areas that require a hard lid |
Exposed Structure |
May be appropriate in large maintenance and shop areas |
Accessories |
Mni-Blinds |
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Miscellaneous |
Walk Off Mats |
Inside all doors with hard surface flooring just inside the door |
Walk Off Carpet |
Inside all doors with carpeting just inside the door |
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