I.2 BASE

I.2.1 RUBBER

See charts in the Interior portion of Section 8 for locations and instances where rubber base is an acceptable material.  Rubber base is the standard base material for most facilities.  Use a 4” coved base for all flooring types.  The profile is a flared concave radius on the bottom edge.  There are many new styles of rubber base that can be used for more specialized facilities and spaces such as a rubber base profile that resembles a wood base.  These types of profiles can be used in dormitories, lodging facilities, clubs, and other places that need a more decorative finish yet require the durability and maintenance of a rubber project.  Provide 3% minimum overstock for future modifications.

I.2.2 TILE

See charts in the Interior portion of Section 8 for locations and instances where tile base is an acceptable material.  Tile base is to be used with all tile floors - no exceptions.  Coved styled tile is to be used.  If there is not a cove style available, a straight bullnosed base is acceptable.  Straight base with wall tile should not have a bullnose top edge.  Provide 3% minimum overstock for future modifications.

I.2.3 WOOD

See charts in the Interior portion of Section 8 for locations and instances where wood base is an acceptable material.  Provide 3% minimum overstock for future modifications.  Wood base is recommended for upgraded areas such as:  executive suites, clubs, lodging.  The wood species and finish/stain shall be the same as the other wood in the room/space.  If wood base is to be painted, use a MPI Gloss Level 5 paint.

I.2.4 SHEET VINYL

See charts in the Interior portion of Section 8 for locations and instances where sheet vinyl base is an acceptable material.  Sheet vinyl base can be used as an integral cove base with sheet vinyl flooring installations.  Cant strips are required at all floor-to-wall transitions.  Use a metal ‘J’ molding termination strip at the top of the material on the wall.  Provide 5% minimum overstock for future modifications.

I.2.5 CARPET

See charts in the Interior portion of Section 8 for locations and instances where carpet base is an acceptable material.  Carpet base is only allowed in high visibility facilities such as lodging facilities and clubs.  The top of the base should be finished by binding the edge or an appropriate invisible top cap.  Provide 5% minimum overstock for future modifications.

APPENDIX I – INTERIOR FINISHES STANDARDS FLOORING