Tile Carpeting - 09 68 13
Also known as modular carpet, tile carpeting is as it sounds - carpeting material that is produced in individual tiles rather than in large rolls. Usually sized 24 inches x 24 inches, the tile itself is constructed like a sandwich, with the backing on the bottom, the carpet fiber material on the top and the padding sandwiched between the top and bottom layers. The fiber is usually made of nylon, but polypropylene and wool are also available. Tile backing can be made of fiberglass, vinyl, urethane, recycled vinyl, vinyl with fiberglass...
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Tile Carpeting Projects Up for Bid:
- ATHOL SENIOR CENTER-GEN (Bids Due 2009-12-16)
- COYOTE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Bids Due 2009-12-15)
- FORAN HIGH SCHOOL (Bids Due 2009-12-15)
- WILLIAM JAMES MIDDLE SCHOOLBOND PKG 024 (Bids Due 2009-12-10)
- CALABAZAS BRANCH LIBRARY (Bids Due 2009-12-10)
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 | Waste allowances for flooring depend on the material used, the room dimensions, and the pattern or texture of the chosen material. For tiles or strip flooring allow for 5% waste. For carpet, the amount of waste will range from 5% to 35% depending on the roll width, room dimensions, and pattern. |
