EverTop™ 10-Part Specification

1. Product Name

EverTop™ Recreational and High Traffic Flooring Surface

2. Manufacturer

Surface America, Inc.
PO Box 157
Williamsville, NY 14231
(800) 999-0555
(716) 632-8413
Fax: (716) 632-8324
E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
http://www.surfaceamerica.com

3. Product Description

BASIC USE

EverTop™ Recreational and High Traffic Flooring Surface is suited for general play areas, water play areas, multi-use areas, fitness, sports and recreation and other specialty high traffic and recreational applications.

wide range of standard and custom colors is available. Special designs, including inlaid graphics, logos and patterns, are features of this flexible flooring surface.

This surface is especially well suited for use on playgrounds when used in conjunction with PlayBound™ Poured-in-Place cushioned systems.

COMPOSITION & MATERIALS

EverTop Recreational and High Traffic Flooring Surface is a single layer system consisting of recycled post-industrial EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber and aromatic or aliphatic urethane binder.

THICKNESS

Nominal 1/2” (12.7 mm), minimum 3/8” (9.5 mm), maximum 5/8” (15.9 mm)

COLORS

• Standard Combination - 50% Terra Cotta Red / 50% Black

• Standard Combination - 50% Beige / 50% Black

• Standard Combination - 50% Hunter Green / 50% Black

• Standard Combination - 50% Royal Blue / 50% Black

• Terra Cotta Red

• Primary Red

• Orange (indoor only)

• Pink

• Gold

• Beige

• Yellow

• Bright Green

• Army Green

• Hunter Green

• Teal

• Sky Blue

• Royal Blue

• Purple

• Pearl

• Eggshell

• Brown

• Light Gray

• Dark Gray

• Black

• Custom color combinations and graphics

LIMITATIONS

The following chemicals may cause damage to the surface and should be avoided: disinfectants, concentrated chlorine bleach, gasoline, diesel fuel, hydraulic and lubricating oils, acids and organic solvents.

In water play areas, pool surrounds and similar applications; dissolved minerals and other chemicals (hydrochlorides) may cause surface discoloration over time. This condition, should it occur, is not considered to be a product failure.

A yellowish shading of the surface will be noticeable when using standard aromatic urethane binder to encapsulate some colors of EPDM granules. This characteristic is industry-wide. An aliphatic urethane binder, which does not produce this yellowish shading, is recommended. The specifier should seriously consider its use, especially with the following surface colors: blue, teal, purple, pearl, eggshell and grays. For indoor applications where variable exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light occurs through windows, use of the aliphatic binder is recommended to ensure acceptable long-term aesthetic and visual consistency. Aliphatic binder must be used for water play areas.

In indoor applications, there will be a noticeable odor present for a period of time after installation. The odor will gradually disappear in time. The time required for this to occur will depend upon air exchange rates and ventilation.

Variation in the flooring surface substrate, including cracks and surface irregularities, will be telegraphed through to the finished surface. Existing flooring surface materials should be prepared to ensure an acceptable finish.

EverTop is porous. Drainage should be considered in applications where exposure to precipitation is expected. Consult Surface America, Inc. for more information on product limitations and recommended and excluded uses.

4. Technical Data

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension

• ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

• ASTM D2047 Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish- Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine

• ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials

• ASTM E303 Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester

• ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment

APPROVALS

Contact Surface America, Inc. for information on approvals by major owners, agencies and other industry entities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

This system makes extensive use of post-industrial EPDM rubber as a major component.

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• Tensile strength (ASTM D412) - 60 psi (413 kPa)

• Tear resistance (ASTM D624) - 140%

• Water permeability - 0.4 gal/yd2/second

• Dry static coefficient of friction (ASTM D2047) - 1.0

• Wet static coefficient of friction (ASTM D2047) - 0.9

• Dry skid resistance (ASTM E303) - 89

• Wet skid resistance (ASTM E303) - 57

Required mix proportions by weight: 22% urethane (ratio: 18% urethane divided by 82% rubber). 18% urethane, 82% rubber (based on entire rubber & urethane mix).

Test reports and additional product information are available upon request.

FIRE PERFORMANCE

Flammability (ASTM D2859) - Pass

5. Installation

PREPARATORY WORK

Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions, and at a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and a maximum temperature of 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).

Install flooring surface when minimum ambient temperature is 40 degrees F (1 degree C) and maximum ambient temperature is 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).

Flooring surface may be applied on asphalt, concrete, wood, terrazzo, tile or any other sound, existing material. Do not apply on crushed stone (basemat of Poured-in-Place system is needed for application on crushed stone).

Recommended tolerance for concrete surfaces is 1/8” (3.2 mm) in 10’ (3 m).

Cracks should be patched with a cementitious patching compound. Substrate must be clean, dry and free of debris.

METHODS

Do not proceed with flooring surface installation until all applicable site work, including substrate preparation, fencing, playground equipment installation and other relevant work, has been completed.

Verify that substrate conditions are suitable for installation of the flooring surface and do not proceed with installation until unsuitable conditions are corrected. New asphalt must be fully cured – up to 30 days. New concrete must be fully cured – up to 7 days.

Surface Preparation: Using a brush or short nap roller, apply primer to the substrate perimeter and any adjacent vertical barriers such as playground equipment support legs, curbs or slabs that will contact the flooring surface at the rate of 300 ft2/gal (8 m2/L). Installation: Using a hand trowel, install flooring surface at a consistent density of 58 pcf (929 kg/m3) to a nominal thickness of 1/2” (12.7 mm).

Allow flooring surface to cure for a minimum of 48 hours. At the end of the minimum curing period, verify that flooring surface is sufficiently dry and firm to allow foot traffic and use without damage to the surface. Do not allow foot traffic or use of the surface until it is sufficiently cured.

Complete installation recommendations are available from Surface America, Inc.

PRECAUTIONS

Protect the installed surface from damage resulting from subsequent construction activity on the site.

BUILDING CODES

Current data on product compliance may be obtained from Surface America’s technical support specialists.

6. Availability & Cost

AVAILABILITY

Contact Surface America, Inc. for information on availability.

COST

Cost information may be obtained from Surface America, Inc.

7. Warranty

The standard warranty period is 7 years from date of completion of work when aromatic urethane is specified. 10 years from date of completion of work when aliphatic urethane is specified. 2 years from date of completion of work when surface is in water play areas, pool surrounds or similar applications. Contact Surface America, Inc. for more information on warranty terms.

8. Maintenance

For exterior applications: Hose off entire surface to remove food, drink, sand, dirt and loose debris. A pressure washer may be used, but do not exceed 1500 psi (10 MPa) pressure or place nozzle closer than 12” (305 mm) to surface. While surface is still damp, apply a mild household or commercial cleaner to a small area using a sprayer. Scrub using a medium bristle brush. Repeat as necessary on heavily stained areas. Once entire surface has been cleaned, rinse using a garden hose with spray nozzle attachment.

For interior applications: Vacuum and damp mop as appropriate. Moderate water application, depending on building construction. Complete maintenance recommendations are available from Surface America, Inc.

9. Technical Services

A staff of factory trained service personnel offers design assistance and technical support. For technical assistance, contact Surface America, Inc.

10. Filing Systems

Additional product information is available from Surface America, Inc. upon request.