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NEW HIGH MOISTURE GUARANTEE FOR ARMSTRONG™ VCT WITH S-515 ADHESIVE OFFERS SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH MOISTURE APPLICATIONS

Low VOCs Comply with LEED Credit EQ4.1

S-515 adhesive, now with Moisture Resistant Guarantee from Armstrong Commercial Flooring, increases the allowable relative humidity limit for installing Armstrong VCT products on concrete slabs from 75% to 90% while also saving installers up to 80% on adhesive material costs compared to competitive spray-on systems.

“A proven, trowel-on method provides clean, consistent adhesive application without additional floor preparation compared to spray-on systems, making S-515 the most affordable high moisture adhesive system on the market,” says Gwen Bogle, senior marketing manager, Healthcare. “The simple, trowel-on method means no time-consuming or costly equipment maintenance is needed. No additional or new training needed for installers reduces labor costs and no special equipment needed for application reduces capital expenses.”

S-515 materials and labor facilitate predictable and accurate estimates, compared to spray-on adhesives that have variables including inconsistent coverage and equipment failure, plus costly clean-up. S-515 costs one to two cents per sq. ft., compared to eight to ten cents per sq. ft., for spray-on systems. According to Armstrong, S-515 performance is so effective, that it may eliminate the need for expensive moisture mitigation systems.

Tests conducted on S-515 by an independent lab showed consistent tensile bond strength. “Armstrong VCT can now be installed with S-515 Adhesive on a concrete slab with an internal relative humidity reading of up to 90%, as measured by an RH probe, and a pH level of up to 11,” explains Bogle. “The 90% RH level is a 20% increase above the industry standard of 75% recommended by ASTM F170 Standard practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to receive Resilient Flooring.” In addition, an expanded warranty for products installed with S-515 covers RH probes for determining relative humidity. Calcium Chloride tests (ASTM F1869 Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride) for measuring vapor emissions are covered under the existing warranty (MVER not to exceed 5 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. per 24 hours).

S-515 complies with LEED NC and CI credits under section EQ4.1, in accordance with SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District) Rule #1168 for VOCs. As a founding sponsor and active participant of the United States Green Building Council, a member of the Canada Green Building Council, and the developer and administrator for LEED in Canada, Armstrong recognizes the importance of sustainable design and the value associated with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED rating system.

The new, expanded warranty covers S-515 installations of Armstrong Standard EXCELON® and EXCELON® products: ARTEFFECTS®, Imperial® Texture, MultiColor™, Stonetex®, Companion Square®, Rave™ Feature™ Tile & Strips; plus SAFETY ZONE® slip retardant tile. “Plus, the product is backed by the Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System, a name customers know and trust for superior installation products,” adds Bogle.

For more information, visit www.armstrong.com.

LINK TO HI-RES:
S-515 VCT Installation: Standard Excelon Imperial Texture Tile 51809 Desert Beige, 51880 Maraschino, 51813 Pumpkin Orange, 51867 Cantaloupe, 51885 Granny Smith, 51884 Greenery, 51820 Marina Blue, 51932 Lunar Blue and 51882 Serene Blue - Tigerville Elementary School
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About Armstrong

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets. In 2006, Armstrong’s consolidated net sales totaled approximately $3.4 billion. Based in Lancaster, Pa., Armstrong operates 39 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide.  For more information, visit www.armstrong.com.

Armstrong Floor Products and its powerhouse family of brands – Armstrong, Bruce® Hardwood Floors, Armstrong™ Hardwood Flooring and Robbins® Fine Hardwood Flooring – offer the most extensive portfolio of flooring products available, including branded vinyl, laminate, Genuine Linoleum™, hardwoods and ceramics for residential and commercial applications. Armstrong resilient products are recognized for contributing to indoor air quality through FloorScore™, a new voluntary certification program administered by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) that identifies flooring products that meet stringent air quality requirements for low-emitting building materials. More information about Armstrong is available on the Internet at www.armstrong.com.

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Contact: Michele Zelman Cherry Leaf Communications mjzelman@cherryleaf.net phone: (718) 859-6766	Contact: Carlene Moloney General Manager - Direct Consumer & Trade Marketing cfmoloney@armstrong.com phone: (717)396-5579 fax:  (717) 396-5029

For more information, visit www.armstrong.com/flooring.