• Dual density construction
• Porous design
• Shadow-center joint for symmetry
• Glue down system using urethane adhesive (special packaging for side-to-side bonding)
• Flat bottom standard, profile bottom available

• Urethane pigment - black, terra cotta red, gray & green
• EPDM top - red, green, beige, brown, blue, teal, purple, gold, yellow, orange, gray & black
• 50/50 EPDM & Black blend with any of above EPDM color

• Make the assumption that the curb, fence or wall that you are butting against is not perfectly straight.
• Go to any of the four sides and snap a chalk line, approximately 6" from the curb, fence or wall.
• Snap chalk line #2 perpendicular to chalk line #1, approximately 6" from the curb, fence or wall.
• Begin laying whole tiles where the chalk lines intersect. Lay whole tiles left to right along chalk line #1 up to the curb, fence or wall on the opposite side of chalk line #2. The last tile will likely have to be cut to fit against the curb, fence or wall.
• Continue this process with each row until you have reached the curb, fence or wall across from chalk line #1.
• Go back and fill the gaps between the two original chalk lines and the curb, fence or wall on those two sides.
  

• Go around the entire perimeter and snap a chalk line showing where the beveled edge will end.
• Lay the beveled edge in place, fully glued, around the entire playground.
• Begin laying whole tiles on any side against the beveled edge. Lay whole tiles left to right, along the beveled edges. The last tile will likely have to be cut to fit tightly.
• Continue the process with each row until you have reached the beveled edge on the opposite side.

• Approximately 65 square feet (on asphalt) is the coverage per gallon of adhesive (325 square feet per five gallon pail of adhesive). Better coverage on concrete than asphalt.
• Apply the adhesive to the base using a 3/32" (1/8" on open asphalt) notched trowel. Concentrate the adhesive the width of the trowel around the bottom perimeter of the tile.
• Apply the adhesive side-to-side between tiles using a 2" roller in those areas shown in diagram below. Approximately 60" of 120" of the tile perimeter has adhesive, allowing the free flow of water through the remaining 60". Side-to-side bonding keeps the tile joints tighter, but is not mandatory.
• The most challenging part of the installation process is maintaining a straight line at the tile joints. The tile is made of rubber, a very elastic material, and perfect tolerance from tile to tile is not possible. The tiles must be adjusted in the field as they are laid to keep straight lines. A rubber mallet is helpful in this process.
• Because of the elasticity of the tile, it is advantageous to spread the tiles out on the ground before installing so that those that are slightly elongated from being on the bottom of the shipping pallet will contract.
• The tiles are cut with a utility knife, a long serrated blade knife or a power saw with a fine blade. Different installers have different opinions as to which works best.
• Keep an eye out for slightly smaller or larger tiles. This is unlikely, but if the case, these might be best utilized as filler pieces at the end of the installation.

• The tiles are bonded side-to-side using Ever-Grip urethane adhesive available in tubes and applied with a caulking gun. They are also bonded where they butt against the exterior wall.
• A bead of adhesive approximately 1/4" thick is applied to the side of one tile, just below the high density portion of the tile.
• The adhesive is applied to one tile only and pushed together to the second tile to bond. The adhesive is not applied to both tiles and then pushed together.
• As you apply the adhesive and push the tiles together, monitor the size and location of the bead. The bead should not ooze out so it can be seen when you look down on the joint.
• Please see diagram above that shows the locations of where the adhesive is to be applied. Apply 6" in each direction from each corner, as well as a 6" bead in the middle of each length side only (not the width side of the tile). Approximately 60" of 120" has adhesive. bonding each tile to adjacent tiles while the remaining 60" allows the free flow of water through the tile joints.
• The most challenging part of the installation process is maintaining a straight line at the tile joints. The tile is made of rubber, a very elastic material, and perfect tolerance from tile to tile is not possible. The tiles must be adjusted in the field as they are laid to keep straight lines. A rubber mallet is helpful in this process.
• Because of the elasticity of the tile, it is advantageous to spread the tiles out on the roof before installing so that those that are slightly elongated from being on the bottom of the shipping pallet will contract.
• The tiles are cut with a utility knife, a long serrated blade knife or a power saw with a fine blade. Different installers have different opinions as to which works best.

PART I - GENERAL

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

1. Tile System shall be WARRANTED by manufacturer for any defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 YEARS from the date of purchase.
2. Qualifications
   1. Surface America, Inc. management team shall have marketed this system in the USA for at least 10 years.
   2. Installation labor or installation instructions shall be provided by Surface America, Inc.
3. Design and Detailing
   1. Playbound Tile System is utilized in the safety zones around playground equipment as an impact absorbing resilient surface. Each System is designed to meet CPSC, ASTM and ADA requirements.
   2. Acceptable substrate and substrate systems are asphalt, concrete, compacted crushed stone, wood decking and indoor flooring systems. Other substrates shall be approved by Surface America, Inc.
   3. Conditions of all substrates with respect to structural performance shall be evaluated and approved by the applicator prior to applying the Playbound Tile System.

1.03 SUBMITTALS:

1. Surface America, Inc. shall submit samples of the Playbound Tile System.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:

1. All materials shall be delivered in good condition in original unopened packages with labels intact.
2. All materials shall be protected from weather and the adhesive shall be stored in temperatures 40°F (4°C) or higher.

1.05 JOB CONDITIONS:

1. At the time of application ambient air temperature shall be 40°F (4°C) or higher.
2. All materials shall be protected from weather and other damage prior to application, during application and while curing.

1.06 ALTERNATES AND ALLOWANCES:

1. Systems to be considered equal to Playbound Tiles shall be approved by the Architect in writing prior to the bid date.

PART II - PRODUCTS

2.02 MATERIALS:

1. Playbound Tiles: Shall be produced in a rectangular configuration in 39-1/4" x 19-5/8" (1,000mm x 500mm) size with a shadow-center joint to achieve symmetry on completed job. Each tile is 5.38 square feet and has a dual durometer construction. Standard thicknesses are: 1-1/2" (38mm), 2" (50mm), 2-3/16" (55mm), 2-3/8" (60mm), 2-5/8" (65mm), 3" (75mm) and 3-9/16" (90mm). Custom thicknesses available. Tile bottom is flat or profile design. Dual-density construction for maximum resilience and adhesive contact.
   1. Shall have been tested for shock attenuation under ASTM F 1292 G-Max and HIC.
   2. Shall have the following technical specifications:

      a. THERMAL RESISTANCE: (ASTM C 518-76)	R=2.32
      b. THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY: (ASTM D 257)	K=0.75
      c. ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY: (Slemans-meter)	1.1 x 10.4
      d. COMPRESSION ENDURANCE: (10,000 cycles w/10 ton load)	No deterioration
      e. FLASH POINT:	Between 650° and 800°F
      f. FLAME SPREAD/ SMOKE DENSITY:	Federal spec. LLL-T-43, Type II, Class I Pass
      g. FLAMMABILITY: (CST London, 90609/1)	Greatest radius: 1" (25mm) Classified: Best Category of Flammability
      *Class "A" Flammability tile per ASTM E 648 and ASTM E 108 available by special order.
      h. ABRASION RESISTANCE: (ASTM D 1044)	0.3812G Loss
      i. SPIKE RESISTANCE: (DIN 18035)	According to Otto Graff Institute/Stuttgart approved for 1/4" spike
      j. FLEXIBILITY FACTOR: (ASTM F 147)	0-1
      k. ACCELERATED WEATHERING: (2500 hours)	No change
      l. DURABILITY: (CST London, 90609/1) Unaged: 1.64 Air aged: 2.40	Wear index (g/1000 revolutions)
      m. WATER AGED: UV aged: 1.92 Pass/approved	1.61
      n. WATER PERMEABILITY: (DIN 18035, Part G)	1.7 ltr./sec./sq. meter (0.4 gal./sec./sq/ yd.)
      o. THERMAL STABILITY RANGE: (-58°F to 212°F)	-50°C to +100°C
      p. FREEZE/THAW: (-50°C (-58°F), 40 cycles)	No change
      q. COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION: (ASTM D 1894)	0.79 dry 0.64 wet
      r. SLIP RESISTANCE: (CST London, 90609/1)	65-70 units/approved
      s. TENSILE, psi: (ASTM D 412)	187 psi
      t. ELONGATION:	173%
      u. TEAR STRENGTH:	64 psi typical

   NOTE:
   ASTM American Standard for Testing Materials
   DIN Deutsche Industry Norm (German Industrial Standards)
   CST Center for Sports Technology (Member of the ISS ­ International Association for Sports Surface Sciences)
   The values shown represent current production laboratory-taken tests which may vary slightly when field-tested.
2. Playbound Adhesive: Shall be a one-part urethane requiring no on-site mixing. Excellent green strength, tenacity and grab.

PART III - EXECUTION

1. Prior to application of the Playbound Tile System, applicator shall evaluate the substrate's structural performance. Notify all contractors and architect of all discrepancies. Work shall not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02 INSTALLATION: