Vinyl Base
Description
Vinyl wall base is a durable material that serves as a wall finish and functional protective border.
Tips
O+M Tips
- Use cleaning chemicals and solutions that are Green Seal certified.
- Dust with micro fiber cloth regularly.
End of Life Tips
- Since vinyl is comprised of chemical compounds that aren't environmentally friendly, it's important to ensure that old vinyl products are not incinerated.
- Contact the flooring manufacturer for information, or visit Earth 911 http://earth911.com/ to determine the capacity of local facilities.
For alignment with LEED Standards
- LEED CI
- Recycled Content: At a minimum, use materials with recycled content such that the sum of postconsumer recycled content plus ? of the preconsumer content constitutes at least 10% of the total value of the materials in the project based on cost. (fibers and/or backing)
- Regional Materials: At a minimum, use 20% of the combined value of construction and Division 12 (Furniture) materials and products that are manufactured regionally within a radius of 500 miles. Additionally, use a minimum of 10% of the combined value of construction and Division 12 (Furniture) materials and products extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles of the project.
- Adhesives: Must meet the volatile organic compound (VOC) requirements of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113.