1. Representative Training for Estimating Entrance Mats/Grids

2. Estimating Entrance Mats/Grids What to Look for In Division 124813 Spec & Plans
Type
Mat – FGLP, FMS, FMR, FM2S, FM2R
Grid – FG 1-1/2, FGDP, SSMR
Dimensions/area of mat/grid and # of locations
Traffic direction
Tread Insert
Carpet SD or HD
Abrasive
Serrated – FG 1-1/2, FDGP only
Recessed or surface mounted
Depth of mat/grid
Frame/No Frame – Cast in, blockout, Tapered, Pipe-Stem, Alum angle
Hinges - Mats
Vinyl
Aluminum
Finish
Aluminum mill
Aluminum anodized
Stainless steel
Square Vinyl filler strip for mats – color, 2 or 4 sides
Loading requirements
Special Cuts
Special shapes have to be quoted by factory/need a sketch

3. Example - Specification for Entrance Mat
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work to include, but are not limited to, the following:
B. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Pawling Corporation; Architectural Products Division; RG-250-RCV or a comparable product by one of the following:
1. Arden Architectural Specialties, Inc. 2. C/S Group. 3. Kadee Industries, Inc. Balco not spec’d but A allows us to bid
C. Roll-up, Aluminum-Rail Hinged Mats: Extruded-aluminum tread rails 1-3/8 inches wide by 3/8 inch thick, sitting on continuous vinyl cushions.
1. Tread Inserts: Ribbed-design-surface, resilient vinyl.
2. Colors, Textures, and Patterns of Inserts: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors.
3. Rail Color: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors and color densities.
4. Hinges: Aluminum.
5. Mat Size: As indicated.
D. Roll-up, Vinyl-Rail Hinged Mats: Vinyl-acrylic tread rails 1-3/8 inches wide by 3/8 inch thick, with slotted or perforated hinges.
1. Tread Inserts: Ribbed-design-surface, resilient vinyl.
2. Colors, Textures, and Patterns of Inserts: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors.
3. Rail Color: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors.
4. Hinges: Vinyl.
2.3 FRAMES
A. Recessed Frames: Manufacturer's standard extrusion.
Rail color: Quote anodized or mill finish?
Conflicts: Bid C or D? No vinyl inserts. No equal to D: vinyl-acrylic treads.
Need to add notes to quote. Should quote mill finish with an add for anodizing.

4. Example - Plan Pages for Entrance Mat
Will typically see entrance mats on first floor drawings.
Review these pages to determine the locations and sizes.
Look at the finish floor plans, if available.
Pages found in this example:
A-100 FIRST FL PLAN
A-101 FIRST FL PLAN E
A-102 FIRST FL PLAN W

5. Example - Plan Page for Entrance Mat Quote
Mat dimensions = 9’ 5-7/16” x 6’ 5-1/4” = sf. Quote 61 sq ft.

6. Example – What Entrance Mat to Quote
Hinges - Mats
Vinyl
Aluminum
Finish
Aluminum mill
Aluminum anodized – no standard pricing available except for clear/medium bronze anodized
Stainless steel
Vinyl filler strip
Loading requirements
300 lbs/sq ft.
Special Cuts - No
Dimensions/area of mat/grid and # of locations
9’ 5-7/16” x 6’ 5-1/4” = 61 sq ft
Traffic direction
6’ 5-1/4”
Tread Insert
Carpet SD/HD - send color chart with quote
Abrasive – send color chart with quote
Serrated
Recessed or surface mounted
Depth of mat/grid
3/8” from RG-250-RCV
Frame/No Frame - Cast in, blockout, Tapered, Pipe-Stem, Al angle
Based on plans/spec quote bid as alternate = FM2R-C: RECESSED, ALUM. HINGE FLOOR MAT, CARPET, MILL FINISH.
In notes section, put in an add for color anodized (must get through DSC). Send detail sheet with quote.

7. Representative Training for Estimating Stair Nosings

8. Estimating Stair Nosings What to Look for In Division 055500 Spec & Plans
Type – Aluminum extrusions only
New construction- single or two component
Retrofit
Standard or photoluminescent
Ribbed or solid abrasive
Abrasive Color – send color chart with quote
Anchor type – Type 1, 3, 5-8
Finish
Al mill
Al anodized
Special cuts – mitered ends
Width & total # of stairs
For single component nosings used as a retrofit, need to add line for SN Drilling. R-300, R- 315LP, R-315P, T-417, T-213, H- 225, H-338

9. Example - Spec Section for Stair Nosings
2.16 ABRASIVE STAIR NOSINGS A. Extruded Units: Aluminum, with abrasive filler consisting of aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or a combination of both, in an epoxy-resin binder. Fabricate units in lengths necessary to accurately fit full clear width of stair treads and landings, without intermediate seams or splices, less 1/8-inch for construction tolerances. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. ACL Industries, Inc. b. American Safety Tread Co., Inc. c. Amstep Products. d. Armstrong Products. e. Balco Inc. f. Granite State Casting Co. g. Wooster Products, Inc. h. Architect approved equivalent. 2. Provide ribbed units, with abrasive filler strips projecting 1/16 inch above aluminum extrusion. 3. Nosings: Beveled back units, 3 inches wide with 1-3/8 inch sloped lip for cast-in embedment in concrete- filled treads and landings of steel pan stairs. 4. Colors: For epoxy-resin binder at abrasive fillers, colors as selected by Architect from manufacturer’s standard offerings, provided that not less than 8 colors are made available as the standard offerings. B. Provide anchors for embedding units in concrete, either integral or applied to units, as standard by the manufacturer. C. Apply clear lacquer to concealed surfaces of extruded units.
Conflict: Cast in place nosings aren’t beveled back

10. Example - Plan Pages for Stair Nosing Example
Will typically see stair drawings in architectural plans.
Review these pages to count the number of stairs and width.
Pages found in this example:
A5.001 ENL STAIR PLANS
A5.002 ENL EXT STAIR PLANS AND SECTIONS
A5.003 STAIR SECTIONS – no nosings for interior stairs

11. Example - Plan Pages for Stair Nosings Quote
13 9’ each

12. Example - Plan Pages for Stair Nosings Quote
7 7’6” each

13. Example – What Stair Nosing to Quote
Type – Aluminum extrusions only
New construction- single or two component
Retrofit
Standard or photoluminescent
Ribbed or solid abrasive
Abrasive Color – send color chart with quote
Anchor type – cast in place Type 1
Finish
Aluminum mill
Aluminum anodized
Special cuts – mitered ends
Width & total # of stairs –
13 9 ‘ each
7 7’6” each
170 ft total
For single component nosings used as a retrofit, need to add line for SN Drilling. R-300, R-315LP, R-315P, T- 417, T-213, H-225, H-338
Based on plans/spec, quote 170 ft R-315LP. 3”, ribbed, 1-3/8” sloped lip, cast-in place. Send detail sheet with quote.