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2.3 Skirting Details

2.3.1 Front of House Skirting

Skirting in front-of-house areas is to be installed
to provide a constant datum around the
full customer area. Set out with the skirting
top 150mm AFFL at the centre front of the
counter. Contractor should strike a line from the
counter position (150mm AFF) setting constant
skirting head to all other customer walls. The
skirting will be supplied 200mm deep to allow
for scribing to any variations in floor level.

Customer area internal wall skirting’s are to be
finished in 150mm bonded laminated boards on
to MR MDF. Colour grey to match shopfront.

2.3.2 Back of House Skirting

As noted in 2.2.2 Back of House Floor Finish, all
back of house skirting will be continuous vinyl
cove (as floor vinyl).

Tiled walls to have PVC Capping strip for the vinyl
sheet flooring to be coved into. PVC Capping
strip in black. Code KCS by Genesis, or similar
Technical Datasheet - Skirting
and approved.
P.V.C Capping Strip - KCS
Product Description
Genesis KCS is a flexible PVC capping seal used
to finish the top of a resilient floor covering
where it has been coved up the wall.
Capping seals are usually used in conjunction
with a cover former.
Dimensions and Colour
The KCS profile is available in 2m lengths
OR 20m coils. The profile is 40mm wide
(W) x 2mm deep (D). And in White, Black
or Dolphin Grey finishes.
Range
W W D
D
KCS01 KCS02 Daily Installation
Brush down the profile using a soft bristled Preparation is essential to a good quality
brush and remove any dust by wiping with a installation. Surfaces must be sound, smooth,
damp cloth. dry, and free from contaminants which will affect
Twice Weekly or as Required adhesion. Wall surfaces should be free from any
Technical Details Brush down the profile using a soft bristled previous coverings, linings or adhesive residues
PVC is particularly suitable for a wide range brush with clean, warm water, containing the used to fix them. Paint films and any mould must
correct dilution ratio of a ph neutral cleaning
of applications due to its excellent chemical solution. Then apply a small amount to a wet be removed and the affected surface treated
correctly. The capping seal should be allowed to
resistance. Genesis profile KCS is a Matt green scotch pad and gently clean the surface acclimatise for 24 hours prior to installation at
Grade filled flexible PVC extrusion. The in a left to right motion. During the cleaning an ambient temperature of 18°C.
physical properties of the material in terms process, the water must be changed on a
of Mechanical performance, Softness, cold regular basis. Do not soak the profile. Once 1. Mark the position of the top of the capping
flex and cold bend and Water Absorption the profile has been cleaned thoroughly rinse seal on the wall and join together using a
are all in accordance with BS2782. chalk line.
with fresh, clean water and dry with a dry
All Genesis PVC profiles are REACH compliant. lint free cloth. Stubborn marks such as boot 2. Apply a proprietary contact adhesive to the
blacking may be removed by rubbing with of a wall and back of the capping seal.
Maintenance green scotch pad and neutral detergent. After 3. Allow the adhesive to become touch dry.
cleaning, dry thoroughly with a lint free cloth.
Regular maintenance will prevent the buildup Due to the physical properties of the PVC 4. Once dry, bring both surfaces together and
of dirt and grease. Under no circumstances material, we strongly recommend that the apply even pressure along the capping seal
should degreasers of any type be used on this green pad is changed regularly. On completion ensuring any air bubbles are removed and full
profile. Similarly floor cleaners/ sanitizers which the profile should be completely dry. The contact is made with the wall.
contain hydrocarbons or citrus based agents cleaning methods described for the above 5. All internal corners should be mitre cut.
should not be used. Floor sealants, polishes mentioned products can be used with other External corners may be mitre cut or
should not under any circumstances be applied Genesis products that are PVC. wrapped around
to PVC, the use of such aggressive detergents
could result in colour fade within the PVC. To be read in conjunction with counter detail drawings
2.3.1 P.V.C. Trim • Stair Nosings • Expansion Joints • Transitions • Seals • Edge Protection • Metal Trim • Skirting • Tools 30 May 2018
Front of House Skirting
2.3.2 Tel: +44 (0)1642 713000 Back of House Skirting 30 May 2018
Email: info@genesis-gs.com
www.genesis-gs.com
UK Head Office & Factory
Stokesley Business Park Stokesley
North Yorkshire TS9 5JZ UK