Installation Guide

EARTHWERKS SPC FLOATING PLANK FLOOR
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
A product of Swiff-Train Company ▪ 10850 Train Court, Houston TX 77095 ▪ 800-275-7943
J a n u a r y 2018 6 | P a g e
4. Initial maintenance can be performed immediately after installation of the SPC floating flooring. Cleaning
utilizing a neutral pH cleaning solution and mop is recommended. White, green or blue abrasive pads can
be used to remove heavier deposits. Rinse the floor thoroughly and allow to air dry. Do not overwater the
flooring.
m. Daily and weekly maintenance by sweeping, vacuum or dust mopping the floor as needed to remove
dust loose dirt and grit. In high traffic areas this may be a daily or twice daily procedure. Use only
vacuums that do not have bristle beater bars or metal heads.
n. Clean liquid spills immediately to prevent the possibility of stains, slips or falls.
o. Damp mop the floor as needed to remove dirt and stains. Use a neutral pH cleaner and a white, green
or blue pad if needed to remove ground in dirt. Soft white bristle brushes can also be used on flooring
with embossed surfaces.
5. Preventative steps
a. Use mats at all entry areas to keep dirt, sand and water off of the floor. Clean the mats on a regular
basis. If mats are placed directly on top of the EarthWerks floating floor, be sure the mats have a non-
staining back. Rubber mats are not recommended over EarthWerks flooring products.
b. Furniture shall have protective glides of at least 1” in diameter to minimize indentations or scratching
to the surface of the floor. Do not use narrow chair glides! Felt pads are also excellent protection for
the floor for furniture that will be frequently moved directly across the floor.
c. Do not move heavy furniture, appliances or fixtures directly across the floor. Use protective boards or
appropriate furniture movers designed for use over hard surface flooring.
d. Protect the floor from direct sunlight by using appropriate window coverings.
e. Areas with caster chairs must have protective mats under the chairs. Use chair mats at desks to protect
the floor from damage due to chair legs or casters. Periodically clean caster wheels and check for wheels
that may be broken or no longer rotating. Replace damaged wheels immediately.
f. Avoid use of metal or razor scrapers to remove dirt, residues or other marks from flooring. This will
damage the protective wear layer of the vinyl flooring.
These instructions are general guidelines for the proper procedures for installing and maintaining this flooring
product. For any applications not listed or detailed instructions on Installation and Maintenance, please
contact:
EarthWerks® Technical Service
800-275-7943 Option 2
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