Use and Care Guide

07.30.2017 | Page 2
Flexco Floors | 1401 E. 6th St. - Tuscumbia, AL 35674
P: 800.633.3151 | flexcofloors.com | Made in the USA
CARE & MAINTENANCE
ESD Vinyl
STATIC CONTROL TILE
scrubber (180 – 360 RPM) to scrub floor while dry using 3M
5100 Red Buffer Pad. Use an auto-scrubber, wet vacuum or
clean mop to rinse area with clean, cool water and allow floor
to dry entirely.
Once dry, buff/burnish flooring using a low-speed floor buffer
or swing single disc scrubber (180 – 360 RPM) and a 3M 4100
White Super Polish Pad. If a higher sheen is desired, continue
to burnish flooring using a 1500 RPM Burnishing Machine with a
3M 3100 Aqua Burnishing Pad.
Burnished floors that have a high sheen may telegraph
substrate imperfections more than floors with a low sheen.
Before burnishing, conduct a small test area to confirm that the
burnished floor is acceptable for all interested parties.
Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine”
type products, as they will dull the finish and sheen of the
flooring material. Do not use vacuums that have a beater bar or
electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms or no padding, as this
may cause discoloration, scratching and loss of sheen.
3. DAILY MAINTENANCE
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior
to conducting daily maintenance. Sweep or dust mop and
vacuum flooring to remove any dirt, dust or debris. Do not use
vacuums that have a beater bar or electric brooms with hard
plastic bottoms or no padding, as this may cause discoloration,
scratching and loss of sheen.
Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior NC-900 per gallon of clean, potable
water. Use a clean mop to clean spills, dirt buildup and other
debris. Allow floor to dry before allowing foot traffic.
Depending on the application and type of traffic, routine
maintenance and/or heavy cleaning may need to be performed
more frequently to remove scuffs and minor scratches.
4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior to
conducting routine maintenance. Sweep or dust mop and
vacuum flooring to remove any dirt, dust or debris.
Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior NC-900 per gallon of clean, potable
water. Use a clean mop to apply cleaning solution to the area
and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
If using a low-speed floor buffer or swing single disc scrubber
(180 – 360 RPM), buff floor while wet using a 3M 5100 Red
Buffer Pad.
If using an auto-scrubber, buff floor while wet using a 3M 5100
Red Cleaning Pad. If flooring is heavily soiled, allow cleaner
to remain on surface for an additional 5-10 minutes before
scrubbing and removing.
Use an auto-scrubber, wet vacuum or clean mop to remove any
and all excess cleaning solution. Rinse area with clean, cool
water and allow floor to dry entirely. Ensure flooring area is clean
and that all cleaning residue has been removed (this may require
additional rinsing).
Once clean, dry buff area with a low-speed floor buffer or
swing single disc scrubber (180 – 360 RPM) and a 3M 4100
White Super Polish Pad or burnish flooring using a 1500 RPM
Burnishing Machine with a 3M 3100 Aqua Burnishing Pad,
depending on desired sheen level. For small installations or hard
to reach areas, use a clean, soft towel or cloth wrapped around
a push broom.
Depending on the application and type of traffic, routine
maintenance and/or heavy cleaning may need to be performed
regularly within the first year of the installation until the flooring
material builds up a protective layer through dry buffing. Within
this time period, ensure daily maintenance is performed to
maintain the appearance of the flooring material.
5. HEAVY CLEANING
Over time, depending on the application and type of traffic, the
flooring may require a heavy duty cleaning to remove build-up,
scuffs from shoes or minor flooring damage. Sweep, dust mop
and/or vacuum flooring to remove any dirt, dust or debris prior
to heavy cleaning.
Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior NC-900 Neutral Cleaner per gallon of
clean, potable water. Use a clean mop to apply cleaning solution
to floor and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Using a low-speed floor buffer or swing single disc scrubber (180
– 360 RPM), buff floor while wet using a 3M 5300 Blue Cleaner
Pad. If flooring is heavily soiled, an additional cleaning may be
required.
Use an auto-scrubber, wet vacuum or clean mop to remove
any and all excess cleaning solution. Rinse area with clean,
cool water and allow floor to dry entirely. Ensure flooring area
is clean and that all all cleaning residue has been removed (this
may require additional rinsing) and allow floor to dry entirely.
Once dry, use a low-speed floor buffer or swing single disc
scrubber (180 – 360 RPM) to scrub floor while dry using 3M
5100 Red BufferE Pad. Use an auto-scrubber, wet vacuum or
clean mop to rinse area with clean, cool water and allow floor to
dry entirely.
Once dry, buff/burnish flooring using a low-speed floor buffer
or swing single disc scrubber (180 – 360 RPM) and a 3M 4100
White Super Polish Pad. or burnish flooring using a 1500 RPM
Burnishing Machine with a 3M 3100 Aqua Burnishing Pad,
depending on desired sheen level. For small installations or hard
to reach areas, use a clean, soft towel or cloth wrapped around
a push broom.
6. FLOORING PROTECTION
Protect newly installed flooring with construction grade paper or
protective boards, such as Masonite or Ram Board, to protect
flooring from damage by other trades. Do not slide or drag
pallets or heavy equipment across the new flooring. Limit usage
and foot traffic according to the adhesive's requirements. When
moving appliances or heavy furniture, protect flooring from
scuffing and tearing using temporary floor protection.
All furniture casters must be made of a soft material and must
have a contact point of at least 1" wide to limit indentation and