Installation Guide

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Safety: When performing wet maintenance, always use proper signage and
prohibit trafc until the oor is completely dry. Always use caution and follow
electrical equipment manufacturer’s safety instructions.
NO-POLISHING/NO-BUFFING MAINTENANCE OPTIONS
Initial Maintenance for a Newly Installed oor
1. Allow the adhesive to cure for at least 48 hours prior to wet-cleaning the
oor.
2. Thoroughly sweep, dust-mop, or vacuum (without beater bar assembly)
the oor to remove all loose dirt, dust, grit, and debris.
3. Remove any dried adhesive-residue from the surface with a premium
neutral pH cleaner, or with mineral spirits applied to a clean, lint-free
cloth. Do not allow excessive amounts of solvent to sit on the vinyl
or to penetrate the joints of the ooring. NEVER APPLY SOLVENT
DIRECTLY TO FLOORING.
4. Damp-mop the oor using a premium neutral pH cleaner.
5. If necessary, scrub the oor using an auto scrubber or rotary machine
(175 rpm or less) with a premium neutral pH cleaner, using the proper
dilution ratio and the appropriate scrubbing brush or pad. Fit the buffer
with a 3M-equivalent red or white scrubbing pad and work the solution
over the oor.
6. Thoroughly rinse the entire oor with fresh, clean water. Remove the dirty
residue with a wet-vacuum or with a clean mop and allow the oor to dry
completely.
DAILY/ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
1. Clean entryway walk-off mats to remove dirt, grit, sand and other
contaminants from being tracked onto the oor (as needed).
2. Thoroughly sweep, dust-mop, or vacuum (without beater bar assembly)
the oor to remove all loose dirt, dust, grit, and debris that can stick to and
damage the surface of the oor.
3. Spills should be cleaned up immediately. Spot-clean using a premium
neutral pH cleaner and micro ber or preferred mop.
4. Damp-mop the oor on a regular (recommended - daily) basis using a
premium neutral pH cleaner.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1. When necessary, scrub the oor using an auto scrubber or rotary
machine (175 rpm or less) with a premium neutral pH cleaner, using
the proper dilution ratio. Fit the buffer with a 3M-equivalent red or white
scrubbing pad and work the solution over the oor.
2. Thoroughly rinse the entire oor with fresh, clean water. Remove the dirty
residue with a wet-vacuum or with a clean mop and allow the oor to dry
completely.
ALTERNATIVE MAINTENANCE OPTIONS
Alternative maintenance options provide end-users with the exibility of
using different methods to maintain their oors, based upon the needs of
the area of usage. LVT oors may be maintained using the Finish Option or
the Spray Buff Option, as detailed below.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FINISH OPTION:
1. After completing Steps 1 and 2 under the “Initial Maintenance
for a Newly-Installed Floor” section, scrub the oor using an auto
scrubber or rotary machine (175 rpm or less) with a premium neutral
pH cleaner, using the proper dilution ratio. Fit the buffer with a
3M-equivalent red or white scrubbing pad and work the solution
over the floor to remove contamination and promote adhesion.
NOTE: Always use a premium quality product specically designed
for LVT ooring and follow the manufacturers instructions.
2. Thoroughly rinse the entire oor with fresh, clean water. Remove the dirty
residue with a wet-vacuum or with a clean mop and allow the oor to dry
completely.
3. Apply two or more coats of a premium matte or gloss specically
designed for LVT ooring.
4. Apply additional coats of oor nish (only as needed). Refer to
manufacturers instructions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPRAY BUFF OPTION:
1. After completing Steps 1 and 2 under the “Initial Maintenance for
a Newly-Installed Floor” section, machine-scrub the floor with a
premium neutral pH cleaner, using the proper dilution ratio. Fit the
buffer with a 3M-equivalent red or white scrubbing pad and work the
solution over the oor to remove contamination and promote adhesion.
NOTE: Always use a premium quality product specically designed
for LVT ooring and follow the manufacturers instructions.
2. Thoroughly rinse the entire oor with fresh, clean water. Remove the dirty
residue with a wet-vacuum or with a clean mop and allow the oor to dry
completely.
3. Using a handheld spray-bottle with a premium matte or gloss nish,
and working in small areas (10 x 10 foot), lightly mist the oor and buff
using an auto scrubber or rotary machine (175 rpm or less) tted with a
3M-equivalent red pad.
4. Routine (recommended - daily) and periodic maintenance should be
performed, as stated in above sections.
5. Machine-scrubbing should always be conducted prior to spray bufng.
RESTORATIVE MAINTENANCE
1. Mix vinyl stripper solution per instruction-label. Blockade and set up
caution signs. Using a clean, string mop, apply liberal amounts of solution
onto the oor and allow to soak per the instructions. Rewet if necessary.
2. Using a low speed machine (175 rpm or less), scrub the oor with a
scrubbing brush or pad equivalent to a 3M red pad.
3. Use a wet-vacuum or a clean mop to remove the dirty stripping solution.
If the oor begins to dry, it may be necessary to drizzle fresh, clean water
onto the stripper solution to remove it.
4. Thoroughly rinse the entire oor with fresh, clean water. Remove the dirty
residue with a wet-vacuum or with a clean mop and allow the oor to dry
completely.
5. Next, start over by following the Finish option.
OPERATING ROOMS
The frequent use of disinfectants in operating rooms will make
the use of floor finish impractical. DO NOT USE PHENOLIC
DISINFECTANTS ON ANY FLOOR.
AUTOMATIC SCRUBBERS
Automatic scrubbers come in walk-behind and ride-on styles with some
being compact for hard-to-reach areas around equipment or xed seating.
Auto Scrubbers are efcient, safe and cost effective delivering substantial
time savings compared to the mop and bucket method of oor maintenance.
STAIN REMOVAL
To remove stubborn spots and stains from LVT oors, always begin with
mild cleaners, such as a premium neutral pH cleaner. If such cleaners fail to
remove the spots and stains, and “if permitted,” use mineral spirits. Do not
use harsh solvents, such as lacquer thinner or straight acetone, as these
can permanently soften and damage the vinyl surface.
For stubborn spots and stains (such as paints, permanent markers, and
dyes), and “if permitted,” try applying ngernail polish remover containing
acetone (do not use straight acetone) to a soft cloth and rubbing across
the affected areas. Subsequent to this cleaning procedure for stubborn
spots and stains, please clean the affected area with clear water to remove
any residue. Any damage resulting from the use of pure solvents IS NOT
covered by the LVT Warranty. Always test stronger cleaning agents on
sample pieces or in unnoticeable areas rst.
Never use a brush or pad more aggressive than a 3M red equivalent. Blue,
Green, Brown and Black pads will damage the surface of the oor.
Product Description
Dryback LVT/LVP
Installation Method
Glue Down