Use and Care Manual
DO
• Wait 48 hours after installation before full cleaning.
• Sweep regularly.
• Use cleaning products that are safe for vinyl products.
• Test cleaning products before use.
• Mineral spirits applied to a clean rag can be used for
spot cleaning.
• Only use neutral pH cleaners on vinyl. Avoid multi-
surface, ammoniated or chemical cleaners.
• A scrub pad can be used on heavy deposits.
• Protect your Dec-Tec DIY against burns from cigarettes,
matches, barbeque coals,barbeque grease and other
extremely hot items.
• Spills should be cleaned up immediately.
• Use non-staining casters, and protectors on chair and
table legs to distribute furniture weight and protect
against scratches and indentation damage.
• Use a plastic shovel to periodically remove snow build
up.
DO NOT
• Allow Dec-Tec DIY to come in contact with asphalt,
coal tar, heavy oils, roofing cements or creosote as this
will permanently stain the vinyl.
• Use rubber or latex-backed mats
• Saturate the surface to clean it; damp mopping is
acceptable.
• Use solvent-based or chemical care and maintenance
products, refinishing products or waxes on this product.
• Use any type of abrasive material or cleaners.
• Walk on surface with cleats, spikes or similar type
shoes.
• De-icing salt products can be used on the Dec-Tec
DIY membrane, however allproducts available in the
market have not been tested and some may cause
premature discoloration.
• Let flower pots drip onto the deck where soil additives
can leak out and cause membrane discoloration.
DEC-TEC DIY
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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