Use and Care Guide

01.12.2018 | Page 2
Flexco Floors | 1401 E. 6th St. - Tuscumbia, AL 35674
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Distinct Designs
RUBBER TILE & SHEET
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 oor to dry entirely. Ensure ooring area
is clean and that all all cleaning residue has been removed (this
may require additional rinsing).
Installation areas that will be dicult to maintain with a buer or
auto-scrubber (such as elevators cabs or small rooms) or will not
receive routine maintenance with a buer or auto-scrubber must
have a compatible oor nish installed, such as the Excelsior MF-940,
GF-950 or PF-960, in order to ease maintenance of the oor covering.
3. FINISH APPLICATION (Optional)
Rubber ooring materials do not normally require oor nish,
as the material can be maintained by dry bung. However,
smooth, solid color rubber tile and areas where dry bung is
not possible, the material must be protected with a oor nish.
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior to
applying oor nish. Flooring area must be free of dust, dirt,
debris, adhesive or cleaning residues, mold release agents and
any potential contaminates.
Apply Excelsior MF-940, GF-950 or PF-960 per the installation
instructions in 3-4 coats. Allow each coat to dry completely before
apply additional coats.
4. DAILY MAINTENANCE
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior
to conducting daily maintenance. Sweep or dust mop and
vacuum ooring 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.
Rinse oor afterwards Allow oor to dry before allowing foot trac.
5. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior to
conducting routine maintenance. Sweep or dust mop and
vacuum ooring 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 oor buer or swing single disc scrubber
(175-350 RPM), bu oor while wet using a 22 gauge soft bristled
scrubbing brush or a 3M 5100 Red Cleaning Pad.
If using an auto-scrubber, bu oor while wet using a 22 gauge soft
bristled scrubbing brush or a 3M 5100 Red Buer Pad. If ooring 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 oor to dry entirely. Ensure ooring area is clean
and that all cleaning residue has been removed (this may require
additional rinsing).
For small installations or hard to reach areas, use a deck brush
attached to a handle.
Once clean, dry bu area with a low-speed oor buer or swing
single disc scrubber (175 – 350 RPM) and polishing brush attachment
or a 3M 4100 White Super Polish Pad.
Depending on trac, routine maintenance will need to be performed
regularly, especially within the rst year of the installation until the
ooring material builds up a protective layer through dry bung.
Within this time period, ensure daily maintenance is performed to
maintain the appearance of the ooring material.
6. FINISH REMOVAL & REAPPLICATION
If a oor nish has been applied to the ooring material, the nish
may need to be regularly removed and reapplied, depending on
trac. The extent of removal will depend on the condition of the
nish and whether daily maintenance has been performed to
protect the nish.
Sweep or dust mop and vacuum ooring to remove any dirt, dust
or debris. For a normal stripping, Mix 32 ounces of Excelsior
PR-930 per gallon of clean, potable water. For a heavy removal,
Mix 64 ounces of Excelsior PR-930 per gallon of clean, potable
water. Using a new or thoroughly cleaned mop, apply the nish
remover to the ooring material and allow to remain on the
surface for 10 - 20 minutes. Do not allow remover to dry onto
the oor.
Using a low-speed oor buer or swing single disc scrubber (175–
350 RPM), scrub oor while wet using a 22 gauge soft bristled
scrubbing brush or a 3M 5100 Red Cleaning Pad.
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 oor to dry entirely.
Reapply Excelsior MF-940, GF-950 or PF-960 per the installation
instructions in 1-2 coats. Allow each coat to dry completely before
applying additional coats.
7. FLOORING PROTECTION
Protect newly installed ooring with construction grade paper or
protective boards, such as Masonite or Ram Board, to protect
ooring from damage by other trades. Do not slide or drag
pallets or heavy equipment across the new ooring. Limit usage
and foot trac according to the adhesive's requirements. When
moving appliances or heavy furniture, protect ooring from
scung and tearing using temporary oor 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
ooring damage. All rolling chairs or seating must have a resilient
ooring chair pad installed over the nished oor to protect oor
covering. All xed furniture legs must have permanent felt or soft
rubber oor protectors installed on all contact points to reduce
indentation. Floor protectors must have a at contact point of