Use and Care Guide

Flexco Floors | 1401 E. 6th St. - Tuscumbia, AL 35674
P: 800.633.3151 | flexcofloors.com | Made in the USA
07.30.2017 | Page 1
CARE & MAINTENANCE
STATIC CONTROL TILE
ESD Vinyl
Homogenous ESD solid vinyl tile, such as ESD Vinyl, does not
require a protective wax or floor finish and should not have one
applied to avoid disrupting the ESD properties of the tile. In fact,
homogenous solid vinyl tile can be buffed to a high shine that is
similar to a traditional wax or finish without the use of a finish.
However, solid vinyl tile does require daily and routine care and
maintenance with cleaning equipment to maintain the desired
appearance. The frequency of daily and routine maintenance
will depend upon the amount and type of traffic in the area.
Areas such as day cares, play areas and multipurpose areas
that will become soiled and scuffed faster may require more
frequent heavy cleaning. However, maintenance may be more
frequent within the first year of installation. Over time, solid
vinyl tile will require less frequent routine maintenance as a
protective film builds in the surface of the material.
When installing ESD Vinyl in areas where rolling chairs will
be used, a resilient flooring chair pad must be installed over
the finished floor to protect floor covering. In areas where
desks, chairs and or furniture with castors will be used, it is
extremely important to reduce the amount of debris around
the area of the chair, furniture feet or castors. When furniture
is moved repeatedly, this debris can build up underneath chair
and furniture feet or castors and cause damage to the flooring.
The chair castors and other chair and furniture floor protection
devices must be regularly inspected for debris, build-up or
damage and cleaned when necessary.
Always use untreated, new or thoroughly cleaned mops and
pads when conducting daily or routine maintenance. Do not
use Kerosene, Gasoline, Naphtha and/or other solvents to
clean solid vinyl tile. As with any maintenance program, be sure
to use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) per the
cleaning product SDS and ensure all maintenance procedures
are conducted per the cleaning products instructions. The use
of Caution Tape and /or Wet Floor Signs are recommended to
prevent slips and falls.
Maintenance Overview
Approved Cleaners
Excelsior NC-900 Neutral Cleaner
Approved Finish Removers
Excelsior PR-930 Performance Remover
Technical Documents & Support
Additional product resources and technical documents are
available online at flexcofloors.com. For additional technical
support, send an e-mail to [e-mail].
Additional Information
1. POST-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
• Prior to moving furniture or heavy equipment, sweep the
floor and cover with an appropriate protective product,
such as Masonite, Ram Board or equivalent, to prevent
scuffing and scratching that may not come out during the
maintenance procedures.
• DO NOT apply a finish or use a film-forming cleaner, as this
may affect ESD properties of the flooring.
• 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.
• DO NOT use highly alkaline or acidic cleaners.
• DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and
shine” type products (such as Bleach, Pine-Sol, Clorox Soft
Scrub, Fabuloso, Mop & Glo, Mr. Clean, Murphy's Oil Soap
and similar, unapproved cleaners), as they will dull the finish
and sheen of the flooring material.
• DO NOT use sweeping compounds or cleaning agents
containing oils or solvents.
• DO NOT scrub, buff or mop the area within the adhesives
traffic limits (48-72 hours) to allow proper curing of the
adhesive.
• DO NOT flood the area when cleaning.
• DO NOT allow the cleaning solution or topical moisture to
work its way beneath the flooring material, as this can result
in an adhesive and/or installation failure.
2. INITIAL MAINTENANCE
Ensure that adhesive has cured for recommended period of time
prior to conducting initial maintenance. Remove any protective
coverings prior to cleaning. Sweep, dust mop and/or vacuum
flooring to remove any dirt, dust or debris.
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 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