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| | | | Introduction Construction Durability Colour
& Design Maintenance Warranty
New
vinyl flooring is extremely durable and long lasting, but like any floorcovering
still needs regular maintenance to stay looking like new. Follow these general
cleaning guidelines for vinyl flooring. For more detailed information always refer
to the manufacturer's written floor care procedures.
Care after Installation
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the first 24 hours after your new floor is installed protect all the seamed areas
and don't walk on the seam sealer.
Keep the room at 68 degrees F. or greater
for at least a 2 days after installation to allow the adhesives to setup properly.
Do not roll heavy objects directly on to a newly installed vinyl floor
for at least 5 days. This can cause the vinyl and adhesive to become compressed,
once the adhesive sets up any compressed marks will become permanent. Always lay
plywood or underlayment to disperse the weight of heavy objects being moved across
your vinyl floor.
Allow 5 days before thoroughly washing your floor. This
will give time for the adhesive to cure.
Before placing chairs or furniture
on your new vinyl floor check the condition of all casters or rollers before setting
them on your floor. Replace any worn casters or rollers.
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General
Floor Care
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regularly to remove grit and sand. Wash your floor occasionally with the manufacturer's
recommended floor cleaner.
Wipe up spills immediately. If needed clean
with the manufacturer's recommended cleaner. You can also clean with luke warm
water and clear ammonia.
If you floor becomes dull looking you may need
to add the manufacturer's recommended floor polish to restore the original gloss
level. First, try cleaning with luke warm water and clear ammonia to see if there
is a film on your floor causing the dullness.
Never use abrasive cleaners,
soaps, paste waxes, or solvents on your vinyl floor.
Place non-staining,
walk-off mats at every outside entry to your room. This will help keep sand and
grit from being tracked on to your floor.
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Floor
Care Tips
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your floor gets a cut or gouge in it, cover the area immediately and call your
professional floorcovering store. A professional installer can repair the area,
but if the cut is filled with dirt it may be difficult to repair correctly.
If
you purchase an inexpensive PVC vinyl floor you should consider placing 2-3 coats
of the recommended floor polish on the floor immediately. Any vinyl floor with
a PVC wearlayer will show scuffs, scratches, and other marks
If
you have a seam open, cover it immediately, do not wash that area, and call a
floor covering professional to come and repair the seam.
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