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Planning:
All indoor flooring installations should have a commercial quality floor
sealer/finish applied, preferably before traffic is allowed. When this
is not possible, soil from foot traffic or other construction debris
should be cleaned off with a cleaner/degreaser and vacuum. Sealer/finish
should be applied as soon as possible for unbonded installations.
Sealer/finish should be applied on bonded installations only after
allowing adhesive to set properly according to manufacturer’s
instructions. Sealer/finish is not recommended for outdoor
installations.
Sealing:
There are two basic types of sealers, strippable and non-strippable. The
strippable variety is the easiest to apply and safest to work with.
Apply sealer following label instructions for a clear, durable surface
which dirt cannot penetrate. Sealer makes an adequate finish coat. It is
not necessary to apply sealer often unless it becomes worn from neglect.
Finishing:
For greater beauty, protection and ease of maintenance, we recommend a
coat of wax or flexible finish be applied over the sealer following the
label instructions. Renew the wax or flexible finish as necessary.
Stripping:
Removes floor finish and sealer and should only be done when renewal of
finish or sealer no longer produces satisfactory results. Follow label
instructions. A power scrubber or buffer may be used on fully bonded
installations following the sealer/finish manufacturer’s instructions
for stripping off old floor finish.
Maintenance:
Tire Veneer flooring installed
indoors with a sealer/finish applied, should be cleaned and maintained
in accordance with the sealer/finish manufacturer’s recommendations for
rubber floors. Otherwise, maintenance
of the floor by damp mopping with a neutral cleaner is acceptable.
A power scrubber or buffer may be
used on fully bonded installations following the sealer/finish
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
When burnishing, a compatible restorer
is recommended for lubrication. Tire Veneer flooring
installed outdoors may be cleaned with a mild detergent, nylon bristle
scrub brush and water. Ensure all soap residue is rinsed from the Tire
Veneer flooring before allowing to dry. Power washing using medium
pressure nozzles may also be utilized for outdoor installations.
General Precautions:
Care
should be exercised when moving or relocating equipment over Tire Veneer
flooring to prevent damage to the floor. Do not scrub or strip fully
bonded floors until at least 4 or 5 days after installation so that the
rubber flooring will have become well seated in the adhesive. The use of
pads, wide casters/rollers, furniture/equipment cups, may prevent
excessive indentation. The performance and guarantee of the products
used in preparation, testing, installation and maintenance of rubber
flooring, during and after installation, remain with the manufacturer of
said product, not Yemm & Hart.
Recommendations:
Yemm & Hart recommends Taski floor care products manufactured by Lever
Industrial Co @ 800-827-5487
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