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Vinyl Composition Tile

ARTEFFECTS

| RAFFIA

™

EXCELON

: ChromaSpin

™

| Stonetex

| Companion Square

| Feature

™

Tile/Strips

Standard EXCELON

: MultiColor

™

| Imperial

Texture | Imperial

Texture Classics

Imperial

Texture Rave

Armstrong

commercial vinyl composition tile is coated with the Fast Start Factory Finish.

Fortunately, the Fast Start Factory Finish makes initial maintenance quick and easy and

does not require removal after installation. It is compatible with commercial ﬂoor polishes

(such as Armstrong

S-480 Commercial Floor Polish) and reduces the need to strip the tile.

Vinyl Composition Tile requires polishing for protection, ease of maintenance and an

attractive overall appearance.

For Best Results:

 When performing wet maintenance, always use proper signage and prohibit trafﬁc until the ﬂoor is

completely dry.

 Do not wet wash, machine scrub or strip the ﬂoor for at least 4 days after installation. This is to

prevent excess moisture from interfering with the adhesive bond.

 The use of aggressive strippers such as mop-on/mop-off, no-scrub and no-rinse strippers is not

recommended on tile ﬂoors less than 2 years old because these strippers may affect the adhesive bond.

 Do not use excessive amounts of liquid during maintenance.

 Do not use brown or black pads, equivalent brushes or stiff-bristled, highly-abrasive brushes on

Armstrong

resilient ﬂooring.

 If it becomes necessary to move any heavy ﬁxtures or appliances over the ﬂooring on casters or dollies,

the ﬂooring should be protected with 1/4˝ or thicker plywood, hardboard or other underlayment panels.

If other on-site work is continuing, consider using a protective covering such as plain, undyed Kraft paper

to guard against damage to the new ﬂoor.

1. Sweep, dust mop or vacuum the ﬂoor thoroughly to remove all loose dust,

dirt, grit and debris.

2. Remove any dried adhesive residue with a clean, white cloth dampened

with mineral spirits, carefully following the warnings on the container.

3. Damp mop the ﬂoor with a properly diluted neutral (pH 6 to 8) detergent

solution such as Armstrong

S-485 Commercial Floor Cleaner.

4. Apply a minimum of 2 coats of a high-quality commercial ﬂoor polish (such

as Armstrong

S-480 Commercial Floor Polish) to temporarily protect the

ﬂoor until regular maintenance procedures can begin. The use of a high-

quality stain-resistant sealer (such as Armstrong

S-495 Commercial Floor

Sealer) beneath the polish should be considered in areas of high trafﬁc, high

soil load and areas where staining potential is high.

A. Initial Maintenance – Immediately After Installation

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Vinyl Composition Tile ARTEFFECTS® | RAFFIA™ EXCELON®: ChromaSpin™ | Stonetex® | Companion Square® | Feature™ Tile/Strips Standard EXCELON®: MultiColor™ | Imperial® Texture | Imperial® Texture Classics Imperial® Texture Rave® Armstrong® commercial vinyl composition tile is coated with the Fast Start Factory Finish. Fortunately, the Fast Start Factory Finish makes initial maintenance quick and easy and does not require removal after installation.
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B. Initial Maintenance – Preparation for Commercial Trafﬁc 1. Machine scrub the ﬂoor with a properly diluted neutral detergent solution (such as Armstrong® S-485 Commercial Floor Cleaner) and a scrubbing pad (3M blue or equal) or equivalent brushes. If the ﬂoor is badly soiled and/ or scratched, strip it using the same procedure, but substituting a properly diluted stripping solution.
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E. Restorative Maintenance – Stripping NOTE: The use of aggressive strippers such as mop-on/mop-off, no-scrub and no-rinse strippers is not recommended on tile ﬂoors less than 2 years old because these strippers may affect the adhesive bond. 1. Mix stripping solution to the appropriate dilution, depending on ﬂoor ﬁnish build-up. Blockade areas to be stripped. Apply liberal amounts of solution uniformly to the ﬂoor with a mop.