Use And Care Manual

Luxury Solid Vinyl
NATURAL CREATIONS
®
– ArborArt
®
| EarthCuts
®
| Mystix
®
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 dry buff or burnish the unpolished surface of NATURAL CREATIONS. Floors which are to be dry
buffed or high-speed burnished should have a sufficient base of polish (5 to 7 coats). Floors must also
be clean and dry before burnishing. Any residual soil on the floor before burnishing will be ground into the
finish, resulting in discoloration.
 Do not use excessive amounts of liquid during maintenance.
 The use of scrubbing brushes is recommended to reach into the textured surface to remove dirt,
particles and residues.
 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.
NATURAL CREATIONS tiles are manufactured with a protective urethane finish that provides
improved maintenance characteristics and maintenance options for the end-user.
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. If necessary, scrub the floor using a rotary machine or auto scrubber
with a properly diluted neutral detergent solution (such as Armstrong
®
S-485 Commercial Floor Cleaner) and the appropriate scrubbing brush
(aggressiveness equivalent to 3M red pad for light scrub, 3M blue pad or
equal for a deep scrub).
5. Thoroughly rinse the entire floor with fresh, clean water. Remove rinse water
and allow the floor to dry completely.
A. Initial Maintenance and Preparation for Commercial Traffic
NO POLISH, NO BUFFING MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
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