Maintenance and Warranty Information consumer flooring guide 2012
including sneakers ■ will not discolor from mold, mildew or alkali congoleum residential limited warranties The Four-Star Limited Warranty covers material for the period of the warranty and reasonable labor costs for five years if professional installation was paid for when the original floor was installed.
installer and not covered by Congoleum’s warranty, if the flooring is correctly installed following all guidelines in the AirStep installation instructions, your AirStep Plus floor will be warranted: 1. not to curl 20 Years 2. not to open at seams 20 Years 3. not to buckle 20 Years 4. not to release over joints in underlayment panels 20 Years The conditions 1, 2, 3 and 4 above will be warranted as long as the flooring is installed in an occupied residence that maintains a temperature range of 55° to 100° F.
dropping of heavy or sharp objects, and damage or discoloration from burns or fire. ■ Problems due to extreme temperatures or fading from sunlight. ■ Color or design variations from samples and literature. ■ Problems due to excessive moisture or water leaks and floods. ■ Damage occurring during renovation or construction. ■ Use of floor mats that are not labeled “nonstaining”. ■ Labor on non-professionally installed floors or material that is professionally installed with obvious visible defects.
Do not use ball-shaped casters. ■ Place mats at outside entrances to prevent dirt, grit and soil from being tracked onto your floor. If you use mats on your floor, use 100% latex-backed mats (labeled nonstaining), because some rubber-backed mats or carpets may permanently discolor your floor. ■ To help prevent staining from asphalt tracking, we recommend the use of a latex-based driveway sealer. ■ Draw drapes and blinds during peak periods of strong sunlight.
area for 30 minutes. Caution: Lighter fluid is a flammable solvent. Carefully read and follow cautionary information on label. ■ Wash the floor with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner or other suitable resilient floor cleaner. Be sure it is thoroughly dry before applying polish. ■ Apply a minimum of two coats of Congoleum Bright ’N Easy Floor Polish to seal and protect the floor. Regular Maintenance ■ Follow the general maintenance tips. ■ Apply additional coats of polish as needed.
