Use and Care Guide

Flexco Floors | 1401 E. 6th St. - Tuscumbia, AL 35674
P: 800.633.3151 | flexcofloors.com | Made in the USA
07.31.2017 | Page 1
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Vinyl Stair Treads
VINYL STAIR TREADS,
RISERS & STRINGERS
Vinyl stair tread products do not require a protective wax or
floor finish within the parameters of a maintenance program.
However, these products do require daily and routine care and
maintenance with cleaning equipment to maintain the desired
appearance. The frequency of daily and routine maintenance
will depend upon the amount and type of traffic in the area,
however, maintenance may be more frequent within the first
year of installation. Over time, vinyl stair treads will require less
frequent routine maintenance as a protective film builds on the
surface of the material. If stair treads are in an area that will
not be maintained routinely using a deck brush or equivalent
scrubbing and buffing equipment, then the stair treads must
be maintained using a finish.
When installing Vinyl stair treads in areas where casters and
rolling traffic will be used, it is extremely important to reduce
the amount of debris around the area of the castors. When
furniture and equipment is moved repeatedly, this debris can
build up underneath castors and cause damage to the stair
treads. Castors and other chair and furniture floor protection
devices must be regularly inspected for debris, build-up or
damage and cleaned when necessary.
Always use untreated, new or thoroughly cleaned mops and
pads when conducting daily or routine maintenance. Do not
use Kerosene, Gasoline, Naphtha and/or other solvents to
clean stair treads. As with any maintenance program, be sure
to use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) per the
cleaning product SDS and ensure all maintenance procedures
are conducted per the cleaning products instructions. The use
of Caution Tape and /or Wet Floor Signs are recommended to
prevent slips and falls.
Maintenance Overview
Approved Cleaners
Excelsior NC-900 Neutral Cleaner
Excelsior CM-910 Cleaner / Maintainer
Approved Floor Finishes
Excelsior MF-940 Acrylic Matte Floor Finish
Excelsior GF-950 Acrylic Gloss Floor Finish
Approved Finish Removers
Excelsior FR-920 Finish Remover
Technical Documents & Support
Additional product resources and technical documents are
available online at flexcofloors.com. For additional technical
support, send an e-mail to [e-mail].
Additional Information
1. POST-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
• Prior to moving furniture or heavy equipment, sweep the
treads and cover with an appropriate protective product,
such as Masonite, Ram Board or equivalent, to prevent
scuffing and scratching that may not come out during the
maintenance procedures.
• DO NOT use vacuums or electric brooms which have beater
bars, hard plastic bottoms, a rubber bumper or are lacking
proper padding or protection, as this may cause marking,
discoloration, scratching and loss of sheen.
• DO NOT use detergents, abrasive, alkaline or acidic cleaners,
cleaning agents which contain oil or solvents, as well as
“mop and shine” type products, as they will dull the finish
and sheen and potentially damage the flooring material.
• DO NOT scrub, buff or mop the area per the adhesives traffic
limits (48-72 hours) to allow proper curing of the adhesive.
• DO NOT flood the area when cleaning.
• DO NOT allow the cleaning solution or topical moisture to
work its way beneath the stair treads, as this can result in an
adhesive and/or installation failure.
• DO NOT dry buff stair treads within 90 days after installation
to prevent dulling the surface of the flooring material.
2. INITIAL STAIR TREAD MAINTENANCE
Ensure that adhesive has cured for recommended period of time
prior to conducting initial maintenance. Remove any protective
coverings prior to cleaning. Sweep, dust mop and/or vacuum
flooring to remove any dirt, dust or debris.
Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior All Purpose Cleaner per gallon of
clean, potable water. Use a clean mop to apply cleaning solution
to floor and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Use a 22 gauge soft
bristled deck brush to scrub stair treads in order to remove dirt,
debris and any remaining mold release chemicals. If flooring is
heavily soiled, additional cleaning may be required.
Use a wet vacuum or clean mop to remove any and all excess
cleaning solution. Rinse area with clean, cool water and allow
floor to dry entirely.
Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine”
type products, as they will dull the finish and sheen of the
flooring material. Do not use vacuums that have a beater bar or
electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms or no padding, as this
may cause discoloration, scratching and loss of sheen.
Installation areas that will be difficult to maintain or will not
receive routine maintenance with a scrub brush must have a
compatible floor finish installed, such as the Excelsior MF-940
or GF-950, in order to ease maintenance of the floor covering.