Use and Care Guide

07.31.2017 | Page 2
Flexco Floors | 1401 E. 6th St. - Tuscumbia, AL 35674
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Vinyl Stair Treads
VINYL STAIR TREADS, RISERS & STRINGERS
3. INITIAL STRINGER & RISER MAINTENANCE
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior
to conducting daily maintenance. Sweep, dust mop or wipe
material to remove any dirt, dust or debris. Mix 2-4 ounces of
Excelsior NC-900 per gallon of clean, potable water. Use a clean
mop or cloth to clean spills, dirt buildup and other debris. Allow
material to dry before allowing foot traffic.
4. INITIAL FINISH APPLICATION
Vinyl stair treads do not normally require floor finish, as the
material can be maintained by via daily and routine maintenance.
However, in areas where daily and routine maintenance may not
be possible, the material must be protected with a floor finish.
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior to
applying floor finish. Stair treads must be free of dust, dirt,
debris, adhesive or cleaning residues, mold release agents and
any potential contaminates.
Apply Excelsior MF-940 or Excelsior GF-950 per the installation
instructions in 3-4 coats. Allow each coat to dry completely
before apply additional coats.
5. DAILY MAINTENANCE
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior to
conducting daily maintenance. Sweep, dust mop, wipe and/or
vacuum materials to remove any dirt, dust or debris. 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.
Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior NC-900 per gallon of clean, potable
water. Use a clean mop or cloth to clean spills, dirt buildup and
other debris. Allow materials to dry before allowing foot traffic.
6. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Do not dry buff or aggressively clean stair treads within the first
90 days of installation. To protect flooring material within this
time period, conduct routine maintenance with the Excelsior NC-
900 on a weekly basis. Ensure that initial maintenance has been
conducted prior to conducting routine maintenance. Flooring
area must be free of dust, dirt and debris.
Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior NC-900 per gallon of clean, potable
water. Use a new or thoroughly cleaned nylon or rayon lint-free
mop to evenly apply cleaning solution to the flooring material.
Use a 22 gauge soft bristled deck brush to scrub stair treads
in order to remove heavy dirt and build-up. If flooring is heavily
soiled, additional cleaning may be required. Allow floor to dry
before allowing foot traffic.
7. HEAVY CLEANING & RESTORATION
In the event that heavy and sustained dirt or staining has
occurred, the FR-920 Finish Remover may be needed to clean
stair treads. Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted
prior to conducting heavy cleaning and restoration. Sweep or
dust mop and vacuum flooring to remove any dirt, dust or debris.
Mix 4 ounces of Excelsior FR-920 per gallon of clean, potable
water. Use a clean mop to apply cleaning solution to the area
and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Do not allow solution to dry and
maintain a wet surface while scrubbing.
Use a 22 gauge soft bristled deck brush to scrub stair treads
in order to remove heavy dirt and build-up. If flooring is heavily
soiled, scrub treads individually using a low-speed pad buffer
(180 – 360 RPM) with a 3M 4100 White Super Polish Pad.
Use an auto-scrubber, wet vacuum or clean mop to remove any
and all excess cleaning solution. Rinse area with clean, cool
water and allow treads to dry entirely. Ensure stair treads are
clean and that all cleaning residue has been removed (this may
require additional rinsing).
8. FINISH REMOVAL & REAPPLICATION
If a floor finish has been applied to the stair treads, the finish
may need to be regularly removed and reapplied, depending on
traffic. The extent of removal will depend on the condition of the
finish and whether daily maintenance has been performed to
protect the finish.
Sweep or dust mop and vacuum stair treads to remove any
dirt, dust or debris. For a normal stripping, Mix 32 ounces of
Excelsior FR-920 per gallon of clean, potable water. For a heavy
removal, Mix 64 ounces of Excelsior FR-920 per gallon of clean,
potable water. Using a new or thoroughly cleaned mop, apply
the finish remover to the stair treads and allow to remain on the
surface for 10 - 20 minutes. Do not allow remover to dry onto
the stair treads.
Using a low-speed floor buffer or swing single disc scrubber (180
– 360 RPM), scrub floor while wet using a 22 gauge soft bristled
scrubbing brush or a 3M 4100 White Super Polish Pad. If flooring
is heavily soiled, a 3M 5100 Red Buffer Pad may be required.
Use an auto-scrubber, 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.
Reapply Excelsior MF-940 or Excelsior GF-950 per the installation
instructions in 1-2 coats. Allow each coat to dry completely
before applying additional coats.
9. MATERIAL PROTECTION
Protect newly installed stair treads, risers and stringers with
construction grade paper, such as Ram Board, to protect
material from damage by other trades. Do not slide or drag
heavy equipment across the new stair treads. Limit usage and
foot traffic according to the adhesive's requirements. When
moving appliances or heavy furniture, protect stair treads, risers
and stringers from scuffing and tearing using temporary floor
protection.
Ensure all castors that may come in contact with stair treads
are clean and free of any and all dirt and debris. Routinely clean
castors to ensure that dirt or debris has not built up or become
embedded in castors. Replace castors at regular intervals,
especially if they become damaged or heavily soiled.
Place walk-off mats at outside entrances. Ensure mats are