Use and Care Manual

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[Malibu Wide Plank Use & Care Manual]
putty. Level with putty knife. Wipe off excess putty.
• Very deep scratches may require the replacement of the planks.
Additional Care for Handcrafted, Handscraped, Distressed or Wirebrushed Floors
Since the floor that you purchased has a unique design and character you want to make sue to keep the floors
looking like new. There are several key factors to protect the look of these truly handcrafted floors.
• Walk off mats and areas rugs at entryways and pivot points – i.e., Kitchen sink and work areas.
• Vacuum the floors as often as needed. It is important to vacuum up the dirt and debris as opposed to using a
wet microfiber mop. Vacuuming will remove the dirt from the surface where a damp microfiber mop simply will
push or embed the dirt into the wirebrushed, handscraped and/or distressed areas. Over time wet cleaning as
such can discolor the floors making them look dirty. Additionally, the use of Microfiber mops can catch on the
edges of the planks and may damage the planks requiring repair – avoid the use of these type of mops.
• In the event the floors do show some discolor due to dirt build up consult a wood flooring professional who has
the proper tools and equipment to thoroughly clean the floors. We recommend the use of a buffer in
combination with a Tampico brush. A Tampico brush is a stiff natural brush typical made from Hog’s hair and
will help to restore the floors appearance by removing embedded dirt and debris from the distressed areas.
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