Use and Care Guide
Novalis Commercial Maintenance Guide
Novalis is a Solid Vinyl Floor tile engineered for commercial use. Maintenance of Novalis floors
is similar to other resilient flooring products but there are some differences so please read these
instructions carefully.
ADHESIVE CURING TIME
o It is important to allow the adhesive to set before the floor is exposed to foot traffic, point
loads or maintenance procedures. Failure to do so can lead to shifting tiles, adhesive
oozing or permanent indentations.
o Do not allow foot traffic on the newly installed floor for 12 to 24 hours.
o Do not allow rolling traffic furniture or fixtures on the floor for 24-48 hours.
PROTECTING THE FLOOR
o It is recommended to install floor coverings after all other finishing operations have been
completed. However, if there will be construction traffic on the newly installed floor wait
24 hours and then cover the floor with brown Kraft paper and protective boards if
necessary.
CLEAN ADHESIVE RESIDUE
o Remove any adhesive from the surface of the tile while wet using a clean white towel
moistened with water.
o Dried Novalis T-126 adhesive can be removed using a clean white cloth moistened with
water or denatured alcohol. Do not pour water or denatured alcohol directly on the floor.
o If working with Epoxy or Polyurethane adhesive, clean adhesive while still wet according
to adhesive manufacturer’s instructions. Do not allow to dry on the surface of the floor as
it cannot be removed.
INITIAL MAINTENENCE
o Before turning the space over to the owner, initial maintenance shall be conducted by
professional resilient floor maintenance technicians with experience in Solid Vinyl Floor
Tile
o Always use maintenance products that are designed to be used on Solid Vinyl Floor Tile.
o Wait 5 days after installation is completed and thoroughly clean the floor using a general
purpose cleaner and a buffing machine or auto scrubber with a green or blue pad.
o DO NOT USE BLACK OR BROWN PADS!
o Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.
o Apply 3 coats of high quality acrylic floor finish according to label instructions. Be sure
to allow the proper drying time between coats.
DAILY AND WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
o Sweep, vacuum or dust mop the floor as needed to remove dust loose dirt and grit. In
high traffic areas this may be a daily or twice daily procedure.
o Clean liquid spills immediately to prevent the possibility of stains, slips or falls.
o Mop or autoscrub the floor as needed to remove dirt and stains. Use a neutral cleaner
appropriate for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile and a red pad if needed to remove ground in dirt.
SCRUB AND RECOAT