) Clean (Weep & Vacuum) all dirt and debris off flooring to be protected. This is an important step don't skip it. 2) Place PROTEGE onto floor in linear fashion from entrance and nearest wall. The Brick pattern is recommended for heavy traffic and floors where equipment will be used. Brick Pattern Road Pattern 3) Trim {if needed) to fit around corners / walls, We recommend using a high quality utility knife 10 “score and snap” for best results.