Use and Care Manual

01.18.2018 | Page 1
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Roppe Corporation | 1602 N. Union St. - Fostoria, OH 44830 | (800) 537 - 9527
raised design
RUBBER TILE
Maintenance Overview
One of the greatest benets of using Rubber ooring products is
they do not require a oor nish, commonly called a "wax", 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 trac and soil entering into the
area, however, maintenance may be more frequent within the
rst year of installation. Over time, rubber material cures and
hardens, closing the pores of the rubber.
When installing Raised Design Rubber Tile in areas where
rolling chairs will be used, a resilient ooring chair pad must
be installed over the oor to protect oor covering. In areas
where desks, chairs and or furniture with castors will be used, it
is extremely important to reduce the amount of debris around
the area of the chair, furniture feet or castors. When furniture is
moved repeatedly, this debris can build up underneath chair
and furniture feet or castors and cause damage to the ooring.
The chair castors and other chair and furniture oor 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 Rubber Tile. 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.
1. POST-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
• Prior to moving furniture or heavy equipment, sweep the
oor and cover with an appropriate protective product, such
as Masonite, Ram Board or equivalent, to prevent scung and
scratching that may not come out during the maintenance
procedures.
• 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.
• DO NOT use highly alkaline or acidic cleaners.
• DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine”
type products, as these will damage, soften or discolor the
ooring material.
• DO NOT use sweeping compounds or cleaning agents
containing oils or solvents.
• DO NOT scrub, bu or mop the area per the adhesives trac
limits (48-72 hours) to allow proper curing of the adhesive
Additional Information
Recommended Cleaners
• Excelsior NC-900 Neutral Cleaner
• Excelsior CM-910 Cleaner / Maintainer
Recommended Floor Finishes
• Excelsior MF-940 Acrylic Matte Floor Finish
• Excelsior GF-950 Acrylic Gloss Floor Finish
• Excelsior PF-960 Acrylic Performance Finish
Recommended Finish Removers
• Excelsior PR-930 Performance Remover
Technical Documents & Support
Additional product resources and technical documents
are available online at roppe.com. For additional technical
support, send an e-mail to [e-mail].
used in installation.
• DO NOT allow excess amounts of water to sit on the oor for
extended periods of time.
• DO NOT allow the cleaning solution or topical moisture to
work its way beneath the ooring material, as this can result in
an adhesive and/or installation failure.
2. INITIAL MAINTENANCE
Ensure that adhesive has cured for recommended period of time
prior to conducting initial maintenance. Remove any protective
coverings prior to cleaning. Sweep or dust mop and vacuum
ooring 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. Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and
shine” type products, as these will damage, soften or discolor the
ooring material.
Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior NC-900 Neutral Cleaner per gallon of