Use and Care Manual

Allow the recommended minimum of 24 hours before
moving heavy objects. New oors should not be saturated
or wet cleaned for 5 days after installation. Only damp
mopping is recommended between installation and the
5-day period.
Preventive Maintenance:
• Always protect oors when moving heavy objects
to prevent permanent scratches and tears. The use
of plywood and heavy cardboard are examples of
protective barriers.
• Use appropriate wide oor protectors under tables,
chairs, and any other heavy home furnishing to avoid
permanent damage.
• Walk-off mats should be used at all entrances to absorb
soil and moisture. If mats are placed directly on top of
resilient, use mats without latex or rubber backings to
avoid possible discoloration.
Routine Maintenance:
• Daily removal of dirt and dust is important to prevent
particles from abrading the surface of resilient
oors. Sweeping, dust mopping, and vacuuming are
recommendations to remove soil particles that can
result in scratches and worn appearances. Do not use
vacuums with rotating beater bars on hard surfaces.
• Periodic wet cleaning will be necessary to help maintain
the oor’s appearance. Always pre-vacuum or dust
mop before any type of wet cleaning. Appropriate vinyl
oor cleaning equipment and cleaning agents (neutral
pH cleaners) are recommended. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or cleaning agents that leave dull residues
on the surface of the oors. Follow the cleaning
manufacturer’s instructions for damp mopping and
application. If rinsing is necessary, use clean water and
expedite drying with air movers or fans.
Spot and Spill Removal:
NOTE: Shaw’s R2X
®
Hard Surfaces Flooring Cleaner
and Shaw’s EPA/Dfe Green Formula Hard Surfaces
Flooring Cleaner are recommended for general spotting
and cleaning.
• Shaw’s ooring products are engineered to resist and
minimize common staining.
• Absorb wet spills as quickly as possible by blotting
with white paper or cloth towels. Rinse with water if
necessary and blot dry.
• Dried spots should be removed by gentle agitation and
rinsed with water. Blot dry.
• Use Shaw’s R2X Hard Surface cleaning products or
products formulated for vinyl oor cleaning. Do not use
detergents or abrasive cleaners since these products can
leave a dull residue.
• Use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) with a clean
white cloth for spots requiring a solvent type cleaner
that water and cleaning agents cannot remove.
Please note that some stain conditions may become
permanent. Contact Shaw at 800-441-7429 or shawoors.
com/customer-care/contact us for additional assistance.
Safety caution: The surfaces of resilient oors
change during wet cleaning and nish applications. Use
appropriate safety measures.
RESILIENT LUXURY VINYL
PLANK AND TILE LIMITED
RESIDENTIAL WARRANTIES
What this Limited Residential
Warranty covers
Shaw warrants that Shaw resilient LVF (luxury vinyl
ooring) products will be free from manufacturing defects
for the length of time specied for the particular product.
This warranty further covers delaminating, loss of original
pattern and color due to fading or wear, when the ooring
is subject to normal residential use, provided the ooring
covered by this warranty is installed and maintained
according to the instructions included in the sold package.
All oating product joints are warranted to be watertight.
Warranty terms
Within One Year: If a defect covered by this warranty is
found and reported to the merchant from which the oor
was purchased in writing within one year of purchase,
Shaw will supply new ooring material of similar color,
pattern, and quality to replace the defective area. Shaw will
also pay reasonable labor costs if professional installation
was paid for when the oor was originally installed.
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