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Vinyl Floor
Care
The
vinyl floors made today are extremely durable. They will last a
long time if they are maintained following the general guidelines
recommended by most manufacturer's.
Follow
These Steps For Usual Vinyl Care:
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Vacuum
regularly to remove grit and sand. |
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Wash
your floor occasionally with the floor cleaner recommended by
your manufacturer. |
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Wipe
up spills immediately. You can also clean with luke warm water
and clear ammonia. If needed clean with the cleaner recommended
by your manufacturer. |
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Should
your floor start to look dull you may add a floor polish recommended
by the manufacturer to restore the original gloss level. Start
by cleaning with luke warm water and clear ammonia. This may
remove a film on your floor that is causing the dullness. |
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Never
use abrasive cleaners, soaps, paste waxes, or solvents on your
vinyl floor. |
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Placing
non-staining mats at every outside entry to your room will help
keep sand and grit from being tracked over your floor. |
To Repair Vinyl Floor:
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If
your floor gets a scrape or gouge in it call your professional
floor covering store. Cover the area immediately as a professional
installer can repair the area as long as the cut is not filled
with dirt. Dirt may cause it to be difficult to repair correctly. |
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If
you have a seam open call a floor covering professional to come
to repair the seam. Cover it immediately and do not wash that
area until your floor professional repairs it. |
Tips:
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With
the purchase of an inexpensive PVC vinyl floor, it is recommended
to put 2-3 coats of floor polish on the floor prior to use.
This will make your floor easier to maintain as any vinyl floor
with a PVC wear layer will show marks very easily such as scratches
and scuffs. |
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If
you need to move heavy furniture or other objects across the
floor place plywood or underlayment sheets down first and move
furniture over plywood. |
Care
After Installation:
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Protect
all seems- Don't walk on seam sealer for first 24 hours |
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Keep
room at 68° or greater to allow adhesives to set up properly
for at least 2days |
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Wait
at least 5 days to roll any heavy objects on newly installed
vinyl floor. This will cause compression marks that will be
permanent. Always place plywood or underlayment sheets down
first and move furniture over plywood. |
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Do
not wash floor for 5 days to allow adhesive to thoroughly cure. |
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Check
condition of all caster or rollers of furniture before placing
on new vinyl floor. |
*This
is a general recommendation. Individuals are responsible for finding information
from specific product manufacturer. Always read the manufacturer's warranty
and literature to see what is recommended.
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