MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Initial Cleanup And Treatment After Installation
- Remove all surface soil, debris, sand and grit by vacuuming.
- Scrub the floor with a neutral pH (7-8.5) detergent.
- Apply cleaning solution with a damp mop, scrub with a hand brush, rotary scrubber with soft nylon brush or automatic scrubber with soft nylon brushes.
- Pick up solution with a mop or a wet vacuum.
- Rinse with a damp mop & clean water (Do not apply too much water as the liquid can go underneath the tiles.)
- Apply floor finish. (If desired)
- Apply 3-4 coats of high quality, commercial, acrylic floor finish.
- Apply with a clean finish mop or finish applicator.
- Allow 30 minutes dry time between each coat.
NOTE: Acrylic floor sealer is difficult to apply to the checker plate pattern.
Suitable maintenance products are available from Wetrock of Randburg, Gauteng.
Please Note: Tuff Floors (Africa) does not warrant or guarantee any maintenance products or their performance.
Daily / Regular Maintenance
Remove all surface soil, debris, sand and grit by vacuuming.
Option 1 - Dry maintenance method:
(Preferred option)
- Spray clean using a rotary machine (175-1500 rpm) with an appropriate pad and spray buff solution.
Option 2 - Wet maintenance method:
(Do not apply too much water as the liquid can go underneath the tiles.)
- Scrub or mop with neutral pH (7-8.5) detergent. If floor is exposed to grease or oil, use a degreasing detergent.
- Apply cleaning solution with a mop and bucket, scrub with a hand brush, rotary scrubber with soft nylon brushes or automatic scrubber with soft nylon brushes.
- Pick up solution with a mop or wet vacuum.
- Rinse with clean water and allow floor to dry.
- Rinse with a damp mop & clean water (Do not apply too much water as the liquid can go underneath the tiles.)
Scrub and recoat of floor finish (when required)
- Dust mop to remove loose soil
- Heavy scrub using rotary scrubber, or automatic scrubber with scrubbing pad and double strength of neutral pH (7-8.5) detergent.
- Pick up solution with a mop or wet vacuum.
- Rinse with clean water and allow to thoroughly dry.
- Apply 1-2 thin coats of floor finish following initial application procedures
General Maintenance Points
- Spillages (oils or any liquids) should be mopped up immediately as prolonged exposure could damage the tiles or work its way underneath the tiles. This could damage the sub-floor or glue.
Important
- Exposure to Thinners, Turpentine, Methylated Spirits and Parrafin will have a chemical reaction to the tiles
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