Armstrong Flooring

Initial Care

Steps:

1. After installation, remove all debris by sweeping or vacuuming.
2. Damp mop using a pH 7.0-8.5 neutral floor cleaner. Allow 48 hours for drying before further mopping.
3. If necessary, wet scrub using an automatic scrubbing machine or a single disc polisher (under 600 RPM) with a pH 7.0-8.5 neutral floor cleaner.
4. Adhesive residue can be removed with a clean white cloth dampened with a small amount of mineral turps. Follow container warnings carefully, then immediately rinse with clean water. Test in an inconspicuous area first.

Diagrams illustrate initial care steps: one shows sweeping/vacuuming, another shows damp mopping, and a third shows using a floor scrubbing machine.

Daily & Regular Maintenance

Daily Tasks:

• Sweep, use a static dust/microfibre mop, or vacuum thoroughly to remove all dirt and dust.
• ? Spillages/Stains: Any liquid spills or potentially staining marks should be cleaned immediately using spot mopping or spot scrubbing.
• ? Stains: Immediately remove the contaminant. Spot clean with a neutral floor cleaner using a soft nylon brush. After stains are removed, rinse the floor with clean water and allow it to dry.

Daily/Regular Actions:

• Daily: Damp mop using a Nylon/Rayon/Microfibre mop with a pH 7.0-8.5 neutral floor cleaner.
• Regular: Spot scrub edges and fixtures using a soft-bristled broom and a pH 7.0-8.5 neutral floor cleaner.

Diagrams for daily/regular care show a person using a mop and a person using a broom/brush.

Regular Maintenance

Tasks:

• Wet Scrub: Use an automatic scrubbing machine or a single disc polisher (< 600 RPM) with a medium nylon brush (red or blue pad) and a pH 7.0-8.5 neutral floor cleaner. Auto scrubbing is approximately 20% faster than damp mopping. For maximum efficiency, use damp mopping only in obstructed areas.
• Spot scrub edges and fixtures using a soft-bristled broom and a pH 7.0-8.5 neutral floor cleaner.

Diagrams illustrate regular maintenance: one shows a floor scrubbing machine, and another depicts applying floor protection.

Protection During Construction

All vinyl flooring must be protected during the construction period using a cardboard or paper-based floor protection system.

For additional or solid protection, first install a cardboard or paper-based flooring protection system, followed by a rigid material like plywood or hardboard. Armstrong Flooring does NOT recommend plastic materials (e.g., builder's plastic, corflute®, sticky back carpet, or vinyl protector films) for protecting vinyl floors or walls during construction, as these materials can cause damage.

Surface protection must be applied only over clean floors.

Important:

• DO NOT tape or stick protection directly to the floor.
• DO NOT allow water to sit on or under protection materials, as this could damage the floor and/or cause irreversible whitening or clouding of the surface.
• If protection materials become wet, they MUST be immediately removed. Allow the floor to dry, then re-apply surface protection.

Diagrams show layers of floor protection, including cardboard and rigid materials like plywood.

Warnings & General Hints

Recommendations:

• Follow manufacturer's instructions for all cleaning chemicals.
• Use triple commercial walk-off mats (without rubber backing) at all exterior doorways and entrances. Mats should be as wide as the doorway and at least 3.5 meters long to trap dirt before it reaches the resilient floor. Clean walk-off mats frequently, as sand and grit are abrasive and can damage floors. Preventing dirt at the entrance reduces tracked-in dirt, protecting your investment and lowering maintenance costs.
• Ensure all furniture legs have well-maintained, non-abrasive feet. Exposed metal legs or rigid/sharp chair/table leg stoppers can damage the flooring.
• Protect the floor from rubber products (especially black types), such as chair feet, tires, and mats, as these can cause staining.
• As with any vinyl flooring, using improper cleaning agents or corrosive chemicals (e.g., acids, alkalis, caustic or solvent agents like hydrochloric/sulfamic acid, paint stripper, benzine, toluene, acetone, or strong scouring powders) may damage the floors.

Diagrams illustrate warnings: showing walk-off mats at entrances, furniture legs with protective feet, and examples of rubber products that can cause staining.