Vinyl/Vinyl Composite

Vinyl and Vinyl Composite Vinyl and vinyl composite flooring are the most common types of resilient flooring today. Vinyl floors are pure or homogenous; vinyl composite is composed mainly of vinyl with limestone (calcium carbonate) filler. This filler makes the vinyl composite floor more brittle, most susceptible to high-heel indentation marks, and more porous than homogenous vinyl. As a result of these basic differences, pure vinyl floors are generally easier to build gloss (since the finish stays on the surface), but tend to scuff and black heel mark more readily. Vinyl and vinyl composite floors are easily maintainable by any maintenance system.
New tile, as received from the factory, typically is coated with a factory finish. This coating prevents the tiles from sticking together in storage or transport.
The factory finish must be removed prior to the application of a sealer or finish. This may be accomplished mainly through the abrasive action of stripping or deep scrubbing. Loss of finish adhesion and leveling problems may result if the factory finish is not removed.

Stripping Procedure

1.  Dust mop entire area with a dust mop treated with Taski Solsan dust mop

     treatment and remove gum and debris.

2.  Strip floor using one of Scoles Floorshine strippers and a black stripping pad.

     Lay stripper down using an old mop and let sit for 5 to 30 minutes. 

3.  After floor is stripped, neutralize floor using Scoles Floorshine Neutralizer. Use

     a different mop.

4.  Pick up neutralizer with a wet/dry vacuum.

5.  Damp mop floor with clear water.

6.  Let floor dry completely.  Use air movers to speed up drying time.

7.  Depending on system to be used, either apply 2 coats of sealer and 3 coats

     of finish or 5 coats of sealer/finish.  Always use a finish mop or a finish

     applicator.

Daily Maintenance

1.  Dust mop entire area with a dust mop treated with Taski Solsan dust mop

     treatment.

2.  Damp mop or use a automatic scrubber with one of Scoles Floorshine

     neutral cleaners.

3.  To improve shine, use a ultra high speed burnisher with Scoles Floorshine

     burnishing gel or mop-on restorers.

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