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Post-Installation Maintenance Guidelines[4 min read]

Post-Installation Maintenance Guidelines

Post-Installation Maintenance Guidelines

Initial Post-Installation Maintenance Procedures for Conductive 
and Static Dissipative ESD Vinyl Tile and Sheet Flooring
Maintenance Guidelines
Post-Installation Guidelines

NECESSARY TOOLS AND MATERIALS

  • Single disc low speed commercial floor buffer – must operate < 375 rpm
  • Buffing pads: gray (for new/lightly soiled tile), maroon (for existing/heavily soiled tile), and natural (for spray buff application).
  • Standard dry mop, dedicated mop (microfiber ideal)
  • Single mop bucket with wringer, double-sided mop bucket with wringer
  • StaticWorx-approved cleaning and buffing chemicals

Instructions

  1. Allow the floor a minimum of 48 hours for the adhesive to set properly before performing any maintenance procedures.
  2. Sweep and damp mop the floor to remove all loose dirt/grime (never use an oil treated mop).
  3. Dilute StaticWorx Eco Scrub Floor Degreaser (1 part degreaser : 10 parts water) with cool water and apply to the floor using a dedicated mop (microfiber is ideal).Apply liberally so the floor remains wet, but do not flood the floor. Allow the solution to sit for 4-5 minutes before moving on.
  4. Scrub the floor at < 375 rpm using a rotary swing buffer machine in conjunction with a gray StaticWorx Initial Scrub Pad. Be sure to buff at least 5-6 passes per row of tile at a slow to moderate speed to unify the surface. Additional passes may be necessary, depending on the speed of each pass or on site conditions. To enhance cleaning, place a floater pad (such as a standard red or white pad) underneath the Initial Scrub Pad before beginning the buffing process.
  5. Remove the degreasing agent from the floor using a wet vacuum, auto scrubber, or a microfiber mop and a bucket.
  6. Rinse the floor with clean water and a clean wet mop to remove any remaining degreasing agent. Allow the floor to dry completely before moving on.
  7. The floor should appear as a uniform matte surface. Areas with excess variation in gloss should be re-addressed with the initial scrubbing procedure before proceeding. Lightly mist StaticWorx Formula 20.20 onto the floor (spray on application) and buff it in at < 375 rpm using a StaticWorx Natural Hair Pad. Work the solution in evenly with one initial pass of the buffer per row of tile to create a level surface. To avoid spotting, be sure to buff in any stray drips. As in step 4, buff 5-6 passes per row of tile to ensure a proper finish. Buff the solution until the floor is dry to the touch.
  8. If desired, repeat step 6 once to optimize the finished appearance.
BEFORE
AFTER
  1. Allow the floor a minimum of 48 hours for the adhesive to set properly before performing any maintenance procedures.
  2. Sweep and damp mop the floor to remove all loose dirt/grime (never use an oil treated mop).
  3. Dilute StaticWorx Eco Scrub Floor Degreaser (1 part degreaser : 10 parts water) with cool water and apply to the floor using a dedicated mop (microfiber is ideal).Apply liberally so the floor remains wet, but do not flood the floor. Allow the solution to sit for 4-5 minutes before moving on.
  4. Scrub the floor at < 375 rpm using a rotary swing buffer machine in conjunction with a gray StaticWorx Initial Scrub Pad. Be sure to buff at least 5-6 passes per row of tile at a slow to moderate speed to unify the surface. Additional passes may be necessary, depending on the speed of each pass or on site conditions. To enhance cleaning, place a floater pad (such as a standard red or white pad) underneath the Initial Scrub Pad before beginning the buffing process.
  5. Remove the degreasing agent from the floor using a wet vacuum, auto scrubber, or a microfiber mop and a bucket.
  6. Rinse the floor with clean water and a clean wet mop to remove any remaining degreasing agent. Allow the floor to dry completely before moving on.
  7. The floor should appear as a uniform matte surface. Areas with excess variation in gloss should be re-addressed with the initial scrubbing procedure before proceeding. Lightly mist StaticWorx Formula 20.20 onto the floor (spray on application) and buff it in at < 375 rpm using a StaticWorx Natural Hair Pad. Work the solution in evenly with one initial pass of the buffer per row of tile to create a level surface. To avoid spotting, be sure to buff in any stray drips. As in step 4, buff 5-6 passes per row of tile to ensure a proper finish. Buff the solution until the floor is dry to the touch.
  8. If desired, repeat step 6 once to optimize the finished appearance.
BEFORE
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AFTER
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Note: Ongoing maintenance requirements will vary depending on the desired final gloss as well as various environmental conditions.

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