Stonewood Vinyl Flooring Information
Installation & Maintenance Guide
Warranties
Protection and Maintenance of Your Floor
- Lasting beauty can be achieved through purchasing a quality floor covering and providing proper on-going maintenance.
- Furniture should be moved onto the newly installed floor using an appliance hand truck over hardboard runways.
- Avoid exposure to long periods of direct sunlight. Close blinds or drapes during peak sunlight hours. Floor covering subjected to excessive heat and light is subject to thermal degradation. Use appropriate precautions to minimize potential effects on the floor covering.
- Do not expose floors to temperature exceeding 140° F.
- Oil or petroleum-based products can result in surface staining. Do not track asphalt-driveway sealer or automobile-oil drips onto the vinyl floor covering.
- Use non-staining mats. Rubber may discolor the floor.
- Caster wheeled chairs should have wide, rubber casters. Protective mats are required under office chairs.
- Frequently moved furniture should be equipped with felt pads to avoid scratching the Heavy furniture and appliances should be equipped with non-staining large surface floor protectors. Furniture with castors or wheels must be easy swiveling, large surface non-staining and suitable for resilient floors. Do NOT use ball type castors as they can damage the floor.
- Use floor protectors under
- Use walk off mats at entrances to prevent dirt and grit from being tracked on to the floor.
- Sweep or vacuum the floor regularly to remove loose dirt. Do NOT use vacuums that use a beater bar or turn beater bar off.
- Do NOT use electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding.
- Clean up spills immediately
- Damp mop as needed using clean water and a diluted floor Do NOT use harsh cleaners or chemicals on the floor. DO NOT use abrasive scrubbing tools. Do NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine” products.
- Vinyl Flooring, like other types of smooth floors, may become slippery when Allow time for floor to dry after washing.
- Immediately wipe up wet areas from spills, foreign substances or wet feet.
Residential Maintenance Guidelines
Newly Installed Floor Care
- Always use plywood or other boards when moving heavy objects across the floor.
- Sweep, dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove all loose dirt and grit.
- Lightly damp mop with well wrung mop.
Initial & Routine Maintenance
- Sweep, dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove all loose dirt and grit. Do not use treated dust mops.
- Clean the floor using a properly diluted Neutral pH cleaner in cool water or ready to use spray cleaner that will not leave a residue such as Bona Professional Series Stone, Tile, and Laminate Cleaner in a pre-mixed spray bottle. Follow label instruction.
Prevention
The single greatest cause of damage to any flooring or floor finish is abrasion from dirt and grit. Wherever possible, use walk off mats at entrances and doorways. Use non-staining floor protectors under heavy furniture, chairs, and tables.