D05 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
D05-1 Hardwood floor care and maintenance
D05-2 Remember
D05-2 Remember
Preface:
This guide on cleaning and maintenance of hardwood flooring is provided for general information only. Specifiers and/or persons requiring specific cleaning and maintenance information about hardwood flooring should verify the requirements with the selected hardwood flooring / finish material manufacturer.
1 • HARDWOOD FLOOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This guide on cleaning and maintenance of hardwood flooring is provided for general information only. Specifiers and/or persons requiring specific cleaning and maintenance information about hardwood flooring should verify the requirements with the selected hardwood flooring / finish material manufacturer.
1 • HARDWOOD FLOOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE
.01 With minimum care properly finished hardwood floors are the easiest of all floor surfaces to keep clean and new looking. Preventive maintenance is the key to maintaining a beautiful, long-lasting hardwood floor. What is minimum care? The following points are critical:
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.02 For specific details on the care of hardwood floors the Design Authority or Owner should consult with the hardwood flooring manufacturer or supplier.
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.03 Recommended Maintenance Schedule for urethane finishes. Note: Always follow the manufacturers specific guidelines.
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.04 For wood floors finished with an oil finish requiring regular maintenance, do not use water or regular cleaning products. Follow the manufacturers cleaning instructions.
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2 • REMEMBER
.01 It is extremely important to always use the floor manufacturer's cleaning and finish products and recommendations when known. The use of improper cleaning products or procedures can contribute to additional wear, may void any warranty or guarantee, and cause failure when re-coating.
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.02 Lightly worn or scuffed areas may be screened and recoated. The frequency of recoating depends on the amount of traffic.
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.03 Refinishing a hardwood floor should only be done if the finish or surface is damaged or when cleaning no longer restores shine.
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.04 For recoating and refinishing procedures refer to NFCA Reference Manual Part D04D – Installation Guide - Finishing.
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.05 Examples of typical maintenance mistakes
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Update: May 2017