BONIE Resilient & Ceramic Floor Cleaner Instruction Manual

BONIE Resilient & Ceramic Floor Cleaner

Conditions/Preparation

1. Subfloor must be dry, clean, smooth and free from paint, varnish, wax, oils, solvents and other foreign matter. In renovation or remodel work, remove any existing adhesive residue so that no ridges or puddles are evident and a thin, smooth film remains.
2. When using Adhesive, remove any existing adhesive residue so that 80% of the overall area of the original subfloor is exposed. If these requirements are not followed, curled and/or loose tile could result. Remove wax or other finishes with a commercially available liquid wax stripper. Replace or repair indented or otherwise damaged areas.
3. Allow all flooring materials and adhesives to condition to the room temperature a minimum of 48 hours before starting the installation.
4. The area to receive resilient flooring should be maintained at a minimum of 59°F (15°C) and a maximum of 100°F (38°C) for 48 hours before, during and for 48 hours after completion. When using Epoxy Adhesive the maximum room temperature should not exceed 85°F (29°C).
5. During the service life of the floor the temperature should never fall below 55°F (13°C). The performance of the flooring material and adhesives can be adversely affected below this minimum temperature.
6. Conduct calcium chloride tests or percent relative humidity tests. Bond Tests should also be conducted for compatibility with the subfloor. Please refer to Sub floors and Underlayment.
7. Radiant-heated substrates must not exceed a maximum surface temperature of 85°F (29°C). Concrete floors should be tested for alkalinity. The allowable readings for the installation of flooring are 5 to 9 on the pH scale.

Fitting

Layout and Fitting

Before installing the material, plan the layout so tile joints fall at least 6(15.2 cm) away from subfloor / underlayment joints. Do not install over expansion joints When installing over an existing resilient floor, plan the layout so the new joints are a minimum of 6(15.2 cm) away from the original seams. When installing over tile floors, joints should fall in the center of the tile. Abutting Different Gauges of Resilient Flooring: When installing thinner gauge material next to thicker gauge materials, install thicker material first and then butt a 12(30.5 cm) wide piece of Scribing Felt against the thicker material. Adhere the Scribing Felt to the subfloor with Adhesive. Use the fine notching of the Trowel over nonporous substrates such as existing resilient flooring, and use the regular notching of the Trowel over porous subfloors such as wood and concrete. Use Fast-Setting Cement-Based Patch and Skim Coat or Patch, Underlayment and Embossing Leveler to feather the edge of the Scribing Felt to the level of the substrate. Allow the patch to dry completely before installing the flooring. Scribing felt is not recommended to be used under the entire installation.

Spreading Adhesive

After properly preparing the subfloor and establishing the center lines and layouts, spread the proper adhesive with a notched trowel. Spread the adhesive over half the room. You can handle materials in the clear half of the room without getting into the adhesive and tracking it over the new floor. Give the adhesive ample time to setup before the tile is installed. Humidity and temperature changes will affect the length of time for the adhesive to set up. To test for proper set, lightly press your finger over the adhesive surface at several locations. If adhesive feels dry-to-touch, it is ready for tile installation. If the adhesive sticks to your finger, additional drying time is needed. To avoid losing the centerline when spreading adhesive, leave a small exposed spot where the lines cross and another spot where the line meets the wall. If the centerline is very long, you may want to leave additional spots every few feet along the line. Then using the exposed sections of the original line as a guide, strike a new chalk line on top of the adhesive after it is dry and spread adhesive over the exposed spots.

Installation

After the adhesive is set, place the first tile squarely into position at the point where the centerlines cross. It is very important to lay the first few tile perfectly on the guidelines as they will affect the entire installation. For square or checkerboard designs, one quarter of the room should be laid in a step or fan shape, following the chalk lines struck on the floor. As an example, the tile is numbered as they should be laid (Fig).

On larger installations of commercial tile, open several boxes of tile at one time and mix them as they are installed. This will help to blend the tile if there is a slight shade difference from one box to the next. If the subfloor is not completely level, “run-off” may occur. This is evident when the corners of the tile are not meeting exactly. The best way to fix this problem is to leave a tile out to be installed later and continue to install the other tile around the opening. The tile left out must be larger than the opening. Heat this tile from the back and place the corners of the tile into the open space. Lay an unheated tile over the heated tile and apply pressure to compress the heated tile into the opening.

Fitting

To fit resilient tile to straight walls, place a loose tile “A” over the last full tile in the row. In a “turn block” design, turn the graining of adjacent tile at a 90° angle. In a checkerboard design, keep the grain running in the same direction. Over the loose tile, place a full tile “B” and butt it against the wall (Fig. 64). Score or mark along the edge of tile “B”, marking tile “A”. Cut along this line with a knife or tile cutter and install tile “A” against the wall. If you will be using wall base or moulding to cover the edges, you can score many tile with a knife and break them along the score line. This does not give a perfectly clean line, but it is adequate if moulding or wall base is installed.

Finishing the Job

Most resilient commercial tile does not need to be rolled upon completion of the installation. However, residential tile and certain specialty tile must be rolled. Do not wash tile for at least 5 days after installation.

Maintenance

EASY CARE STEPS FOR PVC FLOORS

To keep the lasting shine and fresh feel of your investment for as long as possible, we recommend that you:

DO

• Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Remove dried spills with Resilient & Ceramic Floor Cleaner.
• Wash your floor occasionally with Resilient & Ceramic Floor Cleaner.
• Use h Floor Stripper for heavy duty cleaning.

DON’T

• Use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine” products – they may leave a dull film on your floor.
• Use paste wax or solvent-based polishes. x Use a beater bar when vacuuming because it can visibly damage the floor surface.
• Use highly abrasive scrubbing tools.

AFTER INSTALLATION, PLEASE

• Maintain room temperature at 65 degrees Fahrenheit for 48 hours after installation is completed. This assures proper curing, setting and bonding of products.
• The adhesive under your floor needs time to thoroughly dry after installation. Therefore we recommend that you do not scrub or wash your floor for five days.

PROACTIVE PROTECTION FOR YOUR FLOOR

• When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on your floor and “walk” the item across it. This protects your floor from scuffing and tears.
• Use Floor Protectors on furniture to reduce indentation. As a general rule of thumb, the heavier the item, the wider the floor protector needed.
• Be careful with rolling casters. They can damage the floor. Therefore, we do not recommend them. If you choose to use them, the double wheel type is the best option.
• Place a walk-off mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt brought into your home. We do not recommend the use of rubber or latex-backed mats because the chemical (antioxidant) used to keep the backing from becoming brittle can permanently stain your floor. We suggest a non-staining vinyl-backed mat or a woven rug that is colorfast. Most of these products are identified “colorfast” by the manufacturer.

All floor care products have been specifically developed to care for floors. You may purchase floor care products at your local flooring retailer.

If you have any question, please contact the local distributor for help.

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