Care and Maintenance
Do no wash for at least 5 days. Vacuum regularly. For deeper cleaning
use a damp mop with a mild wood flooring detergent or white vinegar
and water (one part vinegar to four parts water). Avoid using excessive
water.
Wax tiles can be treated with a good quality paste wax and buffed
with an electric buffing machine with a lamb's wool pad. For heavy
cleaning, remove old dirt and wax with a purple abrading pad and
reapply wax.
Varnished tiles can be treated with a liquid polish (never wax)
and buffed. To refinish, use a buffing machine with 150 grit paper
and follow Finish manufacturer's instructions. If you wish to seal
a pre-finished floor with additional coats of urethane we suggest
a water based product (see below).
With proper care and maintenance your Cork floor should last a lifetime!
Recommended Adhesives
DRI-TAC "6200" (718-497-5462)
"Bostik's Best" (800-726-7845)
Manufactured by BOSTIK
Franklin "811" (614-445-155)
Additional Urethane Application
1. Abrading: Sand the floor with a 150-180 grit paper (or purple abrading pad)
to achieve a slightly abrasive surface. This allows the urethane to successfully
adhere to the tiles. We recommend using a slow buffing machine.
2. Cleaning: Vacuum and wash the floor completely to rid the surface
of all dirt and/or dust created during the sanding process.
3. Applying: The surface must be completely dry and the urethane
used must be specified for hardwood and/or cork flooring before applying.
We recommend two coats of a water-based urethane, however, the number
of applications depends upon preference. Follow the instructions
of the urethane manufacturer.
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