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| Congoleum
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Since 1886
Congoleum has been a leader in the flooring industry and we will continue
to be a driving force in innovative research and development for generations
to come. As a pioneer in advanced manufacturing technology, we have
never rested on our laurels, but instead, have always strived to bring
the finest quality flooring products to your home. No other company
has brought as many new and exciting flooring products to the marketplace
since the dawn of the 21st Century. All Congoleum residential products
are made in the USA utilizing state-of-the-art design and manufacturing
equipment, and Congoleum is committed to developing even more Vinyl Flooring
products now and in the future. |
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-Whenever
possible place a non-staining doormat outside each entrance to your
home to prevent dirt, sand, grit, and other substances such as oil,
asphalt, and driveway sealer from being tracked onto your floor. Do
not use latex-backed, rubber-backed or coco-fiber mats on your vinyl
floor.
-Sweep your vinyl floor regularly (at least once a week).
-Vinyl manufacturers recommend the use of latex-based driveway sealers
to minimize the potential staining from asphalt sealer tracking.
-To avoid sunlight causing your floor to fade or discolor you should
always close your curtains or blinds where extreme sunlight hits the
floor.
-Replace all narrow furniture rests with wide-bearing ones. Support
furniture with wide-bearing, non-staining floor protectors. It is
recommended that all furniture protectors be at least one inch in
diameter, made of non-pigmented, hard plastic, and rest flat on the
floor. Non-staining felt protectors are also acceptable. Casters with
a minimum 3/4" flat surface width or floor protectors are recommended
for all moveable furniture. Metal floor protectors are generally not
recommended.
-Always use strips of 1/4" plywood or sheets of underlayment
as runways to protect the floor if you need to move heavy objects,
such as your refrigerator, across your vinyl floor. Runways should
always be used even with furniture dollies, or even if the heavy objects
are equipped with wheels or rollers.
-Wipe up spills immediately to help prevent stains. The longer a stain
sits the tougher it will be to remove from the surface.
-To prevent dirt build up occasionally mop your floor with the manufacturer's
recommended floor cleaner. Follow the instructions on the bottle and
do not over mix or your cleaning solution may leave a dulling film.
Avoid soaps, cleaning powders and detergent products as they will
leave a dulling film. -Although the no-rinse cleaners do not need
rinsing, rinsing will provide the better shine. If you do notice a
dulling film after cleaning the floor, try a thorough rinse with warm,
clean water.
-To restore the hi-gloss on a urethane vinyl floor most manufacturer's
do recommend the use of a polish. Do not use paste wax and do not
try to buff a urethane vinyl floor. Be sure the floor is thoroughly
clean and completely dry before applying the manufacturer's recommended
floor polish. (If all the dirt is not removed prior to applying the
polish the dirt will become trapped underneath.)
-Vinyl floors can become slippery when wet. Use extreme caution when
walking on a wet floor.
-Some of the newer vinyl floors have a low-gloss finish and the use
of a floor polish may make the floor shiny.
-It may be necessary after several applications of polish to strip
the entire floor and reapply a new coat of polish. This may also be
necessary for excessive dirt and grime build-up. Use the manufacturer's
recommended recommend heavy duty floor cleaner and stripper product.
Once the floor is thorough cleaned, rinse, dry, and then apply a new
coat of polish. High traffic areas may require more than one application
of polish. Allow polish to dry "tack-free" between coats.
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