Flooring, no matter how new or beautiful, is meant to be walked
upon. Vinyl flooring is no exception. Time and the onslaught of
foot traffic will most certainly take its toll. But take heart,
keeping your vinyl flooring as beautiful and inviting as the
day it was installed just requires a little knowledge. So,
check out the following advice and be a little smarter about
smart and stylish vinyl flooring.
New vinyl floors are extremely durable and long lasting, but
like any floor covering they still need regular maintenance to
stay looking like new. Follow these general guidelines for
vinyl flooring. For more detailed information always refer to
the manufacturer's written floor care procedures. You can’t
avoid wear on your vinyl flooring, but knowing how to care for
and maintain it can keep you floor in beautiful condition and
make it a source of pride for years to come.
for the first 24 hours after your
new vinyl floor is installed, protect all the seamed areas
keep the room at 68° F or greater
for at least 2 days after installation
do not roll heavy objects directly
on to a newly installed vinyl floor for at least 5 days
allow 5 days before thoroughly
washing your floor
lay plywood down before moving
heavy objects
check the condition of rollers and
casters before use
protect your vinyl floor by
covering the legs of furniture with felt protectors
remove dust, sand and grit
particles
dn’t use a vacuum with a beater
bar
rinse the floor thoroughly with
fresh water after cleaning
place non-staining, walk-off mats
or rugs at every outside entry to your room
be sure to avoid using
rubber-backed mats or rugs
use rugs specially designed for
vinyl floors
for spots or spills, wipe them up
immediately
make sure the floor’s manufacturer
recommends the cleaner you are using
avoid using abrasive scrubbing
tools
never use abrasive cleaners,
soaps, paste waxes, or solvents on your vinyl floor
if you purchased a PVC vinyl floor
you should consider placing 2-3 coats of the manufacturer’s
recommended floor polish on the floor immediately
cover open seams immediately
if your floor gets a cut or gouge
in it, cover the area immediately and call your flooring
professional
urethane floors finish can darken
over time
for more maintenance information
specific to your vinyl flooring, remember to consult the
manufacturers’ recommendations
