ASTM D3564-95(2015)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition Tile or Flooring
Standard Practice for Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition Tile or Flooring
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 Vinyl composition tile or flooring consists of vinyl resins (suitably plasticized and stabilized) fortified with composition fibers, mineral fillers, and prime pigments. In some cases, all or part of the wearing surfaces may consist of unfilled vinyl resin that is clear or translucent. Metallic accents (chips, pigment, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. In general, the overall binder content is lower than that of homogeneous vinyl tile. For the purpose of this practice, vinyl composition also includes vinyl asbestos tile.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to maintain vinyl composition tile or flooring. Floor polishes are applied to vinyl composition tile floors for protection and beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application, removal, and maintenance procedures are important functions in this process.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D3564 − 95 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Practice for
Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition
Tile or Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3564; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope of emulsion polish. Care should be taken during these opera-
tions not to flood the floor resulting in excess polish being
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to
“worked into” the seams or joints in the flooring.
maintain vinyl composition tile or flooring. Floor polishes are
applied to vinyl composition tile floors for protection and 3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreign
beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application, matter, dust, and dirt.
removal, and maintenance procedures are important functions 3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may be
in this process. used provided they are treated in such a manner that no
deposits of treatment compound are left on the floor.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
4. Thorough Cleaning
information only.
4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or as
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
needed on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
remove all dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 Useasuitablefloorcleanerdilutedwithwarmwater100
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
to 120°F (37.8 to 48.9°C) in accordance with the manufactur-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
er’s instructions.
2. Significance and Use 4.2.1 Do not use cleaners containing abrasives or aromatic
or aliphatic petroleum distillates. Alkaline cleaners with a pH
2.1 Vinyl composition tile or flooring consists of vinyl
higher than eleven at the use concentrations are not recom-
resins (suitably plasticized and stabilized) fortified with com-
mended.
position fibers, mineral fillers, and prime pigments. In some
cases,allorpartofthewearingsurfacesmayconsistofunfilled 4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.
vinyl resin that is clear or translucent. Metallic accents (chips,
4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to remain on the floor
pigment, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. In
undisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to dry.
general, the overall binder content is lower than that of
4.5 Scrub until all dirt and soil is loosened from the floor.
homogeneous vinyl tile. For the purpose of this practice, vinyl
Power machines fitted with a scrub brush or a very mild
composition also includes vinyl asbestos tile.
scrubbing type of synthetic pad may be used to hasten cleaning
action. Avoid coarse grades of synthetic pads or steel wool to
3. Initial Treatment, New Floors
prevent tile damage.
3.1 Do not scrub vinyl composition tile floors for about 4 to
4.6 After scrubbing, take up the cleaner solution using a
5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting period
allows sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly. mop or wet vacuum.
However, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly and apply
4.7 Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean, cool water but do
a polish as soon as it has been installed. Lightly mop with a
not flood the floor during this operation. The purpose is to
dilute floor cleaning solution (following the manufacturer’s
remove all traces of cleaner and soil so that the performance of
dilution recommendations for damp mopping) to remove
any subsequent coating is not adversely affected. Take up the
surface soil, and then apply one or two coats of a good grade
rinse water.
4.8 Allow the floor to dry before applying floor polish.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications. 5. Polish Application
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published November 2015. Originally
5.1 Only floor polishes that are recommended for use on
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3564 – 95(2008).
DOI: 10.1520/D3564-95R15. vinyl composite tile and flooring should be used. These floor
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polishes should be removable with strippers recommended for niques utilizing a power machine, a suitable synthetic pad, and
use on the same flooring. a suitable spray buff cleaning product may be performed to
maintain the floor.
5.2 Apply the polish evenly in a thin, uniform coat with an
6.4.1 Apply one or two thin coats of floor polish as the need
applicator or mop. If new mops or applicators are used, they
arises using the same technique as for the first application
should be cleaned by soaking in warm water until the sizing is
except that itisnotnecessarytocoat upagainstwalls,cabinets,
removed, rinsed, and squeezed damp dry prior to use.
or other fixed units where there is no traffic. Staying 6 to 12 in.
5.2.1 Procedure for Application by Mop. This procedure is
(152 to 305 mm) away from these objects will prevent
essential with surface embossed patterns to prevent polish
problems of polish build-up and will reduce the frequency with
accumulation in the depressed areas—Dip the mop into the
which the floors will have to be stripped.
polish and squeeze out the excess with a squeeze-type wringer.
Applytothefloorbymovingthemopinaside-to-sideorfigure
6.5 Spot cleaning and polish application can be done at
eight motion across the surface of the floor. Turn the mop
pivot points, drinking fountains, push doors, or other areas that
frequently to present
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Designation: D3564 − 95 (Reapproved 2008) D3564 − 95 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Practice for
Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition
Tile or Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3564; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to maintain vinyl composition tile or flooring. Floor polishes are
applied to vinyl composition tile floors for protection and beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application, removal,
and maintenance procedures are important functions in this process.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Significance and Use
2.1 Vinyl composition tile or flooring consists of vinyl resins (suitably plasticized and stabilized) fortified with composition
fibers, mineral fillers, and prime pigments. In some cases, all or part of the wearing surfaces may consist of unfilled vinyl resin
that is clear or translucent. Metallic accents (chips, pigment, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. In general, the
overall binder content is lower than that of homogeneous vinyl tile. For the purpose of this practice, vinyl composition also
includes vinyl asbestos tile.
3. Initial Treatment, New Floors
3.1 Do not scrub vinyl composition tile floors for about 4 to 5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting period allows
sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly. However, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly and apply a polish as soon
as it has been installed. Lightly mop with a dilute floor cleaning solution (following the manufacturer’s dilution recommendations
for damp mopping) to remove surface soil, and then apply one or two coats of a good grade of emulsion polish. Care should be
taken during these operations not to flood the floor resulting in excess polish being “worked into” the seams or joints in the flooring.
3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreign matter, dust, and dirt.
3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may be used provided they are treated in such a manner that no deposits of
treatment compound are left on the floor.
4. Thorough Cleaning
4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or as needed on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly to remove
all dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.
4.2 Use a suitable floor cleaner diluted with warm water 100 to 120°F (37.8 to 48.9°C) in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
4.2.1 Do not use cleaners containing abrasives or aromatic or aliphatic petroleum distillates. Alkaline cleaners with a pH higher
than eleven at the use concentrations are not recommended.
4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.
4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to remain on the floor undisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to dry.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.
Current edition approved March 1, 2008Nov. 1, 2015. Published April 2008November 2015. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20022008
as D3564 – 88D3564 – 95(2002).(2008). DOI: 10.1520/D3564-95R08.10.1520/D3564-95R15.
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4.5 Scrub until all dirt and soil is loosened from the floor. Power machines fitted with a scrub brush or a very mild scrubbing
type of synthetic pad may be used to hasten cleaning action. Avoid coarse grades of synthetic pads or steel wool to prevent tile
damage.
4.6 After scrubbing, take up the cleaner solution using a mop or wet vacuum.
4.7 Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean, cool water but do not flood the floor during this operation. The purpose is to remove
all traces of cleaner and soil so that the performance of any subsequent coating is not adversely affected. Take up the rinse water.
4.8 Allow the floor to dry before applying floor polish.
5. Polish Application
5.1 Only floor polishes that are recommended for use on vinyl composite tile and flooring should be used. These floor polishes
should be removable with strippers recommended for use on the same flooring.
5.2 Apply the polish evenly in a thin, uniform coat with an applicator or mop. If new mops or applicators are used, they should
be cleaned by soaking in warm water until the size is removed, rinsed, and squeezed damp dry prior to use.
5.2.1 Procedure for Application by Mop. This procedure is essential with surface embossed patterns to prevent polish
accumulation in the depressed areas—Dip the mop into the polish and squeeze out the excess with a squeeze-type wringer. Apply
to the floor by moving the mop in a side-to-side or figure eight motion across the surface of the floor. Turn the mop frequently
to present fresh surfaces of the mop to the floor. Before the mop “works dry” redip it into the polish, squeeze out the excess, and
repeat the operation until the entire floor is coated. Avoid excessively heavy coats of polish.
However, do not attempt to spread the coating too thinly as streaking or nonuniform gloss may be encountered.
5.3 Allow the polish to dry. Drying usually takes 20 to 30 min, but the time will depend upon the air and floor temperature,
relative humidity, and air flow.
5.4 Apply a second coa
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