ASTM D4386-95(2002)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Multilayer Composite Tile or Flooring
Standard Practice for Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Multilayer Composite Tile or Flooring
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Multilayer composite tile or flooring may consist of a decorative pattern layer and a transparent wear layer. Some floors may also include a stress absorbing foam layer or a backing layer of other type.
Included in the composition are vinyl resins, suitably plasticized and stabilized, with or without fortifying fibers, mineral fillers and prime pigments. Metallic accents (chips, pigments, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. The transparent wear coating is usually polyurethane, acrylic or vinyl. Although the transparent wear layer provides an extra measure of protection, the surface is subject to the same wear and tear as other types of floors.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to maintain multilayer composite tile or flooring. Floor polishes are applied to multilayer composite 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:D4386–95 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Practice for
Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Multilayer
Composite Tile or Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4386; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope allows sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly. How-
ever, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly as soon as it
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to
has been installed. Lightly mop with a dilute floor cleaning
maintain multilayer composite tile or flooring. Floor polishes
solution to remove surface oil (following the cleaner manufac-
are applied to multilayer composite floors for protection and
turer’s dilution recommendations for damp mopping). Care
beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application,
should be taken during these operations not to flood the floor.
removal, and maintenance procedures are important functions
3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreign
in this process.
matter, dust, and dirt.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may be
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
used provided they are treated in such a manner that no
information only.
deposits of treatment compound are left on the floor.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Thorough Cleaning
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or as
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
needed on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
remove all dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.
2. Significance and Use 4.2 Useasuitablefloorcleanerdilutedwithwarmwater100
to 120°F (37.8 to 48.9°C) in accordance with the manufactur-
2.1 Multilayer composite tile or flooring may consist of a
er’s instructions.
decorative pattern layer and a transparent wear layer. Some
4.2.1 For proper preparation of multilayer composite tile or
floors may also include a stress absorbing foam layer or a
flooringuseasuitablecleanerfollowingdilutioninstructionsas
backing layer of other type.
recommended by the manufacturer.
2.2 Included in the composition are vinyl resins, suitably
4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.
plasticized and stabilized, with or without fortifying fibers,
4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to remain on the floor
mineral fillers and prime pigments. Metallic accents (chips,
undisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to dry.
pigments, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design.
4.5 Scrub until all dirt and soil is loosened from the floor.
The transparent wear coating is usually polyurethane, acrylic
Power machines fitted with a scrub brush or a mild scrubbing
or vinyl.Although the transparent wear layer provides an extra
type of synthetic pad may be used to hasten cleaning action.
measure of protection, the surface is subject to the same wear
Avoid coarse grades of synthetic pads to prevent tile damage.
and tear as other types of floors.
4.6 After scrubbing, take up the cleaner solution using a
3. Initial Treatment, New Floors
mop or wet vacuum.
4.7 Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean, cool water but do
3.1 Do not scrub multilayer composite tile floors for about 4
not flood the floor during this operation. The purpose is to
to 5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting period
remove all traces of cleaner and soil so that the performance of
any subsequent coating is not adversely affected. Take up the
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
rinse water.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.
4.8 Allow the floor to dry before applying floor polish.
Current edition approved March 15, 1995. Published May 1995. Originally
published as D 4386 – 89. Last previous edition D 4386 – 89.
Commonly referred to as “no wax flooring” or “minimum maintenance
flooring.”
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D4386–95 (2002)
5. Polish Application and rinse the floors as described previously. This operation is
referred to as a light-duty cleaning and not as polish-stripping.
5.1 Only floor polishes that are recommended for use on
If a few stubborn black marks remain after this operation; they
multilayer composite tile or flooring should be used. The floor
can usually be removed on a spot basis with a dry No. 00 steel
polishes should be removable with cleaners recommended for
wool or a fine synthetic pad. Alternatively, spray buff tech-
use on the same flooring.
niques utilizing a power machine, a suitable synthetic pad, and
5.2 Apply the polish evenly in a thin, uniform coat with an
a suitable spray buff cleaning product may be performed to
applicator or mop. If new mops or applicators are used, they
maintain the floor.
should be cleaned by soaking in warm water until the size is
6.4.1 Apply one or two thin coats of floor polish as the need
removed, rinsed, and squeezed damp dry prior to use.
arises using the same technique as for the first application
5.2.1 Procedure for Appli
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