ASTM D3564-95(2008)
(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
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 2008)
Standard Practice for
Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition
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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.
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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 March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally
5.1 Only floor polishes that are recommended for use on
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3564 – 88(2002).
DOI: 10.1520/D3564-95R08. vinyl composite tile and flooring should be used. These floor
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