ASTM D4386-95
(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
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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: D 4386 – 95
Standard Practice for
Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Multilayer
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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 should be taken during these operations not to flood the floor.
3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreign
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to
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matter, dust, and dirt.
maintain multilayer composite tile or flooring. Floor polishes
3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may be
are applied to multilayer composite floors for protection and
used provided they are treated in such a manner that no
beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application,
deposits of treatment compound are left on the floor.
removal, and maintenance procedures are important functions
in this process.
4. Thorough Cleaning
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or as
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
needed on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly to
information only.
remove all dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2 Use a suitable floor cleaner diluted with warm water 100
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
to 120°F (37.8 to 48.9°C) in accordance with the manufactur-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
er’s instructions.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.2.1 For proper preparation of multilayer composite tile or
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
flooring use a suitable cleaner following dilution instructions as
2. Significance and Use recommended by the manufacturer.
4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.
2.1 Multilayer composite tile or flooring consists of a
4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to remain on the floor
decorative pattern layer and a transparent wear layer. Some
undisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to dry.
floors may also include a stress absorbing foam layer or a
4.5 Scrub until all dirt and soil is loosened from the floor.
backing layer of other type.
Power machines fitted with a scrub brush or a mild scrubbing
2.2 Included in the composition are vinyl resins, suitably
type of synthetic pad may be used to hasten cleaning action.
plasticized and stabilized, with or without fortifying fibers,
Avoid coarse grades of synthetic pads to prevent tile damage.
mineral fillers and prime pigments. Metallic accents (chips,
4.6 After scrubbing, take up the cleaner solution using a
pigments, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design.
mop or wet vacuum.
The transparent wear coating is usually polyurethane, acrylic
4.7 Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean, cool water but do
or vinyl. Although the transparent wear layer provides an extra
not flood the floor during this operation. The purpose is to
measure of protection, the surface is subject to the same wear
remove all traces of cleaner and soil so that the performance of
and tear as other types of floors.
any subsequent coating is not adversely affected. Take up the
3. Initial Treatment, New Floors
rinse water.
4.8 Allow the floor to dry before applying floor polish.
3.1 Do not scrub multilayer composite tile floors for about 4
to 5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting period
5. Polish Application
allows sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly. How-
5.1 Only floor polishes that are recommended for use on
ever, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly as soon as it
multilayer composite tile or flooring should be used. The floor
has been installed. Lightly mop with a dilute floor cleaning
polishes should be removable with cleaners recommended for
solution to remove surface oil (following the cleaner manufac-
use on the same flooring.
turer’s dilution recommendations for damp mopping). Care
5.2 Apply the polish evenly in a thin, uniform coat with an
applicator or mop. If new mops or applicators are used, they
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-21 on Polishes
should be cleaned by soaking in warm water until the size is
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.
removed, rinsed, and squeezed damp dry prior to use.
Current edition approved March 15, 1995. Published May 1995. Originally
published as D 4386 – 89. Last previous edition D 4386 – 89.
5.2.1 Procedure for Application by Mop—This procedure is
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Commonly referred to as “no wax flooring” or “minimum maintenance
essential with surface embossed patterns to prevent polish
flooring.”
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