ASTM D3564-95(2002)
(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.
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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 2002)
Standard Practice for
Application of Floor Polishes to Maintain Vinyl Composition
Tile or Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3564; 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 dilution recommendations for damp mopping) to remove
surface soil, and then apply one or two coats of a good grade
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to
of emulsion polish. Care should be taken during these opera-
maintain vinyl composition tile or flooring. Floor polishes are
tions not to flood the floor resulting in excess polish being
applied to vinyl composition tile floors for protection and
“worked into” the seams or joints in the flooring.
beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application,
3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreign
removal, and maintenance procedures are important functions
matter, dust, and dirt.
in this process.
3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may be
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
used provided they are treated in such a manner that no
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
deposits of treatment compound are left on the floor.
information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Thorough Cleaning
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or as
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
needed on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
remove all dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 Useasuitablefloorcleanerdilutedwithwarmwater100
2. Significance and Use to 120°F (37.8 to 48.9°C) in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions.
2.1 Vinyl composition tile or flooring consists of vinyl
4.2.1 Do not use cleaners containing abrasives or aromatic
resins (suitably plasticized and stabilized) fortified with com-
or aliphatic petroleum distillates. Alkaline cleaners with a pH
position fibers, mineral fillers, and prime pigments. In some
higher than eleven at the use concentrations are not recom-
cases,allorpartofthewearingsurfacesmayconsistofunfilled
mended.
vinyl resin that is clear or translucent. Metallic accents (chips,
4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.
pigment, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. In
4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to remain on the floor
general, the overall binder content is lower than that of
undisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to dry.
homogeneous vinyl tile. For the purpose of this practice, vinyl
4.5 Scrub until all dirt and soil is loosened from the floor.
composition also includes vinyl asbestos tile.
Power machines fitted with a scrub brush or a very mild
3. Initial Treatment, New Floors scrubbing type of synthetic pad may be used to hasten cleaning
action. Avoid coarse grades of synthetic pads or steel wool to
3.1 Do not scrub vinyl composition tile floors for about 4 to
prevent tile damage.
5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting period
4.6 After scrubbing, take up the cleaner solution using a
allows sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly. How-
mop or wet vacuum.
ever, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly and apply a
4.7 Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean, cool water but do
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
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 3564 – 77. Last previous edition D 3564 – 88.
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D3564 – 95 (2002)
5. Polish Application wool or a fine synthetic pad. Alternatively spray buff tech-
niques utilizing a power machine, a suitable synthetic pad, and
5.1 Only floor polishes that are recommended for use on
a suitable spray buff cleaning product may be performed to
vinyl composite tile and flooring should be used. These floor
maintain the floor.
polishes should be removable with strippers recommended for
6.4.1 Apply one or two thin coats of floor polish as the need
use on the same flooring.
arises using the same technique as for the first application
5.2 Apply the polish evenly in a thin, uniform coat with an
exceptthatitisnotnecessarytocoatupagainstwalls,cabinets,
applicator or mop. If new mops or applicators are used, they
or other fixed units where there is no traffic. Staying 6 to 12 in.
should be cleaned by soaking in warm water until the size is
(152 to 305 mm) away from these objects will prevent
removed, rinsed, and squeezed damp dry prior to use.
problems of polish build-up and will reduce the frequency with
5.2.1 Procedure for Application by Mop. This procedure is
which the floors will have to be stripped.
essential with surface embossed patterns to prevent polish
6.5 Spot cleaning and polish application can be done at
accumulation in the depressed areas—Dip the mop into the
pivot points, drinking fountains, push doors, or other areas that
polish and squeeze out the excess with a squeeze-type wringer.
are
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