ASTM D3564-95
(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
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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: D 3564 – 95
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 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 3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreign
matter, dust, and dirt.
1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes to
3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may be
maintain vinyl composition tile or flooring. Floor polishes are
used provided they are treated in such a manner that no
applied to vinyl composition tile floors for protection and
deposits of treatment compound are left on the floor.
beautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application,
removal, and maintenance procedures are important functions
4. Thorough Cleaning
in this process.
4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or as
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
needed on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly to
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
remove all dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.
information only.
4.2 Use a suitable floor cleaner diluted with warm water 100
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to 120°F (37.8 to 48.9°C) in accordance with the manufactur-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
er’s instructions.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2.1 Do not use cleaners containing abrasives or aromatic
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
or aliphatic petroleum distillates. Alkaline cleaners with a pH
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
higher than eleven at the use concentrations are not recom-
2. Significance and Use mended.
4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.
2.1 Vinyl composition tile or flooring consists of vinyl
4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to remain on the floor
resins (suitably plasticized and stabilized) fortified with com-
undisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to dry.
position fibers, mineral fillers, and prime pigments. In some
4.5 Scrub until all dirt and soil is loosened from the floor.
cases, all or part of the wearing surfaces may consist of unfilled
Power machines fitted with a scrub brush or a very mild
vinyl resin that is clear or translucent. Metallic accents (chips,
scrubbing type of synthetic pad may be used to hasten cleaning
pigment, etc.) are frequently used to form the overall design. In
action. Avoid coarse grades of synthetic pads or steel wool to
general, the overall binder content is lower than that of
prevent tile damage.
homogeneous vinyl tile. For the purpose of this practice, vinyl
4.6 After scrubbing, take up the cleaner solution using a
composition also includes vinyl asbestos tile.
mop or wet vacuum.
3. Initial Treatment, New Floors 4.7 Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean, cool water but do
not flood the floor during this operation. The purpose is to
3.1 Do not scrub vinyl composition tile floors for about 4 to
remove all traces of cleaner and soil so that the performance of
5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting period
any subsequent coating is not adversely affected. Take up the
allows sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly. How-
rinse water.
ever, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly and apply a
4.8 Allow the floor to dry before applying floor polish.
polish as soon as it has been installed. Lightly mop with a
dilute floor cleaning solution (following the manufacturer’s
5. Polish Application
dilution recommendations for damp mopping) to remove
5.1 Only floor polishes that are recommended for use on
surface soil, and then apply one or two coats of a good grade
vinyl composite tile and flooring should be used. These floor
of emulsion polish. Care should be taken during these opera-
polishes should be removable with strippers recommended for
tions not to flood the floor resulting in excess polish being
use on the same flooring.
“worked into” the seams or joints in the 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
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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 3564 – 77. Last previous edition D 3564 – 88.
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