1、Designation: D 4386 95 (Reapproved 2008)Standard Practice forApplication of Floor Polishes to Maintain MultilayerComposite Tile or Flooring1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4386; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the c
2、ase of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the application of floor polishes tomaintain multilayer composite t
3、ile or flooring.2Floor polishesare applied to multilayer composite floors for protection andbeautification of the floor surface. Cleaning, polish application,removal, and maintenance procedures are important functionsin this process.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the
4、standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the app
5、lica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Significance and Use2.1 Multilayer composite tile or flooring may consist of adecorative pattern layer and a transparent wear layer. Somefloors may also include a stress absorbing foam layer or abacking layer of other type.2.2 Included in the com
6、position are vinyl resins, suitablyplasticized 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, acrylicor vinyl. Although
7、the transparent wear layer provides an extrameasure of protection, the surface is subject to the same wearand tear as other types of floors.3. Initial Treatment, New Floors3.1 Do not scrub multilayer composite tile floors for about 4to 5 days after the floor has been installed. This waiting periodal
8、lows sufficient time for the adhesive to set properly. How-ever, it is good practice to clean the floor lightly as soon as ithas been installed. Lightly mop with a dilute floor cleaningsolution to remove surface oil (following the cleaner manufac-turers dilution recommendations for damp mopping). Ca
9、reshould be taken during these operations not to flood the floor.3.2 Sweep the floor frequently to keep it free of foreignmatter, dust, and dirt.3.2.1 For this purpose, treated mops or dust cloths may beused provided they are treated in such a manner that nodeposits of treatment compound are left on
10、 the floor.4. Thorough Cleaning4.1 After the 4 to 5 day waiting period on new floors or asneeded on previously installed floors, scrub thoroughly toremove all dirt, surface soil, temporary floor polish coats, etc.4.2 Use a suitable floor cleaner diluted with warm water 100to 120F (37.8 to 48.9C) in
11、accordance with the manufactur-ers instructions.4.2.1 For proper preparation of multilayer composite tile orflooring use a suitable cleaner following dilution instructions asrecommended by the manufacturer.4.3 Apply the cleaner solution without flooding the floor.4.4 Allow the cleaner solution to re
12、main on the floorundisturbed for a few minutes but not long enough for it to dry.4.5 Scrub until all dirt and soil is loosened from the floor.Power machines fitted with a scrub brush or a mild scrubbingtype of synthetic pad may be used to hasten cleaning action.Avoid coarse grades of synthetic pads
13、to prevent tile damage.4.6 After scrubbing, take up the cleaner solution using amop or wet vacuum.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published Apri
14、l 2008. Originallyapproved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D 4386 95(2002).2Commonly referred to as “no wax flooring” or “minimum maintenanceflooring.”1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.7 Rinse the f
15、loor thoroughly with clean, cool water but donot flood the floor during this operation. The purpose is toremove all traces of cleaner and soil so that the performance ofany subsequent coating is not adversely affected. Take up therinse water.4.8 Allow the floor to dry before applying floor polish.5.
16、 Polish Application5.1 Only floor polishes that are recommended for use onmultilayer composite tile or flooring should be used. The floorpolishes should be removable with cleaners recommended foruse on the same flooring.5.2 Apply the polish evenly in a thin, uniform coat with anapplicator or mop. If
17、 new mops or applicators are used, theyshould be cleaned by soaking in warm water until the size isremoved, rinsed, and squeezed damp dry prior to use.5.2.1 Procedure for Application by MopThis procedure isessential with surface embossed patterns to prevent polishaccumulation in the depressed areas.
18、 Dip the mop into thepolish and squeeze out the excess with a squeeze-type wringer.Apply to the floor by moving the mop in a side-to-side or figureeight motion across the surface of the floor. Turn the mopfrequently to present fresh surfaces of the mop to the floor.Before the mop “works dry” redip i
19、t into the polish, squeezeout the excess, and repeat the operation until the entire floor iscoated. Avoid excessively heavy coats of polish. However, donot attempt to spread the coating too thinly as streaking ornonuniform gloss may be encountered.5.3 Allow the polish to dry. Drying usually takes 20
20、 to 30min, but the time will depend on the air and floor temperature,relative humidity, and airflow.5.4 Apply a second coat of the polish in the same manner asthe first and allow it to dry.5.5 Some polishes may be improved by buffing with a softbrush or other suitable buffing media after each coat.5
21、.6 Additional coats may be applied to improve appearanceor enhance protective qualities.6. Maintenance6.1 Dry mop or sweep the floor as needed to remove surfacedirt and foreign matter. For this purpose, use treated mops ortreated dust cloths provided that they are treated in such amanner that they l
22、eave no deposits of treatment compound onthe floor.6.2 When the appearance of the floor warrants it, damp mopthe floor to remove surface dirt and some scuff marks. For thispurpose use a clean mop wrung out in clean, cool water or ina very dilute solution of a suitable cleaner. Do not flood thefloor.
23、 In the case of buffable coatings, periodic buffing willremove smear and scuff marks and improve the appearance.6.3 Under some types of traffic (where polish film has wornaway without noticeable black marking or soil embedment),recoating can be done following the damp mopping in 6.2.Apply one or two
24、 thin coats as needed and buff if desired.6.4 When the floor is noticeably soiled or black marked,scrub lightly with a solution of a suitable cleaner. For thisoperation, use just enough mechanical action to remove thedirt. It is not necessary or desirable to remove all of theprevious coats of floor
25、polish. Thus, a fairly dilute solution ofthe cleaner will suffice and the manufacturers recommenda-tions for this dilution should be followed. Take up the cleanerand rinse the floors as described previously. This operation isreferred to as a light-duty cleaning and not as polish-stripping.If a few s
26、tubborn black marks remain after this operation; theycan usually be removed on a spot basis with a dry No. 00 steelwool or a fine synthetic pad. Alternatively, spray buff tech-niques utilizing a power machine, a suitable synthetic pad, anda suitable spray buff cleaning product may be performed tomai
27、ntain the floor.6.4.1 Apply one or two thin coats of floor polish as the needarises using the same technique as for the first applicationexcept that it is not necessary to coat up against walls, cabinets,or other fixed units where there is no traffic. Staying 6 to 12 in.(152 to 305 mm) away from the
28、se objects will preventproblems of polish build-up and will reduce the frequency withwhich the floors will have to be stripped.6.5 Spot cleaning and polish application can be done atpivot points, drinking fountains, push doors, or other areas thatare subjected to heavy traffic. Separate cleaning and
29、 polishingsteps may be used or spray buff techniques may be employedwherein emulsion polishes are spray-applied to the localizedarea and burnished with a fine-grade synthetic pad to loosendirt, restore the gloss, and provide protection.7. Stripping7.1 Continue maintenance as described in Section 6 u
30、ntilobvious build-ups of polish occur at certain areas on the floor.When this occurs strip the floor with a concentrated solution ofa suitable stripper using the dilution recommended by themanufacturer.7.2 Apply the stripping solution liberally, without flooding,to the floor by mop or other suitable
31、 means.7.3 Allow the solution to remain on the floor for a fewminutes but not long enough to dry.7.4 Scrub with a stiff brush until the old polish film isloosened. Synthetic stripping pads may be used to hasten theremoval action. Power machines using either a scrub brush orsynthetic stripping pad ma
32、y also be used to hasten the removalaction.NOTE 1Utilize suitable synthetic stripping pads so that there will beno damage to the floor.7.5 Take up the cleaning solution with a wet vacuum ormop.7.6 Rinse the floor well with clear, cool water and take upthe water.7.7 If some polish film remains, repea
33、t stripping operationsin those areas.7.8 Allow sufficient time for floor to dry thoroughly.7.9 Apply one or more thin coats of polish (as needed)following the procedure outline in Section 5. Maintain asdescribed in Section 6.8. Keywords8.1 composite flooring; composite tile; floor polishesD 4386 95
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