DURACERAMIC CARE

Immediately After Installation
Preventive Care
Regular Care
Stains, Spills, and Scuffs

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION

• Keep all traffic off the floor for the first 24 hours and then open to light floor traffic for the next 24 hours.  Resume normal traffic after 48 hours.
• Furniture should not be placed on the floor for 48 hours until the adhesive and grout dry.
• Move heavy furniture and appliances with care to avoid gouging or tearing the floor.  First, lay strips of plywood or hardboard panels on the floor.  Then roll, “walk” or slide these items on the strips.  Do not push or pull appliances and heavy furniture without taking these precautions.
• Wash your floor using Congoleum Bright ‘N’ Easy No-Rinse Cleaner or other suitable resilient floor cleaner 48 hours after installation.
• Resilient flooring, like other types of smooth floors, can become slippery when wet.  Allow time for the floor to dry after washing.  Immediately wipe up wet areas from spills or wet feet.  Place mats at outside entrances to prevent water, snow, or ice from being tracked onto your floor.

PREVENTIVE CARE

• Make sure furniture legs have large surface, non-staining floor protectors. Replace small, narrow metal or dome-shaped glides with smooth, flat glides that are in flat contact with the floor. Glides should be equipped with self-adhesive felt pads to avoid scratching the surface of the floor. The pads should be checked periodically for grit and wear and replaced when necessary.
• Heavy furniture or appliances that are not moved often should be equipped with flat, non-staining composition furniture casters or cups of appropriate size - available square from 1 1/2” to 2 5/8” and round from 1 3/8” to 1 5/8”.
• Mobile appliances and furniture should be equipped with easily swiveling casters. They should be at least 2” in diameter with non-staining hard rubber treads at least 3/4” wide. Do not use ball-shaped casters.
• Place mats at outside entrances to prevent dirt, grit and soil from being tracked onto your floor. Use 100% latex- backed mats, because some rubber-backed mats or carpets may permanently stain your floor.
• To help prevent staining from asphalt tracking, we recommend the use of a latex-based driveway sealer.
• Draw drapes and blinds during peak periods of strong sunlight. Resilient floors, like other home furnishing products, may discolor or fade when overexposed to the sun.
• Heat-producing appliances such as a refrigerator or range, or hot air registers emitting a direct flow of heat in excess of 120° F, even intermittently, can scorch, burn, discolor or fade your floor. Cigarettes, matches and other very hot objects can also damage your floor.
• Avoid wearing stiletto or spiked heels on your floor. These types of heels can indent or damage many types of floors.

REGULAR CARE

• Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove dirt and grit that can abrade, dull or scratch your new floor. Do not use a vacuum with a beater brush, because it may damage the floor's surface.
• Wipe up spills promptly with a damp cloth or mop.
• Wash your floor with Congoleum Bright 'N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner or other suitable resilient floor cleaner.
• Avoid one-step “mop and polish” products, dishwashing liquids and oil-based cleaners.  These may leave a residue which can attract dirt and dull your floor’s finish.  Avoid cleaners that contain abrasives or solvents which may permanently damage your floor.
• A copolymer or acrylic grout sealer compatible with acrylic grouts may be used on DuraCeramic grout. Do not use a penetrating silicone sealer on the grout.
• To restore the appearance, first use Congoleum Bright 'N Easy Polish Remover to remove any ground-in dirt and excess polish buildup. Rinse thoroughly. Then apply Congoleum Bright 'N Easy Floor Polish (03002) to obtain a high-gloss finish or Congoleum Bright 'N Easy Satin-Gloss Floor Polish (03007) to obtain a satin-gloss or natural-gloss finish.

STAINS, SPILLS AND SCUFFS

Follow the remedies in order. Unless instructed otherwise, use a clean, white cloth or towel with the recommended liquids. Always rinse the affected area with clean water after treatment.

* Caution:

Isopropyl alcohol, Lighter fluid, mineral spirits and paint thinner are flammable solvents. Carefully read and follow cautionary information on label. Keep traffic off treated area for 30 minutes.

Back to Top of Page