MAINTENANCE FOR SILHOUETTE CLASSIC, NOSTALGIC AND EXOTIC COLLECTIONS
Close compliance with these maintenance and preservation guidelines is a determining factor in warranty application.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove without delay all abrasive substances (sand, slivers of glass, crystal, cuttings, etc.) that could scratch the finish. Frequent vacuuming is recommended to eliminate abrasive dust accumulating on the surface and between the boards.
Maintain relative humidity between 37% and 50% and an ambient temperature of 20 degrees Celsius in the home in order to stabilize the internal humidity of the wood.
Clean using specially adapted pre-finished flooring maintenance kit. Vaporize a small quantity of cleaner on a clean cloth or damp mop and wipe the surface. Note that only small amounts of liquid are required. Wash the mop cover of cloth as required. Cleaning the surface once a month is a minimal maintenance condition.
Never use wax, household detergents or oil-based soap on the floor. These products may damage the finish and leave a greasy film, making the floor slippery and difficult to maintain afterwards. Mixtures of water and vinegar are not recommended for cleaning flooring, since vinegar has an oxidizing effect on urethane over a long period of time.
Water is one of the worst enemies of wood. Wipe up spilled water, liquids or detergents before they are absorbed by the wood fibers. The combined effect of water and sand is devastating to flooring. This is why it is important to place floor mats each doorway and in high traffic areas in the kitchen and in front of the sink, dishwasher and work areas.
Glue felt pads to the legs of furniture and chairs to avoid scratching the flooring when objects are moved. Periodically examine the pads for wear and replace when needed. Avoid rolling chairs with castors on the finished surface. Roll them on carpets or chair mats only.
Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes on hardwood floors as they can mar the surface. Heel surfaces are so small that the pressure exerted can easily reach 3,500 pounds per square inch. Damaged heels can mar flooring even more. Avoid walking on flooring in footwear with nail or metal-tipped soles.
Do not drag furniture or heavy objects across the finished surface. Lift any furniture to be moved.
Protect wood surfaces from sunlight or any source of bright artificial light. Prolonged or repeated exposure to bright light will change the colour of wood, even if surfaces are coated with the most yellowing-resistant finishes on the market. Such colour changes are a natural phenomenon. Moreover, changes in colour to light wood are even more apparent than changes to dark wood.
Small scratches are easy to cover with the touch-up kit, which may be purchased from the dealer. First clean the damaged area. Then rub the surface with the wax crayon corresponding to the colour of the wood. Seal the repaired area with a thin coat of urethane. It is important to seal any unprotected area of wood.
Your AVANT GUARD FLOORING dealer will be pleased to answer any additional questions you may have.
MAINTENANCE FOR SYMMETRY ENGINEERED MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
Close compliance with these maintenance and preservation guidelines is a determining factor in warranty application.
- Use a vacuum cleaner to remove without delay all abrasive substances (sand, slivers of glass, crystal, cuttings, etc.) that could scratch the finish. Frequent vacuuming is recommended to eliminate abrasive dust accumulating on the surface and between the boards.
- Maintain relative humidity between 30% and 70% and an ambient temperature of 20 degrees Celsius in the home in order to stabilize the internal humidity of the wood. (See the SYMETRY Installation & Maintenance guide)
- Clean using specially adapted pre-finished flooring maintenance kit. Vaporize a small quantity of cleaner on a clean cloth or damp mop and wipe the surface. Note that only small amounts of liquid are required. Wash the mop cover of cloth as required. Cleaning the surface once a month is a minimal maintenance condition.
- Never use wax, household detergents or oil-based soap on the floor. These products may damage the finish and leave a greasy film, making the floor slippery and difficult to maintain afterwards. Mixtures of water and vinegar are not recommended for cleaning flooring, since vinegar has an oxidizing effect on urethane over a long period of time.
- Water is one of the worst enemies of wood. Wipe up spilled water, liquids or detergents before they are absorbed by the wood fibers. The combined effect of water and sand is devastating to flooring. This is why it is important to place floor mats each doorway and in high traffic areas in the kitchen and in front of the sink, dishwasher and work areas.
- Glue felt pads to the legs of furniture and chairs to avoid scratching the flooring when objects are moved. Periodically examine the pads for wear and replace when needed. Avoid rolling chairs with castors on the finished surface. Roll them on carpets or chair mats only.
- Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes on hardwood floors as they can mar the surface. Heel surfaces are so small that the pressure exerted can easily reach 3,500 pounds per square inch. Damaged heels can mar flooring even more. Avoid walking on flooring in footwear with nail or metal-tipped soles.
- Do not drag furniture or heavy objects across the finished surface. Lift any furniture to be moved.
- Protect wood surfaces from sunlight or any source of bright artificial light. Prolonged or repeated exposure to bright light will change the color of wood, even if surfaces are coated with one of the most yellow-resistant finishes on the market. Such color changes are a natural phenomenon. Moreover, changes in color to light wood are even more apparent than changes to dark wood.
- Small scratches are easy to cover with a touch-up kit, which may be purchased from a hardwood flooring dealer. First clean the damaged area. Then rub the surface with the wax crayon corresponding to the color of the wood. Seal the repaired area with a thin coat of urethane. It is important to seal any unprotected area of wood. Your SYMMETRY dealer will be pleased to answer any additional questions you may have.
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