Colorex Flooring Systems Maintenance

The Forbo Colorex conductive vinyl collections are easy to clean and maintain, thanks to their highly durable pressed vinyl construction.

Initial clean before use

Newly installed floors should not be wet cleaned within 3 days of installation.

Remove all debris, dirt and dust off the floor and clean the floor with a neutral floor cleaner. For larger areas a scrubber dryer or a rotary machine (150-180 rpm) with a 3M red pad or equivalent may be used (if the floor is heavily soiled, a blue or green pad may be used. Pick up dirty water with a wiper and mop or wet vacuum, rinse with clean water and allow floor to dry.

Dry buff the floor with a rotary machine (150 to 180rpm) and a red pad to restore normal gloss levels.

On clean room construction sites e.g. Pharmaceutical, Biotech facilities, operating theatres, deep or abrasive cleaning may not be required. In such cases remove all debris, dirt and dust off the floor by vacuuming or light damp mopping. Allow the floor to dry. Dry buff the floor with a rotary machine (150 to 180rpm) and a red pad.

In either of the above situations, if a higher gloss finish is required dry burnish with a white or beige pad.

Important note for conductive installations: Do not apply any wax or emulsion floor finishes in ESD protected area as these may adversely affect the conductive properties of the floor.

Protect newly laid floors

All newly laid floors should be covered and protected from all other trades during the contract with a suitable non-staining protective covering.

Use protective feet on chairs and tables to reduce scratching. Castor wheels should be of soft material suitable for resilient floor coverings (according to EN425)

Use Entrance Systems

As much as 80% of dirt entering a building is brought in by foot traffic. Entrance flooring systems of an appropriate size  (ideally more than 6lm) and quality should be used. Forbo Coral or Nuway entrance flooring systems, are independently proven to remove and retain up to 94% of all dirt and moisture entering a building by foot traffic; reducing maintenance costs and maximising appearance retention of adjacent flooring products as well as reducing slip risk. As with any dirt removal system all entrance flooring systems should be regularly cleaned to release the dirt which has been removed.

Cleaning

• Regular cleaning is more beneficial and cost effective than occasional deep cleaning.
• Use recommended cleaning products. High quality cleaning products and equipment ensure efficient maintenance and represent only a small proportion of maintenance costs.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning products.
• Always follow the Health and Safety guidance provided.

Use of Floor Care Chemicals

The improper use of cleaning chemicals may cause damage and/or discolouration. Overuse or inadequate rinsing of cleaning chemicals may compromise the performance of the floor. Abrasive powders or cleansers should not be used.

Colorex Plus R11 is a durable commercial flooring with a structured surface for added underfoot grip. Correct care and maintenance of the surface will ensure that the performance properties of the product are retained along with optimum appearance.

Initial clean before use

Remove all debris, dirt and dust off the floor. Clean the floor with a scrubber drier or rotary machine (150-180 rpm) with a suitable brush* or a cylindrical brush machine will be most effective. Pick up dirty water with wiper and mop or wet vacuum, rinse with clean water and allow the floor to dry.

*Note: For rotary machines and scrubber driers medium brushes should be used on Colorex R11 plus.

The floor is now ready for use, and does not require any further treatment or finish application.

Protect newly laid floors

All newly laid floors should be covered and protected from all other trades during the contract with a suitable non-staining protective covering.

Use Entrance Systems

As much as 80% of dirt entering a building is brought in by foot traffic. Entrance flooring systems of an appropriate size (ideally more than 6lm) and quality should be used. Forbo Coral or Nuway entrance flooring systems, are independently proven to remove and retain up to 94% of all dirt and moisture entering a building by foot traffic; reducing maintenance costs and maximising appearance retention of adjacent flooring products as well as reducing slip risk. As with any dirt removal system all entrance flooring systems should be regularly cleaned to release the dirt which has been removed.

Cleaning

• Regular cleaning is more beneficial and cost effective than occasional deep cleaning.
• Use recommended cleaning products. High quality cleaning products and equipment ensure efficient maintenance and represent only a small proportion of maintenance costs.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning products.

Use of Floor Care Chemicals

The improper use of cleaning chemicals may cause damage and/or discoloration. Overuse or inadequate rinsing of cleaning chemicals may compromise the performance of the floor.

Abrasive powders or cleansers should not be used. Do not use seals or polishes, or floor maintainers containing polish as the slip resistant properties of Step could be reduced.