Tarkett Care

This Consumer Protection Plan is a guide to help you care for your new floor. It includes floor care procedures and warranties. Please read carefully. We thank you for choosing a Tarkett floor. (See Stain Chart below)

BASIC FLOOR PROTECTION
Immediately After Installation:

	Do not replace frequently moved furniture or allow heavy traffic for at least 24 hours.
	Protect and do not disturb sealed seams for at least 24 hours.

Moving Heavy Furniture and Appliances
When moving heavy furniture or appliances, place plywood or hardboard panels on the floor and "walk' objects across the panels to avoid scratching or damaging your floor. Never slide furniture directly over your floor.
Furniture Rests
Frequently moving furniture and appliances may cause scratches or indentations in your new floor unless proper rests, glides or casters are used. Metal domes and furniture rests with small, narrow or worn surfaces should be replaced with wider, smooth, non-staining, protective load-bearing devices.

CAUTION: Casters on portable dishwashers & microwave carts can cause damage to vinyl floors. Flex-Fit (perimeter adhered) floors may distort. Use extreme caution when moving these items around on any vinyl floor. Flex-Fit floors are not warranted for damage or bunching caused by casters.

Maximum recommended stationary load is 75 lbs. per square inch for all Tarkett Inc. residential flooring.
Example: If the pressure applied on a table leg is estimated to be
50-75 lbs, the furniture rest should be I inch square or 1-1/8 inch in diameter.
Sunlight
As with other household furnishings including furniture, carpets, wallpaper, and curtains, repeated exposure to direct sunlight may cause bleaching or discoloration. Close drapes or blinds to block direct sunlight.
Routine Maintenance

	Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove dirt and grit that can abrade or scratch your new floor.
	Wipe up all spills promptly and thoroughly with a damp cloth or mop o Wash your floor using Tarkett Floor Restore Cleaner or a suitable mild detergent.
	Mats and rugs: Non-staining mats are helpful in removing harmful grit at entryways and can-help prolong the life of your floor.

Loss of Gloss
Over time, flooring in high-traffic areas and around chairs that are frequently moved may suffer gloss reduction. Gloss levels are reduced if flooring is scratched or abraded. To restore high-gloss floors to their original appearance, simply vacuum, wash the floor with cleaner and apply 2 or 3 coats of Tarkett Floor Restore Polish.
Damage From Narrow-Heeled Shoes
Women's narrow-heeled shoes can cause permanent damage to many types of flooring including vinyl, wood, ceramic and carpet. Damage from narrow heels is considered abuse and is not covered under any warranty.
Protect Your Floor Against Extreme Heat
Home appliances such as refrigerators and heating system air ducts emit a direct flow of hot air that, if not controlled, can exceed 120 degrees F. This condition may cause discoloration over time. Keeping refrigerators free of dust build-up around motors and exhaust areas will greatly reduce heat build-up. Forced-air heating system dampers should be adjusted to control outlet temperature to a maximum 100 degrees F. Cigarettes, matches and other hot objects dropped on the floor can also cause permanent damage.
Preventing Permanent Stains

	Wipe up spills promptly with a damp cloth or mop.
	The rubber backing or dyes used in some floor mats, floor paints and driveway sealers can permanently stain your floor

Tarkett Stain Chart:

Stain, Spill or Mark

Remedy

Scuffs and Surface Marks
Rubber Heel Marks

	Scuff marks not removed by routine cleaning can easily be handled with Fantastik* or Direct** multi- purpose cleaners. Apply directly, let stand for 10-1 5 seconds and remove with clean damp cloth.
	Some marks may require a small amount of mineral spirits¶ applied on a clean cloth. If necessary, apply Tarkett Floor Restore Polish to restore gloss.

Household Stains
Acids, Alkalis, Blood, Catsup, Mustard, Food Dye, Fruit Juice, Rust, Urine, Excrement

	Apply Tarkett Floor Restore Cleaner or mild detergent full strength with a wet cloth or sponge.
	Treat stubborn stains with a I to I concentration of water to liquid bleach on a saturated cloth for up to a maximum of one hour. Rinse.
	If necessary, apply Tarkett Floor Restore Polish to restore gloss.

Paints and Solvent Stains
Hair Dye, Iodine, Mercurochrome, Nail Polish, Oil-Based Paints, Wood Stains

	Remove excess at once, rub lightly with a clean white cloth soaked in mineral spirits.¶
	Clean with Tarkett Floor Restore Cleaner and apply polish if necessary.

Miscellaneous Stains
Adhesives, Asphalts, Candle Wax, Grease, Oil, Tar

	Scrape residue with dull knife or putty knife.
	Rub lightly with cloth soaked with mineral spirits,¶ then use isopropyl alcohol¶ on a clean cloth.
	Clean with Tarkett Floor Restore Cleaner and apply polish if necessary.

¶CAUTION: Mineral spirits and alcohol are flammable solvents. Follow cautions on container.
*Fantastik is a registered trademark of Dow Brands
**Direct is a registered trademark of L & F Products, Montvale, New Jersey

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