ACRYLIC-IMPREGNATED*
NON-URETHANE-COATED - Regular maintenance routine that consists of sweeping,
vacuuming or dust-mopping. Beyond that, their care differs significantly from most other
floor finishes:
URETHANE-COATED - Acrylic-impregnated floors also require routine maintenance ofsweeping, vacuuming or dust-mopping, but they do not need the commercial-type
equipment recommended for non-urethane products.
* All information in this section was taken from the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Technical Publication
No. C100.
NON-URETHANE-COATED - Regular maintenance routine that consists of sweeping,
vacuuming or dust-mopping. Beyond that, their care differs significantly from most other
floor finishes:
 | Use a low-speed buffing machine with appropriate pad and recommended cleaning | |
| product as necessary. Depending on the manufacturer, different pads may be recommended for different steps in the cleaning process. | ||
| Use recommended dust mop treatments to enhance dust mopping. | |
| For White/bleached products, always use an untreated mop - never any water or | |
| petroleum-based products. The floor should be buffed with a low-speed buffer and a recommended product specifically for white/bleached floors. (More maintenance will be required of white/bleached floors than other colors.) | ||
| Some manufacturers recommend that floors that have become dull be lightly | |
| screened, to be followed up with a recommended cleaner and recommended conditioning product. | ||
| Follow manufacturers' directions for spot-cleaning stubborn stains. Methods include | |
| spot sanding or screening and then applying the recommended cleaner and conditioner. Other methods include using mineral spirits or hydrogen peroxide and a hand-sized piece of pad to remove the stain. | ||
| Note that recoating such floors with urethane will void the manufacturer's warranty. |
URETHANE-COATED - Acrylic-impregnated floors also require routine maintenance of
equipment recommended for non-urethane products.
| Damp-mop using a cleaner recommended by urethane finish manufacturers. Damp- | |
| mopping with water should NOT be part of routine maintenance. | ||
| For light scratches, apply a light wax coat to the scratched area. Deeper scratches or | |
| damage may require spot sanding, refinishing and resealing by a hardwood floor professional. Some manufactures also have touch-up kits available. |
* All information in this section was taken from the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Technical Publication
No. C100.