Resilient Flooring

 
Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Although resilient floors are designed for minimum care, they do have maintenance needs. Follow any manufacturer's specific recommendations for care and cleaning. Some resilient floors require regular application of a good floor finish. This assures you of retaining a high gloss. However, avoid using cleaning or finishing agents on the new floor until the adhesive has thoroughly set. This will take about two weeks.

 
Cleaning

Wash regularly with Mannington or Armstrong no-rinse cleaner. Water only will not clean the floor. Use a damp mop to limit the amount of water on the floor. Do not use soap-based detergent or "mop & shine" products as they leave a dull film on the floor.

 
Color and Pattern

Your color selection sheets provide a record of the brand, style, and color of floor coverings in your home. Please retain this information for future reference.

 
Limit Water

Wipe up spills and vacuum crumbs instead of washing resilient floors frequently with water. Limit mopping or washing with water; excessive amounts of water on resilient floors can penetrate seams and get under edges, causing the material to lift and curl.

 
Mats and Area Rugs

Use area rugs in front of sinks and at all exterior doors to help prevent sand and grit from getting on the floor. However, be aware that area rugs or mats with rubber, foam, or plastic backings can cause permanent discoloration.

 
Moving Furniture

Moving appliances across resilient floor covering can result in tears and wrinkles. Install coasters on furniture legs to prevent permanent damage. Use of rolling caster chairs is not recommended; they can damage your floor. If you damage the resilient floor, you can have it successfully patched by professionals. We leave any remnants of floor covering materials for this reason.

 
No-Wax

The resilient flooring installed in your home is the no-wax type. No-wax means a clear, tough coating that provides both a shiny appearance and a durable surface. However, even this surface will scuff or mark. No-wax does not mean no maintenance; follow the manufacturer's recommendations for maintaining the finish. Periodically use Mannington or Armstrong high-gloss polish to restore the shine. Do not use wax or solvent-based polishes. A protective polish on a new floor is highly recommended to protect the finish and prevent damage.

 
Raised Nail Heads

Raised nail heads are the result of movements of the floor joist caused by natural shrinkage and deflection. We have used special nails and glued the underlayment to help minimize this movement. If a nail head becomes visible through resilient flooring, place a block of wood over it and hit the block with a hammer to reset the nail.

 
Scrubbing and Buffing

Frequent scrubbing or electric buffing is harder on floors than regular foot traffic. Use acrylic finishes if you scrub or buff.

 
Seams

Any brand or type of resilient flooring may separate slightly due to shrinkage. Seams can lift or curl if excessive moisture is allowed to penetrate them. You can use a special caulking at tub or floor joints to seal seams at those locations. Avoid leaving water on the floor.

 
Shoes

Keep high heels in good repair. Heels that have lost their protective cap (thus exposing the fastening nail) will exert over 8,000 pounds of pressure per square inch on the floor. That's enough to damage hardened concrete; it will damage your floor.

 
GOODIER BUILDERS Limited Warranty

We will confirm that resilient floor covering is in acceptable condition during your orientation. GOODIER BUILDERS limited warranty does not cover damage to resilient floors caused by moving furniture or appliances into the home. We can assist you in contacting professionals who can repair such damage if it occurs in your home. GOODIER BUILDERS is not responsible for discontinued selections.

 
Adhesion

Resilient floor covering should adhere. GOODIER BUILDERS will repair lifting or bubbling and nail pops that appear on the surface.

 
Ridges

GOODIER BUILDERS has sanded and filled the joints of underlayment to minimize the possibility of ridges showing through resilient floor coverings. Ridging is measured by centering a 6-inch straight edge perpendicular to the ridge with one end tight to the floor. If the opposite end of the straight edge is 1/8 inch or more from the floor, GOODIER BUILDERS will repair this condition.

 
Seams

Seams will occur and are sealed at the time of installation. GOODIER BUILDERS will correct gaps in excess of 1/16 inch where resilient flooring pieces meet or 1/8 inch where resilient flooring meets another material. GOODIER BUILDERS will correct curling at seams unless caused by excessive water.