Flooring Manufacturers Care Tips for Long Life

Care & Maintenance Guidelines for Stone Composite Flooring – LVP

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Use RamBoard, FloorShell, Cover Too or similar breathable flooring protection to protect the floor during
any construction that goes on after installation. Tape the protection product to itself at the seams or to the
wall-baseboard at the perimeter, but never to the flooring.
• Do not place extremely heavy furniture (pool tables, pianos, heavy bookcases, etc.), cabinets, or other
permanent fixtures on top of the floor. Floating floors must be able to expand and contract freely. Too
much weight will pinch the floor to the subfloor and prevent it from moving as needed, possibly resulting in
edge lifting, plank separation, and other problems.
• Sweep or vacuum daily. Use only soft bristle attachments for vacuums.
• Place walk-off mats at all outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt brought into the space. Do not
use mats with a latex or rubber backing since these backings can cause permanent discoloration.
• Clean up spills and excessive liquids immediately.
• Damp mop as needed with water, or with a high-quality, pH-neutral vinyl cleaner such as Bona Pro Series
Luxury Vinyl Floor Cleaner. Do not use solvent-based cleaners, waxes, oils, bleaches, abrasive cleaners, or
products recommended for other types of flooring. Avoid any cleaners that describe themselves as a polish,
‘rejuvenator,’ or ‘cleaner and polish in one.’ Polishes can leave a residue that will dull the finish, collect dirt,
and can be extremely difficult to remove.
• Do not use scouring powder products, steel wool, or abrasive cleaning implements on the floor.
• Use proper floor protection devices such as felt protectors under furniture to prevent scratching. Under
desk chairs, protect the floor with a hard, solid mat. Rubber, carpet or other soft chair mats may allow
indentations and/or damage to the locking mechanism.
• Avoid walking on your vinyl floors with cleats, sports shoes and high heels.
• Do not roll, drag or slide heavy objects across the floor. When moving heavy furniture, pick up the furniture
completely and place it on a protective surface such as cardboard or plywood so that the furniture can be
‘walked’ along that surface.
• After installation, make sure that the flooring is never be exposed to temperatures less than 0˚F (-15°C) or
greater than 140˚F (60°C). Direct sunlight on flooring can produce surprisingly high temperatures. Window
treatments may be necessary to protect the flooring from high heat.

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