Shaw Hard Surface products do not always require a floor finish. However, in certain applications a floor finish may be desirable to aid in stain protection, resistance to abrasion or increase gloss level.

IMPORTANT: For STATICPULSE™ ESD Control Tile, DO NOT APPLY ANY FINISH.

New Floor Maintenance:

• Do not begin wet maintenance for at least 4 or 5 days after installation is complete.
• Damp mopping is allowed after 12 hours.

Regular Maintenance:

Best Practice:

• Remove surface soil, option, determine what the visual expectations are, e.g., shiny, medium, or matte finish.

Option 1– No Wax & No Buff Methods (Matte Finish):

• Damp mop: Clean floor with a neutral pH detergent such as Johnson Diversey ‘Stride’,Taski ‘R-50’ or equivalent. Follow manufacturer’s directions for mixing and using.
• Machine (auto scrubber): If desired, scrub with a rotary scrubber using a 3M red type scrubbing pad or automatic scrubber with equivalent scrubbing pads or brushes.

Option 2 – Floor Finish (Shiny or Matte):

• Apply 2-3 coats of high quality floor finish such as Johnson Diversey’s ‘Carefree’ or Taski‘s ‘Vision Matte’, or equivalent. Apply with a clean finish mop or finish applicator. Follow finish manufacturer’s instructions.
• Allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next coat.
• Optional: Spray buffing in lieu of Option 2 is acceptable and will leave a slight luster on the floor.

To learn more about maintenance options, visit www.diversey.com

Call Shaw Floors Technical Support at +1-877-502-7429, for information on:

• Floor-prep and installation recommendations over concrete and other sub-floor types including wood, porous and non-porous surfaces.
• Adhesive recommendations, including 2-part epoxy adhesives, ESD adhesives and others.
• Current maintenance recommendations.