CANVAS PUR HOMOGENEOUS VINYL SHEETING

INTRODUCTION Homogeneous vinyl flooring has a uniform structure and composition from the top to the bottom as there is no separate backing layer The manufacturing process results in a compact single layer product available in semi- flexible and fully-flexible composition structures FloorworX offers a wide range of locally produced and imported homogeneous flooring options, which includes Canvas PUR: a fully-flexible vinyl sheeting range Canvas PUR is a fully-flexible vinyl sheeting with Polyurethane Reinforcement (PUR) available in 2.00mm sheeting Polyurethane Reinforcement protects the surface of the floor covering from dirt pick-up, scuffing and marking during installation and in the interim handover period Canvas PUR offers a collection of elegant, neutral tones with a subtle, forgiving, semi- directional design

BENEFITS CANVAS PUR_ Durable Group P abrasion resistance rating Good chemical resistance VOC < 10 μg/M3 100% recyclable 73% natural

INSTALLATION Canvas PUR must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations Sub-floors must be smooth, hard, clean, and dry before laying commences Uneven, solid or suspended timber floors may need preparation to meet the required standard In case of direct to earth concrete, a damp proof membrane must be incorporated into the sub-floor Canvas PUR sheeting must be allowed to relax for 24 hours in a uniform room temperature between 18°C and 27°C prior to installation The recommended adhesive for Canvas PUR sheeting is FloorworX No. 62 acrylic adhesive Canvas PUR sheeting must be hot seam welded using FloorworX Welding Rod All sub-floors must be tested for moisture content prior to installation

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION Supply and fix 2.0mm thick x 2.0m wide Canvas homogeneous vinyl sheeting with PUR reinforced surface treatment, manufactured in accordance with EN 649 and laid in FloorworX No. 62 acrylic adhesive which has been spread using a trowel fitted with an A2 notched blade at a rate of between 5.5m2 and 6.5m2 per litre on a previously prepared Class 1 sub-floor in accordance with SANS 10070, using FloorworX Self Leveller when required, including all cutting and waste The sheeting must be rolled in both directions with an articulated 68kg three-sectional roller immediately after it has been laid into the adhesive Joins must be butted, grooved and heat welded using FloorworX Welding Rod, ensuring that the welding rod bonds to more than 70% of the sheet thickness.

WARRANTY FloorworX offers a 10 year limited warranty, subject to our terms and conditions, against defective material provided that it is installed and maintained in accordance with our recommendations

MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE_ Approximately 80% of the dirt and soiling that has to be cleaned off a floor has been trafficked in from outside the building More than 90% of that soiling can be avoided by the use of an effective entrance matting system. When less dirt is trafficked through the entrance there will be a reduction in maintenance requirements Regular cleaning is more cost-effective and hygienic than occasional heavy-duty cleaning Wipe up any grease and oil spills immediately and treat stains as soon as they are observed Black rubber wheels and rubber furniture feet can discolour the floorcovering. Hard plastic is preferred. Always follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions regarding the use of cleaning chemicals.

POST-INSTALLATION SITE CLEAN_ MAINTENANCE POST-INSTALLATION SITE CLEAN_ Floor maintenance begins immediately after the completion of installation The initial step is to remove any loose dirt or debris using a dry mop, broom or vacuum Sand, construction debris and sharp-edged objects may result in irreparable damage being inflicted to the new floor Remove any visible adhesive residue using a damp cloth. Once the adhesive has cured it will be difficult to remove If other trades are working in the building after the installation of the flooring, the floor must be protected from subsequent damage by the use of thick paper, cardboard or hard board No wet maintenance must take place until 72 hours (3 days) have elapsed from the time of installation (this is to ensure that the adhesive has sufficient time to cure properly and develop full bond strength)

MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION_ PUR coated vinyl floors are protected by means of various cross-linked polyurethane surface treatments that are applied as part of the manufacturing process The purpose of these treatments is to protect the floor from the damaging effects of traffic-induced scuffing and soiling, but these treatments will only be effective in conjunction with a daily and periodic cleaning and maintenance regime in conjunction with a correctly dimensioned entrance mat. In the event of failure to effectively maintain the thin PUR coating, the user can utilise a sealer-based maintenance program as described for uncoated floors

MAINTENANCE INITIAL CLEAN_ Dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove loose soil and dust Scrub the floor using a solution of FloorworX Maintain diluted 1:10 with clean water, with a rotary machine fitted with a blue pad Remove the residue immediately after scrubbing using a wet/dry vacuum Rinse with clean water using a flat mop and allow the floor to dry Dry buff the floor using a rotary or high speed machine fitted with a white pad. For higher traffic areas, apply FloorworX Spray Buff in a fine stream or mist onto the floor in front of a rotary machine fitted with a red pad and work in until dry FloorworX Spray Buff applied in this manner at the rate of 600m2 per litre assists in maintaining a smooth surface and constant level of gloss

MAINTENANCE REGULAR CLEANING_ Dust mop with flat mop or vacuum on a daily basis to remove dust and loose dirt Treat spills, spots and stains immediately Spot clean by hand with a red or white pad and a diluted solution of FloorworX Maintain, working from the outside of the mark to its centre Dry buff or spray buff periodically, as described in Initial Clean Procedure The frequency of dry buffing or spray buffing is dependent on the amount of foot traffic and the effectiveness of the daily cleaning regime

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE_ Scrub the floor using a solution of FloorworX Maintain diluted 1:10 with clean water, with a rotary machine fitted with a blue pad Remove the residue immediately after scrubbing using a wet/dry vacuum Rinse with clean water using a flat mop and allow the floor to dry Dry buff the floor using a rotary or high speed machine fitted with a white pad For higher traffic areas, apply FloorworX Spray Buff in a fine stream or mist onto the floor in front of a rotary machine fitted with a red pad and work in until dry FloorworX Spray Buff applied in this manner at the rate of 600m2 per litre assists in maintaining a smooth surface and constant level of gloss

PERMANENT DAMAGE TO PUR COATING MAINTENANCE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO PUR COATING If the cleaning and maintenance regime as described above is unable to prevent permanent damage being done to the PUR coating as a result of traffic-induced scuffing and soiling, then it may be necessary to adopt the strip, seal and spray buff approach