Bordeaux Flooring Maintenance
(same as Navarre Maintenance)
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Navarre & Bordeaux Collection Maintenance
European Oil Finishes are environmentally friendly
products developed from vegetable oils, and unleaded drying agents.
Aquamarijn is a product line manufactured by U.P.
Quality and Environment b.v, - the leading Dutch manufacturer of natural
and waterborne floor finishes.
Why a Natural Oil Finish?
A Natural Oil Finish cannot be compared with todays
more popular acrylic coatings. These coatings protect the floor by
forming a wear layer, in fact a plastic film on the surface of the
floor. To the contrary, natural oil finishes impregnate the wood fibers
to harden them while not altering the natural beauty of the wood. This
process makes the wood resistant to water and there is no visual film on
the surface.
Oiled floors look antique, and are distinguishable by
their elegant patina. They are easy to care for and are repairable. Only
regular applications of the Revol Maintenance Oil are necessary to
nourish the wood and bring the luster back. Oiled floors look better as
they age.
Does the oil smell?
What you smell is the natural odor of linseed oil.
Generally speaking this odor disappears quite rapidly. Natural oils dry
through oxidation, therefore it is important to provide sufficient
ventilation during the drying time.
Some of our floors in the Navarre Collection will have a
smell coming out of the box since they are treated at the factory with
processes that age the wood. Again the odor will dissipate over a short
period of time.
How often does the floor need to be recoated?
As always, this is a matter of the severity of traffic
and amount of wear. Wear patterns can be restored as needed to blend
with the rest of the floor.
With normal use, in a home, it is expected to apply a
thin coat of the Revol Maintenance Oil once to twice a year for ultimate
protection and to conserve the best appearance. In a commercial
environment with higher traffic, floors can be buffed with the Revol.
Maintenance Oil on a monthly basis.
How do I repair a scratch?
We offer a very user friendly Repair Kit with
instructions for repairing light scratches in small areas. Deep
scratches may be sanded down to an even surface with an abrading sponge
or with sandpaper. After this, the surface is restored using the Revol
Maintenance Oil .
What about stains?
Normal household spills and stains can be wiped clean
with a damp cloth or a light sponge with some warm water and Clien -S-
Intensive cleaner. When dry, rub with Maintenance Oil.
Will the floor be oily and sticky when I apply
the Revol Maintenance Oil?
When applying the Revol Maintenance Oil, it is very
important to only use a small amount of oil and allow it to penetrate
into the wood. Any residue must be dried and removed.
WARNING!
The cloths and pads that are used for oiling must be
handled very carefully. Oil saturated cloths can self ignite
spontaneously by exothermic oxidation. Oxidation releases heat that must
be discharged. We recommend letting the cloths to dry unfolded, to store
them in a closed container or immerse them in water.
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR OILED FLOORS
After installation, the floor should be cleaned
thoroughly with The Cien Z- Floor Soap diluted in water.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH CLIEN- Z- FLOOR SOAP:
1. Normal daily or weekly cleaning is done by vacuuming
or dry mopping grit, dust etc.
2. In a bucket, Add Ύ cup of Clien Z- Floor Soap to 1
gallon of warm water. Damp mop only. Make sure you rinse the cloth in
another bucket of clean water as you dont want to reincorporate the
dirt back onto the floor. After cleaning with Clien Z- Floor Soap a
thin nourishing and protective film layer is left on the floor. Clien
Z- Floor Soap is available in natural and white. To prevent damages
never use any other cleaner on your oiled floor.
PRIOR TO APPLYING REVOL MAINTENANCE OIL
When the floor becomes dull or start to show wear
patterns, it is time to apply a coat of REVOL Maintenance Oil. It is
sometimes not necessary to recoat the entire floor but only the affected
areas.
STEP 1 Deep Cleaning with Clien S- Intensive Cleaner
CLIEN-S is a very powerful, biodegradable vegetable soap
intended for the intensive cleaning of oiled floors before applying
REVOL Maintenance Oil. DO NOT USE FOR
ROUTINE CLEANING.
Remove dust and loose dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
Add approximately 3 cups of CLIEN-S per gallon of
warm water.
Use two buckets: one with the soap solution and one
with clean water to rinse the mop or floor cloth.
Scrub the floor using a damp (not wet!) mop or
floor cloth.
Remove the dissolved dirt. Rinse the cloth/mop regularly in clean warm
water and wring out thoroughly.
Once the floor has completely dried, you may begin an
application of the Revol Maintenance Oil. Caution: If the floor has not
completely dried, mildew could form in moisture trapped under the oil.
We recommend to let the floor dry for several hours before the
application of oil.
STEP 2 - Applying a new coat of REVOL Maintenance Oil
REVOL is a wood-nourishing, fast-drying natural oil,
containing boiled linseed oil and tung oil. REVOL also contains the
natural thinners citrus oil and turpentine, which add cleaning qualities
to this oil.
REVOL is eminently suitable to touch-up, re-oil and
renovate indoor floors that were treated with natural oil before.
Only use REVOL on completely dry
surfaces and after thorough cleaning with CLIEN-S.
When oiling the floor, only use very little oil -
oil should be in and not on the floor!
When oiling tiny surfaces, sprinkle the oil onto a
cloth, rub in, and rub dry.
When oiling larger surfaces (commercial areas) rub in with a buffer and
a pad and rub dry with cotton cloths (see warning).
After application, leave the floor to dry
thoroughly (six to eight hours), before walking on the floor.
Wait at least a couple of days before cleaning the floor.
REMOVING STAINS AND SCRATCHES
To remove shoe marks, and light stains, use a capful of
Clien S- Intensive Cleaner in a quart of water. Apply liberally onto
the area and scrub with a nylon brush or a scouring pad.
Wipe and let dry. Apply a small amount of Revol
Maintenance Oil on a cloth and cover the area. Let dry and rub with a
polishing cloth.
Deep scratches may be sanded down to an even surface
with an abrading sponge or with sandpaper. After this, always restore
the surface using Revol Maintenance Oil.
Expectations
Joints:
Wood floor systems expand and contract in response to fluctuations in
temperature and humidity. By controlling the environment, maintaining an
adequate temperature and relative humidity, you will minimize the
visible effects of the seasonal contraction and expansion of your floor.
In very dry climates, the use of a humidifier might be necessary.
Appearance:
Oiled floors have a very different appearance from the ones the American
customer is used to. At times the floor can look dull and show marks.
Over time, as applications of oil are repeated, the floors tend to look
better as they age and develop a rich patina.
Protection
You may protect your oiled floor by taking the following
precautions:
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To help eliminate fine particles of dirt/grit that
act like sandpaper and will scratch any floor, vacuum or sweep as
needed. |
| Spills should be wiped up immediately. |
| Use walk-off mats at entrance doors and in
front of kitchen sink. Avoid rubber backed or other non-ventilated mats or rugs. |
| In the kitchen, use a rug in front of the working
areas, such as the stove and sink, to prevent local premature wear. |
| Install proper protectors under feet of
furniture. Furniture will require different types of protectors in order
to achieve maximum weight distribution. Resilient pads such as those
made of felt, flexible rubber, and saucer-shaped plastic glides will
work for most furniture. |
| Caster wheeled chairs should have wide casters. A
protective mat should be used under office chairs. |
| Maintain a minimum humidity level in the room. If
necessary, use a humidifier. |
| Never use tape or other adhesive products on this
surface. |
| Periodically check floor for signs of
wear. When visible, it is time to repair your floor with an application
of Revol Maintenance Oil. |
All Wood Floors In The Navarre Collection Are Offered
With
A Lifetime Structural Manufacture Warranty.
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