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Refinishing Gymnasium Floors with Water Base Finishes
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Cleaning
Clean dust mop treatments, cosmetics and skin oils
from the surface of the old finish using a tack rag soaked in cleaner solution. |
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1.To make cleaner solution, mix one part
Maintenance Cleaner to ten water. One gallon of
Maintenance Cleaner mixed with ten gallons of water will clean up to 8,000 square feet.
2.Soak a full size bath towel in the solution and
wring it out. Do not let any water run off the towel as it can penetrate in between the
boards and cause damage.
3.Wrap towel around a push broom and tack floor.
Turn the towel to a fresh surface with each pass, using a fresh towel as needed. Do not
re-wet a used towel or dirt and oil will contaminate the cleaning solution.
4.Launder all soiled towels. Discard the spent cleaning
solution, rinse and refill the mop bucket with clean water.
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Traditional Screen and Recoat
Methods for Gymnasium Floors |
| BEFORE USING, READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR NEW INSTALLATION OF SPORT FLOORS, USE ONLY IN
STRUCTURES WITH HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS.
DO NOT USE OVER CHANNEL AND CLIP FLOOR SYSTEMS IN
ENVIRONMENTS NOT CONTROLLED FOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY.
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ABRADE AND RECOAT
EXISTING FLOORS
1. Be sure floor is free from wax or oily residue.
2. Clean floor thoroughly with
Maintenance Cleaner and use
Recoat Conditioner and Prep Cleaner system
(see label for directions).
3. When recoating over other manufacturers’
finishes, check with manufacturer for abrading recommendations.
4. Vacuum thoroughly.
5. Tack with untreated dust mop or slightly
water-dampened towel.
6. Apply 1-2 coats of a NewAge finish (see finish
directions).
Note: Full Court Press will adhere to most finishes after proper
preparation and dry times. ALWAYS PREPARE A SAMPLE OR TEST AREA TO
DETERMINE COMPATIBILITY. |
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SANDING AND FINISHING
NEW FLOORS:
1. Sand and prepare the floor using MFMA-accepted methods.
2. Make your final cut with 100-120-grit paper.
Screen with 120-150-grit screen. This burnishing will reduce the
amount of grain raise.
3. Vacuum thoroughly.
4. Tack with untreated dust mop or slightly
water-dampened cloth or towel.
5. Apply sealer and paint using MFMA-accepted
methods then apply finish system (see finish directions) |
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INTERCOAT ABRASION FOR FLOORS WITHOUT GAME LINES:
Abrading between finish coats is not necessary for adhesion unless
it has been more than 48 hours since the previous coat has been
applied.
INTERCOAT ABRASION FOR FLOORS WITH GAME LINES:
Apply game lines over the first coat of finish. Before applying game
lines, abrade with a Floor Prep Pad (FPP) or 120-grit screen then
vacuum and tack thoroughly. BEFORE APPLYING GAME LINES, ALWAYS
PREPARE A SAMPLE OR TEST AREA TO DETERMINE COMPATIBILITY AND
ADHESION. DO NOT USE PAINT CONTAINING VINYLS OR POLY-VINYLS.
Abrade dry game lines with a FPP or 120-grit
screen to ensure adhesion of finish. Apply finish coat. Abrading
between finish coats is not necessary for adhesion of finish, unless
it has been more than 48 hours since the previous coat has been
applied. Always vacuum and tack thoroughly after abrading.
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FINISHING: SHAKE WELL
BEFORE USING.
1. Pour a 4” wide line of finish along the starting wall. Go with
the grain of the wood. |
2. Using a clean,
pre-dampened, Lightweight 18" Applicator; draw the applicator
forward, with the grain of the wood, moving the finish toward the
opposite wall. Holding the applicator at a “snowplow” angle will
maintain a wet edge at all times.
3. At the end of each run, turn the applicator
toward you and pad out the applicator parallel to the wet edge.
4. Feather out all turns. If pushed too hard or
too fast, drips will fly off the applicator.
5. Missed areas can be touched up if seen right
away.
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6. To prevent lapping and dry marks, be sure you
are using the recommended coverage of 500-600 sq. feet per gallon.
Be careful not to spread the finish too thin.
7. Allow your first coat to dry 2-3 hours.
NOTE: Allow final coat to dry at least 48 hours before use.
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DRY TIME/CURING:
With conditions of 65 to 80° F and 40 to 60% humidity this finish
will dry in 2-3 hours. The curing process takes approximately 7
days. The floor may be walked on after 24 hours, but the finish is
susceptible to scuffing and marring prior to completion of the
curing time. Do not replace athletic or walk-off mats until finish
is fully cured. Do not clean with water or detergent during the
first week.
CLEAN-UP:
Tools should be cleaned with water and stored. |
STORAGE: FREEZE-THAW
STABLE:
Product should always be stored in a climate controlled environment.
Do not store above 100° F. If frozen, allow product to thaw out at
room temperature before applying.
MAINTENANCE:
Place walk-off mats at all entrance doorways to keep out excessive
dirt and grit. See Maintenance Cleaner
instructions for cleaning and maintenance information. |