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Refinishing Gymnasium Floors |
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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.
1.To make cleaner solution, mix one part
Maintenance Cleaner to four parts water. One gallon of
Maintenance Cleaner mixed with four gallons of water will clean up to 5,000 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. Dump the cleaner
solution, rinse and refill the mop bucket with clean water.
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Screening
1.Screen the floor at a moderate speed using a new
120 grit screen under a slow speed buffer. Cross buff the gym. For best results,
screen east/west, then north/south. Use one screen for every 400 square feet.
Note - Never use damaged screens! If a screen has been
damaged, change it immediately, even if it has just been placed under the buffer.
2.When complete, the floor should have a uniform
white powder on the surface and a dull, even appearance. Do not leave any shiny spots.
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Cleaning
1.Vacuum all dust using a non-marking vacuum head.
Note -Watch out for scuff marks from black power cords,
vacuum wheels, shoes or any other black rubber materials.
2.Tack the floor with towels dampened in plain
water. Towels should be just damp enough for dust to stick. You will need approximately
two to four towels. These towels can be rinsed in the water as long as the water is
changed as it starts to get dirty.
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Application Instructions
Note -
Always maintain
adequate ventilation during all phases of the coating process.
1. Check the moisture content of the wood.
2. Place a new or properly cleaned refill on the
Applicator.
3. Rock the finish container several times before
opening, then pour finish into a clean, dry, plastic container to mix in the catalyst.
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Mixing Catalyst
Note - Use only NewAge Catalyst. Never add extra
amounts of catalyst and never use catalyzed finish that is over 14 hours old. Catalyst
can irritate skin and eyes upon contact so wear proper protection.1. Rock container several times before opening. If
using a 1 gallon container, finish should be transferred into a clean, dry plastic pour
can before mixing in the catalyst.
2. While stirring finish, slowly add
catalyst to
finish. Make sure to mix proper amount of catalyst to finish. Use the markings on the side
of catalyst bottle to determine the proper amount of catalyst (2 ounces
per gallon). Continue mixing for 30 seconds after adding
catalyst.
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Finish Application
1. Pour a 4-inch wide
puddle-line, starting 4-6 inches away from the wall, pouring with the grain of the
wood, the entire length of the gym. Start about one foot from the head wall and stop about
three feet from the opposite wall. Holding the applicator at a slight angle, drag it in a
"squeegee" or "plowing" type motion to move the puddle from one side
of the gym to the other. Brush out all turns, stops and other applicator marks, brushing
the direction of the puddle-line. Add finish to the puddle when needed to maintain a wet
edge across the room.2. Decrease width of the puddle-line around 2-3
feet before the final wall, allowing the puddle to run "dry". Back out of the
room by wetting small sections of remaining floor and brushing away from you in the same
direction the puddle-line was poured.
3. Allow approximately 3 hours of drying time between coat with
good ventilation. Then apply a second coat. Apply the second
coat after 3 hours and less than 6 hours to eliminate the need to re-screen the
floor.
Note - If the first coat dries longer than 6 hours, it
must be screened before receiving a second coat.
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Pot Life:
Once catalyzed pot life is 24 hours.
Dry Time
Before Use:
Keep the gym air circulation on overnight, during application and during the drying
period. When dried properly, the gym may be put into play the next day. Do not cover the
gym (this includes wrestling and gymnastic mats) for two weeks after coating. Covering the
floor sooner than this can make the finish soft and more susceptible to marking.
Storage: FREEZE-THAW
STABLE. If frozen, allow to thaw at room temperature. Always bring finish
to room temperature and mix thoroughly before using. Do not store above 120F.
Coverage:
Coverage rates range from 800 to 1000 square feet per gallon for the Multi-Use and
600-800 for the Commercial
Wood Finish. |
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