Attachment 05 - 20R0004 FWA Custodial Maple Wood Floor Refinishing Guidelines.pdf

Maple Wood Floor Refinishing Attachment-05 (Guidelines)

Finishing immediately before applying the first coat of finish, maple gym floors should be thoroughly tack ragged, giving particular attention to edges and corners. Apply an even coat of finish in accordance with your finish manufacturers’ instructions. Allow to dry completely.

Lightly abrade with #2 steel wool or screen to break the surface tension for bonding with the next coat.

Do not use steel wool if applying a water-based urethane finish product. Vacuum, then double tack rag the floor. Subsequent coats should be applied in accordance with the finish manufacturers’ specifications. Do not abrade the final coat of finish. After applying the final coat, do not use the floor until finish manufacturers’ recommended cure time has elapsed. Avoid heavy traffic on the floor surface for at least one week.

Note: Avoid air currents that carry dust and dirt. Indoor temperatures and all sealers, paints and finishes should be approximately 65 degrees Fahrenheit or higher during application. Allow adequate ventilation for proper drying. Maintain normal humidity conditions inside the facility to avoid blistering, flaking and abnormally long drying and cure times.