Keeping Karndean a Solid Flooring Choice
Karndean Click vinyl flooring is a solid choice for your flooring and enjoys many benefits. However, there are some rules to follow to ensure you get the maximum benefits from your floor and avoid any errors that could cause damage.
Installation
If you have installed your vinyl flooring yourself (or had a professional install for you) you need to be aware of the first important aspect and that is to maintain a room temperature of around 45 degrees for the first two days.
This is to allow bonding and setting of the complete flooring. Also, it is recommended that you allow a day before having any furniture on your floor so that adhesive can dry and be set in place. Ensure that you clean off the floor as soon as you have finished installation to clear away any blotches from adhesive and save them from staining your floor.
The cleaning of the floor can be straightforward but also requires a knowledge of which products are ideal and which are hazardous to the flooring.
Cleaning
Some people say that you can clean vinyl with any cleaning product – but that is not so.
You need to stray from using detergents on your floor and always check the bottles of cleaning products or sprays to see if they are vinyl friendly. Wax polish is not a suitable product to use and highly avoid scrubbing abrasives which tend to leave scratch marks.
Spills should be cleaned up immediately using several techniques and products, such as a neutral cleaner – remembering to vacuum and sweep your floor at least three times a week. Wash your floor at least once a week but be sure not to soak your tiles with water as this weakens adhesive in some cases. Luxury vinyl flooring has anti-moisture properties, but too much water on the floor could cause damage.
Be sure to thoroughly dry the flooring after a mop to ensure that no damage can be done.
Care
When choosing furniture for the home, avoid couches or tables with rolling coasters as much as possible.
These items increase the risk of indents due to vinyl’s cushioned texture and can leave scuffs or trails from constant movement. It is practical to use furniture with felt pads on legs that have a much better and friendlier bond with vinyl.
Scratches can be sanded with a vinyl friendly polish and sandpaper. For areas where the sunlight is constant, it may be good to put a throw rug in place to save discolouration from sunbeams hitting the same area constantly. We recommend that any rugs used on vinyl have non-slip backing to prevent them from sliding across the floor when stepping on them.
Expert Advice
Be sure to enquire about proper care for your flooring from your supplier.
Any reputable vinyl supplier will have a vast knowledge of care and attention to maintaining luxury vinyl flooring for decades to come. Karndean Click vinyl flooring is a well-respected brand that has experts on hand to give care and guidance towards making the most out of your flooring and avoiding any catastrophe.
There are many aspects to maintaining and caring for luxury vinyl flooring that can be misinterpreted. Always refer to the manufacturer’s manual for a concise and detailed care guide for your floor to avoid any mishaps or wrong turns taken with the care of LVT.
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