Maintenanc
The initial cleaning done immediately after the flooring laid is of essential importance
for removing all mortar, adhesives and epoxy residues that may be left in the joints. In this initial phase, we recommend that you use an acid product such as DETERDEK, in a 1:5 concentration.
Rub energetically to obtain the maximum cleaning. After washing the floor, which is just as important, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water to remove all traces of the detergent used. These steps are recommended for
all Merito collections.
Thanks to the characteristics of the production process (high firing temperature, raw materials of great quality, sinterizing process), the surface of our material is waterproof (the water absorption is minimum). Therefore the dirt cannot penetrate but it is necessary
to remove it from the surface. For this procedure do not use detergents containing waxes or waxing products, in order to avoid the forming of greasy layers; for choosing the most appropriate detergent refer to your provider. After the installation of floors, particularly of those made with polished materials, the surfaces should be adequately protected with particle board or other suitable materials in order to protect them from dirt and on-site processing. This prevents damage caused by subsequent processing.
For these materials, after completing the steps described in the section “Initial
Cleaning”, you only need to clean the floor with hot water containing small quantities of an alkaline detergent such as FILA CLEANER in a concentration 1:200. On these types of surface it is not advisable to apply a waterproofing product: the absence of porosity causes the waterproofing agent to deposit on the surface in an uneven way and to have unpleasant aesthetic effects.
For commercial and heavily used surface areas such as airports, hospitals, supermarkets, and any public spaces with heavy foot traffic which are thus subject to considerable soiling, it is necessary to use automatic cleaning machines with suction of the washing liquids.
This allows not only deep cleaning, but also the continuous removal of liquids containing
substances that cause soiling, thus preventing the formation of films which are very difficult to remove. Any detergent on the market can be used in the desired concentration for cleaning the high technology sinterized Merito products, with the exception of HYDROFLUORIC acid (HF) or its compounds, according to UNI-EN 176 standards. In order to keep costs limited and speed up maintenance operations, the concentration of the detergent must always be as low as possible.
For raised floos we suggest to choose bright or polished surfaces in large sizes: these materials can be dry cleaned or with the minimum use of liquids. After the floor is laid it is necessary to make a very accurate initial cleaning with proper products.
Installation
The initial cleaning done immediately after the flooring laid is of essential importance
for removing all mortar, adhesives and epoxy residues that may be left in the joints. In this initial phase, we recommend that you use an acid product such as DETERDEK, in a 1:5 concentration.
Rub energetically to obtain the maximum cleaning. After washing the floor, which is just as important, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water to remove all traces of the detergent used. These steps are recommended for
all Merito collections.
Thanks to the characteristics of the production process (high firing temperature, raw materials of great quality, sinterizing process), the surface of our material is waterproof (the water absorption is minimum). Therefore the dirt cannot penetrate but it is necessary
to remove it from the surface. For this procedure do not use detergents containing waxes or waxing products, in order to avoid the forming of greasy layers; for choosing the most appropriate detergent refer to your provider. After the installation of floors, particularly of those made with polished materials, the surfaces should be adequately protected with particle board or other suitable materials in order to protect them from dirt and on-site processing. This prevents damage caused by subsequent processing.
For these materials, after completing the steps described in the section “Initial
Cleaning”, you only need to clean the floor with hot water containing small quantities of an alkaline detergent such as FILA CLEANER in a concentration 1:200. On these types of surface it is not advisable to apply a waterproofing product: the absence of porosity causes the waterproofing agent to deposit on the surface in an uneven way and to have unpleasant aesthetic effects.
For commercial and heavily used surface areas such as airports, hospitals, supermarkets, and any public spaces with heavy foot traffic which are thus subject to considerable soiling, it is necessary to use automatic cleaning machines with suction of the washing liquids.
This allows not only deep cleaning, but also the continuous removal of liquids containing
substances that cause soiling, thus preventing the formation of films which are very difficult to remove. Any detergent on the market can be used in the desired concentration for cleaning the high technology sinterized Merito products, with the exception of HYDROFLUORIC acid (HF) or its compounds, according to UNI-EN 176 standards. In order to keep costs limited and speed up maintenance operations, the concentration of the detergent must always be as low as possible.
For raised floos we suggest to choose bright or polished surfaces in large sizes: these materials can be dry cleaned or with the minimum use of liquids. After the floor is laid it is necessary to make a very accurate initial cleaning with proper products.