Designflooring installation is complete. Now what?
Now that the floor is installed, do not wash it for 24 hours. Designflooring requires very little maintenance, but as durable and hardwearing as it is, the floor can still benefit from regular cleaning and care. For more information, see our cleaning and maintenance page.
How easy is it to clean and maintain Designflooring?
It has never been easier to clean and maintain Designflooring. We have developed an enhanced PU protective surface treatment which has been incorporated into our floors and offers outstanding slip, scuff and soiling resistance, resulting in an easier and more environmentally friendly regime for the cleaning and maintenance of the floor. Designflooring is very hardwearing and like any hard flooring, regular maintenance will enhance the beauty and durability of the floor.
Why is it important for me to use Designflooring's cleaning and maintenance products?
Some cleaning products contain agents that can damage the floor. To qualify for our product guarantee, we recommend that you use Designflooring's Cleaning and Maintenance system.
How can Designflooring Clean help protect against the coronavirus?
Our Designflooring Clean floor cleaner contains soap rather than disinfectant. Using Clean on your floor helps to break up and safely remove any germs that are on the surface, in the same way as using soap for washing your hands. As always, a regular clean is recommended to maintain hygiene.
Where can I buy cleaning and maintenance products?
Cleaning and maintenance products can be bought through your Commercial Business Manager. You can also give us a call on +44 (0)1386 820 105 to order commercial cleaning products.
Can spilt liquids seep through tile edges?
The floor should have been fitted tightly to ensure spillages cannot seep through tile edges or custom cuts. To avoid slippery surfaces, any spills should be cleaned up straight away.
Does Designflooring require entrance matting?
You should use entrance matting approximately two paces wide and ensure they are cleaned on a regular basis to maintain their effectiveness. Synthetic rubber can permanently stain vinyl floorcoverings. Avoid using synthetic rubber backed mats on Designflooring, synthetic rubber furniture feet or synthetic rubber wheeled castors.
Is Designflooring slip resistant?
All hard floors can be slippery when wet. Take extra care when cleaning and ensure the floor area is allowed to dry completely before use. During periods of wet weather, it may be necessary to put down extra matting to prevent water from being brought in from outside.
How do I remove scratches?
If surface scratching does appear, it is important to locate and address the cause of the problem. You can improve the appearance of light scratches by simply applying Designflooring Remove, wiping off the residue with a mop and rinsing thoroughly with clean water. You can then re-apply Refresh.
How should I protect Designflooring against furniture?
Avoid sliding or dragging furniture, or other objects, across the floor. Use load bearing castors with heavy furniture or appliances
What should I use to clean my floor?
We advise that you use Designflooring Clean to clean the floor, as some cleaning products contain agents that can damage the floor.
How do I remove black scuff marks from the floor?
As with any flooring, furniture and shoe soles rubbing on the floor can cause unsightly scruff marks. A simple solution to remove black scuff marks from your floor is to dilute a small amount of Clean in some water and use a moistened cloth (or a non-abrasive nylon scouring pad for persistent marks) with the diluted solution.
How do I remove light scratch marks?
You'll also find light scratches easy to fix. If Refresh has been applied after the floor was laid, you can easily eliminate light scratches by removing the Refresh using Remove, wiping off the residue with a mop and rinse thoroughly with clean water. You can then re-apply a fresh coat of Refresh.
How do I remove deep scratch marks?
On the occasion there is a particularly deep scratch, first use our Remove and Refresh products. If this doesn't improve the appearance of your deep scratch enough, you'll find that the best option may be to replace the plank that has been damaged. The versatility of Designflooring planks allows for a no fuss replacement, and it's even easier with Designflooring LooseLay. Refreshing the entire floor post-installation will help blend the new plank and existing floor together.
Will Designflooring stain?
Most common stains will not affect a Designflooring floor. However there are agents that can stain, such as solvent based liquids. The use of Designflooring Refresh will provide some protection against this type of damage.
Have a question that's not covered here? If you need more information about any aspect of Designflooring, please contact us on +44 (0)1386 820 105 or contact us with your query and we'll be happy to help.
