acrylic floor

« **on:** March 18, 2014, 07:20:14 am »

I have been asked to quote for cleaning just over 5,000 sq yards of acrylic flooring , the floor involved cannot have anything abrasive used on it according to the customer in question.
The inhouse cleaning firm have tried a couple of things but cannot achieve a result. the floor itself was flooded a few weeks ago and has left a water type marks in the floor.
when attempts have been made at cleaning it appears to be ok when wet, but as soon as dry the marks come back.
The only other option for them is to resurface the floor ,they have been quoted around £23,000 by 2 company,s already .
anybody any idea,s
Geoff

« **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2014, 07:29:36 am »

Need more information than just acrylic flooring!!! The name lends itself to thoughts that the surface is impervious so this then begs the question is the staining Topical or has it penetrated. Try and get a copy of one of the quotes or at least a better description of the floor and I will be able to advise you further as we have a lot of experience with these type of floors and resin in particular

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd

« **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2014, 07:36:24 am »

I have asked if they can get me the specifications from the manufactures , I will visit today and see if I can get a copy of the quotes.

Geoff.

« **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2014, 07:46:56 am »

Geoff

I also have to say although it may appear a lot to them £23K to relay 5000M2 od floor is dirt cheap thats around £4.50 a M2

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd

« **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2014, 07:50:39 am »

Kevin,
I am not sure exactly what the quote was for, the impression I got was to strip a layer off and resurface.

like I said ,I will do my best to get more info .

geoff

« **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2014, 08:29:48 am »

there is a company that can re-surface/apply a new colour, why not try them
e-mail me for details

« **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2014, 08:32:49 am »

Is it a tennis court?

« **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2014, 11:01:49 am »

Yep !!

Its tennis courts .

Geoff.

« **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2014, 11:03:56 am »

Terrazoman,

whats is your email add ?

or you can email me gwrightson@gwrightson.karoo.co.uk

Thanks geoff

« **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2014, 11:27:41 am »

info sent

« **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2014, 11:34:55 am »

I have done a couple of these in the past.

The manufacturers recommendations were bleach, floor stripper and brick acid depending on the challenge.

You may find they are pretty resilient. The only thing we found was that they shred floor pads and dont like overly aggressive brushes so chemistry and dwell are the most important.

« **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2014, 05:43:32 pm »

I did a test clean today , used a heavy degreaser, were ok

but not great, 2 other local companys have tried and imo messed it up , they used abrasive pads and as Jamie has said left bits every where , so now the manageress is a little disillusioned , I believe she hoping for a complete new floor if insurance comp. will pay.

I intend to give it another go tomorrow , along the lines of Jamies suggestion .

Jamie ,What would your suggested method and dilution rates ie. bleach etc be ?

I am pretty sure the marking is infact salt residual from the tidal surge
Geoff

« **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2014, 05:48:37 pm »

I have some stuff on my laptop I will post up later regarding this.

« **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2014, 05:48:43 pm »

Use a rotary fitted with a soft to medium brush and some buffered acid. Vac up rinse with pH Neutral and vac again

Kev Martin
tiling Logistics Ltd

« **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2014, 08:34:10 pm »

Cant get the care guidlines uploaded. Essentially it says to use phosphoric acid on these so Kevins method may be suitable for this floor (subject to testing).

The bleach is more for mold and algae growth and they recommend a 2:1 dilution with water.

« **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2014, 09:13:49 pm »

Buffered acid cleaner not Phosphoric. Different stuff this it is a buffered acid with surfactant designed for this work but as Jamie says always do a test area first.

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics

« **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2014, 06:38:51 am »

Is there a particular off the shelf brand you would recommend for the buffered acid?
Would you mix with a degreaser?
I need to go and test an area, and if all goes well I shall then have to try source larger quantities, any recommendations.

Geoff

« **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2014, 07:19:22 am »

I have a product called bonaclean which is for calcium removal acid side with detergent.

« **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2014, 11:26:20 am »

We have this product but under no circumstances can you mix it with any bleach

http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/products/aqua-mix/problem-solvers/aqua-mix-ex-treme.aspx

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd

« **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2014, 06:51:03 pm »

I have cleaned this sort of court. Sometimes they put down clay on the court to "grab" the tennis ball on contact and if you are too aggressive with the clean and vacuum up loads of clay then it affects the way the court plays. So if you were to take out all the clay then the court would play faster as the ball would slide off the court and skid. Just be aware of this when you clean.

« **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2014, 11:53:48 am »

despite the remark ' no abrasives' I strongly suggest to have a go or two with a standard swing 16/17" with a Diamabrush 50 or 100 polymer tool; will save massive on time and makes the re-coat job very very easy.

« **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2014, 04:32:17 pm »

Thanks for all advise and replys,
I did buy a product called salt away to try m but before I had chance to do another test clean,
the manager decided he was going down the route of new floor from insurance company,
so I will never really know

.
Cant win them all .

geoff