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When
your floor arrives from Sterling...
Please inspect the
floor for any damage that may have occurred in shipping. Contact
Sterling immediately if the boxes or rolls show signs of mishandling. Once you
have determined the condition of your floor allow the floor to warm to
room temperature. This is essential in the winter months, as the floor
has the potential of being shipped in temperatures below freezing. For
Dance Floor, Cabriole tm, Royale tm and Adagio tm please store the floor
in a horizontal position on the core provided in shipping to keep the
floor from collapsing on itself. In the case of Roscoleum, Performance
Floor, Studio Floor and Show Floor store the floor in a vertical
position with its shipping core intact to prevent creasing. (these
floors are stiff enough to keep from caving in a vertical position.)
Preparing
your sub-floor...
Proper preparation of
your sub-floor is essential to the long-term health of your Rosco Dance
Floor. All screw heads nails and other hard edged protrusions should be
removed or covered prior to the installation of your Rosco Dance Floor.
These materials can damage your floor beyond repair and cause injury to
dancers. Fill cracks in the sub-floor with an appropriate filler and
sand smooth.
Cutting
the floor to fit the space...
If you plan to cut
the floor, determine the size of the pieces before you unroll your
floor. Traditionally the floor runs the width of the studio or stage,
but the seams may run perpendicular to the width of the stage with no
ill effects on the floor. Prior to cutting, unroll the floor on a flat
surface, preferably your stage or studio. Measure down on edge of the
floor to the desired length, make a mark, (measure this distance twice),
then measure down the other edge of the floor the same distance. With a
straight edge wide enough to meet both of the points you have measured
draw a line or with a chalk line snap a line of chalk. Then with a matte
knife and a straight edge carefully cut along the chalk line you have
snapped. Repeat this procedure for each piece of floor you have cut.
Taping
the floor...
Once you have cut
your pieces, allow the floor to lie flat overnight so that any creases
or wrinkles will settle out prior to taping the floor. If taping on top
of the floor, you should position the first piece of floor, then
position the second piece of the floor, leaving an 1/8" (3mm) gap
to allow for expansion and contraction. Run your vinyl floor tape along
the length of the seam, covering the gap and attaching to both pieces of
floor. Repeat this process for all pieces of floor. Once the seams are
taped, tape around the perimeter. The use of Rosco Floor tape is
recommended, as the adhesive is formulated not to leave behind a sticky
residue. To tape the floor using double stick tape the procedure is
slightly different. It is best when installing your floor in this
fashion to have two people working together to adjust the floor and
tape. First, determine the front edge of the first piece of floor you
are going to tape down. Once you have decided where the front edge of
your floor is going to fall, attach the double stick tape to the floor
making sure to leave the plastic covering on the side of the tape that
will come in contact with your floor. Then position the first piece of
floor over the tape making sure the front edge of the floor is covering
the entire width of the tape. Working in 3 foot sections, fold back the
corresponding edge of floor, remove the plastic covering on the tape
then press the floor onto tape. Complete the entire length of the floor
in this fashion. Continue with all the remaining pieces of the floor.
Rolling
and storage of your floor...
Prior to removal and
storage sweep the floor to remove any dirt or materials that might
damage the floor when rolled. Remove the tape by pulling up working
parallel to the floor so as to minimize movement of the floor before you
roll it. Roll the floor on a solid core, keeping the edges as straight
as possible to avoid a "coning" effect. Keep the floor rolled
as tightly as possible as this will eliminate creases and wrinkles. Tape
the floor tightly to keep the floor from unrolling. Wrap the floor in a
protective covering, such as Visqene or polyethylene. If there is
adequate room, store the floor covering on the ground in a clean area.
Try not to stack the floor more than 2 rolls high, the weight of the
material may collapse the core and flatten the floor out.
Protecting
your floor...
Minimize the amount
of "street" dirt that is brought onto your floor by having
scrap pieces of carpet or doormats placed inside any doorways where
there is street access. Do not drink, eat or smoke while on your floor.
Avoid placing any sharp edged item, scenery, chairs, tables or other
equipment onto the floors as these items may gouge, rip or damage the
floor. If anything is to be painted while resting on your floor consider
moving the item off the floor or lay drop cloths around the item so as
to protect the floor. Any substance spilled or dropped on the floor
should be removed immediately. Do not remove spills or stains with
scouring powders or pads as they will remove the finish and permanently
damage the floor.
Maintaining
your floor...
It is the nature of
vinyl and linoleum floors that scuffmarks may show upon the surface of
the material. This in no way affects the performance of the floor.
The regular cleaning
of your Rosco dance floor is important to the overall life of your
floor. The floor should be swept and mopped at least 3 times a week. In
touring applications the floor should be swept and mopped everyday. Do
not use any cleaner with ammonia in its formula, as the ammonia will
leave a slippery residue on the surface of your floor. Prior to the
mopping, the floor should be swept clean with a soft push broom. A corn
broom or other bristle broom may leave scratches on the floor surface.
For the regular cleaning Rosco Green Label cleaner is the specified
cleaning product for all Rosco Dance Floors. The water temperature
should be warm but not hot. For light duty cleaning, add 1 ounce of
Rosco Green Label cleaner to 1 gallon of water, mop and let dry. For
moderate to heavy dirt build up on the floor add 2-4 ounces of Rosco
Green Label cleaner to warm water, mop and let dry. If there is gummy
residue from floor tape, apply Rosco Green Label cleaner full strength
to a soft cloth and rub on the build up. Afterwards, rinse the area with
warm water and let dry. If the floor has either been in storage or not
cleaned for a period of time use Rosco Blue Label cleaner. Rosco Blue
Label is a floor stripper as well as a cleaner. Using Rosco Blue Label
cleaner you will remove all waxes and any excessive dirt that has built
up the floor. Add 1 cup (8 ounces) of Rosco Blue Label to cold water and
mop. After cleaning rinse the floor with 1 ounce of household vinegar
per gallon of cold water and let dry. To remove difficult stains or
spills, apply Rosco Blue Label cleaner full strength directly to a soft
cloth, rubbing the cloth on the stain. Then rinse the area with 1 ounce
of household vinegar to 1 gallon of cold water to the area and let dry.
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