INITIAL TREATMENT AFTER INSTALLATION NWP’S HARDWAX OIL FINISH IS MADE FROM NATURAL OILS AND WAXES AND IS AN OPEN PORE FINISH. THIS MEANS THAT WE ARE ENSURING A MICROSCOPIC NATURAL BREATHING FINISH, NOT APPLYING A CLOSED SHEET OF PLASTIC OR LACQUER ACROSS THE CELLS AND SEALING THE WOOD. THIS GIVES YOU NOT ONLY A VERY BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL LOOKING FLOOR BUT ALSO ONE THAT PERFORMS DIFFERENTLY IN DURABILITY THEN A POLYURETHANE OR LACQUER FINISHED FLOOR. The final stages of construction are generally when the wood floors are most vulnerable to any damage. Construction and drywall dust are leading problems that scratch, and dull the finish, always vacuum dust and debris first before using any water and wash and care to clean the floors as the water and dust can turn into a concrete like paste. Combat this by ensuring the floor is always covered and protected during any construction related work. For most Residential use, NWP floors can simply be cleaned in the manner described previously in the Regular Maintenance section and assume regular use. In some cases where the floor may be looking lifeless or that it could use a little more visual impact, this can be solved by following the Periodic Maintenance directions and completing an application of the Liquid Wax. In some instances for specific finishes or in high traffic commercial applications, a further coat of Hardwax oil should be applied. The additional treatment gives the floor greater overall protection, making it more resistant to daily traffic and wear and helps to prevent liquids from penetrating the joints between boards. This process should be completed at the last possible stage prior to the tenant taking possession of the space. This process is essentially a simplified version of the Renovation process outlined further in this guide. As long as the floors are clean and there is no damage from the construction stage, the floors can usually just be hand moped, let to dry and a final clear top coat of the Hardwax oil can be buffed on. Care still needs to be taken to protect other elements attached to the floor such as baseboards and porous surfaces. This final coat helps to seal between the plank joints and fill up the open wood pores thus increasing its resistance to dirt, liquids and general wear. REGULAR CLEANING & DAMP MOPPING VACUUM REGULARLY TO KEEP FLOORS FREE OF DUST OR DIRT THAT MAY SCRATCH OR DAMAGE THE SURFACE IF REQUIRED VACUUM DAILY WASH YOUR FLOOR WITH NWP FLOOR SOAP ONLY. USE A DAMP, WELL WRUNG-OUT MOP. THE FLOOR SHOULD BE DRY AGAIN WITHIN 1 MINUTE. FLOOD WASHING OR USING TOO MUCH WATER IS A LEADING CAUSE TO THE FINISH PREMATURELY WEARING AND BREAKING DOWN. Residential Spaces - Damp mopping can be done weekly Commercial Spaces - Damp mopping can be done daily if required 3 | NWP MAINTENANCE & CARE AFTER INSTALL
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