BS-6263-2-1991.pdf

BRITISH STANDARD BS 6263-2: 1991 Care and maintenance of floor surfaces Part 2: Code of practice for resilient sheet and tile flooring Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Dec 07 01:48:58 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 6263-2:1991 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Textiles and Clothing Standards Policy Committee, was published under the authority of the Board of BSI and comes into effect on 28 February 1991 © BSI 07-1999 First published June 1982 Second edition February 1991 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference TCM/50 Draft for comment 90/36391 DC ISBN 0 580 19382 9 Committees responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Textiles and Clothing Standards Policy Committee (TCM/-) to Technical Committee TCM/50, upon which the following bodies were represented: Association of Manufacturers Allied to the Electrical and Electronic Industry (BEAMA Ltd.) Association of National Health Service Supplies Officers British Association for Chemical Specialities British Floor Covering Manufacturers Association British Institute of Cleaning Science British Plastics Federation Cleaning Industry (Exhibition Committee) Health and Safety Committee Contract Cleaning and Maintenance Association Contract Flooring Association Department of Health Department of the Environment (Building Research Establishment) Department of the Environment (Property Services Agency) Industrial Cleaning Machine Manufacturers Association (BEAMA Ltd.) Institute of Purchasing and Supply Royal Institute of British Architects Soap and Detergent Industry Association Amendments issued since publication Amd. No.DateComments Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Dec 07 01:48:58 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 6263-2:1991 © BSI 07-1999i Contents Page Committees responsibleInside front cover Forewordii 1Scope1 2Definitions1 3Materials, equipment and their use3 4Essential maintenance considerations4 5Methods of treatment for sheet and tile flooring6 6Maintenance in particular environments, special areas and buildings8 7Static-controlled and electrically conductive flooring9 Publication(s) referred toInside back cover Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Dec 07 01:48:58 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 6263-2:1991 ii © BSI 07-1999 Foreword This Part of BS 6263 has been prepared under the direction of the Textiles and Clothing Standards Policy Committee and is a revision of BS 6263-2 which is superseded and withdrawn. This Part of this standard is one of a series of Parts of BS 6263 for care and maintenance of floor surfaces, formerly CP 209. In accordance with BSI policy, in which all new and revised codes of practice are to be published with a number in the BS series, this Part of this standard was designated BS 6263-2 when it was first published in 1982. The first Part of the series, CP 209-1, deals with methods of providing polished finish to wooden flooring using the following: a) waxed finishes without prior sealing; b) treatment with seals; c) treatment with oils. Suitable flooring treatments for a variety of types of building are also given. When CP 209-1 is revised it will be renumbered BS 6263-1. This Part of BS 6263 gives recommendations for the care and maintenance of the range of sheet and tile flooring materials covered by BS 8203, i.e. cork, linoleum, plastics and rubber. Recommendations are given for the treatment of flooring in particular environments and types of building. Advice on the maintenance of static-controlled and electrically conductive flooring is also given. The principal change from the previous edition is that this Part of this standard now covers recommendations for textured flooring. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Dec 07 01:48:58 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 6263-2:1991 © BSI 07-19991 1 Scope This Part of BS 6263 gives recommendations as a basis for the initial treatment and subsequent maintenance of cork, linoleum, plastics and rubber flooring in sheet and tile form. General guidance on the care and maintenance of flooring in particular environments and special buildings is given. NOTE 1The maintenance system should be tailored to suit individual situations. NOTE 2The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover. 2 Definitions For the purposes of this Part of BS 6263 the following definitions apply. 2.1 Flooring materials 2.1.1 cork tiles tiles made from cork granules, heated and compressed to form an agglomerate. The granules are bound together by the natural cork resin, this sometimes being supplemented by a proportion of synthetic resin binder 2.1.2 linoleum flooring in sheet or tile form traditionally made by calendering on a hessian or other type of base a composition consisting of oxidized or polymerized linseed oil, resins, wood flour, cork and inorganic fillers. Toughened and indentation resistant grades of linoleum have been developed by changes in the type of drying oils and resins 2.1.3 cork carpet material similar to conventional linoleum with the cork flour replaced by a higher proportion of granular cork 2.1.4 rubber flooring flooring consisting of a vulcanized composition of natural and/or synthetic rubber, antioxidant, fillers, plasticizers, colourants and vulcanizing ingredients. It may be in sheet or tile form and may be of homogeneous composition throughout the thickness or be backed with a different quality of solid rubber, cellular rubber or other material 2.1.5 thermoplastics tiles tiles made from a material prepared by masticating and calendering a mixture of thermoplastics binders (e.g. coumarone-indene resins, petroleum resins, bitumen), mineral fibre, inorganic fillers and pigments 2.1.6 PVC (vinyl) semi-flexible tiles tiles made from a material prepared by masticating and calendering a mixture of polymeric binder, mineral fillers and pigments. The binder consists mainly of polymerized vinyl chloride, a vinyl chloride copolymer or a mixture of these together with plasticizer and stabilizer 2.1.7 flexible PVC flooring flooring manufactured in sheet and tile form from a plasticized polymeric binder, inorganic fillers and pigments. The polymeric binder is either a vinyl chloride polymer, a vinyl chloride copolymer or a mixture of both. It is available in several forms, as homogeneous or heterogeneous flooring with or without a backing 2.1.8 static-controlled flooring flooring that contains additives to increase its electrical conductivity to the extent that will prevent the build-up of static electrical charge 2.1.9 conducting flooring flooring that contains additives to increase its electrical conductivity as specified in BS 2050 and BS 3187 2.1.10 textured flooring flooring which has a deliberate surface texture or relief to provide for either improved underfoot safety or aesthetic purposes 2.2 Cleaning materials 2.2.1 neutral detergent surfactant or wetting agent with an in-use pH between 6 and 8 2.2.2 mildly alkaline detergent surfactant or wetting agent with an in-use pH between 8 and 11 2.2.3 strongly alkaline detergent surfactant or wetting agent with an in-use pH greater than 11 2.2.4 water-based polish stripper aqueous solution of a detergent specially formulated for the removal of polish films Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Dec 07 01:48:58 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 6263-2:1991 2 © BSI 07-1999 2.2.5 germicidal cleaner water-based cleaner consisting of a blend of germicides and detergents 2.2.6 emulsion/pine gel cleaner water-based cleaner consisting of a blend of soft soap and/or surfactants and pine oil solvents NOTEAdditional germicides may be added. 2.2.7 floor maintainer polymer or wax reinforced detergent 2.2.8 emulsion polishes range of water-based surface coatings incorporating resins and polymers which have been emulsified and blended to produce different levels of shine, buffability, detergent resistance on drying and ease of removal. These may be of the metallized type 2.2.9 solvent-based wax remover cleaner consisting essentially of a mixture of organic solvents that may contain emulsifiers 2.2.10 solvent-based polish surface coating consisting of a mixture of waxes and solvents that may be in liquid or paste form depending on the types of wax and the proportion in which they are used 2.2.11 water-based seal dispersion of resins and polymers in water 2.2.12 solvent-based seal solvent-based material that provides a durable, strongly adhering film that resists penetration by liquids and dirt. There are two main types: a) materials based on drying oils and resins (oleoresinous); b) materials based on synthetic resins only (plastics). 2.3 Cleaning equipment and processes 2.3.1 abrasive mesh disc open weave fabric mesh disc, usually of synthetic fibre, that has been coated with resin and impregnated with abrasive material 2.3.2 fibre web pad circular pad of nonwoven construction made from synthetic and/or natural fibre, resin-based and may be impregnated with abrasive filler 2.3.3 applicator tool designed to facilitate the even application of liquid coatings to the surface of flooring 2.3.4 mop long-handled tool with a head of cotton fibre, wool fibre or synthetic cellular material for the removal of surface soiling or the application of liquid coatings 2.3.5 mop sweeper long-handled, hand-operated tool for collection of surface dust and rubbish 2.3.6 spray unit container from which the contents are released through an orifice by a trigger action, giving an atomized spray of solution 2.3.7 polishing and/or scrubbing machine power-operated rotary or cylindrical machine that may be used with brushes, abrasive mesh discs or pads 2.3.8 dry-suction machine machine for removing dust and dirt from a surface by suction and collecting it in a bag. It may be assisted by brushing 2.3.9 wet-suction machine machine, fitted with a tank instead of a bag, for collecting liquid from a floor surface by suction 2.3.10 combined machine machine capable of fulfilling two or more of the functions defined in 2.3.7, 2.3.8 and 2.3.9 2.3.11 dry burnishing use of a polishing machine on a dry flooring surface 2.3.12 spray cleaning/buffing (burnishing) use of a polishing machine on a flooring surface lubricated with a minimum quantity of a suitable wetting agent applied by spray Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Thu Dec 07 01:48:58 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 6263-2:1991 © BSI 07-19993 3 Materials, equipment and their use 3.1 Water-based materials 3.1.1 Cleaners Water-based cleaners are divided into three broad classes of detergents: neutral detergents, mildly alkaline detergents and strongly alkaline detergents. They have the advantage over soap and soap powders that they do not form a scum with hard water. Neutral and mildly alkaline detergents have a mild action and aqueous solutions should be applied by mop for the removal of surface marks and soiling. Mildly alkaline detergents used essentially for cleaning usually contain soluble alkaline salts such as carbonates, phosphates but do not contain metasilicates. Strongly alkaline detergents used essentially for stripping some types of old polish film contain metasilicates or caustic soda. Solutions containing ammonia or an amine can be used to remove metallized polish films. The solution should be applied to the flooring surface and allowed to remain in contact for several minutes to soften and dissolve the polish film. The surface should then be machine cleaned using an abrasive pad, thoroughly rinsed with clean water to remove any alkalinity and mopped dry. Residual alkali on the flooring surface can affect the adhesion of further applications of emulsion polish. It could cause loss of gloss and possible whitening and powdering of the polish film. Germicidal cleaners can be used for cleaning a flooring surface and disinfecting it at the same time. 3.1.2 Polishes Emulsion polishes are suitable for the initial treatment and maintenance of most of the types of flooring covered by this code (see clause 5). They should be applied as a thin coat by mop or applicator and allowed to dry before being exposed to traffic or the application of a second coat. Dry-bright emulsion polish will not normally require machine buffing at the time of initial application. 3.1.3 Seals Water-based seals may be used on worn or porous floorings before top dressing with an emulsion polish. They should be applied by mop or applicator and allowed to dry. 3.2 Solvent-based materials 3.2.1 Strippers Solvent-based wax removers are used for the removal of film deposited from solvent-based polishes. They should be applied sparingly by mop and be allowed to remain in contact for several minutes to soften the wax film before removal using a machine fitted with a synthetic fibre web pad. The stripping of solvent-based polishes should be avoided if at all possible. 3.2.2 Cleaners Solvent-based liquid cleaners are used for the removal of excessive dirt deposits on solvent-based polishes. This can be achieved by damp mopping or light scrubbing. 3.2.3 Polishes The use of solvent-based polishes is confined to the maintenance of cork, cork carpet and linoleum to which they should be applied thinly and evenly by mop or applicator, allowed to dry and then dry burnished. Paste solvent-based polish, with its higher solids content, is recommended for the initial treatment of porous floorings. Solvent-based polishes may be applied directly to linoleum. 3.2.4 Seals Solvent-based seals are mainly used on untreated cork tiles and cork carpet. They should be applied thinly and evenly to the flooring surface and allowed to dry thoroughly. The surface should be dry burnished with a fine-grade fibre web pad and the dust removed before the application of the final finish. Emulsion polishes may be used over these seals. NOTEOleoresinous or plastics seals that are damaged may require removal by sanding before retreatment. 3.3 Equipment 3.3.1 General Floor cleaning machines should comply with BS 5415-1 and BS 5415-2. 3.3.2 Fibre