NWR Sport SportFloor Stamina User manual

SportFloor® Stamina
Maintenance Manual
North West Rubber Ltd. SportFloor® Stamina Maintenance Manual
33850 Industrial Avenue, Abbotsford BC V2S 7T9
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Page 1 of 3 Rev: 8/18/2021
Thank you for purchasing your SportFloor® Stamina product. You have made an exceptional choice for your facility, one that you will
want to properly protect.
SportFloor® Stamina surfaces are engineered and manufactured using the highest quality recycled materials
to ensure a long and useful life.
Note: Slight variations in surface color/texture may be evident on the Stamina mat. These marks are a common occurrence in the
manufacture of this type of recycled rubber product. They do not indicate a change in the physical properties or quality of the mat and
the marks will become less obvious over time. They should not be considered a product defect and are not covered under the product
warranty .
The following maintenance guidelines have been prepared to assist purchasers of SportFloor® Stamina Recreational Flooring in the
recommended care of your new product. It is a guideline which may be used to produce an effective finished installation and should be
reviewed in the context of the installation site(s).
SportFloor® Stamina must not be cleaned with any petroleum-based cleaners. If any petroleum fuels are spilled on the matting, it should
be removed immediately to avoid damage to the matting and voiding of warranty.
Rubber flooring will typically and gradually “oxidize” and “break in” over time. This “maturing” is a completely natural phenomenon,
which helps to create an easy to clean surface. However, during the early stages of this “break in” period (approximately 6 months), the
surface will attract soil more easily than it would once it has matured so initial maintenance is very important.
These maintenance guidelines are applicable for both adhered and interlock installation methods.
For interlocking SportFloor® Stamina
•Cleaning can be performed immediately after installation.
For glued down SportFloor® Stamina
•Wait 72 hours (minimum) after installation before proceeding with floor maintenance.
Equipment Needed
•Broom
•Wet/dry Vacuum
•Wet floor signs and/or caution tape
•TASKI™ Profi®and Safety Data Sheets
•Personal protective equipment (if required)
•Rotary buffing machine (300 rpm max)
•Medium Scotch Brite®pad
•Restoration only:
•Diversey™ LinoSAFE®
•Purple Scotch Brite®pad or nylon brush
I. Debris Removal
A. Initial Cleaning: Thoroughly vacuum or sweep your new floor to remove all dust and/or debris.
B. Routine Cleaning: Vacuuming or sweeping should be done daily to minimize dirt buildup. As a minimum this cleaning should
be performed weekly or more frequently as required.
II. Cleaning
A. Initial Cleaning
•DO NOT clean for minimum of 72 hours after installation. This ensures that the adhesive has fully cured and that there is
no risk of compromising the newly installed flooring system.

SportFloor® Stamina
Maintenance Manual
North West Rubber Ltd. SportFloor® Stamina Maintenance Manual
33850 Industrial Avenue, Abbotsford BC V2S 7T9
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Page 2 of 3 Rev: 8/18/2021
•Recommended cleaner is TASKI™ Profi®or a similar PH neutral bio-degradable cleaner.
•For safety, post “Wet Floor” signs, use caution tape or barricade the area from entry.
•Refer to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for proper personal protective equipment before working with chemicals.
•Mix the appropriate ratio of the cleaner as recommended by the manufacturer.
Note: Test diluted solution on small area of floor surface to measure its efficiency. If it is not producing desired results,
slightly adjust your mixing ratio accordingly.
•Using a mop, apply approved floor cleaner diluted with clean water.
•Follow cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions and allow solution to stand for 5-10 minutes after application, but do
not allow surface to dry out.
•While still wet, scrub floor using a rotary buffing machine equipped with a medium Scotch Brite® pad.
•Scrub surface in multiple directions with the rotary buffing machine and remove wet residue using a wet-dry vacuum.
•Damp mop rinse the surface thoroughly using clean fresh water.
•Repeat cleaning as required to remove any remaining mold release or sediment.
•Insufficient rinsing of the flooring surface after it has been washed can lead to the accumulation of soap residue. Repeat
rinsing as required to remove all residues.
•Prohibit foot traffic on flooring until area is dry.
B. Regular Cleaning: (Minimum Once Weekly)
•For safety, post wet floor signs, caution tape or barricade area from entry.
•Refer to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for proper personal protective equipment before working with chemicals.
•Begin by thoroughly vacuuming or sweeping the SportFloor® Stamina surface.
•Using a mop, apply approved floor cleaner diluted with clean water. Depending on how soiled the area is, you may choose
to increase the concentration of the cleaner.
•Follow cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions and allow solution to stand for 5-10 minutes, but do not allow surface
to dry out.
•Scrub floor using a rotary buffing machine equipped with a medium Scotch Brite® pad.
•Scrub surface in multiple directions and remove wet residue using a wet-dry vacuum.
•Damp mop rinse the surface thoroughly with clean fresh water.
•Insufficient rinsing of the flooring surface after it has been washed can lead to the accumulation of soap residue. Repeat
rinsing as required to remove all residues.
•Prohibit foot traffic on flooring until area is dry.
C. Restorative Cleaning: (As required or approximately every 2-3 years.)
•For safety, post wet floor signs, caution tape or barricade the area from entry.
•Refer to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for proper personal protective equipment before working with chemicals.
•Begin by thoroughly vacuuming or sweeping the SportFloor® Stamina surface.
•Use Diversey™ LinoSAFE® and mix to manufacturers suggested ratio as required for condition of flooring.
•Using a mop, apply mixed floor cleaner diluted with clean water.
•Allow solution to stand for 10-20 minutes but do not let surface dry out before scrubbing.
•Scrub floor using a rotary buffing machine equipped with a purple Scotch Brite®pad or nylon brush.
•Scrub surface in multiple directions and remove wet residue using a wet-dry vacuum.
•Damp mop rinse the surface thoroughly with clean fresh water.
•Repeat cleaning as required removing any remaining sediment or “applied finish” material.
•Insufficient rinsing of the flooring surface after it has been washed can lead to the accumulation of soap residue. Repeat
rinsing as required to remove all residues.
•Prohibit foot traffic on flooring until area is dry.
III. Waxes and Coatings
SportFloor® Stamina does not require an applied finish.
•A regular maintenance regimen is all that is needed to care for your rubber flooring.

SportFloor® Stamina
Maintenance Manual
North West Rubber Ltd. SportFloor® Stamina Maintenance Manual
33850 Industrial Avenue, Abbotsford BC V2S 7T9
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Page 3 of 3 Rev: 8/18/2021
•An applied finish may alter the surface characteristic of the floor.
IV. Precautionary Measures
Note: Always wait 72 hours after the installation before performing the initial maintenance of the surface.
Note : DO NOT use a brown or black (coarse) scrubbing pad or it may damage the material and void the warranty.
Note: DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive brushes, acetone, gasoline or turpentine to clean your flooring.
Note: If any petroleum product is spilled on the flooring, it should be removed immediately to avoid damage to the surface and
voiding of warranty.
Note : If hand sanitizer stations are positioned on or near the flooring, be aware that any hand sanitizer that spills on the flooring
should be removed immediately to avoid damage to the surface from discoloration or bleaching. Floor staining, as a result of
hand sanitizer is not covered under warranty.
A. Cleaning Products
It is recommended that Stamina be cleaned with TASKI™ Profi®. If you choose to use cleaners other than the TASKI™ Profi®
the flooring cleaner is required to have a neutral pH (between 7 and 9). All chemicals used must be solvent-free,
phosphate-free and phenol-free. As a general guideline, never select chemicals that have a pH below 2 or above 12.
B. Cleaning Equipment
Best results come from using a rotary buffing machine. If installed equipment or furniture is preventing access, perform
regular cleaning with a wet or microfiber mop. Spot cleaning can be done with a soft nylon bristle deck brush.
Note: DO NOT allow water to pool under pieces of equipment installed on the flooring. Rust may develop and permanently
stain your rubber surface.
C. Heavy Equipment
Heavy equipment placed on the flooring should not exceed the flooring’s capacity/tolerance. Make sure loads are properly
distributed and that the wheelbase or legs of the equipment are properly functional and protected with caps to avoid
permanently scratching, indenting or gouging the surface of the rubber.
If heavy equipment must be moved across the finished floor, use extra care to avoid damage to the flooring. Plywood or
Masonite can be used as a protective layer over the flooring to avoid damaging the surface.
Utility vehicles should be kept off the finished floor surface. Sudden stops and/or spinning wheels can cause tire marks or
streaks on the surface. When vehicles must be allowed onto the surface, operators should be cautioned to avoid quick
starts and stops. Plywood tracks placed under tires are recommended for crossing over the floor surface when required.
In heavy vehicle (forklift) traffic areas SportFloor® Stamina mats may release from the adhesive over time. This is not a
product defect. The mat can easily be re-adhered following the same method described in this document.
Note: All equipment moving on or off the SportFloor® Stamina should be in good mechanical condition to avoid any oil
drips or fluid spills.
D. Food and Beverages
When possible, food and beverages should not be allowed onto the surface of the SportFloor® Stamina . Certain types of
food and highly colored drinks, if spilled and/or left in place could be difficult to remove and may cause permanent staining
to the surface.
E. Skates and Spikes
SportFloor® Stamina is designed to tolerate the use of skates and spikes. It is engineered to provide a safe and slip-resistant
floor system but is not indestructible and requires maintenance and eventual replacement depending on concentration of
use.