Spray Buffing & Burnishing

Spray Buffing & Burnishing

Contents 1. Spray Buffing & Burnishing 2. Speed Comparisons 3. Spray Buffing Procedure 4. High Speed Burnishing Procedure 5. Contact Information and Branch Locations

1. Spray Buffing & Burnishing A floor surface with a polymer - based finish can be machine maintained in two ways. Spray Buffing Spray buffing involves the use of rotary swing machines that operate at approximately 175rpm and 300 rpm. The process involves spraying a buffing solution on the floor and passing over the surface with a red pad on the machine usually 2 or 3 times. This process will help remove scratches and scuffs as well as bringing up the gloss level of the surface. Burnishing Burnishing is accomplished with machines that operate over pad speeds between 1000 and 2500 rpm. The type of equipment can be Electric, Battery or Propane powered. Generally speaking Electric machines operate between 1000 rpm and 2500 rpm and battery and propane machines operate at approximately 2000 rpm. Burnishing is a dry method of polishing the floor that uses a combination of heat and abrasion to give the wet look. It is important to remember that the finish used for buffing may not be the same as used for burnishing. Many buffable finishes cannot tolerate the heat generated in a burnishing process and may powder. When burnishing pad selection is also important and will depend on: a) The type and hardness of the floor coating b) The degree of wear and scratch of the finish c) The power and pad pressure of the equipment. With either method it is important that the floor is clean before starting and that pads are kept clean and free of any foreign matter.

2. Speed Comparisons Buffing 20 Electric 175 rpm 25.20 mins per 1000 sq ft 300 rpm 15.00 mins per 1000 sq ft Burnishing 20 Machines 1000 rpm electric 6.60 mins per 1000 sq ft 2000 rpm electric 6.00 mins per 1000 sq ft 2000 rpm battery 4.20 mins per 1000 sq ft 2000 rpm propane 3.65 mins per 1000 sq ft

3. Spray Buffing Procedure Spray buffing is spraying a spray buff solution on scuffed floor areas and buffing those areas while they are damp. This procedure repairs damage to the floor while polishing to restore shine. Procedure: Equipment required: - Floor machine - Red pad - Spray buff solution - Trigger sprayer Why Spray Buff: 1. Dust mop the area 2. Damp mop to remove soil 3. Centre the pad on the holder and install pad and holder on machine. (if the pad is off centre the machine will be difficult to control) 4. Spray a small amount of solution on the scuffed areas 5. When the pad is full of dirt and floor finish, turn it over to use clean side and replace with clean pad To extend the life of the finish To smooth the finish Pointers: Use very little solution when spray buffing Pad should be one inch larger than the pad holder to prevent damage to walls and the pad holder

4. High Speed Burnishing Procedure High speed burnishing is done to get a high gloss or wet look. Equipment Required for Burnishing: Dust mop Damp mop, bucket and wringer Pads High speed buffer (1000-2000 RPM) Procedure: Floor must be clean or you will rub the dirt into the floor When damp mopping, use a product that leaves no residue High speed floor machines should not be used for wet scrubbing Walk in a straight line while using a high speed machine. Do not swing from side to side Remove scuffs & residue with no moisture Clean Up: 1. Wipe machine off 2. Clean the pads off by soaking in a strip solution then rinsing with a hose. 3. Cut down 55 gal drum filled half full with strip solution or use high pressure washing 4. Rinse pads when dirt is loose

Contact information & Branch Locations Edmonton 11450-149 Street Edmonton, AB T5M 1W7 Toll Free: 1.800.451.1533 Tel: 780. 451.1533 Fax: 780.452.0676 Kamloops #9, 953 Laval Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C 5P4 Toll Free: 1.800.665.6535 Tel: 250.372.1714 Fax: 250.372.5535 Saskatoon 300-1720 Ontario Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 1T2 Toll Free: 1.866.382.1199 Tel: 306.382.1199 Fax: 306.955.5215 Burnaby 4082 McConnell Court Burnaby, BC V5A 3L8 Toll Free: 1.800.434.2813 Tel: 604.421.7150 Fax: 604.421.2504 Lethbridge #9, 3205-6 Avenue N Lethbridge, AB T1H 5C1 Toll Free: 1.800.396.1120 Tel: 403.327.1120 Fax: 403.327.1670 Victoria #2, 6809 Kirkpatrick Crescent Saanichton, BC V8M 1Z8 Toll Free: 1.800.663.7056 Tel: 250.544.1280 Fax: 250.544.1290 Calgary 36 Highfield Circle SE Calgary, AB T2G 5N5 Toll Free: 1.800.280.0677 Tel: 403.243.0677 Fax: 403.243.2095 Medicine Hat 924-16 Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8A4 Toll Free: 1.800.582.7922 Tel: 403.526.7922 Fax: 403.529.0790 Winnipeg #2, 1832 King Edward Street Winnipeg, MB R2R 0N1 Toll Free: 1.888.236.9955 Tel: 204.985.1330 Fax: 204.889.1762 Cranbrook 220 Slater Road Cranbrook, BC V1C 5C8 Toll Free: 1.800.665.8655 Tel: 250.426.6816 Fax: 250.426.3353 Red Deer #7, 7973-49 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4P 2V5 Toll Free: 1.866.308.8003 Tel: 403.340.8003 Fax: 403.347.8803 Grande Prairie 10136-128 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1E9 Toll Free: 1.800.558.3380 Tel: 780.538.3380 Fax: 780.539.7277 Regina 693 Henderson Drive Regina, SK S4N 6A8 Toll Free: 1.800.213.4288 Tel: 306.781.7103 Fax: 306.522.1921 For more information about this and other training programs, please contact your nearest Wesclean location or visit www.wesclean.com