Q & A with our Experts

Sometimes when we try new products we want to make sure we’re comfortable and know all about them.  We want to feel good knowing we are choosing the better option for our specific needs.  Whether you are a loyal advocate or new to Quick Shine®, below are common Q&A’s answered by our very own renowned experts.

You will quickly see why our Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish and Quick Shine® High Traffic Hardwood Floor Luster will bring your floors back to life and outshine the rest in performance.

Q:  What are Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish and Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster and how do they work?
A:  Our Floor Finish and Hardwood Floor Luster are water-based polymers that dry to a hard finish and provide an unmatched gloss on sealed hard flooring surfaces.  Each product is also formulated to provide slip resistance to ensure a safe walking surface after application.  Once applied to the floor, be sure not to walk or touch the film until it is dried completely.  After 30-45 minutes (depending on humidity, temperature, and other environmental elements), the finish will be dry to the touch.  Additional coats may be applied after a minimum of 45 minutes (ideally 60 minutes) to ensure the previous coat is dry enough to accept subsequent coats.  It is important to avoid introducing water to the finish for the first 4-5 days and allow a full cure.  This will prevent any water from reabsorbing back into the film and potentially causing white water spots to appear.

Q:  What’s the difference between the Hardwood Floor Luster and the Multi-Surface Floor Finish?
A:  Both products are water-based polymers, but the Hardwood Floor Luster is fortified with pure, carnauba wax that is absent in the Floor Finish.  We have also altered the ratio of the ingredients in the Hardwood Floor Luster to be more specific for use for cleaning hardwood flooring.

Q:  How can I clean my floors after applying the Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish?
A:  Dust mopping is the best practice during the first 4-5 days after applying the Floor Finish.  It is recommended to refrain from cleaning with our Floor Cleaner until the finish is fully cured (4-5 days).  Periodic cleaning using our Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Cleaner via our Multi-Surface Spray Mop and microfiber pad is the recommended process.  We do not recommend flood-coating the floor during cleaning; instead, it is better to use a damp mop pad or spray mop to apply the cleaner to the flooring surface.  Our ready-to-use cleaners have been specifically formulated to clean your finished floor without leaving any streaking or residues like many other household floor cleaners.

Q:  What’s the difference between the Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Cleaner and the Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner?
A:  These two products contain similar cleaning agents; however, the ratios of these ingredients have been altered in the Hardwood Floor Cleaner to create a product that is more conducive to a hardwood flooring surface.

Q:  Can I use the Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish on oil-based flooring?
A:  No, it is not recommended to use our Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster over a flooring surface that has an oil-based finish because our floor finishes are water-based.  Our products would not adhere to an oil-based product; instead, they would bead up on the surface.

Q:  I didn’t allow my Floor Finish to dry completely before accidentally dripping water on the floor.  How can I fix it?
A:  White spots are caused when water drops onto the floor finish during the drying/curing process.  Since the Floor Finish is water-based, the presence of water on the surface of the finish during the drying/curing process will cause the finish to absorb that water, creating white spots.  Even though the finish is dry to the touch and able to be lightly walked on after only 1-2 hours of applying the Floor Finish, it still has to have time to cure.
If you are unable to keep water from dripping on the floor in the curing process (4-5 days after application) we recommend placing temporary rugs/towels in front of appliances/sinks where water drops may occur.  If you do not want to use temporary items, and you allow water drips that create a white spot, do not try to repair the spot immediately.  Allow the area to dry overnight, and then apply the Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster directly to a clean, damp, soft cloth and apply only over the white spot and the immediate surrounding area.  Allow to dry for a minimum of 2 hours and it will again, look uniform with the rest of your floor.

Q:  Can I use the Quick Shine® High Traffic Hardwood Floor Luster on my “hardwood” laminate floors?  If not, what do you recommend?
A:  Our Hardwood Floor Luster and Multi-Surface Floor Finish can be used on laminate flooring.  We have several customers that have used both products with success on their laminate flooring to provide a luster or shine.  It is important to note that caution should be used not to flood coat a laminate flooring surface.  It is recommended to apply thin coats.

Q:  Can I use the Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster on my engineered hardwood floors?  If not, what do you recommend?
A:  Absolutely.  Sealed-engineered hardwood floors respond very well to our Hardwood Floor Luster product.  It is recommended to apply 2-3 coats to achieve the best shine, especially if the flooring surface is distressed in any way (weather-look, aged, etc.).

Q:  Can I use the Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish on my outside porch or in my garage?
A:  Our floor finish products have been developed and formulated for indoor use applications.  It would not be our recommendation to use our products where outdoor conditions are present.

Q:  The Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish wasn’t applied to my floor properly and now, there are streaks on the floor.  What did I do wrong?
A:  Streaking is usually caused by a few issues: 1.) Not enough product was initially applied and you can correct that with an additional coat; 2.) There was residue on the floor before the Floor Finish was applied.  Some examples could be: furniture polish, air freshener mist that has settled on the floor, etc.; 3.) The same applicator pad used to clean your floors is being used to apply the Floor Finish; 4.) Not allowing sufficient time before applying subsequent coats; 5.) Trying to apply too many coats in a short period of time, not allowing each coat to dry completely.

Q:  Can I use a buffer over the Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish or the Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster?
A:  It is not necessary to buff our floor finishes as they are dry bright formulas.  You simply apply it to your floor and it dries to a bright, gloss finish.  Additional coats will build the gloss to a level that is satisfactory to your preference.
If desired, our Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster can be buffed with a floor buffing machine; however, it is not recommended to buff our Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish product.

Q:  I’ve applied the Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish to my floors.  Can I use a steam cleaner on it afterward?
A:  It is not recommended to use steam cleaners on a floor after applying the Floor Finish.  Steam cleaners drive water vapor into the finish, which can affect the floor finish and cause adhesion loss.

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