On floor guard

3M,the diversified technology company, has unveiled its new high performance Scotchgard Floor Protector, specifically designed for stone floors

The new Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector by 3M is said to provide finishes that deliver a highly durable shine with less labour and at a lower total cost than acrylic floor products.

Compared to traditional acrylic finishes, which require up to four coats on initial application, Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector needs only two coats to produce a clean, safe, glossy floor that is less susceptible to scuffs, black marks, stains and scratches than conventional products.

The finish lasts for up to a year with minimal maintenance. Not only is it six times more abrasion-resistant than acrylic finishes; it also resists water, stains and dirt, so finished floors are easily cleaned by dusting and wet mopping. Burnishing is required once or twice a month depending on traffic levels, as opposed to several times a week with acrylic finishes.

James Gravestock, general sales & marketing manager at 3M Building & Commercial Services Division comments:"By reducing the periodic maintenance - burnishing, scrubbing, stripping and recoating - associated with acrylic products, our new Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector can save you up to 60% on your annual floor care labour and chemicals costs, while prolonging the life of your floor." When it's time to reapply, no stripping or deep scrubbing is required - the floor can simply be cleaned and recoated. Only a single coat need be re-applied for another year of protection.

Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector is easy to apply and quick to dry and floors can be returned to use in as little as one hour,minimising costly downtime. For optimum delivery, the 3M Easy Shine Applicator Kit helps to reduce waste and increase productivity. Its unique 'back-pack' application doesn't require pouring or mixing chemicals, allowing for a safer application with less waste and mess.

The Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector is designed to use on marble, terrazzo, concrete and other porous stone surfaces.