Process and composition for abrading pre-finished surfaces
AssigneeThe Sherwin-Williams Company
InventorsGeorge R. Mayerhauser, William J. Fernandez, Jr., Michael T. Triolo, Robert P. DeHart
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Abstract
An abrading composition and a process for abrading factory pre-finished surface coverings, wherein the abrading composition comprises an effective amount of wear-resistant particles, a rheology modifier, and a solvent. This invention further relates to a process to abrade wood floor surfaces and factory pre-finished wood floor surfaces, as well as a process for refinishing a factory pre-finished wood floor using the abrading composition.
Claims25
An abrading composition for abrading surface coverings, comprising:
- a) an effective amount of wear-resistant particles;
- b) about 50% by weight to about 99% by weight of a solvent based on the total weight of the composition;
- c) about 0.10% by weight to about 10.0% by weight of a rheology modifier based on the total weight of the composition;
- wherein the surface covering comprises at least one layer of a wear-resistant coating.
A process for abrading a wood floor surface comprising:
- a) applying to the floor an abrading composition comprising
- i) an effective amount of wear-resistant particles;
- ii) about 50% by weight to about-99% by weight of solvent, based on the total weight of the composition;
- iii) about 0.10% by weight to about 10.0% by weight of a rheology modifier, based on the total weight of the composition;
- b) optionally subjecting the wood floor surface to the action of a rotary buffing machine;
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- c) buffing the wood floor with the abrading composition and a buffing pad.
A process for finishing a pre-finished wood floor comprising:
- a) applying to the pre-finished wood floor an abrading composition comprising an effective amount of wear-resistant particles;
- i) about 50% by weight to about 99% by weight of a solvent based on the total weight of the composition;
- ii) about 0.10% by weight to about 10.0% by weight of a rheology modifier, based on the total weight of the composition;
- b) subjecting the pre-finished wood floor surface to the action of a rotary buffing machine and a buffing pad with the abrading composition;
- c) wiping the wood floor surface to remove all dust;
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- d) applying a coat of a wood floor finish.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.