STAINLESS STEEL
Precautions in the installation and care of stainless steel profiles:
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The steel profiles are manufactured by bending or cold mechanical pressing of specially treated stainless steel sheets.
The composition and type of finish (mirror, sanded, matt, textured colors) are determined by the type of steel sheet used. Steel profiles do not require special care as the finish provides long lasting protection during normal use.
However, the cleaning and laying rules common to all types of steel must be observed since stainless steel, as the name implies, is resistant to rust, but not immune.
If the product is expected to be exposed during normal use to aggressive chemical agents or in saline environments or in the presence of elements that may be aggressive to steel, it should be checked beforehand to see if it is suitable for the proposed use.
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It is also important to bear in mind that environments with high chlorine content can damage the profiles, especially at temperatures above 60º.
INSTALLATION
Before proceeding with the installation, it is important to remove the protective film from the profile.
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The elements commonly used in the laying of coverings and flooring, and therefore in the laying of profiles, become alkaline when they come into contact with humidity. We recommend immediate cleaning of the fixing and grouting materials to protect the piece against possible loss of appearance. In the event that installation residues remain on the part, corrosion marks may occur.
This cleaning is done by using a non-aggressive cloth or sponge (do not use scouring pads or other abrasive elements) moistened with clean water or even with some type of neutral soap. It is especially important with steel not to use metallic scouring pads, since they can leave particles on the steel that end up producing corrosion pitting. It is very important that the water is clean so as not to drag dissolved materials on the profile. Profiles should never be cleaned by applying strong acid or alkaline cleaners (commonly used to remove mortar and grout residues from ceramic tiles). Products such as trisodium phosphate, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, perchloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, fluorides in general, caustic soda and ammonia should never be applied. The application of solvents containing haloalkanes should also be avoided, as well as the use of setting accelerators containing chlorides (use chloride-free accelerators).
MAINTENANCE
As for the daily care of the profiles, they should be cleaned with lukewarm water and neutral detergent. As indicated in the previous paragraph, alkaline or acid detergents should not be used, nor should powder detergents or abrasive elements, which can scratch the product. Organic solvents should not be used.
To remove fingerprints it is sufficient to clean with water and a neutral detergent. The profile should be rinsed after cleaning and the part should also be dried to avoid the formation of drying stains.
*Unless expressly indicated otherwise,
profiles are recommended for indoor use.