Gabriel Court Mate Gym Finish Application Procedure … Introduction & Peeling Spots 3 Apply Court MateAutoscrubber Cleaning 4 Apply Court Mate- Floor Machine Cleaning 5 Burnish Court

Gabriel First Corp. • East Rochester, NY 14445-0191 • 585-381-7000 • 800-873-2000

FAX: 585-383-6362 • e-mail: [email protected]

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Court Mate Series No. 3434

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High-Gloss Ready-To-Use Water-Base Urethane

Wood Finish With Excellent Sneaker Traction.

Its Clear & Durable... Lasts For Many Years.

Court Mate Truly Outperforms Conventional

Oil-Modified Gym Finishes Without The Smell.

IndexPage Description

2 Introduction & Peeling Spots

3 Apply Court Mate Autoscrubber Cleaning

4 Apply Court Mate - Floor Machine Cleaning

5 Burnish Court Mate - Autoscrubber Cleaning

6 Burnish Court Mate Floor Machine Cleaning

7 Court Mate Supplies Information

Procedure Manual

One-Day Court Restoration

Gabriel Court Mate

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Until Court Mate, restoring the gloss to a gym or court wood floor was a tedious, drawn-out, and dusty task. Offensive odor and

drying times running into days were normal. Because of the time and energy it took to restore a scratched and dull floor, a

medium to poor looking shine had to be acceptable. Too many coats of an amber colored oil-based urethane would cause

finished wood floors to become prematurely dark and in need of expensive and time-consuming sanding and refinishing.

Court Mate has changed everything... The time-consuming and frustrating upkeep steps have been converted to a one-day

process that allows a team of three to prepare a 10,000 square foot wood gym floor and apply three coats of Court Mate.

The wood floor is ready for sports action the next morning.

When it’s time to restore the shine, just wash the floor, let it dry, and burnish it to its original shine.

Fantastic results with fantastic savings. Everyone will be pleased; Coaches, Players, and Administrators.

Gabriel Court Mate Gym Finish is a breakthrough in waterborne technology.

Important: Court Mate is to be used on floors already covered with wood finish. Freshly-sanded floors first need to be

primed with Gabriel Big-10 Sealer and then have at least 2 coats of Big-10 Gym Finish applied over the court lines.

Always consult the Gabriel Technical Service Department for assistance.

Gabriel First Corp. • East Rochester, NY 14445 • 585-381-7000 • 800-873-2000 • FAX: 585-383-6362

Lift Loose Material

Dealing With Old Finish Peel Spots

Peeling is the symptom of poor adhesion between coats which cannot

be corrected unless the floor is sanded. Prior to applying Court Mate,

an effort should be made to fill in any peeled spots with the “old” product

in an effort to better balance the darkening of the “old” gym finish as

well as fill in what normally ends up as an easy-to-notice depression.

The results will be worth the effort.

Scrape Down Edges 120 Grit Screen Run Disc Over Spot Remove Disc Dust

Tack Clean & Let Dry Paint In “Old” Sealer Lightly Hand Sand Prepare Entire Floor Apply Court Mate

24 Hours Later

Next... Follow A Procedure In This Manual

Steps For Working On Peeled Spots

Imagine It: “Wet Look” Wood Floors... AlwaysImagine It: “Wet Look” Wood Floors... Always

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MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

If You Are Repairing Peeled Spots Prior To Preparing Floor For Application of Court Matea. Putty Knife & Sharp Pocket Knife with Long Blade

b. Floor Machine with Drive Pad & 120 Grit Disc(s)

c. Hand Sanding Block with Cut Up 120 Grit Screen

d. Leftover Gym Finish From Previous Application

e. Clean “Coffee Can” & Artist’s Brush

1. Gabriel Fast-1-2-3 Detergent

2. Gabriel CM Floor Conditioner

3. Gabriel Court Mate Gym Finish

4. Auto Scrubber with Pad Holder & “like new” squeegee

Thick Brown or Thick Black Scrubbing Pads

5. Water Can (sprinkler removed) or Special Dispensing Bucket

6. Clean Wet Mop or Microfiber Damp Mop

7. Frame & Handle for #6 above

8. T-Bar Finish Application System

a. Handle & Bar

b. Foam Pad Bar Cover

9. Clean Dust Pan to pick up extra Court Mate when ending

10. Dust Mop Tool Frame(s) & Handle(s)

11. Microfiber Dust Mops to fit #10

12. Clean Wiping Cloths & Polyliner For Soiled Cloths

13. Dust Pan & Bench Brush

14. Walk-Off Mat On Which To Wipe Feet

15. Wet Mop(s), Handle(s), Mop Bucket(s), & Gear Wringer(s)

16. Throw-Away Gloves & Any Required Safety Devices

1. Remove gum, tape, etc. & Dust Mop Floor.

2. Fill one mop bucket with fresh cold water.

3. Fill another mop bucket with fresh cold water and mix in

CM Floor Conditioner @ 8 oz. per gallon of water.

5. Fill Auto Scrubber with fresh cold water and mix in Fast-1-2-3

@ ½ oz. per gallon of water.

6. Spread CM Floor Conditioner Solution onto the floor

using a mop & bucket or a solution-dispensing (Material # 5)

device & Microfiber Flat Damp Mop.

7. Let the solution set on the floor for 5 minutes and then

commence scrubbing with Auto Scrubber using brown or

black pads... do not vacuum up scrubbed solution.

Check your scrubbing pads along the way to make

sure that there is nothing caking up in the pad holes.

Do not allow the scrubbing solution to dry on the floor.

Break the floor area down into workable sections.

8. Rescrub the area you just completed scrubbing - But this

time, release the Fast-1-2-3 solution onto the floor, scrub,

and vacuum up.

9. Thoroughly damp Mop the entire floor with fresh cold water.

Change water when you no longer see bottom of bucket.Allow Floor To Dry Thoroughly

Before beginning the application of Court Mate, give thought

as to where are the best starting and ending points.

Prepare Wood Floor For Application of Court MateOver A Sanded, Sealed, & Lined Floor • Using An Autoscrubber Machine

Procedure No. CDL-1104A

THIS PROCEDURE, FOR THE APPLICATION OF PRODUCTS MENTIONED HEREIN, HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE SUCCESSFUL BY GABRIEL.

HOWEVER, GABRIEL EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR REPRESENTATIONS WHATEVER,

WRITTEN OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY.

USER OF THIS PROCEDURE ASSUMES THE ENTIRE RISK FOR RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF ANY PRODUCTS IN

CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROCEDURE. SINCE THIS PROCEDURE IS WRITTEN ONLY AS A PRODUCT USAGE GUIDE, IT IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT PROPER SAFETY CLOTHING IS WORN BY ALL WORKERS AND THAT CURRENTLY

PRESCRIBED CHEMICAL USAGE PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED.

Important: This procedure is for a floor that already has a wood finish on it. If you are beginning with a freshly-sanded wood floor, it

will need to be conditioned with an oil-modified sealer... Consult the Gabriel Technical Service Department for the correct procedure.

Peel spots caused by the old finish lifting: Bevel edges by scraping with a knife blade, pass over spot with floor machine

& 120 grit screen disc, wash, and touch up with old finish. Next day: Hand sand lightly. Then begin with step 1 below.


10. Shake each container of Court Mate well before pouring

into Dispensing Can or Bucket.

11. One person needs to apply a bead of Court Mate, in the

direction of the wood grain, for the full length of the floor.

12. Another person needs to follow immediately and spread the

Court Mate by pulling the T-Bar Applicator in the direction

of the wood grain. To ensure a nice even spread, Do Not

allow the bead of Court Mate to flow past the center of the bar.

Very Important: Keep a “wet edge” and move steadily

without interruption. Do Not take more than 15 minutes before

returning to the wet edge at your starting point.

When finished and there is a puddle of Court Mate: Wear

throw-away gloves and with a clean cloth and dust pan, pick up

excess Court Mate. Finish off with T-Bar.

Wait at least 1 hour after completing each coat before

applying the next coat. No more than 3 coats in one day.

PROCEDURE

Wash Equipment & Pads

Thoroughly Using Water.

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If You Are Repairing Peeled Spots Prior To Preparing Floor For Application of Court Matea. Putty Knife & Sharp Pocket Knife with Long Blade

b. Floor Machine with Drive Pad & 120 Grit Disc(s)

c. Hand Sanding Block with Cut Up 120 Grit Screen

d. Leftover Gym Finish From Previous Application

e. Clean “Coffee Can” & Artist’s Brush

1. Gabriel Fast-1-2-3 Detergent

2. Gabriel CM Floor Conditioner

3. Gabriel Court Mate Gym Finish

4. Rotary Floor Machine with Pad Holder

Brown or Black Scrubbing Pads (Not Thin Black Stripping Pad)

5. Water Vacuum with A “like new” Squeegee

6. Wet Mop(s), Handle(s), Mop Bucket(s), & Gear Wringer(s)7. Frame & Handle for #6 above

8. T-Bar Finish Application System

a. Handle & Bar

b. Foam Pad Bar Cover




12. Clean Wiping Cloths & Polyliner For Soiled Cloths



15. Wet Mop(s), Handle(s), Mop Bucket(s), & Gear Wringer(s)


1. Sweep or Dust Mop Floor Thoroughly.

2. Fill one mop bucket with fresh cold water.




Fast-1-2-3 @ ½ oz. per gallon of water.

5. Spread CM Floor Conditioner solution (Step 3) onto the

floor using a wet mop.

6. Let the solution set on the floor for 5 minutes and then

commence scrubbing with a Floor Machine using a thick

Brown or Black scrubbing pad.

Check the scrubbing pads along the way to make sure

that there is nothing caking up in the pad holes.

Do not allow the scrubbing solution to dry on the floor.

Break the floor area down into workable sections.

7. Spread the Fast-1-2-3 solution (Step 4) onto the floor

using a clean wet mop.

8. Rescrub using thick Brown or Black scrubbing pads.

Vacuum up spent solution immediately.

9. Thoroughly damp Mop the entire floor with fresh cold water.

Change water when you no longer see bottom of bucket.Allow Floor To Dry Thoroughly

Before beginning the application of Court Mate, give thought

Prepare Wood Floor For Application of Court MateOver A Sanded, Sealed, & Lined Floor • Using A Hand-Held Floor Machine

Procedure No. CDL-1104B








Important: This procedure is for a floor that already has a wood finish on it. If you are beginning with a freshly-sanded

wood floor, it will need to be conditioned with Gabriel Big-10 oil-modified wood finish system.

Peel spots caused by the old finish lifting: See step-by-step photo procedure on page 2.

Wash Equipment & Pads Thoroughly Using Water.

Always call the Gabriel Technical Department whenever you need assistance.


as to where are the best starting and ending points.

10. Shake each container of Court Mate well before pouring

into Dispensing Can or Bucket.

11. One person needs to apply a bead of Court Mate, in the

direction of the wood grain, for the full length of the floor.

12. Another person needs to follow immediately and spread the

Court Mate by pulling the T-Bar Applicator in the direction

of the wood grain. To ensure a nice even spread, Do Not

allow the bead of Court Mate to flow past the center of the bar.

Very Important: Keep a “wet edge” and move steadily

without interruption. Do Not take more than 15 minutes before

returning to the wet edge at your starting point.

When finished and there is a puddle of Court Mate: Wear

throw-away gloves and with a clean cloth and dust pan, pick up

excess Court Mate. Finish off with T-Bar.

Wait at least 1 hour after completing the first coat before

applying the 2nd coat. No more than 2 coats in one day.

PROCEDURE

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1. Gabriel CM Floor Conditioner & Measuring Cup

2. Auto Scrubber with Pad Holder & “like new” squeegee

Thick Green or Blue Scrubbing Pads

* 3. Propane Burnishing Machine

4. Court Mate Burnishing Pad(s)

5. Mop Bucket & Wringer

6. Clean Wet Mop & handle





11. Putty Knife, rags, & polyliner for trash


13. Small water pail to hold a gallon or more of water.


1. Use putty knife to remove gum, tape, etc.


3. Fill a bucket with a gallon of fresh cold water and add in 8

oz. of CM Floor Conditioner. Mix well and use solution

to fill (and refill) a trigger spray bottle. Attach trigger

sprayer to bottle.

4. Fill Auto Scrubber supply tank with fresh cold water and mix

in CM Floor Conditioner @ 8 oz. per gallon of water.

5. Commence scrubbing and vacuuming with Auto Scrubber

using thick Green or Blue scrubbing pads.

Continue with step 5 until job has been completed.



If solution spots remain after passing with the autoscrubber,

have someone with a bucket of fresh water and a clean,

As Needed UpkeepCleaning & Burnishing Court MateFloor Already Sealed With Court Mate • Using An Autoscrubber Machine

Procedure No. CDL-1104C








Important: This procedure is for a floor that already has Court Mate on it. For all other conditions, contact the Gabriel

Technical Service Department for further consultation.


well wrung out wet mop follow the autoscrubber mopping

up any wet spots.

6. When floor is dry... Walk the floor looking for any remaining

black marks. Using the hand sprayer, spray a mist of CM

Floor Conditioner solution onto the mark, let it set for 2

minutes, and rub out with a center core of a green or blue

pad. Pass over spot with a fresh-water-clean, wrung out

wet mop or absorbent wiping cloth.

Allow Floor To Dry Thoroughly

7. Burnish the floor using a propane machine with a Court Mate

burnishing pad. You may detail tight areas using an electric

burnishing machine and a Court Mate burnishing pad.

8. Dust Mop Floor Thoroughly.

PROCEDURE

* An electric burnishing machine (1500+ RPM) may be used for the entire job, but a one hour propane job may

take as much as 2 or 3 hours using an electric burnishing machine. Use same type Pad with either machine.

After burnishing...

If you wish to apply coat(s) of Court Mate, follow steps 10 through 12 on page 3 (Procedure CDL-1104A).



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1. Gabriel CM Floor Conditioner & Measuring Cup

2. Rotary Floor Machine with Pad Holder

3. Thick Green or Blue Scrubbing Pads

4. Wet Vac, hose, wand, & “like new” squeegee tool

* 5. Propane Burnishing Machine

6. Court Mate Burnishing Pad(s)

7. Mop Bucket & Wringer

8. Clean Wet Mop & handle





13. Putty Knife, rags, & polyliner for trash


15. Small water pail to hold a gallon or more of water.


1. Use putty knife to remove gum, tape, etc.


3. Fill a bucket with a gallon of fresh cold water and add

in 8 oz. of CM Floor Conditioner. Mix well and use solution

to fill (and refill) a trigger spray bottle. Attach trigger

sprayer to bottle.

4. Fill a large mop bucket with fresh cold water and mix in


5. Liberally apply step 4 solution onto a workable section of

the floor. Let set for 5 minutes.

6. Commence scrubbing with the rotary floor machine using

thick Green or Blue scrubbing pads.

7. Vacuum up scrubbed solution immediately.

Do Not allow to dry on the floor.

Follow steps 5 through 7 until job is completed.



Procedure No. CDL-1104D








Important: This procedure is for a floor that already has Court Mate on it. For all other conditions, contact the Gabriel

Technical Service Department for further consultation.


If solution spots remain after vacuuming, have someone

with a bucket of fresh water and a clean, well wrung out

wet mop pick up any wet spots.

8. When floor is dry... Walk the floor looking for any remaining

black marks. Using the hand sprayer, spray a mist of

CM Floor Conditioner solution onto the mark, let it set

for 2 minutes, and rub out with a center core of a green

or blue pad. Pass over spot with a fresh-water-clean,

wrung out wet mop or absorbent wiping cloth.

Allow Floor To Dry Thoroughly

9 Burnish the floor using a propane machine with a

Court Mate burnishing pad. You may detail tight areas

using an electric burnishing machine and a Court Mate

burnishing pad.

10. Dust Mop Floor Thoroughly.

PROCEDURE

* An electric burnishing machine (1500+ RPM) may be used for the entire job, but a one hour propane job may

take as much as 2 or 3 hours using an electric burnishing machine. Use same type Pad with either machine.

After burnishing...

If you wish to apply coat(s) of Court Mate, follow steps 10 through 12 on page 3 (Procedure CDL-1104A).



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As Needed UpkeepCleaning & Burnishing Court MateFloor Already Sealed With Court Mate • Using A Rotary Floor Machine

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Court Mate is extremely easy to apply. The beauty of Court Mate is that it is a one-part system (no part A & B mixing)

that allows you to use up only the amount you need and save whatever is not poured from the container. Once the cur-

rent “old” wood floor finish has had black marks, tape, gum, etc. removed and has been thoroughly washed, wet mopped,

and allowed to dry, it is ready for a one, two, or three coats of Court Mate in a single day. Allow at least one hour between

coats; humid days will lengthen the drying time.

Graphic Overview For Applying Court Mate

Containers, tools, equipment, and casters must be clean and in excellent working condition.

Gabriel Court Mate - Application Hints & Product Information


Shake

Container

Well Prior

To Opening

1

Pour

Smoothly

Without Air

Gulping

2

Dispense

Parallel To

Wood Grain In

An Even Bead

Weighted

T-Bar &

HandleOnly

3 4Don’t

Let Product

Go Past

Middle

Move In Direction of Wood Grain

Soil

Will Leave

Permanent

Blemishes

Keep Everything Perfectly Clean

Rock

Handle To

Wring Out

Excess

5

Whenever Making A Direction Turn

Court Mate & Related Products

T-Bar Sleeve

12”... 3434-9021

18”... 3434-9023

24”... 3434-9025

12”... 3434-9001

18”... 3434-9003

24”... 3434-9005

Court Mate Mobile

Dispensing Bucket

With SpigotItem No. 2468-0401

Other Court Mate Products

CM Floor Conditioner 1 GL 3434-2101

Fast-1-2-3 Detergent Concentrate 750

120 Grit Screen Discs Available In Most Sizes

Black, Brown, Green, Blue Pads Available In Most Sizes

Microfiber Dust Mops Available In Most Sizes

CM Burnishing Pads 1215-35

Most every product on the procedures are available from Gabriel.

5 Gallon

Court Mate

Item No.3434-2005

Spigot

Handle

Spigot

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Free Technical Assistance - 800-873-2000

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Gabriel First Corp. • East Rochester, NY 14445-0191 • 585-381-7000 • 800-873-2000

FAX: 585-383-6362 • e-mail: [email protected]

Documents

Gabriel Court Mate Gym Finish Application Procedure … Introduction & Peeling Spots 3 Apply Court MateAutoscrubber Cleaning 4 Apply Court Mate- Floor Machine Cleaning 5 Burnish Court