Look at traffic lanes
Compare entrances and corridors with low-traffic corners. Differences help identify wear rather than general dirt.
From the archive · rewritten guide
How to Plan VCT Floor Maintenance
The previous site discussed VCT floor care. The useful decision is whether routine maintenance will protect the current finish or whether worn areas need a new strip-and-wax plan.
What goes into the plan
Make the work specific.
Every building and project has its own limits. These are the details we review before putting a price in writing.
Match the method
Use a floor-care method appropriate to the material and existing finish. Aggressive cleaning can damage a surface.
Plan downtime
A stripping project needs clear access, an empty floor, drying time, and a reopening plan.
Keep a floor map
Record materials, problem spots, prior coatings if known, and who approves the finished appearance.
Before the proposal
Questions to bring to the floor review
A floor should be identified in person before anyone assumes stripping and waxing is the correct treatment.
- Is the floor VCT, linoleum, ceramic tile, or another material?
- Where is finish worn, discolored, or uneven?
- Can furniture and equipment be moved, and by whom?
- When can the area remain free of foot traffic?
Your building, your scope
Start with a walk-through.
Send us the address, the space, and the schedule you have in mind. We will confirm coverage and discuss the next step.
or send a quick note