He recounted a tale of woe and sorrow about a strip job that took him three times as long as he thought it would because of excessive finish build-up. The question he had was, what could he have done to reduce the time spent on this job?

This is an honest question each of us has asked ourselves after we’ve blown a budget, but is it the right question? Another way to approach this situation is by asking, did the technician calculate enough time to accomplish the objective?

The stripping and refinishing service procedure is the most difficult process to perform on VCT. By definition it is the removal of all pre-existing coats of floor seal and/or floor finish and reapplication of new floor seal and/or finish. It requires extensive detailing of all edges, corners and cove bases. Because it is labor intensive it requires the greatest time commitment. When you compound the strip job with excessive build-up, the time factor can jump through the roof.

Excessive floor seal and finish buildup occurs for a number of reasons, but the end result is always the same: too many coats of floor seal or finish on the floor. The build-up…

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ICS Cleaning Specialist
Author:
Hulin, Stan Copyright

UBM is the premier VCT Polishing Service in Kansas City.

The most common flooring found in Kansas City commercial facilities are VCT floors. Dry soil removal and wet mopping are sufficient only for daily maintenance, but UBM understands it takes more than that to preserve their longevity. Kansas City has trusted UBM to schedule floor maintenance programs for many buildings in the area. Don’t be left out!

Our Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) service includes the following:

  • Stripping
  • Resealing
  • Waxing
  • Buffing
  • Polishing
  • Tile and Grout Cleaning