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Q: How is the polish applied? - Vinyl and Lino | Polishing Natural Stone

• A: The application of polish to vinyl flooring is usually a simple task - but one that must be carried out correctly if the final finish is to be of a high standard. This involves stripping the previous polish using manufacturers approved products and applying a new layer. The floor should be cleaned and rinsed thoroughly. Once totally dry - and at this time probably appearing quite dull - Tile Cleaners® technicians apply polish and buff the surface using our buffing machines to achieve maximum shine, surface gloss and durability. It is very important not to over-apply polish - floors should have a 'wet-look' finish with no opaque streaks visible - if there are streaks it means that the polish is being spread too thickly - drying time and finish will suffer if polish is over-applied.

Other FAQs :

• Q: Why should I have my vinyl/lion floors buffed?
• A: Over time, vinyl floors lose their sheen due to built up dirt and grime. Abrasion due to heels under footwear or rollers under chairs cause scratches and fine cuts on the sealed layers of your vinyl floors. These scratches and cuts act as cavities, attracting fine dirt particles to settle between them. High speed buffing can normally remove fine scratches and built up dirt so that floors return to a sparking shine. After we strip, clean and seal your vinyl floor it will be pristine. The vinyl has probably lost some of its gloss and developed some tiny scratches on the surface so buffing will make it look smoother and shinier. The smooth shiny floor will be easier to keep clean with just water or a mild cleaning solution for suture cleaning. You won't need to re-buff for a while and they will be looking the best they possible can.
• Q: What is polish?
• A: "Polish" is a substance that is applied to a surface to protect it and enhance its appearance. So for porous floors, the polish is applied on top of the seal, to give your floor its shine - and to protect the seal! The idea is that polish can be reapplied and maintained fairly easily, leaving the seal in place to protect the floor surface.
• Q: How many layers of polish will you apply?
• A: A freshly stripped floor requires that a minimum of 3 layers of polish for acceptable gloss and surface protection.
• Q: Can you buff my vinyl/lion floors for a special occasion?
• A: Yes we buff floors so special occasions often and it happens to be one of our specialties. If it's a wedding or a party we will have your floors looking shiny and new for your special day or night.
• Q: Why should I have a professional polish my vinyl/lino floor?
• A: Some advantages of proper polishing is the floor surface becomes shiny and protected against wear and tear and stains, you will end up saving time and money having it down right the first time Polishing of vinyl and linoleum floors is relatively unsophisticated. Without polishing, linoleum and vinyl floors appear dull and matted and become progressively susceptible to getting dirty, stained and damaged.

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