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VCT Floors: When to Strip, When to Recoat, When to Wait

When to do a full strip, when a top-scrub is enough, and how to avoid both premature wear and wax buildup that makes floors look worse.

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Full strips are expensive: downtime, cordons, tenant communication. But adding layer after layer of finish without ever stripping creates buildup that yellows and peels. The goal is a program that keeps floors looking good without stripping more than necessary or waiting until they are beyond saving.

Match the treatment to the floor's condition

A high-traffic lobby might need attention every six months. A back office hallway might go two years. An 'every 18 months' rule makes no sense if the floor's actual condition does not match. Look at gloss, look at wear patterns, and make decisions based on what you see, not what the calendar says.

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