Vinyl Sheet Flooring and Vinyl Composite Tiles (VCT) are the most
popular types of flooring, both in the commercial and domestic sectors, due to their
comparatively low cost and high durability.
Modern vinyl sheet and thermoplastic tiles can be printed in any colour
and with a variety of patterns to mimic the appearance of wood or stone. Vinyl is
highly resistant to abrasion, making it ideal for high traffic areas, such as
supermarkets, where the extensive use of rotary cleaning machines, scrubber
dryers and high-speed burnishing machines is needed to clean, strip and polish.
The surfaces vary from smooth and easily maintainable to coarse safety floors
with anti-slip properties for use in wet environments. Key players in vinyl
floor manufacture include Altro Safety Flooring, Karndean, Armstrong, Gerflor,
Amtico and Polyflor.
Why do you need floor polish?
Whilst vinyl floor coverings are resilient underfoot, they become
scratched and damaged and will wear out prematurely without protection. Adding
layers of topical floor dressings such as high-quality floor polish can
dramatically enhance the appearance of your floor and extend its working life.
The floor polish becomes a sacrificial layer, which can be maintained.
How do we restore your floor?
To remove old, worn and soiled coatings beyond maintenance, we use a chemical
stripping solution and floor stripping pads. The floor is then thoroughly
rinsed to remove left-over residues, and fresh new coats are applied to give
your floor new life and make it easy to clean.
Periodic Maintenance
Once your floor has been deep cleaned and restored with a polish
treatment, a periodic floor maintenance programme will keep the look of your
floor at the desired level and the surface protection remains intact so the
wear on your floor is reduced to a minimum.