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Post by nomo714 on Jul 28, 2009 22:05:46 GMT -5
what is the proper way of applying floor finsh to a new vct floor? Is there a factory finsh on the new vct tiles? How much to charge per sq. ft.? for 390 sq ft ( I work in high price city).
thank you noah noahs cleaning service
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Post by swproserv on Feb 17, 2010 19:27:26 GMT -5
HI Noah, Yes there is a factory finish on VCT. You will need to clean the floor first with a scrubber and a green pad. You will also need a scrapper blade to remove any glue residue left from installers. Scrub the floor with a neutral cleaner, then rinse floor thourouly with your mop. Let the floor completely dry and then apply your finish. Usually three coats. I charge at least .50 cents per sq ft. not including products.
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Post by logan5127 on Feb 18, 2010 10:26:13 GMT -5
HI Noah, Yes there is a factory finish on VCT. You will need to clean the floor first with a scrubber and a green pad. You will also need a scrapper blade to remove any glue residue left from installers. Scrub the floor with a neutral cleaner, then rinse floor thourouly with your mop. Let the floor completely dry and then apply your finish. Usually three coats. I charge at least .50 cents per sq ft. not including products. I always strip new VCT with a mild solution of stripper and a black pad. You have to go through the same steps. Why not make sure it all comes up? I also go one step futher in that I always squeegee off the final rinse. You will be amazed at what you get even after a good rinse. On top of that you do not have to wait on the rinse to dry. It is ready to apply finish as soon as you squeegee. I charge from .35 a sq ft to 1.00 a sq ft depending on size, what you are stripping off, and other conditions. On average job I charge .40 sq ft including product.
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Post by clearshine on Apr 13, 2010 23:18:16 GMT -5
I do a little of both
Scrape off all visible glue Scrub with a mild solution of stripper and a black or brown pad RINSE RINSE RINSE Make sure that the floor has had ample amount of time to set usually 24 to 48 hours, even more depending on the contractor that installed the floor, always try to talk to the contractor in front of the customer to make sure there is no blame or finger pointing later. If you really rinse the floor you will get the best results, BUT IF YOU GET A NEW VCT FLOOR TO WET TO SOON IT WILL LIFT AND BUBBLE THE TILE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I put any where between 4 to 12 coats on a new floor
You have to take into consideration there daily care plan and how often they want it maintained.
If they want it maintained by you, lower your inictial price but charge for maintenance.
I usually charge any were between .45 to$1.00 per sq ft depending on glue and construction (wear)
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