Can Epoxy Floors Be Polished or Recoated?

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Can Epoxy Floors Be Polished or Recoated?
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Let us ask you some questions before moving
ahead. Are you worried about scratches or damages
on your epoxy floor? Are you thinking of getting
a new floor? Well, if its yes, then there is
nothing to worry about because this blog will
certainly pave the way for you and take you step
by step to give your floor an entirely new
look. Trust us! You will not have to burn your
grey cells at all.If your house, office, or any
other space needs a makeover, contact the best
epoxy flooring contractor in Melbourne i.e.,
Tuff Build and get premium flooring services.
Believe it, just by getting epoxy flooring, your
whole place will start to look like a new model.
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Why Epoxy Floors?
Epoxy floors are durable, sturdy, resistant to
scratches, damages, are non-slippery, shiny, and
smooth. If your place already has an epoxy floor
and it has got damaged or has scratches, then
you must be looking for an affordable solution.
In such a case, you can opt for getting your
epoxy floor polished or even recoated. There is
no denying the fact that epoxy floors are durable
in nature. However, scratches may appear
eventually after a long period of time. In that
situation, you do not have to fret over anything
but just contact the best epoxy flooring
contractor in Melbourne and get the work
started. Heres what you can get for your damaged
epoxy floor Buffing. Yes, you can really get
your epoxy floor buffed just by following a few
simple steps, and not just your floor, but your
entire place will look like a newlywed bride.
Believe it!
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How Can You Buff Epoxy Floors?

• Buffing is a cool option not just for getting
  your place a new look but also for your budget.
  The professionals carry out the process quite
  gently and carefully- the only way to go about
  it.
• Being too vigorous can potentially damage the
  surface of your floor and also remove its gloss.
  The experts will first look into the condition of
  the epoxy floor. Before diving into the project,
  they see if there is an easier way to deal with
  small scratches. After that, the area is washed
  with soap and water. A dampen rag with a bit of
  furniture lemon oil is used to rub over the
  scratch to see if it fades or not. If it works,
  there is no reason to complete a larger buffing
  project.
• But if there are scratches that remain on your
  floor, then keep reading.

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Methods for Buffing Epoxy Floors
There is no requirement of any major equipment
for buffing an epoxy floor. The epoxy experts
either do it by hand or they use an orbital
sander which is equipped with a buffing pad. A
buffing machine, however is not required for the
process. In fact, it is the best to avoid
heavy-duty machinery for this maintenance task
since it can remove too much of your epoxy
floors coating. In order to fill the scratches,
polish is used to fill it as you buff the floor.
For a lighter touch, furniture polish is used
primarily and if not, then the experts also use
automotive polish a more robust option that
must be tried.
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Clean the Floor
This is the very first step. Before beginning
anything, cleaning is a must. So, the experts
make sure the floor is thoroughly washed with a
mop or a sponge. The experts also make use of
the epoxy cleaner which is followed by a rinse
with clear water. This step is not just used
before polishing epoxy floors, but also used
before full installation of the epoxy floor.
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Washing the Floor
After completing the buffing process, the next
step is washing the floor. Yes, it would need
another round of cleaning. For that, cleaning
solution is used and then it is followed by a
clear-water rinse.
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Right Way to Maintain Epoxy Floors
Epoxy floors have long been the go-to flooring
solution for manufacturing facilities,
restaurants, warehouses, retail stores, and many
other venues. It is known for easy installation,
overall ease of maintenance, and durability. Even
though maintaining an epoxy floor is not as
complex as its installation, you must learn to
take care of your epoxy floors. After all, your
hard-earned money goes into the entire process.
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Daily Maintenance of Epoxy Floors
When it comes to taking care of epoxy floors
daily, the maintenance is pretty low key. These
floors do not need much, but a daily sweep or
mop will do the magic. By removing the presence
of small particles from the floor will make it
free of scratches, and daily wear and tear. If
your epoxy floor is used for harsh and erosive
chemicals, it is important to clean the spills
on the spot. If chemicals are left unattended
for a long time, these can erode and damage the
floor permanently.
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Maintenance Every Week
A complete scrubbing of the epoxy floor every
week will make it clean and smooth. Based on the
amount of traffic your floor sees, a bi-weekly
scrubbing may also be necessary. You must also
look out for large stains, gouges, scratches, and
cuts in the coating. While these floors are
extremely durable and can withstand a lot of wear
and tear, it is still possible that these floors
experience surface maladies. The key is not to
ignore these but treat them as soon as they are
noticed.
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Use Cleaning Agents
When doing weekly scrubbing of the epoxy floor,
it is essential for you to use the correct
cleaning agent so as to keep your coating look
new. Ideally, one should use a non-alkaline,
gentle cleanser as it will not strip any coating
off the floor. If the space is not too large, a
viable solution would be to dilute one-third cup
dishwashing soap into four-five liters of water.
Do not use brushes with hard bristles as they
can damage the floor.
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Quite Commonly Asked- When to Recoat?
Consider it as a recap, epoxy floors are very low
maintenance. These just need basic cleaning on a
daily basis to keep it intact and in
shape. However, there will still be days when the
shine will not be restored with routine cleaning.
If you think the floor has lost its luster, it
is a sign to get a recoat. Cleaning and
maintaining can be done by self but you may need
a help of an expert to know if your floor needs
polishing, recoating, or not. However, if you
think the space is huge, you can leave the
recoating to the professionals. The process
includes buffing, sanding the previous coating,
filling the cracks or gouges, cleaning the
floor, and then applying the epoxy coat. The
entire process involves technicalities so must be
given to the best epoxy flooring contractors in
Melbourne. Epoxy floors continue to be one of the
best flooring solutions. By maintaining the floor
properly with daily sweeping, weekly scrubbing,
and occasional recoating, you can make it last
for many years. For any query regarding epoxy
flooring solution, contact the best flooring
service provider in Melbourne, i.e., Tuff Build.
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