Strip when the finish is gone. Recoat when it isn't.
Vinyl, safety vinyl, linoleum and resilient floors. A full strip resets the finish when it has failed. Where the film is intact, a deep scrub and recoat is enough. Typical cycle 1–3 years; high-traffic shorter.
Layer after layer of finish stops solving it.
Vinyl and resilient floors are usually protected by a topical finish. Wear breaks the film, dirt embeds, and top-up coats yellow and cloud. Slip resistance the surface was specified with quietly slides away too.
We look at the floor. Then we decide.
A full strip is the right answer when the finish has failed. Where it is intact, a deep scrub and recoat protects it without taking everything off. Chemistry and pads are matched to the substrate. Coats go on within the sealer’s dwell and dry times. Batch, chemistry, coat count and cure conditions are logged.
A pendulum test after cure is optional where the classification matters. We do not strip every resilient floor because that is the name of the page.
Common questions
What does strip and seal mean?
Remove the existing finish, clean the substrate, apply a compatible sealer and finish coats, then buff back. It resets the floor to a clean baseline. We only do a full strip when the finish actually needs it.
How often should we strip and seal?
Usually every 1–3 years depending on traffic, product and maintenance. High-traffic entries and lift lobbies land at the shorter end.
Is stripping the only option?
Not always. Where the existing finish is intact, a deep scrub and recoat protects it without a full strip. We look at the floor and decide.
Do you log what went on the floor?
Yes. Batch, chemistry, coat count and cure conditions are logged.
Can you pendulum-test after?
Optional. Where slip classification matters we can test after the finish has cured.
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