Surfaces
Commercial VCT Floor Cleaning in Atlanta
Vinyl composition tile is everywhere in commercial buildings, and it looks good only with a finish system that's maintained on a cycle.
VCT needs a finish to perform
VCT is inexpensive, durable and easy to replace, which is why it covers school corridors, hospital wings, grocery aisles and back-of-house areas across Metro Atlanta. Unlike sheet vinyl or most LVT, bare VCT is porous. Without a protective layer of floor finish it scuffs, stains and looks chalky quickly.
Good VCT care is a cycle: daily dust mopping and damp mopping, regular machine scrubbing and burnishing, periodic scrub-and-recoat, and an occasional full strip. We can take on any part of that cycle, or the whole thing.
VCT services
- Machine scrubbing with neutral cleaners
- High-speed burnishing
- Scrub and recoat
- Full strip and refinish
- New-install initial finish (after the installer's cure guidance)
A typical VCT maintenance year
Frequencies vary by traffic; this is a starting point for a busy corridor.
| Task | Typical frequency | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Dust mop / damp mop | Daily (in-house janitorial) | Remove grit that scratches finish |
| Auto-scrub | Weekly to monthly | Remove soil without stripping finish |
| Burnish | Weekly to monthly | Restore gloss, harden surface |
| Scrub & recoat | Quarterly to twice yearly | Replace worn top coats |
| Strip & refinish | About yearly in heavy traffic | Remove yellowed, built-up finish |
Common VCT problems
Black marks
Heel and cart scuffs sit in the finish and usually buff or scrub off.
Amber discoloration
Old finish trapping dirt; needs stripping.
Chipped or lifting tiles
A flooring repair issue; we'll note them for replacement.
VCT cleaning FAQs
Can new VCT be waxed right away?
Follow the flooring manufacturer's guidance on when initial finish can be applied after installation; many recommend a cleaning and sealer/finish system once adhesive has set.
What cleaner should our janitorial staff use daily?
A neutral-pH floor cleaner. High-alkaline cleaners and degreasers dull and soften finish.
How do we know it's time to strip?
Yellowing, dark edges, powdering finish, or tile showing through in traffic lanes are the usual signs.
Is VCT the same as LVT?
No. LVT is a different product, usually with a factory wear layer, and is maintained differently. See vinyl and LVT cleaning.
Can you work in occupied hospitals or schools?
We schedule around occupancy and use signage and barriers. Infection-control or school-specific requirements should be shared before work begins.
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