Keeping your floor shiny and clean is important if you want your home to feel cohesive and make a good impression. Coating the floors with epoxy or polyaspartic can help limit the amount of maintenance you will need to complete, but do they still need to be buffed or waxed? While waxing and buffing can help your floor look smoother and shinier, a floor coating can also provide similar benefits. Learn more about buffing or waxing a floor coating in this blog. 

The Type Of Floor Coating You Have

Depending on what floor coating you have, you may be able to buff or wax the floor without stress. However durable floor coatings are, some cleaning or abrasive tasks can damage the coating, leaving your floor exposed and vulnerable. The type of floor coating you have could handle one service or the other, but often not both. 

Epoxy

Epoxy coatings can be buffed and waxed if you feel it is necessary. Buffing can be used to remove minor scratches on the floor and even out imperfections. Waxing can be used to make the floor shine and remove different rough or deteriorated areas. While epoxy can handle these services, resealing or professional sanding can fix these issues. Working with a professional will help save your floor coating from damage due to improper knowledge or accidents while buffing or waxing. 

Polyaspartic

It is not recommended to buff or wax a polyaspartic coating. While these coatings are extremely durable, buffing and waxing can interfere with the performance of the coating. Because these coatings will remain durable and resistant to scratches and dents, there is really no need for wax or buffing. 

Wax Can Leave Residue

Applying wax to the floor can leave a layer of film or residue on the surface. This residue is what gives the surface that shiny look, but it can also increase the risk of slips and falls. Applying wax to a floor can also cause the floor to attract more dust or debris, since the wax will be tacky. The residue can do more harm than good and could cause the floor to look dirty, rather than shiny and clean. There are specific waxes that can be used for polymer flooring if you feel waxing is necessary.

Buffing Can Cause Premature Deterioration

Using a mechanical buffer could wear down the coating and leave the surface uneven. Some homeowners may think buffing the floor will remove stains or textured areas; however, floor coatings are easy to clean and can be resealed to prevent texture. Buffing the floors could wear down areas of the floor coating and leave the subfloor susceptible to moisture and staining. 

Proper Maintenance Of A Floor Coating

Instead of buffing or waxing a floor coating, there are other maintenance tasks that will help keep your floor coating looking brand new. Following proper maintenance and cleaning procedures will keep the coating from looking dirty, deteriorating, or becoming textured. 

Sweeping and mopping will keep debris from building up on the floor, making the coating look lackluster or dulling the color. Using a soft-bristle broom or a sponge mop will help clean up the most common debris. If there are stubborn stains, you can use a steam mop or scrub with a microfiber cloth to lift the stain or residue.

Most floor coatings can handle pressure washing if stubborn stains persist. Hiring a professional pressure washing team will ensure the proper pressure is used and doesn’t damage the coating. Pressure washing needs to be done far enough away from the surface and at a 45-degree angle to avoid divots or dents. 

Other options that are appropriate for epoxy and polyaspartic coatings include:

• Vacuuming
• Light cleaners and non-abrasive chemicals
• Homemade cleaners with household ingredients
• Using paper towels or soft clothes to wipe up liquid immediately

Diamond Custom Coatings In Louisville, KY

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