VCT — vinyl composition tile — is the standard floor in school corridors, government buildings, medical offices, and light-industrial spaces across the West Valley. It is durable, cost-effective, and ugly when neglected. Yellowed wax buildup, black heel marks, and a floor that shows traffic patterns are not permanent conditions. They are the result of deferred strip-and-wax cycles, and they reverse in one night's work.
The Process
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1
Furniture removal and prep
We move furnishings to a staging area or work around them as agreed. Baseboards and edges are protected.
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2
Chemical strip
Commercial-grade stripping solution applied and worked into the existing finish. All old wax removed to bare tile. This step cannot be shortcut — a partial strip creates uneven finish layers.
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3
Rinse and neutralize
Floor rinsed and pH-neutralized before any finish is applied. Applying finish over alkaline residue causes premature yellowing.
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4
Seal and finish coats
Commercial-grade sealer applied first, then multiple coats of floor finish — typically 3–5 coats depending on traffic load and facility type. Each coat allowed to dry fully before the next.
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5
Furniture reset and inspection
Furnishings returned, floor inspected under work lighting. We do not sign off until the finish is consistent edge to edge.
Scheduling
Floor work happens after hours or on weekends. Arizona's dry heat shortens drying times, which means we can often complete a strip-and-wax cycle in a single overnight. Larger floor areas — 10,000 sq ft and above — are typically scheduled over a weekend to avoid disruption. We confirm the dry time and re-entry time in writing before we start.
How Often
Most commercial VCT in the West Valley needs a full strip and refinish once a year, with interim buff or burnish cycles every quarter. High-traffic areas like school corridors or hospital hallways may need twice-annual stripping. We assess during the quote walk and give you a maintenance schedule that fits your floor load, not a generic recommendation.