When you want to bring lively look to your home by putting life back into the dead looking tiles, go in for stripping and waxing tile floors. It is the best way to keep the flooring surfaces clean. The tile floors, which are used a lot and are visible, get worn over time and need to be maintained properly. Stripping and waxing tile floors is a process in which stripping removes all the dirt that settles into the finish and waxing puts on a finish which thereafter protects the floor from wearing and staining. This process also helps in making the floors slip resistant.

It is important to choose the appropriate cleaning procedure for the tiles. All procedures cannot be applied on all types of floorings. The coatings on the floors vary so do the cleaning procedures. There are different types of flooring materials among which the common ones are linoleum, marble, quarry, rubber, unglazed ceramic tile, etc. Each one has its own method of cleaning as every type has its different composition.

The floor experts suggest there are certain signs which when reflected means that the floor needs a refinishing. Among them the common signs are showing of flaking or chipping, when the floor does not shine and starts getting dark areas, when the floor is spoiled with the stains of the spills, when the wax builds up on the floor.

When we start the procedure of stripping and waxing tile floors, stripping is always done first and after it then waxing is done. While stripping and waxing tile floors, there are eight steps to be followed. The items like gum or any other sticky item on the floor should be removed and the floor should be mopped properly to ensure that the loose dirt is removed. Then the post “-wet” sign is put up to make the people aware of slipping on that floor. Then the stripping solution is prepared as per the requirement of the floor. After that it is applied in the small sections of the floors for near about 5-7 minutes as per the condition of the floor. Then to remove the previous sealer, an auto scrubber is used with an abrasive pad. Sometimes re-stripping is also required. Then the floor is mopped to remove the stripping solution and water. Then the floor is damp mopped with clean rinse water and is allowed to dry. At last the appropriate wax sealer is applied.

Replacing Damaged Floors

Certain things damage the floors, be it tiled or hardwood, by the means of simple wear or tear. Small wear-tear does not affect the look but a serious one like a crack or a missing portion needs replacing damaged floors. To avoid any mishap it should be done soon.

There are different ways for replacing damaged floors of tiles and hardwood. Wood is made of grain running in the same direction, so it is very much possible for it to splitter There may be various reasons for it to get damaged like high heels, objects dropped, pushing of chairs leg etc. The wood replacing generally requires utility knife, a proper adhesive and a kneepad. When the board is damaged, then you may require a chisel, hammer, pry bar, sometimes may be drilling machine also.

Tiles also may be affected by water damage or crack damage or any other accident. So replacing damaged floors of tiles is also an important part as they may be dangerous. Removal of tile may require you to remove the grout first. Removal of grout needs to be done carefully as chipping out old grout can be a tedious task. For this type of works you should ensure that you are wearing goggles, as the grout spreads out and may get into your eyes. The tile should be taken out carefully for removal and the area for the new tile should be prepared by scraping away the old mortar with a scraper or a metal putty knife. Putting a new tile thereafter a thin sheet mortar, then the application of grout follows this procedure.

Thus the procedure of replacing damaged floors fore tiled floor and hardwood floors is different for each type like resilient tile floor, carpet flooring or laminated flooring. Replacing damaged floors should not be avoided or delayed as to continue with the serious damage may be hazardous for you as well as the guest in your home.