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The finishing process is important to create a solid layer of protection
and give the surface its shine.
Floor sealers are applied before the floor finish.
The sealer contains smaller polymers
and penetrate deeply to fill in small cracks and pores within the floor.
These sealers are semi-permanent and have a high chemical resistance.
Next the finish is applied on top.
These layers will give the floor its shine and protection
and are meant to be slowly worn away with normal use.
With proper floor maintenance only the floor finish is meant to be stripped away
and reapplied leaving the sealer unaffected.
To begin you'll need a floor finish applicator,
(such as a hard string mop or a flat mop),
wet floor signs, sealer, and floor finish.
Although modern cleaning chemicals are safer than in the past,
always read and follow WHMIS and safety guidelines
and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment
as called for on the product label.
There are various ways that the sealer and finish can be applied to the floor.
A string mop or a flat mop can both be used.
If a bucket is used make sure to line the bucket
with the garbage bag to prevent residue from mixing into the finish.
Regardless of which mop is used,
first soak the mop in water and then wring it out.
Each fiber in the mop can only hold a certain amount of moisture.
Presoaking the mop will make sure that less of the floor sealer or finish
will be absorbed inside the mop
allowing more of the solution to be applied to the floor.
This will help to evenly coat the floor and will make it easier
to clean up the mop afterwards.
The floor sealer can simply be poured onto the floor and spread out by the mop.
Walking backwards, apply a thin coat using a figure 8 motion
keeping the leading edge of the mop facing forward at all times
and do not walk on any of the areas that are wet.
As you progress, make sure to overlap each pass of the mop.
After the coat is applied,
lay the mop on a sink or a clean garbage bag to prevent any contamination of the mop.
Now let the area dry.
The dry time will depend on the airflow, coat thickness, humidity and temperature.
To speed up the drying time,
you can use an air mover with the airflow directed above the floor,
and never directly on the surface.
This will allow the coat to dry in a uniform manner.
After the first coat is dry,
choose a different starting point to apply the second coat.
Apply as many coats of sealer as needed, to provide a solid layer of protection for the floor.
This is indicated by an even semi-gloss appearance across the entire area
and will usually take 2 to 3 coats.
The same mop can be used to apply the floor finish.
Any remaining sealer will quickly be dissipated as the floor finish is applied.
Apply the finish with the same technique as the sealer.
Take note of the traffic patterns.
You'll want more finish in the middle, where people walk.
To maintain a uniform appearance, apply your first and last coats to the edge
and the other coats in the traffic areas.
Use as many coats of finish as needed to achieve the desired appearance and level of protection.
When dry, 3 coats of floor finish is about the same thickness as a piece of sandwich wrap.
Depending on the traffic patterns, the floor may need 5 to 10 coats to offer the protection needed.
However only 5 coats total of sealer and finish combined
should be applied within a 24 hour period
as each coat needs time to cure as well as dry.
Additionally, to enhance the appearance even more
the floor can be burnished after waiting 24 to 36 hours.
Watch the video linked below for more information.
After the floor is dry and the floor's appearance and protection are restored,
the furniture can now be replaced.
To get the most life out of this floor, watch the periodic maintenance videos linked below.
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