Perfectly polishing floors in Melbourne can seem like quite an endeavour– but it doesn’t have to be. With Premium Floor Gallery’s insider tips from experts, you can gleefully gaze down at shining, smooth floors without breaking your back to do it. This post breaks down the different floor polishing techniques and when you should use them, the products you should use, and the caveats in the floor polishing process. Read on to get the secrets to achieving flawless floors, right here in Melbourne.

Technique

When it boils down to it, achieving polishing greatness goes hand in hand with technique. You should different techniques for different types of flooring, like epoxy, wooden, tiled and laminate floors. With the right tools and systemic approach, winning the gleaming effect you dream of is not hard.

Wooden Floors

Though wooden floors seem like the homey and domestic sort, they’re anything but when comes to bringing out its natural glow. You should use a buffing machine with different pads. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to do it just right.

Buffing is an integral part of the polishing process. Before you start buffing, be sure to apply a finish (like polyurethane, oil or any other finish of your choice). Once your finish dries, start sanding. The great thing about sanding is that it can help become pretty, well…buff!

After sanding, it’s time to start buffing. You’ll need to use a buffing machine in conjunction with a polishing compound to remove any remaining imperfections and bring out a deep shine. If you’d like, you can add the cherry on top: a high-quality wax. Congratulations! Your floors should be so shiny that you can see yourself in them, like a mirror.

Laminate, Vinyl, and Tile Floors

Polishing these floors requires putting your back into it. Start by choosing a store-bought polish. Head to a local hardware store like Mitre 10 and ask about floor polish. We’re big fans of the Long Life brand. Apply a light, even coat of the polish in small sections, then get buffing with your favourite microfibre towel.

Epoxy

Epoxy floors are known for their durability, but it’s only natural that they’ll get a bit scuffed over time. First, give the floor a good sweep or vacuum to remove dirt and mop with a PH-neutral cleaner designed for epoxy floors. If you’d like, apply a thin coat of epoxy floor wax, buffing it with a microfibre towel.

For deeper scratches or a more intense gleam, use a buffing machine to remove imperfections and restore its sparkle. Remember that there are various epoxy floor finishes, like flaked and non-flaked, so consult with the manufacturer before adventuring into the wonderful world of buffing. Premium Floor Gallery would be delighted to answer your questions about maintaining your epoxy floor. Lending a helping hand is at the heart of everything we do.

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