FAQs
More FAQs- How often do I buff?
- How long will it take to have my floors coated with acrylic?
- Does a urethane floor need to be buffed?
If heel marks and scuff marks become prevalent, buffing is needed.
Preparation will depend on the condition of the existing floor, current number of coats, repairs required, etc. When applying an acrylic finish, stripping of the old finish is usually necessary. When that’s the case, finish removal plus the application of 3 coats of finish requires 1 hour for every 150 square feet of flooring. Generally, 3 coats of finish are required to achieve the desired effect. If a floor does not require stripping, it can generally be shower scrubbed which is a procedure used for preparing a floor for receiving a new layer of finish. Once that has taken place, a floor can be recoated at anywhere from 4,000 to 6,000 square feet per hour.
Urethane is NEVER buffed. Buffing may actually diminish the gloss of the finish.
