SummaryThis is a systematic document on how to strip and refinish a tile floor. Caring for tile floors isn't as simple as sweeping and mopping. They should be stripped and refinished every six months to ensure they stay looking their best. Steps include preparing supplies. Next comes the preparation of the soil. The next step is to strip the floor. The next step is to apply the sealer and finally to apply the finish. By following these instructions, the floor will look newer, longer and with a high gloss shine. Stripping and Refinishing a Tile Floor If you have tile floors in your home or office, you probably clean them regularly. However, people may not know that tile floors require more care than just cleaning. Over time, the finish on these floors will become dirty and worn. It is necessary to develop a routine maintenance plan to keep these floors looking their best. Most floor manufacturers and cleaning companies will recommend removing small fish and refinishing your floors approximately every six months. Removing the old finish from the floor and reapplying a new finish is not as simple as it seems. Caring for tile floors can be an overwhelming task if you don't know how to do it; follow these steps to strip away the old, dirty, dull finish and apply a new shiny finish. The first step in stripping a tile floor is to prepare the supplies. Supplies needed include two mop buckets, mops, stripping chemical, finish, scrapers, scrubbing pads, and a floor scrubbing machine. Fill both buckets with hot water. A bucket will be for the stripper. The second bucket will be used to rinse the floors. Mix the chemical stripper with hot water to five...... middle of paper ......e foundation for all other top coats. Allow plenty of time for each coat and dry. Applying the next coat before the previous coat is dry will cause the finish to be patchy and uneven. Once the base code is completely dry, apply the second coat in the same manner as the first. Remember; do not walk on the wet finish. Once the second code is dry, apply the final coat in a thin but even layer. The third and final layer gives the floor its shine. In conclusion, stripping and refinishing a tile floor can be an overwhelming task. If not done correctly, the floor may look worse than when it started. It is important to take the time necessary to do the job well. Don't rush and let the chemicals work. Follow these instructions and when finished, the floor will look brand new. Tile can look new for many years if properly maintained..