Summer break is the perfect time for schools to tackle one of the most important facility maintenance projects of the year—floor refinishing.
From classrooms and hallways to cafeterias and common areas, properly refinished floors help protect your flooring investment, improve appearance, and create a clean, welcoming environment for students and staff when they return.
At Janitors Supply, we help schools streamline the floor refinishing process with proven products, equipment, training, and support designed specifically for educational facilities.
Why Summer Floor Refinishing Matters
School floors endure thousands of footsteps every day. Dirt, moisture, furniture movement, and daily maintenance gradually wear away protective floor finish, leaving surfaces dull and vulnerable to damage.
A well-planned summer refinishing program helps:
• Restore gloss and appearance • Protect flooring from wear and staining • Reduce long-term maintenance costs • Improve facility appearance for students, staff, and visitors • Extend the life of resilient flooring
Step 1: Remove Old Finish Completely
Successful floor refinishing starts with thorough stripping.
Products such as Spartan Shineline Emulsifier Plus help remove old finish buildup, allowing new coats to bond properly and perform as intended.
Proper stripping ensures:
- Better finish adhesion
- Improved gloss
- Longer-lasting protection
- Fewer maintenance issues throughout the school year
Step 2: Neutralize the Floor Surface
One of the most overlooked steps in floor refinishing is neutralization.
Spartan Shineline Floor Prep is specially formulated to eliminate alkaline residue left behind after stripping, cleaning, or disinfecting. This helps create the ideal surface for finish application and prevents issues that can impact final appearance.
Skipping this step can lead to:
- Reduced finish durability
- Uneven appearance
- Adhesion problems
- Increased maintenance requirements
Step 3: Apply a High-Performance Finish
Once floors are properly prepared, it's time to build protection.
Spartan iShine Floor Finish features a 25% high-solids formula with optically enhanced polymer technology designed to maximize gloss, clarity, and durability while helping resist scuffs, water spots, and black heel marks.
Benefits include:
- High-gloss appearance
- Enhanced durability
- Improved protection against daily wear
- Reduced frequency of recoating
Step 4: Maintain the Finish Throughout the Year
The best floor programs don't end after summer.
Routine maintenance using the proper cleaning chemicals, pads, equipment, and procedures helps preserve floor appearance and extend the life of the finish.
Janitors Supply works with schools to develop maintenance programs that support:
- Daily cleaning
- Interim maintenance
- Burnishing programs
- Scheduled recoating
- Long-term floor care planning
More Than Just Products
A successful floor refinishing project requires more than chemicals alone.
Janitors Supply provides: ✓ Floor care product recommendations ✓ Equipment sales and service ✓ Floor care training ✓ On-site facility assessments ✓ Program reviews and maintenance planning ✓ Ongoing technical support
For more than 65 years, Janitors Supply has helped schools throughout the region maintain cleaner, safer, and better-looking facilities.
Planning Your Summer Floor Project?
Whether you're refinishing a few classrooms or an entire district, our team can help you select the right products, equipment, and procedures to maximize results while reducing labor and maintenance costs.
Contact Janitors Supply today to discuss your summer floor care program.