Timeframe on New VCT flooring

[rea-bona]

I have about 7500 sqft of new VCT tile that needs waxed. Light construction debris & scuffs. How many hours should this take a team of 2? This is the biggest project we’ve had to date and we’re using a new chemical.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

How do you plan to tackle it? What will be your process?

 

[rea-bona]

How do you plan to tackle it? What will be your process?

Top scrub with a neutral cleaner. I’ve used a red pad in the past but after doing more research I should be using a green or blue. 3 Coats of wax. One person scrubbing ahead while the other starts waxing.

 

[Mikey P]

Top scrub with a neutral cleaner. I’ve used a red pad in the past but after doing more research I should be using a green or blue. 3 Coats of wax. One person scrubbing ahead while the other starts waxing.

How are you rinsing after scrubbing?

 

[rea-bona]

How are you rinsing after scrubbing?

Vacuum everything up, mop with water

 

[roro]

"How many hours should this take a team of 2?" When costing a job type that is new to me I look at what machinery we will use and look at the manufacturer's claimed productivity, and couple that with industry productivity charts. We have found they usually overstate by about 100%, so it will take us at least double the time.
For that size of job we would be using an auto scrubber.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Actually, the vct will have a thin layer of finish for the packing boxes. That actually needs to come off. The best way to do that without stripping any longer is with spp’s. Thy will remove that layer plus any marks that have been made while the floor is naked. There will be marks. A 175 is slow slow, but I hope you have one with a tank. Without knowing what you’re using equipment wise, it’s nearly impossible to tell you how long it will take.

 

[rea-bona]

"How many hours should this take a team of 2?" When costing a job type that is new to me I look at what machinery we will use and look at the manufacturer's claimed productivity, and couple that with industry productivity charts. We have found they usually overstate by about 100%, so it will take us at least double the time.
For that size of job we would be using an auto scrubber.

Our manager told us he wants it done in 2 days. From what I’m gathering it will probably take longer. We also only have an auto scrubber. I’m trying to get a good understanding of the process because I eventually want to start my own business and obviously make sure my work is good. We’re getting pushed out because my manager is saying he has guys he can pay half as much and do the work twice as fast, so I figured he is making unreasonable deadlines to make us look bad.

 

[rea-bona]

Actually, the vct will have a thin layer of finish for the packing boxes. That actually needs to come off. The best way to do that without stripping any longer is with spp’s. Thy will remove that layer plus any marks that have been made while the floor is naked. There will be marks. A 175 is slow slow, but I hope you have one with a tank. Without knowing what you’re using equipment wise, it’s nearly impossible to tell you how long it will take.

I’m new to this, what’s an spp? We have a 175 but it does have a tank.