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Title: Sustainable Flooring Options: VCT Flooring or Sealed Polished Concrete

Author(s): Ryan Crowe

Publication: Concrete International

Volume: 46

Issue: 3

Appears on pages(s): 56-57

Keywords: floor, wax, coating, sealer

DOI:

Date: 3/1/2024

Abstract:
Vinyl composition tile, luxury vinyl tile, and polished concrete floors all require regular applications of protective coatings or sealers to maintain their initial appearance. To lower maintenance costs for such floors and make them more environmentally friendly, nanotechnology-based coatings and sealers are becoming a valuable option.