How to Wax Vinyl Composite Tile

Last Updated: February 25, 2022 References

Waxing adds shine to your vinyl composite tile floor. Waxing can also make vinyl composite flooring more durable and add years to its life. Here are a few steps you can follow to learn how to wax vinyl composite tile.

Steps

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Clean the floor thoroughly with a broom or lightweight vacuum cleaner to remove any loose dirt.^{[1]
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Fill a bucket with diluted household cleaner.

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Mop the entire floor with the diluted cleaning solution.^{[2]
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Allow the floor to dry completely.
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Rinse the bucket and mop thoroughly.
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Refill the bucket with clean water.
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Mop the entire floor once more using only clean water.^{[3]
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- Mopping the floor with clean water removes any residue that might be left behind by your cleaning solution. Residue left behind could dull your floor's shine.
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Let the floor dry completely.
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Apply a circle of floor wax onto a small section of the vinyl tile floor.
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Spread the wax gently over the floor tiles with the new, dry mop until the wax is evenly distributed over this section of the floor.^{[4]
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- Be careful not to step on any area where you have applied wax. If you do, make sure to mop evenly over the area again.
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Repeat the waxing over small sections of the floor until the entire floor is covered with an even layer of wax.
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Leave the wax to dry, untouched, for at least 1 hour.
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Apply a second coat of wax, using the same steps described above.
- When applying the second coat, it is a good idea to apply the wax in a different direction. For example, if you applied the first coat in horizontal lines, apply the second coat in vertical or diagonal lines.

Community Q&A

Question

Do I need to polish vinyl tiles after waxing them?

Community Answer

The tile itself is never polished, but yes, it is recommended to polish the wax coating over the tile.

Warnings

A heavy vacuum cleaner can scratch or leave divots in vinyl composite flooring. Any time you clean your floor with a vacuum cleaner, be sure it is light weight.

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