Floor care by surface

Floor & surface care

Specialized floor and surface care for the materials a life-science campus actually has — epoxy, vinyl, terrazzo, polished concrete, stone, and stainless — restored and maintained without shortcuts.

Surface-specificMethods
Restorative& maintenance
Low-VOCOptions
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The discipline

The method must fit the floor

Floor care depends on the surface, finish, condition, and manufacturer instructions. We review these before choosing products, equipment, and a maintenance schedule.
  • Resilient & resinous floorsEpoxy, vinyl, rubber, and resin coatings
  • Hard & natural surfacesTerrazzo, stone, polished concrete, and tile
  • Stainless & specialtyLab and cleanroom-adjacent surfaces
  • Restorative & preventiveBring it back, then keep it that way
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Scope

Services by surface

A clear, written scope — so everyone knows exactly what “done” means.

Resilient

  • Strip, seal & finish
  • Burnish & buff
  • Scrub & recoat
  • Anti-slip treatments

Hard & stone

  • Diamond grinding & polishing
  • Honing & sealing
  • Grout restoration
  • Concrete densifying

Programs

  • Scheduled maintenance plans
  • High-traffic interim care
  • Entry-matting strategy
  • Finish & appearance audits
How it works

Match the method to the material

Step 1

Identify the substrate

We confirm the floor type and its manufacturer guidance.

Step 2

Prescribe the method

Pads, chemistry, and speed chosen to protect the finish.

Step 3

Restore

Bring the surface back to a defensible baseline.

Step 4

Maintain

A cadence that holds the appearance without over-processing.

Service practices

How we support your facility

WrittenScope for every site
75+Years of combined experience
OneAccount manager per client
TrainedCrews, site by site
FAQ

Questions, answered

Yes — these are common in labs and cleanrooms, and they demand specific pads and chemistries. We follow coating-manufacturer guidance to protect the warranty and the finish.

We diamond-grind, hone, polish, and seal natural stone and terrazzo — restorative work that brings tired lobbies back without replacement.

We offer low-VOC and low-odor options, which matters when floors are adjacent to labs, instruments, or occupied space.

We schedule floor work for nights, weekends, and shutdown windows, and we phase areas so your operation keeps moving.

Still have questions?

Talk to a facilities specialist who actually works in regulated environments — not a call center.

On site with our crews

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The Add Life Facilities Services team at work across the Bay Area
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Let’s talk

Ready to talk floor?

Request a walkthrough and a written scope built around your environments and service requirements.

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