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Peeling and Chipping – Floor Finish Losing Bond

A finish failure where the coating flakes, chips, or lifts away from the floor.

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What it is

Peeling and chipping are finish failures where the coating flakes, chips, or lifts from the floor.

Signs

  • Flakes in high-traffic areas
  • Edges of finish lifting when scratched
  • Chips around scratches or worn spots
  • A coating that separates from the old finish underneath

How ReCoat handles it

ReCoat checks for contaminants, acrylics, waxes, oil soap residue, and adhesion risk before selecting a service path. Compatibility and adhesion checks help determine whether ReCoating is appropriate.

Why it matters

If the old surface will not accept a new coating, adding more finish can make the problem worse. The surface has to be compatible before the final coat goes down.

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