Floor Care in Chicago
Professional restoration and maintenance for every commercial floor surface
Flooring is the single most visible surface in a commercial building and the one that takes the most abuse. Thousands of footsteps every day, rolling carts, chair casters, spills, road salt tracked in during winter — all of it degrades floor surfaces faster than most property managers realize. The difference between a building that looks new and one that looks tired almost always starts with the floors.
LPJ Services provides complete commercial floor care for every surface type found in Chicago's commercial properties — VCT (vinyl composition tile), carpet, hardwood, concrete, marble, terrazzo, ceramic tile, luxury vinyl plank, and epoxy-coated industrial floors. We handle routine maintenance and full restoration.
VCT and hard floor care
VCT is the workhorse flooring of commercial properties — affordable, durable, and ubiquitous in hallways, break rooms, and service corridors. But VCT only looks good when it's properly maintained. Our VCT program includes stripping old wax buildup down to the bare tile, applying multiple coats of high-durability commercial floor finish, and buffing to a high-gloss shine. Depending on traffic, most VCT floors need a full strip-and-wax cycle 2-4 times per year, with interim buff-and-recoat service between cycles.
We use commercial-grade auto-scrubbers, low-speed and high-speed burnishers, and chemical stripping systems that work efficiently without damaging the tile substrate. Our crews are trained to handle transitions between flooring types, work around immovable fixtures, and protect adjacent surfaces during the process.
Carpet care
Commercial carpet collects soil faster than any other surface and is the first thing to show neglect. Our carpet care program includes hot water extraction (deep steam cleaning), interim encapsulation cleaning for high-traffic lanes, spot treatment for stains, and pre-treatment for common problem areas like building entrances and cafeterias.
For properties on a maintenance program, we recommend extraction every 6-12 months with interim encapsulation every quarter. This extends carpet life by 40-60% compared to properties that only clean when the carpet looks dirty — by which point the fiber damage is already done.
Hardwood, marble, and natural stone
These premium surfaces require specialized care. Hardwood floors need periodic screening, refinishing, and recoating with commercial-grade polyurethane. Marble and natural stone require diamond honing to remove etching and scratches, followed by crystallization or polishing to restore the factory finish. We also apply penetrating sealers to protect against staining.
Concrete and industrial floors
Warehouse, distribution center, and industrial floors take a different kind of beating. Our industrial floor care includes power scrubbing, concrete polishing (up to 3000-grit mirror finish), epoxy repair and recoating, lane striping, and anti-slip coating applications. We can also apply concrete densifiers and sealers that harden the surface and reduce dusting.
Safety and compliance
All floor care work includes wet floor signage, barrier tape for work zones, and anti-slip coating options for high-risk areas. We can provide slip coefficient documentation and service reports for properties that request them.
Portal tracking for floor care projects
Floor care projects are logged in your client portal with before-and-after photos, product specifications, and completion timestamps. For properties on a maintenance program, the portal tracks your floor care schedule, alerts you when the next service is due, and stores the full history of work performed — useful for capital planning and asset management reporting.
What's Included
How It Works
Floor Surface Audit
We inspect every floor surface in your facility — identifying material types, current condition, wear patterns, and areas that need immediate attention versus scheduled maintenance.
Maintenance Plan & Frequency Recommendation
Based on the audit, we recommend a care schedule: strip-and-wax cycles for VCT, extraction frequency for carpet, refinishing intervals for hardwood, and restoration timelines for stone.
Preparation & Protection
Before any floor work, we move or protect furniture, barrier off the work zone, and coordinate timing with your building management to minimize disruption.
Professional Restoration
Our crews execute the scope using commercial-grade equipment and products. Every job is supervised and documented with before-and-after photos uploaded to your portal.
Ongoing Program Management
Your portal tracks the maintenance schedule and alerts you before the next service is due. We adjust frequency based on seasonal traffic changes and floor condition assessments.
Your Client Portal: Full Visibility Into Every Service
When you work with LPJ Services, you don't have to wonder whether the work was done or chase down reports. Our client portal gives you real-time access to everything happening at your property — from any device.
Real-Time Job Tracking
See exactly what's happening at your property — crew status, task completion, and shift progress in real time.
Digital Quality Reports
Supervisor inspection reports with photos, scores, and timestamps — accessible from any device, anytime.
Direct Communication
Message your account management team directly through the portal. No phone tag, no lost emails.
Invoices & Bill Pay
View invoices, payment history, and make payments online. Consolidated billing for multi-property accounts.
Service Analytics
Track performance trends, spend by category, and service history — data you can take to ownership.
Compliance Documentation
Insurance certificates, safety records, and compliance reports stored and accessible when you need them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should VCT floors be stripped and waxed?
It depends on traffic volume. High-traffic areas like main lobbies and corridors typically need a full strip-and-wax 3-4 times per year. Lower-traffic areas may only need it 1-2 times. We recommend interim buff-and-recoat service between full strip cycles to maintain appearance.
Can you do floor care after hours to avoid disruption?
Yes. Most floor care work is scheduled during evenings, overnight, or weekends. For large-scale projects, we develop a phased plan that sections off areas so your building remains operational throughout.
Do you handle both carpeted and hard-surface floors?
Yes. Our crews are trained and equipped for every commercial floor surface — VCT, carpet, hardwood, marble, concrete, terrazzo, ceramic, LVP, and epoxy. We handle the full range under a single agreement.
How does floor care affect my building's slip-and-fall liability?
Properly maintained floors with appropriate finish and anti-slip coatings significantly reduce slip-and-fall risk. We provide slip coefficient documentation and compliance reports that support your building's risk management program.
Where We Provide Floor Care
We provide floor care services throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, with dedicated coverage in these key markets:
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