Flooring is a high investment that requires daily protection during construction and renovation projects, including repainting, replacing wallpaper, repatching cracks and holes, and building up walls.
There is a wide range of floor protection products specifically designed to shield surfaces against spills, splatters, dust, debris, and damage, but how do you know which is the right one?
Here we are with four tips you need to keep in mind when you are about to get a floor protection for your next project:
- Type of surface
- Level of protection
- Which features you should consider for your project
- Is it a one-day job or a long-term project?
Each type of floor protection has a different lifespan. Some are designed to stay in place for two or three days without damaging the floors, while others can be used for months.
Type of floor protection materials
- Polyethylene Film: Polyethylene films are available for various surfaces, including carpets, tile, marble, granite, vinyl, laminate, and factory-finished hardwood. These films have adhesive on one side for easy application and peel off, leaving no residue. They offer protection against spills, scratches, and leaks for up to 30 days. However, it is indispensable to check them periodically to avoid any potential damage. Keep in mind that these films are neither reusable nor recyclable.
- Masking paper: It’s a budget-friendly, non-absorbent brown craft paper option for a quick painting project. Use it with masking tape to secure it in place.
- Absorbent fleece: It is ideal to protect floors from spills, dents, scuffs and scratches. Its plastic anti-slip backing provides added leakproof protection. It is reusable.
- Drop Sheets: It provides optimal protection against paint spills and splatters. This large, washable, and reusable canvas sheet is ideal for floors, carpets, furniture and equipment. It comes in different sizes.
- Latex-Infused: It offers superior spill protection thanks to its latex infusion, making it ideal for safeguarding your furniture, floors, driveways, and vehicles during any job.
- Plastic sheet cover: It is perfect for protecting flooring, furniture and driveways from oil spills and many other applications where protection is required.
- Polyethylene board: it is perfect for painting, plastering, moving, and building, offering superior coverage on floors and stairs with ease of installation and removal. The resilient solution is water, oil, moisture, and shock resistant, combining the finest attributes of traditional protective products such as cardboard, film and coverings. Plus, it’s sustainable, crafted from repurposed drink packaging and double-sided polyethylene in the Netherlands.
- Board Protection: It is a durable surface protection that will keep your flooring clean. The water-resistant, breathable protection defends against water, paint, mud and more. Rolling out fast and flat, it can withstand heavy foot traffic and machinery and is 100% recyclable.
- Non-woven synthetic fabric film: It is a durable and non-slip film that effectively protects hard surfaces from slips, falls, and damage. This specially engineered film comes in a convenient roll format with dimensions measuring 46 metres in length and 710 millimetres in width, ensuring ample coverage for various surfaces. With a thickness of 160UM, it provides a substantial barrier against scratches, chips, and other forms of wear resulting from everyday use. It features a light tack on the underside that effectively minimises slip and movement, enhancing stability when applied to hard floors, staircases, benchtops, and other high-traffic areas.
