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Advantages of Wood Furniture Restoration

 

  

Many buildings contain certain wood furniture pieces that provide appeal and functionality. Wood furniture, doors and walls provide beautiful aesthetics for commercial and retail facilities, but over time wood can fade, get scratched or look worn and unappealing. Property managers might think it’s time to look for something new there are options. Furniture repair and restoration could be just the alternative property managers are looking for.

Same Furniture, New Style

Even if your furniture is getting a little older, that is no reason why it can’t still last you for years to come. Getting your older furniture professionally restored can help it look fresh and new again. Whether you are looking to give your older furniture a complete makeover to suit your evolving tastes, or you simply want it restored to its original glory to help enhance the look and feel of your facility, furniture restoration can be your answer. Do you have a wooden chair or table that you love, but the color doesn’t quite match the rest of the wooden decor? Having your wooden furniture refinished by a professional specialist can give it just the look you want. Having your older furniture repaired and restored can give it a complete face-lift while still preserving the aspects that made it appealing in the first place.

Less Expensive Than Buying New

Many property managers know the prospect of buying new furniture can be daunting at the best of times, and downright grueling at the worst. With furniture restoration, however, even if the piece you need restored is large, it will still be less than the cost of having to replace it with something new. Opting for restoration instead of buying new can leave you with more money in your budget. This can give you the advantage of being able to create an entirely different style in your building in a cost-effective manner.

Eco-Friendly

Even though it may not seem like it, by restoring and refinishing your existing furniture instead of buying new, you are actually helping to do your part in protecting the environment. Scientific data shows that restoring and refinishing your existing furniture can drastically reduce your carbon footprint. It is estimated that the process of making new furniture releases over 1000 times more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than the process of restoring or refinishing your existing furniture. By restoring your existing furniture, you could be helping to do your part in protecting our environment. If you would like more information or have some furniture at your facility that needs a fresh look, contact KCR today!

 

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Floor Restoration During Covid-19

  

While buildings are shut down or open to limited access, it’s a great time to perform restorative floor care procedures. In addition to preparing buildings for reopening, floor restoration provides a deep cleaning, removing soils and debris from high traffic surfaces.

It’s rare in professional floor care operations to have an opportunity to restore floors without foot traffic getting in the way of the projects. Take advantage of this period to efficiently tackle your floor care projects.

Stone and tile floors throughout commercial buildings require regular maintenance as well as routine professional maintenance from time to time. Cleaning is an extremely important procedure the KC Restoration team performs to extract the buildup of dirt, filth, mildew, and other particulates from the surface. However, over time and regular cleaning, the polish that makes specific types of tile and stone shine have dissipated. KC Restoration recommends investing in a polishing service that requires the polishing maintenance following a professional cleaning to restore the ambient shine.

Terrazzo, marble, granite, concrete and more are all examples of hard floor surfaces that should get polished to keep the luster, gloss and beauty. Simply ensuring you polish your stone flooring offers more protection. Polishing should be done at least once a year following the regular cleaning service. If your floors endure high traffic and abuse, cleaning and polishing services may be needed on a more frequent basis to maintain the luster.

If you are uncertain if the floors in your facility require a polishing service, the professionals at KC Restoration can inform you on the professional treatments optimal for the type of floor you have. While buildings are empty and floor traffic is at a minimum, take advantage of the opportunity to do floor care projects efficiently and right!

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Minimize Lacquer Deterioration During Covid-19

During the coronavirus pandemic, all surfaces are being sanitized more than ever before.  The products primarily being used for disinfection are ammonia-based cleaners such as Clorox and Lysol.  These are effective for killing viruses but Property Managers are indicating that lacquer on metal surfaces is deteriorating faster than usual.
The KC Restoration team has been working with vendors and doing some experiments in our shop to verify various product claims. Here is what we currently know:
  1.  No lacquer will hold up to ammonia products. The best way to delay the degradation is to follow KC Restoration best practices cleaning instructions (below). Increased use of these products on the lacquer means your metal surface will likely need to be refinished sooner than usual. Bronze will tarnish and be more vulnerable to scratching, rust and corrosion if it is left without the protection of lacquer
  2. While no lacquer will wear as well when cleaning products are consistently applied, there is a new
    lacquer that has greater resistance to alcohol and it is also low VOC. There is also an anti-microbial version available.
    Both versions should only be applied on interior surfaces.
  3.  A lacquer that is alcohol resistant with UV protection is in field trials and we should know more soon!
    soon.
 Below are useful cleaning instructions for Property Managers and their teams:
  • Use a soft towel, preferably a microfiber, not paper towels or abrasive cloths that may scratch or further damage the lacquer or metal.
  • Spray cleaners onto the towel and not directly on the metal. Be especially careful to not spray onto electrical components or buttons with openings to electrical components.
  • Wipe gently in the direction of the grain of the metal.

If disinfecting necessities continue to cause problems with the look of your lacquered metal, please contact KC Restoration’s sales team to find out about an adjusted maintenance schedule to better handle your changing needs, as well as possible lacquering options that are tailored to indoor metal, outdoor and UV light exposure, or the latest antimicrobial lacquer options for your indoor metal surfaces.

 

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Spruce Up for Spring!

Spring will be springing in a matter of a few weeks! Commercial facilities take a beating during the harsh winter months and an exterior deep cleaning procedure is a great solution for not only improving the appearance of the facility, but also for improving the health and safety of occupants and visitors.

Remove Contaminants with Ease

Built-up grime and dirt give a worn-down appearance to your commercial building. Exterior deep cleaning removes unwanted mess from the facade, masonry, concrete, and parking lots with environmentally friendly chemicals that will not harm landscaping. Removing dirt, broken-down paint, and mildew is easier and faster with this process.

Prevent Costly Repairs

Over time, the grime that builds up on the roof and sides of your building fence in moisture on the walls, causing growth of mildew and mold. Thus, scheduling regular exterior deep cleaning prevents rot and disintegration of your property in addition to eliminating biodegradable contaminants that can cause severe structure damage. It’s the best way to protect your building.

Promote a Healthy Environment

Your building’s exterior surfaces accumulate mildew, mold, and other bacteria that can be harmful to those working within it. If you are experiencing more sick days lately, it’s time to get your property deep cleaned by professionals. With their expert cleaning, pollutants clinging to the exteriors will be washed away. These elements cause health problems like respiratory issues and allergies. Regular deep cleaning services will help in preventing them.

Increase Your Building’s Value

If your facility is for sale, an exterior deep cleaning will make it sparkle with clean surfaces. Needless to say, a well-cleaned building attracts more eyes than a filthy façade. Whether your building is in a high-end neighborhood or a low-income area, good washing will definitely make it stand out and create the right impression.

Protect Against Injury

Professional cleaning of your building’s exterior can also prevent slips and falls which are among the most common workplace accidents. Deep cleaning your sidewalks, walkways, and parking areas can get rid of grease, mold, and other substances that are potentially dangerous to your employees as people may slip on it.

Clean exteriors increases the visibility of your facility, decreases erosion from Mother Nature, enhances curb appeal and improves health and safety. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and an aesthetically pleasing building does just that. For more information, contact KC Restoration today!

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KC Restoration, LLC
1465 N. Winchester St., Olathe, KS 66061
913-766-2200