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We often hear the following response: “Our floors are brand new—why would we need restoration or maintenance services?” But here’s the truth: even newly installed surfaces need protection to preserve their appearance, maximize performance, and prevent costly replacements down the road. Start Strong, Stay Strong New flooring might look great today, but it’s vulnerable to premature wear, staining, and damage without proper sealing and maintenance. Sealing new surfaces from the start with solutions like SaniGLAZE and Dr. Schutz can help defend your investment, protecting tile, grout, and other materials before problems begin. At Sterling Services, our goal is simple: provide commercial and industrial clients with cost-effective, eco-friendly solutions that extend the life of their surfaces and maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation. Avoid the Disruption (and the Cost) of Full Replacement Replacing tile and grout is expensive, disruptive, and time-consuming. Our SaniGLAZE system restores your existing tile and grout to like-new condition—without the mess or downtime. Best of all, we work overnight so your business keeps moving without missing a beat. More Than Tile—We Handle It All We specialize in a range of floor and surface care services, including: Commercial carpet cleaning & upholstery care Tile & grout restoration Epoxy floor coatings Sanitizing & disinfection Custom surface restoration and maintenance solutions for commercial & industrial spaces Our proprietary high-build epoxy flooring systems are a standout option for many facilities, offering a waterproof, durable, and low-maintenance surface that resists wear and is completely customizable to your branding or design needs. Whether you're managing a hospital, warehouse, university, or food production facility, epoxy can be applied over most surfaces, making it as versatile as it is reliable. Protect Your Investment—Right from the Start Don’t wait until your brand-new floors show signs of wear. Contact us today to learn how proactive sealing, coating, and maintenance can save you thousands—and keep your facility looking exceptional for years to come.

In today’s workplace, maintaining a clean and safe environment is no longer optional—it’s essential. From slips and trips to health-related compliance violations, the risks are real. At Sterling Services, we help you get ahead of potential problems with proactive maintenance and professional care for your facilities. Potential Risks to Be Aware Of: Slips, trips, and falls due to untreated hard surfaces, spills, or worn flooring Unclean or unsanitized workspaces lead to health and safety violations Post-COVID hygiene gaps that can impact employee confidence and regulatory compliance Worn or untreated surfaces that degrade quickly and become safety hazards Our Solutions Keep Your Facility Safe, Compliant, and Inviting As employees return to the office and guests begin visiting your space again, our professionally trained staff will work closely with your HR and facilities managers to design a customized cleaning and disinfection plan that keeps everyone safe and confident. From high-touch areas to large open surfaces, our protocols can cover: Desks, phones, computers, and cubicles Break rooms and cafeterias Doors, hallways, loading docks, and elevatorsLighting, windows, and ceilings Floors and specialty surfaces And if ongoing cleaning enhances employee comfort and operational peace of mind, we’ll help you build a schedule that fits your facility’s unique flow and needs. Specialized Surface Care from the Ground Up Our expert craftsmen are trained in the restoration and maintenance of all hard surface types, including: Concrete and epoxy terrazzo Vinyl and resilient flooring Natural stone such as marble, granite, and more Whether you're addressing hazards or looking to stay ahead of them, Sterling Services offers eco-friendly, cost-effective solutions that protect your people—and your investment. Don't wait for a citation or a slip to make a change. Let Sterling Services help you build a safer, cleaner, more compliant workspace today.

At Sterling Services, we are always focused on staying ahead of industry trends and embracing innovations that benefit our team and our clients. Hear from Chuck McEnroe, our regional manager in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, about the benefits of restoring and refreshing your surfaces. When it comes to maintaining and updating your facility, the words refresh, restore, and refurbish might sound interchangeable — but in reality, each represents a distinct approach with its own goals, processes, and outcomes. In today’s fast-paced world, especially across commercial properties, healthcare systems, and educational institutions, the demand for quick, cost-effective facility upgrades has never been higher. Space is limited, timelines are tight, and budgets are scrutinized. That’s why understanding the right approach to your project — and its impact — is more important than ever. Why Demolish When You Can Refresh? Complete renovations and demolitions can bring more problems than solutions, including unexpected code violations, hazardous material exposure (like asbestos or lead), and operational downtime. These projects often stretch timelines and strain budgets. Instead, more facility leaders are turning to refreshment and restoration as viable, efficient alternatives. These approaches allow spaces to be updated with minimal disruption and significantly lower cost, all while maintaining compliance and safety standards. The Sterling Advantage: Smart Solutions, Safer Spaces At Sterling Services, we specialize in advanced surface coatings that don’t just cover problems — they solve them. Our solutions encapsulate harmful substances and restore surfaces without the need for costly, disruptive demolition. From hospital floors to classroom walls, we help you achieve high-performance, durable finishes with a fraction of the effort. Whether you're working within a tight window, minimizing downtime, or stretching every dollar, a strategic refresh or restoration could be the key to modernizing your facility without starting from scratch. Let’s Talk Transformation If your facility is exploring ways to upgrade without undergoing a full renovation, let’s start a conversation. Sterling Services is here to help you achieve exceptional results through smarter, faster, and safer solutions.

At Sterling Services, Earth Day isn’t just one day—we celebrate it all year by choosing sustainable practices and products that protect our planet while delivering exceptional performance. Eco-Friendly from the Ground Up One of the ways we honor our commitment to sustainability is through many of our innovative, Earth-friendly solutions like SoyStone and Dr. Schutz —a game changer in surface technology. What is SoyStone? SoyStone is a 100% solid, bio-infused, phthalate-free, rock aggregate epoxy flooring system. It's not only built to last, but it's also built with the planet in mind. By reducing harmful chemicals and using bio-based ingredients, SoyStone helps create healthier spaces indoors and outdoors. What is Dr. Schutz? Dr. Schutz Vinyl Restoration & Maintenance breathes new life into and extends the longevity of your resilient flooring surfaces. Whether it‘s an old floor in need of renovation or a new floor that needs to be equipped for the future. Our permanent floor coatings significantly improve both the appearance and the floor’s service life. Sustainable Maintenance, Tailored to You Eco-conscious care doesn’t stop after installation. We offer custom maintenance programs designed specifically for your environment and installation type. These programs help extend the life of your surfaces, reduce waste, and preserve the quality and integrity of your flooring systems for years to come. Let’s Hear From You! We’d love to know how you help keep our planet clean! Connect with us on LinkedIn and share your Earth-friendly tips and habits. Whether it’s recycling, reducing plastic, or choosing green-certified products, every action makes a difference. Ready to Go Green? Reach out to your local Sterling Services representative today to learn more about SoyStone, Dr. Schutz, our many other sustainable offerings, or to schedule a custom maintenance consultation.

In fast-moving facilities, convenience often overshadows sustainability. Surface protection items like drop cloths, masking films, and disposable wipes are frequently chosen for quick turnaround—used once and discarded. However, this approach can introduce hidden costs and operational inefficiencies that impact your bottom line. 🔍 What Disposable Surface Products Are Costing You Environmental Impact Disposable materials contribute to landfill overflow and environmental degradation. Most are made from non-biodegradable plastics that harm marine life and strain already taxed waste systems. Long-Term Budget Strain Disposables might seem like a low-cost solution, but they require constant replenishment. Over time, these recurring purchases drain operational budgets, while reusable options like microfiber cloths and reusable floor coverings offer more value and reliability. Workflow Disruptions Products designed for single use often fail in high-traffic or high-wear environments. Frequent replacement leads to downtime, rework, and additional strain on staff trying to maintain facility standards under pressure. 🛠️ Sterling Services: Helping Your Team Work Smarter, Not Harder At Sterling Services, we understand that facility managers and building operations teams need solutions that work with them, not against them. Our sustainable surface protection products are built for performance, reusability, and long-term value, helping your staff complete their daily care routines more efficiently and with fewer interruptions. Whether you’re overseeing commercial properties, schools, healthcare buildings, or high-rise residential, we provide tools and systems that reduce waste, extend surface life, and make day-to-day maintenance easier for your team.

At Sterling Services, we are always focused on staying ahead of industry trends and embracing innovations that benefit both our team and our clients. Hear from Jason Plumlee, our regional director at Sterling Services about all the types of surfaces around us. Ever walked into a lobby with gleaming floors, spotless walls, and bright ceilings? It feels welcoming. Professional. Reassuring. Now think of the opposite: dirty grout lines, scuffed vinyl flooring, dingy ceiling tiles with water stains or discoloration. It’s not just unappealing—it creates discomfort. There’s something fascinating about the way we interact with the spaces around us. We associate the condition of a space with how it's cared for, how safe it is, and how much the people inside matter. Without even realizing it, we constantly take in details about our environment. The floor beneath our feet. The tile on the wall. The ceiling above our heads. These surfaces are telling a story—whether we’re consciously paying attention or not. Some of those stories are subtle. They influence our comfort, our focus, our productivity, and even our sense of safety and cleanliness. A clean, well-maintained hallway might go unnoticed, but it makes us feel at ease. A worn restroom or dingy waiting area, on the other hand, sends a different message—maybe even one that makes us uncomfortable or hesitant, without us understanding why. It’s visual, yes. But it’s also psychological and emotional. The condition of a space influences how welcome we feel, how productive we are, how safe we perceive a place to be. In the world of property and facility management, these things matter more than we often realize. They impact guest impressions, employee morale, customer satisfaction—and ultimately, the success of the business or organization operating in that space. This is where our work at Sterling Services comes into play. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to walk hundreds of facilities with clients. Often, we’re there for a specific reason—maybe to discuss restoring tile and grout with our exclusive SaniGLAZE system. But as we move through the space, something almost always happens; we start noticing more. We look down and see worn VCT in a corridor. We look up and see stained acoustic ceiling tiles in a waiting room. We step into a locker room and immediately feel how tired it looks. And somewhere along the way, I’ll hear it again—“Oh, I didn’t know you do that.” That’s become almost a running theme in my site visits. Clients invite us in to solve one problem, and we end up uncovering five others that they either stopped noticing—or didn’t realize had solutions that didn’t require full replacement. Sterling Services has been doing just that, paying attention to those details, for more than 27 years—cleaning, restoring, and transforming the surfaces that shape our everyday environments. We specialize in floors, walls, ceilings, and everything in between. Our mission is simple: help our clients get more out of the spaces they already have. From tile and grout restoration with SaniGLAZE, to revitalizing resilient flooring with Dr. Schutz systems, restoring a terrazzo floor and protecting it, to advanced high-build epoxy encapsulations with our proprietary SoyStone and Fast Flow flooring systems—we focus on breathing new life into tired spaces, reducing the need for costly and wasteful replacements. We tailor solutions that work for your space, your timeline, and your budget. But one of the most overlooked—and impactful—areas we help with? Ceilings. Ceilings are easy to ignore, but they occupy a massive part of our visual field. Discolored ceiling tiles, dusty vents, nicotine stains, and general dinginess up above can create a subconscious sense of neglect or even unease. It’s a subtle but powerful element that affects everything from patient satisfaction scores to lease renewals. With our Ceiling Pro International services, we clean and restore ceiling tiles and systems without removing or replacing them. We can remove water stains, restore brightness, and even apply antimicrobial treatments—all while preserving the acoustic properties and integrity of the original materials. In spaces like classrooms, hospitals, lobbies, and offices, this service transforms the overall perception of cleanliness and care. And when we combine these solutions with our other services, that’s when the real transformation happens. We call it Multi-Service Transformation—strategically combining our service lines to update floors, walls, ceilings, and more, without the disruption or cost of full renovations. It’s perfect for corridors, restrooms, operating rooms, patient areas, locker rooms—you name it. Sometimes we apply Fast Flow or SoyStone epoxy on the floors, ChromaGLAZE to recolor and seal tile walls, restore ceiling tiles above with our Ceiling Pro services, and finish it off with a full deep clean of carpeted areas and upholstered panels. The result? A space that looks and feels completely new—without ever tearing anything out. For facility managers, property managers, and engineering teams, this approach is a game changer. With our Specialized Cleaning, Restoration, and Maintenance Services, we help reduce daily cleaning time, lower labor and chemical costs, eliminate harsh cleaners, and improve tenant, employee, or patient satisfaction. It’s all about improving performance and presentation, sustainably. We believe in helping clients restore before they replace. It’s more sustainable, more cost-effective, and often more impactful than people expect. Surfaces—clean or dirty, old, or well-maintained—communicate a message. They impact mood. They influence perception. And they absolutely affect performance and satisfaction, whether you’re a visitor, employee, patient, or student. So, next time you’re in your facility—whether it's a school, hospital, office, or commercial property, slow down. Look up, look down, look around. Notice the surfaces you’ve stopped seeing. Consider what they’re communicating to the people who spend time there. And if something doesn’t feel quite right—or if you just catch yourself thinking, “I didn’t know that could be fixed”—don’t be surprised if we can help—it’s usually how it starts. Sterling Services—that’s where the transformation begins.

As the days get longer and the flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time to give your floors the attention they deserve. Winter can take a toll on your spaces, but don’t worry—Sterling Services is here to help you shake off the grime and bring new life to your floors. Instead of the costly and disruptive process of replacing tile and grout, you can restore them with SaniGLAZE® from Sterling Services. Not only is it a more affordable option, but SaniGLAZE® restoration is quick and efficient—your floors can be fully restored overnight, meaning your business flow won’t miss a beat. Epoxy Flooring: Durable, Low Maintenance, and Customizable Looking for a flooring solution that stands the test of time? Epoxy floor coating is an excellent choice for businesses that require a durable, low-maintenance flooring option. Epoxy is customizable, waterproof, easy to clean, and available in a variety of colors and patterns to suit your company’s unique style. Highly resistant to wear and tear, epoxy flooring can be applied over most existing surfaces, including concrete, tile, linoleum, wood, metal, and even previously painted floors. Whether you’re in a hospital, university, warehouse, pharmaceutical plant, or any other commercial or industrial setting, epoxy flooring is a smart, long-lasting solution. Customized Disinfection and Sanitation Protocols At Sterling Services, we understand that cleanliness and safety are top priorities for any workplace. That’s why we work closely with your facilities and HR managers to develop a disinfection and sanitation protocol tailored to your space. This includes everything from desks and phones to break rooms, cafeterias, loading docks, elevators, and even ceilings and floors. If you feel that a regular cleaning schedule would improve employee comfort, we can help establish one that fits your needs. No matter the size or complexity of your facility, we’re here to ensure that your environment remains clean, safe, and comfortable for all. Hard Surface Maintenance and Restoration Sterling Services specializes in the maintenance and restoration of all types of hard surfaces, including concrete, cementitious and epoxy terrazzo, vinyl, and natural stone surfaces such as marble. Our craftsmen are highly skilled and ready to assist with any hard surface needs you may have. Ready to Transform Your Space? Spring is the ideal time to refresh your space, and Sterling Services is here to help you make that happen without the hassle. Whether it’s restoring your tile and grout, upgrading to epoxy flooring, or developing a cleaning protocol, we’ve got you covered. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us show you how Sterling Services can help you transform your space with minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Are you looking to restore, refresh, or renovate your space without the hassle and expense of traditional construction? Sterling Services offers a Multi-Service Restoration System that makes transforming your building easier, faster, and more cost-effective than ever before. Why Choose Sterling Services? Our exclusive and proprietary restoration services, SaniGLAZE Tile & Grout Restoration, Dr. Schutz Vinyl Restoration & Maintenance, FastFlow and SoyStone High-Build Epoxy Flooring, are designed to give your building a brand-new look, without the mess and stress of full-scale renovations by restoring and transforming your existing surface materials. Whether you’re looking to upgrade restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, or entire buildings, our combined services will save you time, money, and effort. Key Benefits: Fast & Efficient: Get the results you want in a fraction of the time compared to traditional construction methods. Cost-Effective: Avoid expensive renovations with our budget-friendly solutions. No Construction Mess: Say goodbye to dust, debris, and long construction timelines. Eco-Friendly: Keep construction waste from adding to landfills. Use of renewable phthalate free, soy based resins. Sustainable: Our services are designed to last while being eco-conscious. Our Exclusive Services Include: SaniGLAZE Tile & Grout Restoration: Revitalize or recolor your tile and grout, leaving them looking brand new. FastFlow: A quick and easy high-aesthetic, self leveling high-build epoxy solution to restore and refresh your floors. SoyStone High-Build Epoxy Flooring Systems: Durable, high-quality flooring that is easy to maintain. Dr. Schutz Vinyl Restoration & Maintenance: Breath new life into and extend the longevity of your resilient flooring surfaces. When you combine services, the transformation is remarkable. The results are not only aesthetically pleasing but also offer long-term sustainability and durability for your space. Why Sterling Services? At Sterling Services, we understand that managing your budget while maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment is essential. That’s why we offer low-maintenance, cost-efficient solutions for everything from floors to ceilings—and everything in between! Ready to transform your space with no hassle and no mess? Contact us today to learn more about how our Multi-Service Restoration System can work for you! Don’t forget to ask us about our Carpet & Upholstery, Terrazzo, and Natural Stone Restoration and Maintenance Services as well. We look forward to helping you create a space that works for you.

At Sterling Services, we understand the importance of managing your budget effectively, especially when it comes to maintaining clean, safe, and professional workspaces. Our team is here to help you get organized, providing you with a FREE estimate to showcase how we can help transform your space. We specialize in low-maintenance, cost-efficient cleaning, restoration, and surface maintenance solutions for everything from floors to ceilings, including the surfaces, cubicle panels, and upholstered furniture in between. Whether it's your office, building, or other commercial space, we offer the best value for your budget, keeping your workplace in top shape without breaking the bank. Protect Your Flooring, Surfaces, & Your Budget! Facility managers know that preventative maintenance is key to saving money in the long run. Instead of waiting for floor or surface damage to worsen, take a proactive approach with long-term floor protection that enhances safety, hygiene, and durability. By addressing issues before they become major expenses, you can keep your space looking its best and extend the life of your flooring. Don’t let small issues turn into big problems. Schedule a no-hassle consultation today to learn how our services can help protect your floors and your budget! Restore and Transform Your Building with Our Multi-Service Restoration System! We are the exclusive providers of SaniGLAZE Tile & Grout Restoration, FastFlow, and SoyStone High-Build Epoxy Flooring Systems. Each of these services offers unique benefits, but when combined, they can truly transform the appearance of your space. Whether it’s your restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, or the overall look of your building, our multi-service restoration system offers an affordable, time-saving, and sustainable solution for those who want to renovate without the hassle and high cost of traditional construction. If you’re looking for an easy, budget-friendly way to renovate without disrupting your operations, our combination of services is the answer. Don’t let the cost of construction deter you—Sterling Services offers construction-less, time-saving, and budget-friendly solutions that fit your needs. Get Started Today! Visit our website Sterling Services or give us a call at 844-285-5751 to schedule your free consultation and see how we can help you maximize your budget and transform your workspace.