Maintenance and cleaning of raised floor works

From a cleaning perspective, daily maintenance depends primarily on the surface finish. A porcelain stoneware panel can be cleaned like a regular ceramic floor: vacuum cleaner, neutral detergents, and a well-wrung mop or damp cloth. For laminate, LVT, or rubber finishes, follow the specific instructions, avoiding overly aggressive or abrasive products that could dull the surface.

It's also important to monitor the cleanliness of the plenum over time. By lifting a few panels at strategic points, you can remove accumulated dust and debris, especially in environments with frequent cable and equipment movements. In sensitive areas (data processing rooms, utility rooms), this operation should be scheduled periodically.

Lift the panels using suction cups or dedicated tools , avoiding forcing the edges with improvised tools that could damage the edges and finishes. Removed panels should be placed on clean, protected surfaces to avoid scratching the back or visible face. When replacing them, it's good practice to ensure they are firmly seated on the feet and not wobble.

A crucial issue is that of loads . Every raised floor system has very specific limits in terms of concentrated and distributed loads. Heavy archives, mobile cabinets, safes, machinery, or shelving must be evaluated during the design phase: sometimes it is necessary to increase the density of the feet, use high-load panels, or provide direct support on underlying structures. Overloading a raised floor beyond its limits leads to warping, creaking, and, in the worst cases, collapse.

Wheels and internal movement systems (trolleys, wheeled chairs, pallet trucks) affect both finish wear and system stress. In environments with heavy trolley traffic, choosing robust finishes and assessing dynamic loads is essential; in executive offices with wheeled chairs, finishes such as LVT, rubber, or stoneware with an appropriate surface offer a good compromise between aesthetics and durability.

Over time, it may be necessary to re-tension or inspect the structure: feet that have settled slightly, areas that have undergone small deformations, areas where different vibrations are felt. Periodic inspection, especially in highly stressed environments, allows you to tighten any loose elements and maintain the overall system behavior within the expected parameters.

A well-managed raised floor becomes an ally of flexibility: it allows you to add sockets, move workstations, strengthen the data network or electrical system without demolition, simply by lifting and repositioning panels as needed.