The claim is made that proper planning and modest outlays of time, labor, and material costs can provide and maintain a high appearance level for floors in institutional, commercial, and industrial buildings. Instructions for four basic steps in maintaining the good looks of vinyl asbestos and asphalt tile floors are treated in the booklet--(1) sweeping, (2) washing, (3) buffing and waxing, and (4) protecting against indentation. Photographs of institutional floors are included. (KK)