Vinyl flooring needs shine restored?

Well, you've removed the finish from the vinyl, it's not something you can fix easily. You'll have to go to a hardware store and look for vinyl sealer with gloss finish and try that. Unfortunately it may only come in large-size containers. You could perhaps try an acrylic sealer from an art supply store - that you can purchase in small quantity but you should use a test spot that's hidden.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Trewax-32-oz-Gold-Label...

http://www.decoart.com/cgi-bin/Products.cgi?Multi-...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mod-Podge-Gloss-8-fl-oz/...

Tony says to replace the tile, and I agree with him, but I don't believe you've said whether it is a tile- or sheet-type vinyl floor. But it still depends on whether the color and style of your tile or sheet vinyl is still available.

You might consider getting a spray can of auto clear coat paint and see (on an inconspicuous area) whether it adheres properly and shines. But the reason is looks dull is that the sanding created a rough surface (microscopically speaking, that is) so when light hits it, it reflects in a slightly different manner than it would if it were perfectly smooth. Thus the dull look.

I new floor, or portion thereof or (for now) an area rug may be your best choices.

My concern for you is that sometimes trying to fix things like this only make them worse, not better.

Isabel may have a good point. However, I'd just remove the affected tile and replace it with a new tile. Restoring the shine to a tile that had its shine put there by the machine that made the tile is about all I can imagine working. In short, a new tile.

Oh well. Live and learn.

Hope this helps.

'')

try using this:

Mix white vinegar to warm water, and gently wash the floor. it will add shine to your vinyl flooring.