Commercial floor stripping and waxing companies near me

Vinyl tile floors are by far the most common hard floor type in offices and business. All vinyl tile floors, or VCT as it’s commonly called, require a regular floor maintenance program. This includes regular cleaning, as well as floor stripping (strip & wax) and buffing. Although the actual refinishing of floors is often referred to as waxing, the fact is that floor wax has not been regularly used on commercial hard surfaced floors for many years.

A polymer-based floor finish is now what’s commonly referred to as “floor wax”. Modern commercial floor finishes are highly evolved polymer-based products, specifically designed for use in different specific applications. There are floor finishes that are designed to be “non-slip”, others for very high traffic areas, and yet others to resist grease build-up which can often occur in restaurants. SolSource Janitorial works closely with the flooring finish manufacturers to be sure to use the proper finish, and finishing techniques, needed for each different application. Understanding when and where to use specific types of floor finish can save customers considerable money in the long run.

Floor stripping (strip and wax) and buffing, is not the only solution for VCT floor care. Eventually, the top layer of finish will become embedded with fine grit and dirt, and this is especially true here in Arizona. When this happens, and the floor finish has still not been worn completely through, it’s possible to restore the floor with a process known as a machine scrub and re-coat. This process is sometimes also called a “top-scrub and re-coat”, and it consists of the scrubbing of a floor with a rotary machine with a mild abrasive pad, to gently remove the top layer of old floor finish and grit. The machine scrub is then followed with a few light coats of new floor finish, which then completely restores the original look and luster of the floor. A machine scrub and re-coat is a much more cost efficient process than completely stripping off all of the old floor finish, and then refinishing it from scratch, commonly referred to as a “strip and wax”. Unfortunately, this process is not always applicable, especially when the existing floor finish has been worn completely off, in some areas.

Your experienced SolSource Janitorial floor care team can provide you with all of these services, and we’ll be happy to advise you what is best, and most cost-effective, for your floor.

Our Stripping and Waxing Services

Regularly scrubbing and buffing floors is a critical first step toward properly maintained floors, but this only gets you so far after a floor area has been subjected to substantial wear and tear. That’s when more rigorous stripping and waxing services become necessary to bring your floors back to life.

Even though stripping and waxing are more involved processes than scrubbing and buffing, our experts make it just as straightforward. We work around your team’s schedule to ensure that delivering the floor services you need doesn’t interrupt your day-to-day operations.

Commercial Floor Stripping Services

Our floor stripping services completely remove dirt, debris, layers of old wax, and other buildup from your floors. When scrubbing and buffing no longer deliver a professional sheen, it’s likely time to have your floors stripped so that our team can apply a layer of fresh wax and bring your floors back to life.

Because it’s a more involved process than scrubbing or buffing, stripping requires an expert touch to ensure your floor remains protected for years to come. When floor stripping isn’t skillfully handled by an expert, you’re left with an uneven foundation on which to apply a fresh layer of wax.

Commercial Floor Waxing Services

After a floor has been stripped of old wax layers, it requires a fresh coating of wax to remain protected. Our experts specialize in applying a new layer of wax to stripped floors. By establishing the cleanest base layer possible, we’re properly preparing your flooring system to accept additional layers of wax in the future. As a result of this process, we’re able to maximize the amount of time you can go between floor stripping sessions.

We can also apply a fresh layer of wax to floors that have already been waxed. We have experience working with a variety of flooring systems to determine the waxing solution best suited to your infrastructure.

Our Stripping and Waxing Technology

As part of the Carlson difference, our experts are committed to delivering the latest stripping and waxing technology, thereby enabling us to add lasting value to your infrastructure. We only partner with the most reputable manufacturers in the industry to offer services that transform the way your organization operates.

Over the course of 60 years, our floor technicians have developed the best ways to wax different types of floors to deliver the best results. Some sites call for the use of the latest technology and equipment, whereas others are better suited for traditional tools and well-trained staff.

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The Importance of Stripping and Waxing Floors

You may be tempted to put off floor waxing or stripping for the time being, but this approach can lead to lasting damage to your floor systems. If you suspect your floor may require stripping or waxing, our experts can work with you to evaluate your situation and help you make a decision.

Wondering what to look out for? When too many layers of wax have been applied over time, floors begin to yellow or darken. That generally means it’s a good time to strip floors. During the winter, salt and abrasives quickly build up on floors, so they generally need to be waxed more frequently to provide a protective barrier.

When you follow a routine stripping and waxing schedule, you’re taking the necessary precautions to:

• Remove debris
• Protect the substrate
• Extend floor lifetimes
• Optimize floor appearance
• Improve effectiveness of scrubbing/buffing

By taking a proactive approach to maintaining floor systems, you ultimately experience a return on investment with floors that will sparkle for years to come.

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