Hard floor restoration
Commercial Floor Waxing in Atlanta
Scrub-and-recoat waxing that renews protection and shine on resilient floors, with a fraction of the downtime of a full strip.
Renew the finish before it fails
A scrub and recoat removes the soiled, scratched top layer of floor finish and adds fresh coats on top of a sound base. It's the maintenance step that sits between routine burnishing and a full strip, and it's the most common "waxing" request we get from offices, stores and clinics with VCT.
Done on schedule, recoating keeps finish thickness even, restores gloss and pushes back the date of your next full strip, which is the most labor-intensive and disruptive floor job.
Scrub-and-recoat scope
- Dust mop and remove debris
- Machine scrub with an appropriate pad and cleaner to abrade the top layer
- Rinse and recover so new finish bonds cleanly
- One or more fresh coats of commercial floor finish
- Optional burnish after cure for higher gloss
Recoat versus strip
Choosing the right service saves money. Here's how we decide.
| Scrub & recoat (waxing) | Full strip & wax | |
|---|---|---|
| Floor condition | Dull, scuffed, finish still intact | Yellowed, built up, peeling or worn to tile |
| What's removed | Top layer of finish only | All finish down to bare tile |
| Downtime | Shorter | Longer; full dry and cure |
| Typical use | Interim maintenance | Periodic restoration |
Problems floor waxing solves
Low gloss
Micro-scratches scatter light. Fresh finish evens out the surface.
Black heel marks
Scuffs that sit in the finish come off with the scrub; new coats protect the tile.
Thin traffic lanes
Recoating restores finish where walking has worn it down before tile is exposed.
Equipment
Floor machines or auto-scrubbers with scrub pads, wet vacuums, finish applicators and high-speed burnishers for the final gloss.
Scheduling
Recoats are usually completed in one overnight visit per area. Retailers often schedule before seasonal peaks; schools during breaks. Pair with burnishing to hold the shine between visits.
Commercial floor waxing FAQs
Is floor finish actually wax?
Modern commercial "wax" is usually a polymer floor finish rather than true wax. The industry still calls the process waxing.
How often should we recoat?
Busy retail and healthcare floors may need recoating every few months; quieter offices less often. Traffic and daily care drive the interval.
Can you recoat over another company's finish?
Usually, if the existing finish is sound and compatible. We test adhesion in a small area first.
Will recoating fix yellowing?
No. Yellowing is in the lower layers; it requires a full strip.
Can you wax LVT?
Some LVT is designed to receive finish; some isn't. We follow the manufacturer's guidance.
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