Commercial Floor Maintenance
Strip, Wax, Burnish, Seal. Done Right.

Most VCT floors need a full strip and wax once or twice per year. High-traffic areas like hospital corridors or school hallways may need it three times annually. Between strip cycles, weekly or biweekly burnishing keeps the finish looking fresh and extends time between full restorations. We assess your floor condition and traffic before recommending a frequency.

Buffing typically refers to low-speed (175-350 RPM) spray buffing that removes light scratches and restores gloss with a spray chemical. Burnishing uses a high-speed machine (1,500-3,000 RPM) that generates heat to harden and polish the existing floor finish without chemicals. Burnishing produces a deeper, longer-lasting gloss and is what most facilities with VCT or high-traffic floors use as a regular maintenance step.

Yes. Epoxy and urethane floors in manufacturing environments need neutral pH cleaners, controlled scrubber pressure, and the right squeegee compounds to avoid breakdown of the coating over time. We maintain epoxy floors at Southwire's manufacturing campus and understand the chemical compatibility requirements. Using the wrong product strips epoxy coating and accelerates delamination.

Terrazzo is maintained with pH-neutral cleaners, periodic sealing to protect the marble aggregate and cement matrix, and regular wet mopping or auto-scrubbing. Acidic cleaners etch the surface and dull the finish permanently. We use only terrazzo-safe products and seal the floor on a schedule based on traffic and finish condition. We maintain terrazzo at World of Coca-Cola's heritage spaces.

Strip and wax typically runs $0.25-0.55 per square foot depending on floor condition and number of finish coats. Burnishing programs run $0.08-0.15 per square foot per visit. Auto-scrubbing is typically included in a janitorial program or priced as part of a floor maintenance contract. We quote based on your specific surfaces, square footage, and frequency requirements after a walkthrough.

Yes. Floor maintenance work, especially strip and wax, requires the area to be clear and the floor to dry before reopening. We schedule floor work during nights, weekends, or planned facility shutdowns. All scheduling is coordinated through your operations team and tracked in MillenniumOS with GPS verification so you know exactly when crews are on-site.

Yes. Concrete sealing in warehouses reduces dust, makes cleaning easier, and protects the slab from chemical spills and forklift wear. We apply penetrating lithium silicate sealers for porous concrete and topical sealers where a surface film finish is preferred. Product selection depends on traffic type, forklift activity, and any existing coatings on the slab.

If the floor looks dull even after cleaning and burnishing does not restore the gloss, the finish is typically worn through and you need a strip and wax. Yellow or brown buildup in corners and along baseboards is another sign of excessive finish layering. We can assess your floor condition during a facility walkthrough and tell you exactly what it needs.

Yes. Most of our clients have floor maintenance built into their facility cleaning program. Nightly auto-scrubbing, periodic burnishing, and scheduled strip-and-wax cycles are all scoped into the program from the start. This is more cost-effective than reactive floor care calls and keeps the floor in better condition year-round.