Polishing and waxing your floors adds beauty while protecting their surface. To successfully do so, it may be necessary to strip existing wax as needed before conducting a thorough clean of the area before applying new wax.
Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with mineral spirits or commercial wax stripper and wring it almost dry to avoid it absorbing too much wax. Apply it carefully as per package instructions for smooth floor polishing and waxing Adelaide.
Clean the Floor
Floor wax protects wooden floors from stains, preserves the finish, and reduces minor scratches. Commercial or homemade floor waxes may be applied by hand or machine for buffing to create a shimmery sheen; buffing also fills in nicks and scuffs on surfaces to give an appearance of newness to them.
Apply floor wax with a soft, lint-free cloth or sponge mop equipped with a terry cloth head to apply. Place the mop bucket inside a garbage bag to prevent caking onto the mop and ruining its ability to be reused again later.
Apply wax in small sections at a time, waiting 30 minutes between coats before drying time (this could take longer in humid environments). A fan could help speed up this process; just don’t point it directly at your floors as this could prevent bonding between wax and wood floors.
Apply the Wax
Once the floor is clean and dry, waxing can begin. For solid or liquid waxes, shake out their container before pouring a small amount onto a clean rag (follow manufacturer’s recommendations for how much wax to use). Rub the wax onto strip or plank floors in straight strokes while parquet floors should use circular motions instead. Leave the wax to set for one to two hours before buffing it away.
Buffering is essential to creating a high-quality finish and preventing buildup of wax. A lint-free cloth or electric buffer machine (available to rent) should be used to buff the wax until your desired lustre has been achieved. An alternative may be using polyurethane sealer instead of wax; however, its effects do not penetrate as deeply into wood pores like wax does.
Before you start floor polishing and waxing Adelaide, sweep and mop to ensure it is free from dirt. Only use new sponge or flat wax applicator mop; used ones could introduce dust particles into the new wax layer and ruin its look.
Buff the Wax
Floor polish can create a soft, shiny sheen on your floors while protecting them against spills and spills. While some waxes don’t require buffing, others require using either a buffer machine or clean terry cloth towel tied around your mop head as a buffer pad – although buying such pads for floor machines is optional for an excellent finish.
Wood floors that aren’t urethane finished should be waxed regularly to keep them looking their best. Cork flooring can either be machine buffed or hand buffed using natural products approved for cork use. Laminate has an acrylic factory finish which requires hand buffing due to potential design layer damage from machines.
Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth and apply wax according to package instructions. Allow it to set completely before buffing to achieve an ideal shine; repeat this process periodically throughout the year to maintain an optimal sheen. Opening windows while buffing floors helps ventilate the room.
Repeat
Once the final coat of wax has been applied and buffed, allow at least an hour for full drying before allowing traffic back in the room. Be sure to wipe down furniture and attachments using a clean cloth or microfiber mop, while felt furniture pads should be placed beneath heavy pieces that could scratch the floor. Applying more thin layers will give more protection to your floor and less frequently it needs refinishing or stripping.
Professional floor polishing and waxing Adelaide services utilise specialised machines for buffing and polishing (also referred to as burnishing), which increases longevity by eliminating buildup such as dirt build-up, scuffs, scratches, nicks, etc. It also fills nicks with buffing solutions before polishing it to an impressive shine finish.