Stripping and Waxing

Facilities that experience a lot of foot traffic must invest in floors that will remain intact and leave a strong impression on every customer and guest. Properly maintaining these floors will help ensure that they won’t require major repairs down the road. For certain types of floors, stripping and waxing are crucial components in protecting them from many kinds of damage. Stripping and waxing are a part of The Budd Group’s floor care services.

What is Stripping and Waxing?

Stripping and waxing are two closely related but separate processes, primarily done on vinyl, epoxy, acrylic, linoleum and VCT flooring. Stripping refers to the process by which existing wax is completely removed from the floor. Waxing takes place after stripping, providing a fresh layer of wax to the bare floor. In other words, a new coat of wax should not be applied to the floor until the old one has been removed.

How Stripping and Waxing Floors Keeps Them Strong and Beautiful

Performing these processes serves two major purposes. First, it protects a floor from scratches, liquid spills, tile lifting, discoloration and other forms of damage while providing a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. Second, properly waxing a floor leaves a beautiful shine that enhances a facility’s overall appearance.

Stripping the old floor first is crucial to serving these purposes. If the old coat remains, all of the dust and dirt on top of it will be stuck underneath the new layer of wax. As new layers are added over old ones, it becomes more difficult to remove this built-up grime, and the floor will lose its shine. Eventually, stripping away the old wax may cause damage to the floor. At the very least, it will require loads of cleaning solution and labor costs to completely remove.

If properly stripped, however, waxing over a clean, bare floor will protect it for a long time. It is recommended to strip and wax floors approximately every one to two years if there are no signs of damage. At The Budd Group, we work with each of our customers to set up optimal schedules and solutions fit for their unique needs. We will provide our stripping and waxing services whenever they are required in order to help maintain the durability and aesthetic of a facility.

How We Work

Make It Right

This simple philosophy is at the heart of our guarantee to every customer we serve. We will meet or exceed your expectations in the delivery of high-quality facility support solutions.

On Time Every Time

We will work closely with you to adhere to your schedule, minimize disruptions, and complete tasks on time.

Always Adapting

We are at the cutting edge of how to manage new and unforeseen issues in your facility, offering customized, comprehensive, and flexible facility management programs.

Testimonials

I have worked with The Budd Group since 2011, and I have been very pleased and impressed with their staff, account managers, and regional support they provide. They have been very prompt to respond if there is an issue with the janitorial services. They provide an exceptional service and understand the importance of greeting our passengers and guests to allow them to have a wonderful experience when traveling. I view their service as a partnership and count on them daily to deliver exceptional quality to our tenants, passengers, staff, and business partners.

Get More Information

With more than 4,000 dedicated employees, The Budd Group is one of the leading facility service companies in the country, delivering high-quality janitorial, maintenance, landscaping and facility support solutions to customers throughout the Southeast.

Stripping and Waxing