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Floor Stripping and Waxing in Bridgeport, CT
Old finish stripped off and fresh wax applied to bring tired, scuffed commercial floors back to a clean, even shine.
When a floor needs a reset, not another mopping
Floor finish is a sacrificial layer. It takes the scuffs, the grit and the cleaning chemicals so the floor underneath does not have to. Over time it wears thin in walking paths, yellows, and fills with embedded dirt. At that point, mopping cannot help, because the problem is the finish itself.
Stripping removes that old, dirty finish all the way down to the floor. Waxing then lays down fresh coats that restore the shine and protect the floor again. It is a project, not a routine visit, and it works best when it is planned around when the space can be empty.
Signs your floors need to be stripped and waxed
- Dull or yellowed floors that stay that way after cleaning.
- Black scuff marks and heel streaks that will not come up.
- Layers of buildup around edges, corners and under equipment.
- Bare, worn-through paths where people walk the most.
- A patchy shine that changes from room to room.
How a strip-and-wax job goes
- Prepare the space.Furniture is cleared, adjacent carpet and baseboards are protected and wet floor signs are set.
- Apply stripper.The solution is spread over a section and given time to soften the old finish.
- Scrub and pick up.A floor machine agitates the softened finish, and the dirty slurry is vacuumed up.
- Rinse and neutralize.Stripper is rinsed away so nothing interferes with the new finish.
- Let the floor dry fully.New finish applied over a damp floor can cloud or fail to bond.
- Apply thin coats of finish.Multiple thin coats go down with drying time between them.
- Cure.The finish needs time before heavy traffic, and we tell you how long to keep rolling loads off.
What affects the price of floor stripping and waxing
The area is the main factor. The thickness of the existing buildup matters a lot, because a floor with many layers of old finish takes longer to strip than one with few. The number of coats, the work involved in moving furniture and protecting adjacent carpet, and the time window for drying and curing all change the quote too.
Why choose G.H. Cleaning Services, LLC for strip and wax
Stripping and waxing is a core service for us and it is done by the owner's own crew. Gustavo Acevedo plans the job around your schedule, and we tell you whether the floor really needs a strip or whether floor cleaning would do.
Where we strip and wax
We take strip-and-wax jobs in Bridgeport and nearby towns such as Bridgeport and Milford.
Floor stripping and waxing FAQ
How often should a commercial floor be stripped and waxed?
There is no fixed calendar. A floor in a busy shop needs it far sooner than one in a low-traffic office. Instead of stripping on a schedule, strip when the finish has worn through, turned yellow or built up so much that cleaning no longer helps.
Can you strip and wax just one hallway or room?
Yes, but be aware that fresh finish next to older finish can look different. It works best when the area is a natural section, such as a hallway or room with clear borders, and we discuss how the edges will blend before you decide.
How many coats of finish do you apply?
Multiple thin coats are better than one thick one, with drying time between each. The exact number depends on the floor and the traffic it sees, and we confirm it in the quote.
What happens to the carpet or furniture next to the floor?
Adjacent carpet and baseboards are protected before stripping starts, because stripper solution does damage on surfaces that are not meant for it. Furniture is moved or protected, and we agree on who does that before the day of the job.
How long will the business be closed for stripping and waxing?
Stripping and waxing involves wet floors, stripper fumes and drying time, so the area is closed to people for the work and for a cure period afterward. We schedule it for evenings, weekends or a planned closure so the finish is not scuffed in the first hours.
Is wax the same as floor finish?
In everyday speech people say wax, but commercial floors typically get a polymer floor finish. The result is the same idea: a protective, glossy layer on top of the floor that can be maintained and, eventually, stripped and renewed.
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Call (203) 290-7909 with your floor type and what it looks like. We will tell you whether it needs stripping and waxing and when to schedule it.
(203) 290-7909