Strip New Floor Before Waxing

For best results use a floor finish stripper that is the same brand as the floor wax you last used.

Strip new floor before waxing.

The general process involves using a floor machine to strip away the existing wax. Once new vct is installed it must be properly stripped and waxed with at least two coats of wax applied. Proper application takes time and skipping steps can send you back to square one again. If you don t strip the old wax off before putting a new layer down you re encasing dirt grime and debris between the old and new layer of wax.

If any wax if found on the knife you may need to re strip these areas. If your floor is new and relatively clean without visible dirt imperfections you could first try using a red pad and a neutral floor cleaner. Use the squeegee and vacuum to remove all liquid from the floor. Waxing is too labor intensive.

Some types of floor especially hardwood may be damaged by certain types of floor finish stripper. Check the label before buying to make sure it is safe to use on your type of floor. Failure to do this will result in a poor bond between the wax and the floor. When floors are stripped or it s a new floor we need to neutralize the floor then apply a floor sealer.

When floors are scrubbed we do not need to neutralize and seal the floor. Thoroughly rinse neutralize and dry your floor before applying the finish. From there apply the wax to the flooring. This may take several attempts depending how thick the initial wax was.

Prep before finish. Applying wax to flooring. Additionally you ll be able to see the discoloration in the floor because the dirt will be trapped between the wax layers. If you don t clean the tile well before applying wax you could encounter several issues including surface tension issues like the wax separating in circles adhesion or lay issues and a slue of unforeseables.

After the floor is completely dry fill the mop bucket with wax sealer. Some floor finish strippers are step 2 rent an electric floor scrubber and a wet dry vacuum recommended. Not stripping wax before putting down a new coat. Use a clean synthetic fiber mop to apply the finish.

The mop matters. This is at least two extra steps and is more labor intensive not to mention the extra products needed for a strip and wax job. Again to avoid cross contamination between products it is often best to use a plastic trash bag as a liner for the mop bucket. If on the other hand there are visible marks and or scratches on the floor i d recommend using a blue pad for medium duty scrubbing or a green floor pad for deep heavy duty scrubbing.

This will also neutralize the alkalinity of the floor caused by the stripper chemical. Unlike applying the stripper be sure not to flood the floor area. Step 1 purchase a floor finish stripper that is appropriate for your floor. Use a clean cotton blend mop and neutral cleaner to mop the floor.

The post wax wait time is the same for existing vct as well.