Floor Stripping, Waxing & Refinishing in NYC
Over time, even well-maintained floors reach a point where buffing alone can’t bring them back. Old wax yellows, dirt gets sealed under new coats, and edges build up a gray haze that no amount of daily cleaning will lift. Floor stripping and waxing is the full reset: we remove every layer of old finish down to the bare tile, deep-clean the surface, and lay down fresh sealer and wax so your floors look new again. Greencap Cleaning provides commercial floor stripping and waxing across all five NYC boroughs, with insured, vetted crews that work nights, weekends, or off-hours so the job is finished before your doors open.
What's Included in Floor Stripping & Waxing
- Full removal of old wax, sealer, and finish buildup
- Deep scrub of the bare floor to lift ground-in dirt and residue
- Neutralize and rinse so new finish bonds correctly
- Fresh sealer coat to protect the tile
- Multiple coats of commercial-grade floor wax
- Buff between coats for an even, durable shine
- Edges, corners, and baseboards detailed by hand
Which Floors We Strip & Wax
Stripping and waxing is for floors that carry a wax finish: vinyl composite tile (VCT), vinyl, linoleum, and sealed concrete. We also refinish terrazzo and other resilient surfaces that have lost their protective coat. New floors need this too: after a post-construction cleanup, freshly laid resilient flooring usually needs its first seal and wax before it goes into service. (Hardwood and natural stone are refinished with a different process, so ask us and we’ll point you to the right service.
Our Stripping & Waxing Process
We start by clearing and protecting the area, then apply a floor stripper and let it dwell before machine-scrubbing the old finish loose. The slurry is vacuumed up, the floor is neutralized and rinsed, and we let it dry fully before any finish goes down. Only then do we apply sealer, followed by several thin, even coats of wax, buffing between coats so the final surface is smooth and uniform. Proper dry and cure time between coats is what separates a finish that lasts from one that scuffs in a week, so we build that time into the schedule rather than rushing it.
When Your Floors Need Stripping and Waxing
If your floors look dull no matter how often they’re cleaned, show yellowing or a cloudy buildup near the edges, or have deep scuffs and black marks that won’t buff out, it’s time to strip and re-wax rather than keep maintaining a worn finish. Most commercial floors need a full strip and re-wax once or twice a year, depending on traffic. Between those resets, regular floor polishing & buffing keeps the shine up so you go longer before the next reset.
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Who We Serve
We strip and wax floors for offices, medical and dental facilities, schools and daycares, retail stores, houses of worship, and commercial buildings throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. It pairs naturally with our office cleaning and janitorial services, and you can see every sector we handle on our industries we serve page. Every crew is insured and vetted, and we schedule around your operating hours so there’s no disruption to your business or patients.
Why Greencap for Floor Stripping & Waxing
We treat the prep as seriously as the finish. Skipping the neutralize-and-rinse step, or coating before the floor is dry, is the most common reason a wax job fails early, so we don’t cut those corners. Many clients fold floor stripping and waxing into a broader commercial cleaning program so it happens on a set schedule. You get a written scope up front, crews that show up when scheduled, and floors that hold their finish until the next planned reset.
Ready to move forward on floor finishing and waxing?
Schedule a consultation with Greencap Cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How often should commercial floors be stripped and re-waxed?
Typically once or twice a year for most offices and retail spaces, and more often for very high-traffic entries and corridors. Between resets, routine buffing maintains the shine.
How long does stripping and waxing take?
Most single-room or mid-size jobs are done overnight. Larger floors are staged over a few nights so areas can dry and cure properly. We’ll give you a timeline with your estimate.
Can you work after hours so we don't lose business time?
Yes. We schedule nights, weekends, and off-hours so floors are finished and cured before you open.
Do we need to close the area during the job?
The section being stripped needs to stay clear until the finish cures. We plan the sequence so the rest of your space stays usable.
Get a Floor Stripping & Waxing Quote
Ready to bring dull, worn floors back to a fresh finish? Call (718) 687-4294 or contact us for a free estimate on floor stripping and waxing anywhere in NYC.
(718) 687 4294