Mechanized hard-floor care in a commercial lobby

Floor stripping and waxing

Commercial Floor Stripping & Waxing

Renew worn commercial floor finishes with a treatment suited to the flooring and a return-to-use plan agreed before the work begins.

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Use: Floors with compatible finish
Method: Assess before stripping
Planning: Drying and reopening

Direct answer

Floor stripping and waxing removes a worn finish and renews the protection of compatible commercial flooring. Nickel & Krome assesses the flooring, existing finish and manufacturer instructions before defining the method, closed zones and reopening window in Montreal, Laval or the North Shore.

Floor and finish compatibility assessed before treatment
Quote inputs: area, photos, furniture, traffic and closure window

Surface recovery and protection for traffic-heavy floors that need a cleaner, more durable finish.

What this service covers.

Nickel & Krome provides commercial floor stripping and waxing in Montreal, Laval and the North Shore. The service targets worn or soiled finish layers in offices, stores, lobbies and corridors: remove the old finish when required, then apply a finish suited to the floor.

Floor type, condition and the manufacturer’s care instructions guide the assessment. Surface dirt, a worn coating and a damaged tile need different responses. Your quote identifies the treatment areas, expected limitations and access restrictions.

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Service details

Assess the finish before planning the work

Traffic marks that remain after washing or uneven layers of finish call for an assessment. Full stripping depends on the condition of the existing coating; it is not automatically needed at every maintenance visit.

This service addresses an applied finish on compatible flooring. It does not repair loose tiles, cracks or deep scratches in the material itself.

Covered scope

Worn traffic lanes and finish buildup along edges
Uneven appearance between corridors, offices and areas beneath furniture
A planned refresh before reopening or a change of occupancy

Service details

Confirm floor compatibility first

VCT and certain vinyl floors designed to receive an applied finish are the main candidates. Linoleum, terrazzo and other flooring require assessment against their finish system and manufacturer instructions.

A vinyl-like appearance does not identify the correct treatment. Some factory-finished floors require a different maintenance approach. If the material is unknown, share a photo and any available product reference.

Covered scope

Identify the floor covering and existing finish
Check for loose, damaged or previously repaired areas
Select products and methods for the flooring’s compatibility
Wood, carpet, stone polishing and resurfacing require a separate scope

Service details

From finish removal to reopening

The sequence requires a clear work area with controlled access. Furniture handling, routes that must remain open and the stages of reopening are agreed before the work starts.

Covered scope

Prepare the surface and protect adjacent elements
Remove old finish using the selected method
Recover residue and prepare the floor for the chosen finish system
Allow the floor to dry before applying compatible finish
Respect drying between coats and return-to-service instructions
Review the visual uniformity with the site contact

Service details

What to send for a floor-care quote

Total square footage is only part of the scope. An empty room and a furnished floor with numerous edges involve different access and preparation needs.

If washrooms, doors and furniture surfaces also need attention, include them in a commercial deep-cleaning request. Textile areas belong in a commercial carpet-cleaning scope with a separate method.

Covered scope

Address, building use and approximate area for each zone
Floor type, overall photos and close-ups of worn areas
Existing finish and recent maintenance, when known
Fixed and movable furniture, and who will clear the space
Access hours, circulation requirements and target reopening date

Service details

Care after the treatment

The next stripping visit depends on observed wear, traffic and daily maintenance. Its timing should be reassessed rather than automatically set to an annual stripping cycle.

The chosen finish determines when washing and furniture movement can resume. Routine care can then be coordinated with the person responsible for the building.

Frequently asked questions

Common pre-quote questions

The answers below help frame the scope before you request a quote.

Can every vinyl floor be stripped and waxed?

No. Compatibility depends on the exact floor covering and finish. VCT and certain vinyl products may suit this treatment; a factory finish or another material may require a different approach.

Will the treatment remove scratches and damage?

Stripping renews the applied finish. It does not necessarily remove marks in the flooring itself, permanent discolouration or damage that needs repair.

When can people walk on the floor and furniture return?

The timeframe depends on the products, coats, drying and conditions in the space. Foot traffic and furniture return are confirmed for the individual job; one fixed drying time does not fit every floor.

Can an occupied building be treated in sections?

Phased work can be considered where the layout and access allow the treatment area to be isolated. Routes that must remain open and closure periods need to be agreed before scheduling.

What information is needed for a quote?

Send the address, approximate areas, photos, flooring type if known, furniture constraints and access hours. These details help establish the checks needed and the scope of the quote.

Next step

Need to renew your commercial floor finish?

Send the areas to treat, photos of the flooring and your available closure window. We can then define the treatment, clearance requirements and return-to-use plan.

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