Bring Dull, Worn Floors Back to Life

Homerun Commercial Cleaning provides professional floor stripping and waxing, more accurately called floor stripping and refinishing, for eligible commercial floors throughout Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta, and surrounding areas. The process removes layers of old finish, embedded dirt, scuffs, and buildup before new commercial floor finish is applied. This helps restore the floor's appearance and provides a maintainable protective layer over the flooring material.

Commonly called floor stripping and waxing, our floor refinishing service removes worn finish and applies fresh commercial floor finish to eligible surfaces. We are licensed and insured, provide free on-site estimates, and offer flexible daytime or evening scheduling.

When Routine Mopping Is No Longer Enough

Over time, dirt, scratches, scuffs, and repeated coatings become embedded in the floor's existing finish. Adding another coat on top may only seal those problems underneath. These are the issues we see most often before a professional strip and refinish.

• Dull or cloudy floors
• Yellowed finish
• Dark traffic lanes
• Embedded dirt
• Heavy scuffing
• Scratches in the finish
• Uneven shine
• Excessive layers of old finish
• Finish buildup around edges
• Peeling or flaking coating
• Black heel marks
• Floors that still look dirty after mopping
• Dirty corners and baseboards
• Inconsistent results from previous contractors
• Wax splashed onto walls or carpet
• Finish applied over dirt
• Strong chemical odors
• Work areas reopening before the finish cures
• Poor communication about drying time
• Contractors failing to identify incompatible floors

A Better Approach to Floor Care

Homerun Commercial Cleaning removes the worn finish, cleans the underlying surface, and applies a fresh commercial finish for a cleaner, brighter, more consistent appearance. Here is what sets us apart.

• Free on-site floor assessments with clear service recommendations
• Floor-type verification before any chemicals are applied
• Written scope of work identifying products, coats, and reopening instructions
• Proper rinsing and neutralizing for strong finish adhesion
• Licensed and insured service with competitive project pricing

A representative inspects the facility to determine total square footage, flooring material, floor manufacturer when known, existing coating or finish, number and thickness of finish layers, overall floor condition, embedded dirt and staining, scratches, scuffs, and traffic-lane wear, cracked or loose tiles, adhesive failure or moisture problems, furniture and equipment that must be moved, access to water and electricity, ventilation requirements, business operating hours, drying and curing time available, expected traffic level, desired gloss and appearance, and ongoing maintenance requirements. A small test area may be recommended when the floor material or existing coating is uncertain.

Before applying stripper, the team confirms that the flooring is compatible with the process. Floor stripping is most commonly associated with vinyl composition tile, commonly called VCT. Some terrazzo, concrete, vinyl, and other resilient surfaces may accept specific finishing systems, but the correct procedure depends on the manufacturer and existing treatment. Traditional chemical stripping and waxing may not be appropriate for many luxury vinyl tile or LVT floors, luxury vinyl plank, laminate, hardwood, engineered wood, unsealed natural stone, ceramic or porcelain tile, rubber flooring, sheet vinyl with a no-wax factory coating, damaged or loose tile, floors with unknown materials, or flooring that may contain asbestos.

Before stripping begins, the team confirms the approved work zone, removes movable furniture and floor mats, coordinates larger equipment movement with the customer, sweeps or vacuums loose debris, protects walls, baseboards, carpet edges, and adjacent surfaces, places wet-floor signs and barriers, restricts access to the work area, confirms ventilation, prepares equipment and task-appropriate PPE, and verifies product dilution and label instructions. You should remove fragile items, confidential materials, inventory, and electronic equipment from the service area.

A properly diluted commercial floor stripper is applied to manageable sections of the floor. The solution is allowed to dwell according to its label so it can soften and release the existing finish. The stripping solution is not allowed to dry on the floor. Exact dilution and dwell time depend on the product, finish buildup, floor type, temperature, and site conditions.

The softened finish is agitated using an appropriate floor machine, stripping pad, edge tool, or other approved equipment. Edges, corners, and baseboards receive separate attention because machines may not reach them completely. The resulting slurry is collected using an approved wet vacuum, autoscrubber, mop system, or similar method.

Residual stripper and loosened finish must be thoroughly removed. The floor may require multiple rinses or a neutralizing procedure, depending on the product. Failure to remove residue can cause the new finish to peel, powder, discolor, develop streaks, fail to bond, or produce an uneven appearance.

After stripping and rinsing, the team inspects the floor for remaining finish, residue, missed edges or corners, embedded soil, damage hidden by the previous coating, loose tiles, cracks, adhesive problems, moisture concerns, and discoloration that cannot be removed through cleaning. Some stains, fading, scratches, tile damage, and permanent discoloration may remain after stripping.

The floor must dry completely before finish is applied. Moisture trapped under the finish can lead to poor adhesion, cloudiness, streaking, or early coating failure. Drying time depends on ventilation, temperature, humidity, floor porosity, and facility conditions.

Fresh commercial floor finish is applied in thin, even coats using clean, dedicated equipment. Each coat must dry before the next is applied. The number of coats depends on the floor material, product instructions, desired appearance, expected traffic, maintenance program, facility conditions, and customer budget. We apply the appropriate number of finish coats based on the flooring, product system, traffic level, and agreed scope.

The finish may feel dry before it is fully cured. Foot traffic, furniture, rolling equipment, rugs, carts, and cleaning are restricted according to the finish manufacturer's instructions. We provide a reopening plan identifying when light foot traffic may resume, when furniture may be returned, when rolling traffic may resume, when entrance mats may be replaced, when routine mopping may begin, and any special maintenance instructions.

Suitable Commercial Properties

Floor stripping and refinishing may be appropriate for eligible floors in a wide range of facilities. Every property should receive a floor assessment before service is approved.

Equipment and Products

Depending on the floor and approved scope, equipment may include:

• Low-speed rotary floor machines
• Walk-behind autoscrubbers
• Commercial wet vacuums
• Stripping pads
• Edge and corner tools
• Floor scrapers
• Wet mops and buckets
• Finish applicator mops
• Microfiber finish systems
• Commercial floor stripper
• Neutralizing products when required
• Commercial sealer when appropriate
• Water-based commercial floor finish
• Wet-floor signs and barricades
• Fans or air movers
• Gloves, eye protection, footwear, and other task-appropriate PPE

Safety Procedures

Floor stripping creates a very slippery work surface. A safe project should include:

• Closing or barricading the work area
• Posting wet-floor signs
• Preventing unauthorized access
• Using task-appropriate PPE
• Following product labels and Safety Data Sheets
• Proper product dilution
• Adequate ventilation
• Protecting adjacent flooring and surfaces
• Using equipment according to manufacturer instructions
• Managing electrical cords safely
• Preventing stripping solution from drying
• Removing slurry promptly
• Allowing adequate drying and curing time
• Communicating reopening instructions

Important Service Boundaries

Scheduling Built Around Your Business

Floor stripping and refinishing is disruptive because the area must remain closed while chemicals are applied, finish coats dry, and the completed floor cures. Depending on project size and company availability, scheduling may include:

How Much Does Floor Stripping and Waxing Cost?

Pricing depends on total square footage, flooring material, existing finish buildup, number of previous finish layers, floor condition, furniture and equipment movement, edge and corner work, stain and soil levels, finish product selected, number of finish coats, required drying time, access and scheduling, water and electrical access, repairs or special preparation, and whether multiple work phases are needed. Homerun Commercial Cleaning provides a free on-site estimate after inspecting the floor.

Serving Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta

Homerun Commercial Cleaning is locally owned and based in Metro Atlanta. If your facility is in the metro area, we can be there.

Don't Replace a Worn Floor. Refinish It.

Request a free on-site assessment from Homerun Commercial Cleaning and find out whether professional stripping and refinishing can restore its appearance.

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