Your Floors Deserve More Than a Mop
Years of mopping build up a layer of wax, soil, and cleaning product residue on commercial floors that cannot be removed with a mop and bucket. This buildup yellows the surface, traps dirt in the finish, and makes floors look perpetually dull no matter how often they are cleaned. The only way to restore a commercial floor is to strip it back to bare, deep-clean the substrate, and apply fresh coats of professional-grade floor finish. EVM Clean & Finish provides floor stripping and waxing services to offices, schools, medical facilities, retail stores, and daycares across LA County.
The Full Strip and Wax Process
Three steps, done in sequence. Every step is required for a result that lasts. We do not skip the strip, we do not cut corners on dry time, and we do not stop at one coat.
Strip
We apply a professional-grade chemical stripper that breaks down and lifts old wax, finish buildup, and embedded grime from the surface. This is the step that most in-house cleaners skip, and it is why floors that get "cleaned" regularly still look dull. You cannot put good wax on a bad foundation.
- High-dilution stripping solution applied and worked in
- Rotary floor machine with stripping pad removes old finish
- Solution and stripped wax wet-vacuumed and mopped away
- Edges and corners stripped by hand with detail tools
- Second strip pass on heavily built-up areas
- Floor inspected and approved before proceeding to next step
Deep Clean
Once the old wax is off, we do a thorough scrub of the bare floor surface to remove any remaining residue, soil, and discoloration before the new finish goes down. This step determines the final appearance of the wax coat.
- Neutral cleaner applied and worked into bare floor
- Auto-scrubber pass for even, thorough surface cleaning
- Surface pores scrubbed clean
- All cleaner residue removed and floor rinsed
- Floor allowed to fully dry before finish application
- Visual inspection of surface quality before waxing
Wax & Finish
We apply multiple thin coats of commercial-grade floor finish, allowing each coat to dry fully before the next. Thin coats bond properly and build to a deep, durable gloss. We close with a high-speed burnish to bring the surface to full shine.
- Commercial-grade floor finish applied in thin, even coats
- Minimum 3 to 5 coats depending on floor condition
- Each coat allowed to dry fully before the next
- Edges and corners applied by hand for full coverage
- High-speed burnishing for maximum gloss and hardness
- Final visual inspection and touch-up before handover
If you are not satisfied with the finish quality, we return and address it at no charge. Our floor work is backed by the same guarantee we apply to every service we provide. No exceptions.
Floor Types We Restore
Different floor surfaces require different chemistry and technique. We match the process to the surface every time.
VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile)
The most common commercial floor. VCT is porous and requires regular strip and wax to maintain its appearance and durability. Without it, the surface oxidizes, yellows, and holds dirt in the surface pores.
Luxury Vinyl Plank & Tile
LVP and LVT require a specific low-buildup finish, not traditional floor wax. We use the correct product for the surface type so you get the gloss and protection without clouding or peeling.
Linoleum
Natural linoleum floors respond well to proper stripping and finishing when done correctly. We use pH-neutral chemistry and the right pad abrasion level to avoid surface damage.
Ceramic & Porcelain Tile
Tile itself does not take wax. We clean and maintain tile surface buildup as part of a general floor restoration service.