Pricing Guidelines for Floor Stripping & Waxing
2025 Price Guide for Metro Detroit VCT Tile Commercial Floor Strip & Wax Services
Over time it is inevitable that your resilient hard floor will begin to experience wear and tear from everyday foot traffic. If you are wondering, “How much does it cost to finish a floor?” you have probably realized your floor is in need of some restorative care or a strip and refinish.
Commercial vinyl tile is covered with a finish to protect against the accumulation of dirt, scratches, spills, and other effects of foot traffic. When that finish becomes scratched, scuffed, or damaged it can be stripped and refinished to restore your floor’s original shine.
Stripping is the process of removing old layers of wax and dirt, preparing the floor to be refinished, restoring the floor appearance and protecting it from future damage.
There is not a one size fits all pricing structure to determine how much it is going to cost you to finish your floor because there are several factors that go into determining the total cost of this restorative maintenance procedure. Most strip and refinish projects will cost between $0.75 and $1.50 per square foot.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Finishing a Floor Include:
- Labor
- Floor Size, Condition and Location
- Floor Stripper Type
- Floor Finish Type
- Selection of Equipment
1. Labor
Stripping and finishing is time-consuming and labor intensive, making labor the greatest factor affecting the price of the procedure. The number of employees working on the strip and finish will likely be determined by how large the area being refinished is. The larger the area, the more people you will need to complete the job in a reasonable amount of time. On average, an employee can effectively strip and finish about 150 square feet per hour.
Depending on the size of the floor, floor stripping can be done in as little as a few hours or may take as long as a few days. The length of time it takes to strip and finish a floor will be impacted by:
- The floor size
- How many coats of finish needed to be removed before refinishing
- How you will be removing the floor finish
- How many layers of new finish will be put on
- Is there any furniture that needs to be moved?
2. Floor Size, Condition and Location
The coverage area will have a large influence on how much it costs to refinish your facility’s resilient hard floor. The larger the floor, the more money the project is going to cost. Floors that have excessive wear, spots, scuffs or scratches will require more labor and materials to restore the original appearance.
A larger floor will also require more labor to efficiently complete the job. Each employee should work in areas of 10ft x 10ft sections to ensure an efficient workflow as there are several steps in the process. Additionally, larger floors will require more products and supplies. The more products and supplies you need, the more expensive the project will be.
The location of the floors in proximity to each other or to a water source and waste area is also a critical factor in determining price. Areas that are far from one another disrupt the work flow and require more set up and processing time.
3. Floor Stripper Type
When finishing commercial floors, you must first remove previous layers of finish. Stripping can be done using either a floor stripping solution or with the use of a surface preparation pad and an orbital floor scrubber.
If you choose to strip the floor with a floor stripper, choosing an aggressive solution will help reduce the amount of time it takes staff to remove the finish from the floor.
In some cases, if the stripper is not strong enough it will not remove enough finish requiring staff to spend additional time performing stripping procedures. The longer it takes to strip a floor, the more labor it requires.
The more aggressive the stripper, the less likely staff will have to perform stripping procedures more than once.
A better quality, more effective stripper will be more expensive to purchase but less expensive in the long run.
4. Finish Type
The type of finish you choose will impact the cost of the cleaning procedure.
The cost of a finish will be impacted by:
- Durability
- Number of Coats Required
Durability
More durable products will be more expensive, but they will require less maintenance. The durability of the finish will determine how long the finish will last before having to be burnished or stripped and refinished.
Burnishing or stripping and finishing requires additional periodic maintenance. Selecting a finish that does not have to be burnished often will save you time and money.
Number of Coats Required
Some floor finishes will only need 3-4 coats while others will need more, but it is usually recommended to put down 4 coats of finish. A higher quality, higher solid finish can be used to reduce the amount of finish.
Choosing a finish that needs more layers will require more finish. The more finish you need, the more expensive the procedure will be.
5. Selection of Equipment
Commercially available cleaning equipment can help make the job easier and boost worker productivity. The most effective equipment will be selected based on the size of the space and if there is furniture, machinery or equipment to work around.
Why Choose A Klein Company for your Floor Restoration Needs?
We are a family run business with over 35 years of floor care experience. We are committed to providing a thorough and cost-efficient solution to your floor care needs. We take the necessary steps to minimize the costs of product, supplies, equipment and labor to meet your budget. Our personalized service goes above and beyond.
We highly recommend establishing an in-house routine floor care program to keep your floor looking their best and we will provide you with all the after-care instructions for upkeep. We also recommend periodic strip and refinish to maintain the appearance of your floors. Regular and periodic maintenance will help keep future costs down.
A Klein Company is fully insured. You can trust us will all of your floor care needs. Call us at 1-248-886-7110 or fill out our contact form for a FREE estimate.
