Frequently Asked Questions
We offer commercial stripping and waxing services for most flooring surfaces, including: Vinyl, vinyl composite tile (VCT), linoleum, Marmoleum, Forbo, Laminate, sealed cement, wood floors, tile, ESD flooring, antistatic flooring, static control flooring and more. We also offer residential floor stripping and waxing.
First, we extract dirt, dust debris, etc from the floors. Next, we strip all of the old wax, dirt, grime, etc. from the floors using a power scrubber. Next we utilize a hard surface steam cleaning tool up to 1000 psi to remove ground in dirt, grime, etc. if needed. Then we apply up to 5 coats of Professional High Performance Floor finish which provides diamond like brilliance, clarity, long lasting durability and performance. Finally, we polish the floors if needed with a hoghair pad.
We use a floor scrubber to remove all old wax, dirt and debris. Four to five coats of wax or sealer is then applied. To finish the process, we use a high powered propane burnisher to buff the floors, hardening the finish and enhancing the shine.
We use a floor scrubber to remove all dirt, grease and debris. Next, we extract soiling from the grout using a hard surface steam cleaning tool up to 1000. In the case of excessively dirty and hard to reach grout, we will scrub by hand. To finish, we apply sealer to the grout.
Yes, a typical floor maintenance program consists of having the floors machine scrubbed, 1-2 coats of new wax or sealer and a machine buff to enhance durability and polish every 1 -4 months. This process prolongs the time between full striping and waxing and keeps the floors looking nice throughout the year as opposed to only just after they were stripped and waxed. The exact frequency will depend on the level of floor traffic, how clean you want to keep the floor, and your budget.
First, we vacuum the floors to extract loose dirt, dust debris, etc. Next, we deep clean the floors with a power scrubber to remove dirt, debris, grime, etc. Next we utilize a hard surface steam cleaning tool up to 1000 psi to remove ground in dirt, grime, etc. if needed. Then we apply 1 -2 coats of Professional High Performance Floor finish providing diamond like brilliance, clarity, long lasting durability and performance. Finally, we polish the floors with a polishing pad.
A freshly waxed area can be walked on with light traffic as soon as we finish and heavy traffic in 4-6 hours depending on temperature, ventilation, humidity, etc.
Yes, we are licensed bonded and insured.
Absolutely, we are happy to provide you with names and numbers of current customers with their permission. You can also read our Customer Lobby, Google, and Yelp reviews and testimonials!
It is the greater of $.35 – $1.00 per square foot or $599.00 minimum depending on the type of surface, process and size of the area. Call us at (503) 207-1159, click here for an online estimate form or email us at info@soundcleanportland.com for a free customized estimate.