Cost of Floor Waxing Services
by Guest Post on Nov 17, 2018
There are a few things to take into account when researching various floor waxing companies in regards to the cost of floor waxing services.
1: Location of Business
Typically, when a company is in close proximity you can almost count on a bit of a price break due to the fact that when a company has to travel a longer distance to provide floor services, they must take the expense of fuel & travel time into consideration. Especially is the project is considered a "small" project. This brings us to #2....
2: Size of Project
The bigger the square footage...the bigger the price break. Most floor stripping and waxing companies have a "minimum" charge amount. So, a floor approximately 200SF in size would cost around $200-$300.
3: Open Area
If the project consists of an open area, this allows for better productivity by avoiding working around equipment, fixtures, furniture etc. It is ALWAYS best to have furniture moved in-house and in advance. Many floor waxing companies will take care of this process as well for an additional fee.
4: Frequency of Floor Maintenance
Floors that have been properly maintained over the years will allow for a better competitive price. However, floors that have been waxed over and over again without proper maintenance or cleaning will sooner or later develop a "wax buildup" which over time becomes very difficult to remove. Once this happens, it usually takes a floor stripping company twice the amount of time to remove the finish down to the bare floor which of course means additional product and additional labor.
5: Amount of Floor Finish Coats
It's very important to know the exact amount of coats your floor cleaning contractor will lay down once the floor cleaning and stripping process are complete. One floor cleaning company may include 3 coats of finish in their price while another may only include 1 coat of finish. This affects the longevity of your floor. Usually, additional coats that are not included in the floor cleaning contract will incur an additional fee per coat.
6: Quality of Floor Finish
You may receive a cheaper price for floor waxing but as the saying goes..."you get what you pay for". Be sure to do a little research on the type of finish that will be applied once floor cleaning is complete. This will directly affect how long your floors will be protected from daily wear and tear. Now, of course, there are other factors to consider when trying to determine how long it'll be before you would need a maintenance touch-up (daily traffic, upkeep on daily and weekly cleaning, etc.
7: Baseboards
Stripping and waxing baseboards is definitely a tedious process and is very time-consuming. If you are looking to have your baseboards stripped and waxed along with your floors, a majority of floor waxing companies will charge an additional fee for this as it is not typically included in pricing for floor stripping and waxing. But, be sure to check with your contractor.
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