Waxing Hardwood Floors

RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors Post By (Guest Post) (06/05/2008) Do not wax hard wood floors. It actually damages the wood and seeps deeper down than the first layer. When you eventually do the floors the right way by sanding them down and putting polyurethane on them, it will cost you thousands of dollars to get it turned around. It can change the color of the wood, and you will have to sand down more of the wood, to get past the wax, because the urethane will not stick to the waxy buildup. The wax is also easier to damage than polyurethane. My husband and his family have been in the flooring/sanding and refinishing business for many, many years, and cringe when they see wax coated hardwood. The only reason it should be waxed is on a ball court. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors Post By Kim (Guest Post) (04/02/2008) Johnson's paste wax is awesome! But you need to buff really really well in circular motions. And let the paste wax dry some before you attempt to buff it, or you are defeating the purpose of even putting it on the floor.The more you buff the more it will shine. Trust me .Johnson's paste wax is the best out there in my opinion. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors ? Post By Annie (Guest Post) (01/06/2008) How many coats of Johnson wax do you put on. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors ? Post By Barbara (Guest Post) (05/03/2006) I have a wax residue on my urethaned wood floor any suggestions on removing it other than sanding? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors ? Post By minymont (Guest Post) (11/22/2005) Have used Holloway House Professional, Quick Fix, Quick Shine and Pure Wax for many years on our hardwood floors (think 15 yrs) we even have hardwood in bathroom. have never stripped it just add more layers. looks good no build up look. Can buy it most anywhere for a few cents under $5.00 for 27 fl.oz. I never plan on being without it * try it in an out of way spot for own satisfaction Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors ? Post By ldysalt. (Guest Post) (06/19/2005) Use hot tea to make your floors shine (no sugar) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors ? Post By Lisad (Guest Post) (06/15/2005) We have Bruce hardwood floors with a very rustic look. Clean first with Murphy's Oil soap (lots of elbo' grease involved here.) Next douse generously with that expensive lemon oil. You can actually clean very well with lemon oil and a terry cloth, but for high traffic, you need to cheat with a "cleaner." Spread the lemon oil heavily and evenly...buy the store brand, compare, most are the same. Let this soak into the wood for an hour or 2. Rub with that elbo' grease, with the grain, until your rag looks filthy! Change Rags as often as neeeded. (Lemon oil is flamable.) Now although your floor looks good now, lemon oil won't last. You have to seal it with a good wax that won't gum up your floor. I used to use the liquid Johnson's floor wax, but can't find it in the stores any longer. Now we've tried the paste, but are not as pleased with the "shine" or the amount of work it takes to put down and then polish. The protection is good, and the dirt seems to be repelled well with the paste. Check your manufacturer (brand) website, or the sites of others like Bruce to get some good (nonhazardous) cleaners and polishers. Whatever you do, do not clean with soap and water. You don't want to "raise" the wood...Murphy's does a bit. If all else fails, don't ditch your wood floor for something trendy. Stick with it. Some people polyurithane their floors and they look great. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors ? Post By Shirl (Guest Post) (05/31/2005) I use Lemon oil, it moisturizes the wood as well as shine it Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors ? Post by CndyHnt (7) | (05/19/2005) Contact Diamondee ~ Thank you so much for the hint. Do you find it at HomeDepot ? I too was concerned about mop & glo, and the like. The stuff I scraped off the floor must have been years of gunk. Do you buff this wax after you apply it. Have you been successful with it ? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Waxing Hardwood Floors ? Post by Diamondee (127) | (05/18/2005) Contact Ive always had good luck with johnsons floor wax,,, comes in a yellow can, looks like car wax can. you can find it at almost any store in the cleaners aisle. I would not suggest using any type of liquid wax base..such as mop and glo or future. you will get a bad build up thats very hard to get rid of. Report Spam or Abuse