Commercial Floor Waxing & VCT Recoating Services
Glossy VCT again without the cost of a strip. We scrub the worn top layer and add fresh coats after hours.
- Scrub and recoat
- No full strip
- Nights, weekends
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What is a commercial wax recoat?
A wax recoat renews the top of a finish that is still sound. We scrub away soil and the worn top layer, then add fresh coats. The old base stays on the tile. It costs less than a strip and closes the floor for less time. Peeling or yellow finish needs a strip.
- Best for
- Dull, sound finish
- Old finish
- Base layers stay
- Next strip
- Pushed further out
Recoat specs
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Machines | This work calls for floor machines with scrub pads, wet vacuum pickup and an applicator for fresh coats. We set the method after we see your floor. |
| Grit or pad sequence | Scrub pad takes off soil and the worn top layer; the base finish stays |
| Chemistry/finish | Commercial finish that bonds to the old coats, such as CASTLEGUARD, in multiple coats |
| Dust or slip control | Wet process. The floor needs wet-floor signs until each coat is dry |
| Return to service | Set for each project, per the finish maker's data sheet |
| Work hours | Nights and weekends, so the store or school opens on time |
Source: CASTLEGUARD maker's sheet (Buckeye International); only the top one to two layers of finish usually take the damage, per CMM, 2021. Pad choice and cure time follow the finish data sheet.
One recoat visit, start to finish
Scrub the top layer
Machines remove soil, scuffs and the worn top coat. The sound base finish stays on the tile.
Pick up and dry
We pull the slurry up, rinse and let the floor dry before any finish is put down.
Recoat and inspect
Fresh coats go on thin, each dry before the next. We check each zone before it reopens.
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For more than 33 years, TCS Floors Inc. has cared for commercial floors on thousands of jobs nationwide. Our crews handle commercial floor care, VCT strip and wax, concrete polishing, concrete floor cleaning and nationwide floor maintenance services.
Retailers, healthcare facilities, warehouses, schools, government agencies, office buildings and industrial properties trust us with their floors. We work at night and on weekends, so your doors stay open.
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Choose the right VCT floor-care scope
Tell us about your floor condition, approximate square footage, and operating window. We’ll help you determine the right next step.
Strip & wax
For peeling finish, heavy buildup, or widespread wear.
Scrub & recoat
For a sound finish that needs cleaning and a refreshed protective layer.
Maintenance program
For routine cleaning, burnishing, and scheduled floor care.
- 217,000sq ft scrubbed and waxed, Covington, GA (2022)
- Repeatjobs logged in Pearland, TX, 2023 to 2024
- 13,000sq ft top scrub, Beaumont, TX (2023)
Source: TCS job records, 2022 to 2026
What does a floor wax recoat cost?
What moves the price
- Square feet and floor layout
- Whether the old finish is sound
- Number of fresh coats
- Furniture to move
- Night, weekend or phased hours
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- Square feet, even rough
- A photo of a traffic lane
- Date of the last strip
- Hours the floor can close
Ten years of floor care, in one manager's words
“Your floor Care guy Art Pullano here in Chicago has been providing excellent service in my store for over 10 years!”
Wax recoat questions
Can you wax over old floor finish?
Yes, when the old finish is sound and clean. We scrub first so the new coats bond. If the old finish is peeling or yellow, new coats only seal the problem in, and we recommend a strip.
How many recoats before the floor needs a strip?
There is no fixed number. Each recoat adds finish, so buildup shows first along walls and under shelving. When that buildup turns yellow or the finish flakes, the next visit should be a strip.
Does a recoat hide scratches?
A recoat covers light scuffs and fills fine scratches with fresh finish. Deep scratches that cut through the finish stay visible. We tell you which marks will fade before we start.
What is the difference between a recoat and a burnish?
A burnish polishes the finish that is already there. A recoat adds new finish. Pick a burnish when the gloss only needs a lift. Pick a recoat when the traffic lanes have worn thin.
How long does a recoat last?
It depends on traffic. Entrances and aisles wear faster than back rooms. A maintenance plan sets the recoat by area, so busy lanes get more visits and quiet rooms get fewer.
Custom pricing for multi-site and single-site facilities
A No-Cost Floor Review, Then One Price You Approve
Tell us your floor types, square footage and opening hours. We review them at no cost and send a written scope and price for each site before any work starts.
- No-cost floor review
- Written price per site, before work starts
- Crews work nights and weekends
- One contact for every location