Frisco Brothers Janitorial Service provides commercial floor stripping, waxing, and buffing for VCT, terrazzo, and concrete floors in Frisco, TX and the surrounding cities. The service does not cover hardwood floor refinishing or laminate treatment. The process removes the old floor finish and built-up residue, deep cleans the surface, and applies new coats of commercial floor finish. Frisco Brothers applies 4 to 5 coats of finish per job, with full drying time between each coat. Every floor stripping and waxing job is handled by Erik Larrson, a floor technician specialist with more than 30 years of experience, using a truck-mounted system and commercial-grade equipment. To schedule a free walk-through quote for floor stripping and waxing in Frisco, TX or the surrounding 12 cities, call (214) 618-0816 or use the contact form. Serving Frisco continuously since March 2001, with 56 five-star Google reviews.
What This Service Includes
Commercial floor stripping and waxing is a deep-treatment service that removes everything a mop cannot. That includes old layers of floor finish, residue from years of foot traffic, chemical buildup from cleaning products, and surface contamination that regular mopping pushes around but never lifts.
The service covers the following surface types:
- VCT (vinyl composition tile): The most common commercial hard floor surface. VCT flooring is the standard in school hallways, office lobbies, medical facilities, and retail spaces. Strip-and-rewax cycles restore shine and protective finish to worn VCT.
- Terrazzo: Found in older commercial buildings and institutional facilities. Terrazzo requires stripping and resealing rather than standard wax application.
- Concrete: Sealed concrete floors in warehouse and manufacturing environments. For concrete that needs a harder or more decorative finish, concrete sealing and polishing is the appropriate service.
Surfaces not in scope: Frisco Brothers does not provide hardwood floor refinishing or laminate floor treatment. Both require a different refinishing approach.
Buffing is a related but distinct service. A periodic high-speed buff restores shine and removes surface scratches between full strip-and-rewax cycles, extending the life of the existing floor finish without the full cost of a complete strip job. For tile floors with grout lines, tile and grout restoration pairs naturally with floor stripping and waxing on facilities that carry both surface types.
How the Process Works
A professional floor stripping and waxing job follows a defined sequence. Cutting any step produces a floor finish that fails earlier.
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Strip phase. A commercial-grade chemical stripper is applied to dissolve the existing floor finish. A floor machine scrubs the surface to lift the old finish and any embedded residue. The slurry is wet-vacuumed and the floor is rinsed thoroughly.
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Dry phase. The floor must be fully dry before any finish goes down. Applying finish to a damp surface traps moisture and produces a cloudy, peeling result. Full drying after the strip phase is required regardless of how long it takes.
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Application phase. Frisco Brothers applies 4 to 5 coats of commercial floor finish per job. Fewer coats produce a thinner protective layer that wears down faster and needs to be replaced sooner.
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Drying time between coats. Each coat requires roughly 24 hours to cure before the next coat is applied. A contractor who stacks coats without waiting produces a finish that clouds, peels, or wears unevenly within months.
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Total job time. Drying time runs hours per coat. Total job time depends on square footage plus coat count. A 1,000 sq ft office floor with 5 coats and proper drying takes a full day or more. Larger facilities scale accordingly. Floor work is typically scheduled after hours or over weekends when the area can stay closed off.
Proper drying is the quality investment. A 4 to 5-coat finish applied correctly holds up longer, looks better day to day, and requires less frequent re-treatment than a rushed one-coat or two-coat job.
Why Commercial Floors Need Professional Strip and Rewax
A mop maintains a floor. It does not restore one.
Over time, mopping pushes residue around rather than removing it. Dirty mop heads and the wrong cleaning chemicals leave a film that builds up on the surface. That film dulls the floor finish, makes the surface look greasy after mopping, and eventually bonds with the floor itself. Regular mopping cannot cut through it.
Floors that only get mopped and never stripped typically stop looking right within 12 to 18 months. The protective finish has worn down, the surface is scratched, and no amount of mopping restores the original appearance. At that point, a professional strip and rewax is the only reset.
Most commercial hard floor surfaces need a full strip and rewax at least once a year. High-traffic environments, including school hallways, gym floors, cafeterias, and building lobbies, may need it more often. Floors on a consistent annual maintenance schedule are easier to maintain day to day, last longer before refinishing, and stay presentable longer.
Schools benefit from summer-break scheduling when buildings are empty and floors are accessible. Offices typically schedule floor stripping after hours or on weekends to avoid disrupting operations.
Erik Larrson, Floor Technician Specialist
Erik Larrson has specialized in commercial floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet extraction, for more than 30 years. He is the floor technician specialist at Frisco Brothers and the person responsible for every floor stripping and waxing job the company takes on.
Erik operates a truck-mounted system and uses commercial-grade floor equipment on every job. The truck-mounted system supports the full floor prep process, not just the wax application phase.
Brian McGlothlin, Mark’s son and a 10-year company veteran, works alongside Erik on floor and carpet jobs. Brian manages multiple contracts and serves as the consistent job-site partner for floor work. Clients are not relying on a solo technician. There is a crew behind every job.
No competitor in the top results for floor stripping and waxing in the Frisco market names their floor technician. Erik Larrson’s credentials are verifiable, not a category claim. For the full background, read Erik’s full bio on our About page.
Facilities and Industries We Serve
Floor stripping and waxing is not a one-size vertical. The maintenance cycle, scheduling window, and surface type vary by facility.
| Facility Type | Primary Floor Surface | Typical Schedule |
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| Schools and educational facilities | VCT hallways, cafeteria, gym floors | Summer break |
| Office buildings | VCT lobbies and corridors | After hours / weekends |
| Churches and worship facilities | VCT sanctuaries and fellowship halls | Between seasons |
| Warehouse and industrial | Sealed concrete | As needed / annual |
| HOA common areas | VCT clubhouse and community center | Annual |
- Schools and educational facilities: School hallways, cafeterias, and gym floors take significant abuse during the academic year. A full strip and rewax during summer break is the standard maintenance cycle for keeping those surfaces presentable year-round.
- Warehouse and industrial facilities: Concrete and sealed floors in warehouse and manufacturing environments require a different approach than standard VCT. For large concrete surfaces, concrete sealing or polishing may be the better fit.
- Churches and worship facilities: Large-square-footage sanctuaries and fellowship halls often carry VCT that handles heavy weekend foot traffic. A professional strip and rewax cycle keeps those floors looking right between seasons.
- Office buildings: Floor stripping and waxing complements the routine cleaning schedule rather than replacing it. Regular mopping and floor maintenance are part of the commercial office cleaning contract. The strip and rewax is the annual reset that makes day-to-day mopping work better.
- HOA common areas and clubhouses: Clubhouse and community center VCT floors on recurring maintenance schedules. High weekend traffic and consistent visibility make annual floor care a priority.
How Floor Stripping and Waxing Is Priced
Frisco Brothers does not publish a per-square-foot rate card. The quote is based on the actual condition of the floor, confirmed during a free walk-through estimate before any work is scheduled.
Four variables shape the price:
- Square footage. The primary driver. More floor means more time and more product.
- Coat count. Frisco Brothers applies 4 to 5 coats as the standard. Fewer coats cost less but deliver a finish that wears down faster and requires more frequent re-treatment. Coat count is what separates a professional commercial floor waxing service from a quick pass.
- Surface condition going in. A floor that has not been professionally stripped in three years takes more prep work than a floor maintained on an annual schedule. That additional labor is factored into the quote.
- Whether buffing is included. Periodic buffing between full strip cycles can be bundled or scheduled separately.
No surprise add-ons. The quote covers everything agreed to during the walk-through. If conditions on the day of service differ significantly from what was assessed at the walk-through, Frisco Brothers communicates before proceeding.
The company has been doing commercial floor care in Frisco for 25 years. The pricing process is straightforward because the scope is confirmed in person before any commitment is made.
Schedule a free walk-through by calling (214) 618-0816 or using the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions About Floor Stripping and Waxing
How much does it cost to have a floor stripped and waxed?
Cost depends primarily on square footage, the number of coats of finish applied, and the condition of the floor going in. The standard is 4 to 5 coats of finish per job, which takes more time and more product than a minimal one-coat or two-coat application. A free walk-through estimate covers the floor’s specific condition and produces a written quote before any work begins. Call (214) 618-0816 to schedule.
How long does it take to strip and wax 1,000 square feet?
Longer than most clients expect. The full timing breakdown including 24-hour-per-coat cure is detailed in the How the Process Works section above. Larger spaces scale proportionally.
Can vinyl floors be stripped and waxed?
Yes. VCT is the primary surface; terrazzo and concrete are also in scope per the surfaces section above. Hardwood and laminate are not.
What are common floor stripping mistakes?
Rushing the drying time between coats is the most common mistake. Applying a new coat before the previous one is fully cured traps moisture and produces a finish that clouds, peels, or wears unevenly. Using an undiluted or wrong-formula stripper is the second most common issue: it can damage the floor surface or leave chemical residue that prevents the new finish from bonding properly.
How often should commercial floors be stripped and rewaxed?
Annual is the baseline. Twice a year for the high-traffic environments listed above. Floors that only get mopped between strip cycles build dull residue that mopping alone will not lift.
Cities We Serve
Floor stripping, waxing, and buffing service covers Frisco, TX and the following cities in Collin and Denton counties: Plano, McKinney, Allen, The Colony, Lewisville, Little Elm, Prosper, Celina, Carrollton, Coppell, Aubrey, and Savannah.
For floor care specifically in Frisco, TX, see our dedicated Frisco floor cleaning page for scheduling details and local crew information.
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Cities we serve
Floor Stripping, Waxing, and Buffing is available across Frisco, TX and the following cities in Collin and Denton counties.