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I do in fact use a finish mop to apply my finish. Always had success with them. I use a natural feeling mopping motion and sometimes in tight spaces mimic a buffing circular motion. I haven't seen a difference in using the figure eight motion to any other motion. Great video.
Thanks for the video information I am going to try this method. I took over the custodial supervisor position at the school I work for and my outgoing boss didn't show me squat on laying floor finish but I've been scrubbing and stripping floors for 16 years.
Just a note that I have seen while you are waxing and from my 12 years of doing this: -Depending on your wax, you should always do figure 8's with the pad because moving it side to side like what your doing creates edging in the wax while it dries. I've seen it happen from others doing it and you can see where you waxed and where you finished on the edges after it is dried. It doesn't look right after, but again, this depends on the wax you use/drying time and if the wax spreads out over time versus dries in one spot. -When waxing towards the edge, you do 1 (First) initial coat to the edge of the floor but then after, you leave 1 inch from the edge from that point on. I have seen guys who waxed the baseboards and put THICK amounts of wax on the edges and it is a real PAIN to strip after. And besides, no one ever walks on the edge of the floor as most traffic is in the middle. You always want to put thick coats in the middle of the floor and thin it closer to the edge. -Depending on what the room is used for, whether it is a classroom or office, you want to put more wax on the areas where the floor is heavily going to be used or office chairs rolling back and forth on the same area as it will take the most abuse compared to the other parts of the floor. If it's a room that you have no idea what's going in there, make it even throughout the room. -The wax pad I use is from Atlas Graham and reason I use their's than the rubbermaid is because the Atlas Graham has 4 velcro straps that hold onto the wax pad holder to prevent the wax pad from falling off the holder. This saves me a lot of time and hassle as when I have used the rubbermaid ones, they fall into the bucket because the wax pad holder velcro is worn out from wax build up underneath it. Of course all equipment should be cleaned after every use, but sometimes it can wear out faster than expected. Other than that, good job on the video :)
We use the self application waxer the back pack style where u fill the wax bag and it has the trigger to release the wax through a tube then onto the floor.
With my 6 years experience I agree with you.. that man has only working experience. Don't have any knowledge about floor durability and appearance after one month of waxing..
@novastrikepf agreed I’m on 11 now and with figure 8 exactly what I do. U don’t see no edging. I used to go side to side during my early years until my co worker should me that way now I teach others
I just got hired as a janitor at a local school, the last guy quit or was let go before the Summer and that's when they do their waxing and all the weird, niche stuff you don't have time for otherwise. Problem is, I've never actually been a janitor before, having worked at restaurants I've pushed a mop around but nothing like stripping or waxing. When applying for the job I believed there would be someone over me, but it's small school so I'm the only custodian. My problem, I need to wax the floor, nobody there has done it before or knows the first thing about it, which we have in common. This was very helpful though, I don't think they have a flat mop, haven't seen one anyway, so I'll have to look into that, but otherwise this answered my questions.
I work for Public Schools as a FM, I do waxing mostly during the summer. Hallways edges never get buildup but Cafeteria Edges always have buildup, is so hard work when it happens often, and we don't strip the floor once a year due to Limited time. They suggest us to take off our vacation days on the summer, so due to deep cleaning at school we really don't have time, also Stripping is extra money, and also to Strip the floor you need 3 people, and economy being strong lately it was hard to find a part timer, anyway, on the summer I apply 6 Coats of Wax, and on the winter I Wax Cafeteria and 2nd floor, because we have Maine office on 2nd floor, and there is a lot of traffic. Something I don't like is that when you connect one spot to other spot I don't like how it looks, someone suggested me to Buff it after it gets dry so it will keep the floor smooth and thick.
very clean and precise job. great work ! question ; what is a fair rate to charge per square foot to strip and wax a commercial floor that hasn't been done in 3 years?
When I wax I use the one u fill up the wax bag,it's like a back pack one and if I strip the floors we do 3 coats of floor sealer and 5 coats of wax.If it's just a scrub and recoat it's normally 5 coats of wax.
Don't ever use a regular mop to apply floor finish. use a thin microfiber applicator pad. Your floor finish needs to contain a high level of solids to retain its durability.
+Evelyn Tavernier LOL..whateve...I've waxed floors with all types of ways and methods and the finish product ALWAYS looks the same with durability to boot. The most important part is the stripping. You ace that and the floor will always look good no matter if you put the wax down with a mop, paint brush, flat mop, etc. It just urks my chain when folks like yourself try to take something so simple that a child could do and make it like it's rocket science. "Oh, you have to use a microfiber applicator pad" NO, no you don't have to use it. You just got sold on something from a very good salesman. I could honestly do two floors, 3 to 5 layers each, one with a microfiber pad and one with a mop and I'm willing to bet with 100 percent confidence that you would not be able to tell the difference. I'll even make the first layer thin on one floor and the first layer thick on the second floor. After 3 more coats I still bet you couldn't tell the difference and they both will last just as long with the same amount of foot traffic. I'll even use two different wax products with two different recommended cure times before burnishing. The most important part of stripping and waxing a floor is using the right stripper and stripping mechanism.
I've seen floors with sloppy mops and buckets. There's no reason why floor finish should be found on 6 inches of cove base or worse- the ceiling. I agree its in the application and the technician but we all have our preferences. :)
There's nothing wrong with applying wax with a flat mop. Where I work, we have a waxing tool that is basically a flat mop that uses disposable wax applicators rather than a microfiber pad. Though that works fine, some people prefer to use the flathead mop, which does just as good a job. It comes down to individual preference. The mops are easier to manuever and height is adjustable. I've used both methods with the same final results, so there's nothing wrong with using a flat mop.
@@JourneyToTheTruthandTRagreed with you I uses mop when I first and I use applicator pad now I prefer mop more to cover more ground and has more even coating to me m. I use more mops on bigger floors and pads on smaller ones if I’m just by myself
Depends on if u strip the floor completely with no wax left on the floor you would first put down 3 coats of sealer and 5 coats of wax.If it's just a scrub and recoat (no stripping) then u would want 5 coats of wax but now they have wax that has the sealer mixed in with it.
Thanks for watching the video Carlitos. Diversy makes some really good wax. Let me ask you what type of applicator are you using? Did you put a fan on it to help it dry faster?
I did this process but when finished the floor came out like a matte finish instead of a shiny gloss. I used zep floor finish which was supposed to leave the floor nice and shiny. How come it came out matte instead?
whats the difference between wax sealer and just wax does it make a difference and another question I just did a wax work it ended up with little bumps in the wax can u help me.out ill appreciate it
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Thank you for video.. Made waxing my new CVT floor so much easier than using a mop!👍👍👍
Your videos helped me do my first job. Came out straight. Thanks for the the advice.
Jerry, You are the Man. Thanks for the awesome video's
Ty I have been looking all over for these streams.
Awesome demonstration...good insight on applying the 1st layer.
I do in fact use a finish mop to apply my finish. Always had success with them. I use a natural feeling mopping motion and sometimes in tight spaces mimic a buffing circular motion. I haven't seen a difference in using the figure eight motion to any other motion. Great video.
Great video...clear and concise. Thanks.
Thanks so much. This has been very helpful. Bless you.
I need to tell my boss about using a flat mop. Very informative video.
Thanks for the video information I am going to try this method. I took over the custodial supervisor position at the school I work for and my outgoing boss didn't show me squat on laying floor finish but I've been scrubbing and stripping floors for 16 years.
excellent tips and instruction.
ive seen your videos. dude you are awesome
Just a note that I have seen while you are waxing and from my 12 years of doing this:
-Depending on your wax, you should always do figure 8's with the pad because moving it side to side like what your doing creates edging in the wax while it dries. I've seen it happen from others doing it and you can see where you waxed and where you finished on the edges after it is dried. It doesn't look right after, but again, this depends on the wax you use/drying time and if the wax spreads out over time versus dries in one spot.
-When waxing towards the edge, you do 1 (First) initial coat to the edge of the floor but then after, you leave 1 inch from the edge from that point on. I have seen guys who waxed the baseboards and put THICK amounts of wax on the edges and it is a real PAIN to strip after. And besides, no one ever walks on the edge of the floor as most traffic is in the middle. You always want to put thick coats in the middle of the floor and thin it closer to the edge.
-Depending on what the room is used for, whether it is a classroom or office, you want to put more wax on the areas where the floor is heavily going to be used or office chairs rolling back and forth on the same area as it will take the most abuse compared to the other parts of the floor. If it's a room that you have no idea what's going in there, make it even throughout the room.
-The wax pad I use is from Atlas Graham and reason I use their's than the rubbermaid is because the Atlas Graham has 4 velcro straps that hold onto the wax pad holder to prevent the wax pad from falling off the holder. This saves me a lot of time and hassle as when I have used the rubbermaid ones, they fall into the bucket because the wax pad holder velcro is worn out from wax build up underneath it. Of course all equipment should be cleaned after every use, but sometimes it can wear out faster than expected.
Other than that, good job on the video :)
We use the self application waxer the back pack style where u fill the wax bag and it has the trigger to release the wax through a tube then onto the floor.
With my 6 years experience I agree with you.. that man has only working experience. Don't have any knowledge about floor durability and appearance after one month of waxing..
@@SmodleeI used that to for a while. Then I just got tired of it was putting a strain in my back
@novastrikepf agreed I’m on 11 now and with figure 8 exactly what I do. U don’t see no edging. I used to go side to side during my early years until my co worker should me that way now I teach others
Thank you this has helped me 100%
your welcome
Like how you explain it and to the point too
Thanks Jerry helped a lot!!
I just got hired as a janitor at a local school, the last guy quit or was let go before the Summer and that's when they do their waxing and all the weird, niche stuff you don't have time for otherwise. Problem is, I've never actually been a janitor before, having worked at restaurants I've pushed a mop around but nothing like stripping or waxing. When applying for the job I believed there would be someone over me, but it's small school so I'm the only custodian. My problem, I need to wax the floor, nobody there has done it before or knows the first thing about it, which we have in common. This was very helpful though, I don't think they have a flat mop, haven't seen one anyway, so I'll have to look into that, but otherwise this answered my questions.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing 👍👍😊
I work for Public Schools as a FM, I do waxing mostly during the summer. Hallways edges never get buildup but Cafeteria Edges always have buildup, is so hard work when it happens often, and we don't strip the floor once a year due to Limited time. They suggest us to take off our vacation days on the summer, so due to deep cleaning at school we really don't have time, also Stripping is extra money, and also to Strip the floor you need 3 people, and economy being strong lately it was hard to find a part timer, anyway, on the summer I apply 6 Coats of Wax, and on the winter I Wax Cafeteria and 2nd floor, because we have Maine office on 2nd floor, and there is a lot of traffic. Something I don't like is that when you connect one spot to other spot I don't like how it looks, someone suggested me to Buff it after it gets dry so it will keep the floor smooth and thick.
I wish I had help with stripping always did it by myself just never take breaks and lots of comptime
Flat mops are the game changer, for the main reason... Total Control.
very clean and precise job. great work ! question ; what is a fair rate to charge per square foot to strip and wax a commercial floor that hasn't been done in 3 years?
Looking sharp!!!
When I wax I use the one u fill up the wax bag,it's like a back pack one and if I strip the floors we do 3 coats of floor sealer and 5 coats of wax.If it's just a scrub and recoat it's normally 5 coats of wax.
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Nice ithinl ima use a flat mop. Soon ive been using the regular white wax mop i do a really clean job but this mop seems to fill in more even.
Nice work man! How many square feet per hour can you cover with the flat mop & long stick ? cheers
Don't ever use a regular mop to apply floor finish. use a thin microfiber applicator pad. Your floor finish needs to contain a high level of solids to retain its durability.
+Evelyn Tavernier LOL..whateve...I've waxed floors with all types of ways and methods and the finish product ALWAYS looks the same with durability to boot. The most important part is the stripping. You ace that and the floor will always look good no matter if you put the wax down with a mop, paint brush, flat mop, etc.
It just urks my chain when folks like yourself try to take something so simple that a child could do and make it like it's rocket science. "Oh, you have to use a microfiber applicator pad" NO, no you don't have to use it. You just got sold on something from a very good salesman.
I could honestly do two floors, 3 to 5 layers each, one with a microfiber pad and one with a mop and I'm willing to bet with 100 percent confidence that you would not be able to tell the difference.
I'll even make the first layer thin on one floor and the first layer thick on the second floor. After 3 more coats I still bet you couldn't tell the difference and they both will last just as long with the same amount of foot traffic.
I'll even use two different wax products with two different recommended cure times before burnishing.
The most important part of stripping and waxing a floor is using the right stripper and stripping mechanism.
I've seen floors with sloppy mops and buckets. There's no reason why floor finish should be found on 6 inches of cove base or worse- the ceiling. I agree its in the application and the technician but we all have our preferences. :)
There's nothing wrong with applying wax with a flat mop. Where I work, we have a waxing tool that is basically a flat mop that uses disposable wax applicators rather than a microfiber pad. Though that works fine, some people prefer to use the flathead mop, which does just as good a job. It comes down to individual preference. The mops are easier to manuever and height is adjustable. I've used both methods with the same final results, so there's nothing wrong with using a flat mop.
@@JourneyToTheTruthandTRagreed with you I uses mop when I first and I use applicator pad now I prefer mop more to cover more ground and has more even coating to me m. I use more mops on bigger floors and pads on smaller ones if I’m just by myself
The flat mopping pad that you use, is that just one of those 'swiffer' type mop heads that can be washed and reused?
I always do this in my socks. That way. The dirt from my shoes doesn't get on the new wax.
ok sockman 😭
seems to be easy...
it helps
Very helpful video. Are you using a microfiber pad?
thanks neat and clean......
yes sir
Awesome thanks bro.
What wax do you use?
nice job Jerry
Good work man
Thanks
Well done buddy
I prefer flat mops. Less messy and easier to edge with (in my experience) in most cases.
Yow Jerry not sure if your still active what kind of flat mop your using?thanks man
Thanks~ good vedio
Were you waxing a school classroom or something in this video? Was that a microfiber cloth on that mop?
thank you
JonGabriel Minney your welcome.
Nice vid, too bad I didn't watch it before I put that first think coat on. lol
What pads do you use Rubbermaid applicator white pads or the Rubbermaid damp mop pads?
thanks man
Great job! I need to hire you!
joym824 thanks
@@NeatandCleanFloors can you email me. Need your assistance? Thanks
Hello jerry, do you use a figure 8 motion when youre waxing the floor?
No. As long as you have plenty of wax on your applicator it will all come to blend.
jerry, are you using a self leveling wax? how many coats are you applying total
Depends on if u strip the floor completely with no wax left on the floor you would first put down 3 coats of sealer and 5 coats of wax.If it's just a scrub and recoat (no stripping) then u would want 5 coats of wax but now they have wax that has the sealer mixed in with it.
Do you wash the mop heads after use? If so how?
Great job!!, do you charge per square foot?
Yes we do
I know this was a while ago but great video what brand flat finishing mop heads do you use or recommend and use? Thanks
Thanks for viewing. I usually use the Rubbermaid brand.
@@NeatandCleanFloors Thank you
i applied some wax but got I got some hazy streaks in some areas. any idea what could have caused this. using Diversy high milage wax.
Thanks for watching the video Carlitos. Diversy makes some really good wax. Let me ask you what type of applicator are you using? Did you put a fan on it to help it dry faster?
Which mop and handle are you using?
Hi. Please tell me what to buy to wax door? Thank you
does a micro fiber flat mop hold more wax? making less trips to bucket?
No Bob, but it will stretch the wax consuming a lot less per sq ft
What do you prefer microfiber mop or a regular mop head for waxing in your experience
Both have there places in this business. Flat mops for more detailed oriented areas, and wax mops for large open areas like big box stores.
Get the blue mop heads for waxing there the best don't use a plain mop head they will leave streaks in the floor
Can you reuse the applicator pad?
Where you get the handle for your flat mop?
Do more videos but from the different types of proc sites bro
what kind of product you use?
easy video 1 coat looked fine to me
Hi, what kind of microfiber pads do you use?
Rubbermaid
I wish I could wax this well, im having to wax a small hallway floor and mine looks so ugly 😭
Do you mop first ? Before starting your waxing ?
yes we rinse all stripper with neutral cleaner
Do you usually burnish that (after its dry) or are you DONE?
It's all done. I usually only buff after if requested.
Thank you. I'm new at this and still learning. Great video !!! I thought the buff gives it the shine, not the wax by itself?
@@updown4455 No sir...buffing is a maintenance service to keep it shiny.
How many. Times. di you do.?
How many coats of wax do you put on a floor?
Rashard Allen with four coats it should look fine depending on the wax. some are try hard and like to and like to put alot of coats of wax
Hi! Jerry I have a question for you in the store of 14000 sq feet how much I'll charge to the costumer Thank you for your answer and God bless you
3000 Isa fair price
Nice
hell yeah what kind of wax is that I want some that's gonna blind people and they slip and bust ass it's so slick
John Curtan i
Its prob only slippery to socks or barefeet
beautiful job and waxing kind of curious I mean coat do you lay down we lay down for coat email me on your comment
I did this process but when finished the floor came out like a matte finish instead of a shiny gloss. I used zep floor finish which was supposed to leave the floor nice and shiny. How come it came out matte instead?
Did you rinse it properly
@@NeatandCleanFloors Rinse what properly? The floor? We used an auto scrubber machine that cleans and vaccums the floor dry before we applied the wax.
How many coats did you lay
@@NeatandCleanFloors Three thin coats.
Did you ever solve the issue, curious?
There is an easier way to do that with what you are using. Maybe I’ll post it if there is interest.
whats the difference between wax sealer and just wax
does it make a difference
and another question I just did a wax work it ended up with little bumps in the wax
can u help me.out ill appreciate it
Alejandro Jaramillo sealer doesnt leave that much of a shine, wax leaves shine and is natural, floor finish is like wax but is synthetic
Alejandro Jaramillo what do you mean bumps
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LOL..I hate using flat mops.
I prefer them
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what brand mop do you use Jerry?
Rubbermaid