Floor wax and floor finish

Floor wax and floor finish may look similar, but there is actually a big difference between them. Both qualify to be called floor finishes, but not all finishing products are wax products. The difference can be easily seen as the finish is a protective layer that provides a highly specular (mirror-like) gloss finish that is highly slip-resistant. Floor wax is also a protective floor finish product that can be polished to a shine. Both prevent marks and foot traffic from damaging the floor surface. Floor wax is traditional and needs regular care and renovation, and some waxes need to be removed and then reapplied to work at their best. This can mean additional time to remove the floor wax and expense for employees.

The floor finish places a top layer of acrylic coating on the surface of the floor. It is ideal especially for high traffic areas, due to the resistance and durability of the product. Floor waxes and floor finishes help make floor surfaces safe, look good, and provide secure footing. A new finishing product, Mega Flex, incorporates zinc in its chemical composition. Lays down a cross-linked metal finish that gives floors a bright “specular” mirror-like finish. These durable finish products not only have a higher gloss finish, but are also a better anti-slip product. Since they last longer, less maintenance is needed to keep your facility looking fresh and new.

Floor wax and floor finishing products are essential for use by commercial cleaning services and in office buildings, medical facilities, supermarkets and retail establishments. Harder, more durable floor finishing products like Mega Flex work well in areas that receive heavy foot traffic, such as seen in schools, hospitals, public buildings, and shopping malls. Both floor finish and floor wax show better maintenance results and longevity when cleaned with synthetic neutral floor cleaners.

A good example of the effectiveness of a floor finish can be seen in Mega Flex floor finish. Mega Flex is a 24% acrylic floor finish product that is durable, easy to apply and easy to maintain. This product features a unique polymer technology that accepts low speed floor polishing or ultra high speed floor burning. It is ready for traffic immediately after it is applied and requires no additional buffing or burning. Simply use a spray polish, mop-on restoration product or polishing cream to return Mega Flex finished floors to their original beauty.

Visiting customers will immediately notice the mirror finish and very clean new look of the floors at first glance, it’s that obvious. These new acrylic floor finishes provide an appearance of depth in their sheen and reflections are mirror-like. Floors will look cleaner, be safer, and be more slip-resistant, which is always a plus. Floor wax and floor finishing products create a necessary protective finishing touch and increase the longevity of the floor. They are a great investment, saving time and money in the long run.