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Stripping and Polishing
Professional Floor Stripping & Polishing Services in Melbourne
Hard floors in commercial and industrial environments take a tremendous amount of punishment every day. Over time, the protective coating wears down, scuff marks accumulate, and the floor loses the clean, professional appearance it once had. Mopping alone cannot restore it. What it needs is a complete strip, clean, and re-polish by professionals who know how to bring hard floors back to a showroom finish. At Rai Cleaning, our Floor Stripping and Polishing Services in Melbourne restore vinyl, tiles, hardwood, and other hard floor surfaces to a gleaming, well-protected finish. We work in retail stores, offices, schools, hospitals, aged care facilities, and commercial buildings across Melbourne – delivering results that last.
Our Floor Stripping & Polishing Services
We provide a complete hard floor restoration service:
- Stripping: Removing all old wax, sealer, and polish buildup using professional chemical strippers and rotary machines.
- Deep Scrubbing: Machine scrubbing to remove embedded dirt from the floor surface and texture.
- Rinsing & Neutralising: Thorough rinsing to remove all chemical residue before new coatings are applied.
- Sealing: Applying a base sealer to protect the floor and improve adhesion of polish coats.
- Multi-Coat Polishing: Applying multiple coats of high-quality floor polish for depth, gloss, and durability.
- Buffing & Burnishing: Final high-speed buffing to achieve a hard, glossy, durable finish.
- Maintenance Polishing: Interim buffing and polish top-up to maintain the floor between full strip and re-polish cycles.
- Floor Types: Vinyl, VCT, linoleum, timber, tile, and terrazzo.
Why Floor Stripping and Polishing Matters for Your Business
Your floor is one of the largest visible surfaces in your building, and it makes an immediate impression on everyone who walks in. A dull, scratched floor communicates neglect. A clean, gleaming floor communicates professionalism. Beyond appearances, a properly sealed and polished floor is easier to clean, more resistant to staining, and better protected against the wear that causes premature replacement. For retail and hospitality businesses, the floor is part of your brand presentation. For healthcare and aged care, a well-maintained floor contributes to a safe and hygienic environment.
Benefits of Professional Floor Stripping and Polishing
- Dramatic Visual Improvement: A freshly polished floor transforms the entire look of a commercial space.
- Extended Floor Life: Proper sealing and polishing protects flooring from wear, stains, and scratches.
- Easier Maintenance: Sealed, polished floors are significantly easier to keep clean on a daily basis.
- Slip Resistance: Quality floor finish products include anti-slip properties for safer walking surfaces.
Why Choose Rai Cleaning for Stripping and Polishing?
- Commercial-Grade Equipment: We use professional rotary machines, auto-scrubbers, and high-speed burnishers.
- Quality Products: We use premium floor care chemicals and finish products for a result that lasts.
- Experienced Technicians: Our team knows how to assess floor condition and choose the right approach for each surface type.
- Minimal Downtime: We work efficiently and schedule jobs to minimise disruption to your business.
Floor Stripping & Polishing Across Melbourne
We provide floor stripping and polishing services across all Melbourne commercial areas including the CBD, Richmond, St Kilda, South Yarra, Carlton, Hawthorn, Glen Waverley, Box Hill, Doncaster, Dandenong, Frankston, Brighton, and surrounding suburbs.
Give Your Floors the Professional Finish They Deserve
Book a floor strip and polish today. Free quote within 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What types of floors can you strip and polish?
We work with vinyl, VCT (vinyl composite tile), linoleum, hardwood, tile, and terrazzo floors. We assess the floor type before recommending the appropriate process.
Q: How long does a strip and polish take?
It depends on the floor area. A typical retail or office f loor of 200–500 sqm takes one day. Larger areas may require an overnight or weekend job.
Q: How often should commercial floors be stripped and re-polished?
Most commercial f loors benefit from a full strip and re-polish every 6 to 12 months, with interim buffing maintenance in between.
Q: Can you work overnight or on weekends to avoid disrupting business?
Yes. We regularly schedule strip and polish jobs outside business hours to avoid any disruption to trading.
Q: How long should we wait before walking on the floor after polishing?
The floor is generally ready for light foot traffic within 1 hour of the final coat, and fully cured within a few hours.