We use wax wands with a back pack pouch! This is the old school way of doing things . It’s a wand with a flat mop, has a tube that comes out from the pouch in the back pack which is released out onto the floor directly in front of your pad with a trigger system at the top of the pole! Nice work
Been waxing floors at my hospital job for 2 years now. I absolutely despise the wand with the back pouch. Weight of the wax throws me off especially when working for hours. And the "flat" pad it comes with is meant to be used in one direction. Flat pad and this method make it so much easier. Especially when covering large areas
10 yrs exp Last night I tried the flat mop method for the first time, and yeah, so much easier to edge cleanly and spread! nice thin coats. And wasted alot less wax since I only put down on the floor only what I need. Not to mention, clean up is super easy. I should have tried this a long time ago!
So when do you edge it? If I'm stripping I usually edge it every coat, but I've been told after a couple coats I don't need to anymore. Are you saying to wait until the last coat to edge it? Also, why do you go in figure 8s and not more straight back and fourth?
I’ve been waxing floors for 10 yrs and never used this method seems back breaking to be bending over and over pouring it but I like it when cutting areas. To me the mop bucket seems much easier but heavier to mop specifically when it comes to 10,000 sq ft but I’ll try it in small areas and also I would need to pour out of the 5 gallon bags into a gallon to pour seems like more work to be pouring into gallons since the hospital provides the 5 gallon floor finish Hmmmmm what to do? 🤔
I like it. What do you think of the Home Depot Zep product? I've stripped and finished floors several times and always find the polish to not last. Don't know if it's the product.
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@Axel Ali Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
About 15 to 20 minutes with a blower are two on it but make sure you have the blowers facing up in the air at the start so you don’t blow the wet wax up and make waves in your floor and you can touch it and see if it’s sticky to the touch
I have been a floor finisher for about 5 years now and i used the string mop and bucket method, and thought i would try using the flat mop and poor method as you show and its way better i think and much faster. but it seems like i use more wax with pouring on the floor opposed using a mop bucket.
I just stripped and waxed a small kitchen with a sponge mop and elbow grease to get up a bunch of glue after installing. I used a swiffer something with a rag attached to smooth out the wax I sprayed on the floor with a 1$ spray bottle. I guarantee it's better than this hacks work. 14' by 11'
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I've been working at a k-8th grade school for 6 yrs 600 students 200 adults that makes for 4000 pairs of feet by the end of the week during the school year no matter how the floor is waxed the shine is gone by October!!!
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I have been waxing for 15 years. I wish i have found out about the flat mop sooner. This is a lot faster for sure.
We use wax wands with a back pack pouch! This is the old school way of doing things . It’s a wand with a flat mop, has a tube that comes out from the pouch in the back pack which is released out onto the floor directly in front of your pad with a trigger system at the top of the pole! Nice work
Been waxing floors at my hospital job for 2 years now. I absolutely despise the wand with the back pouch. Weight of the wax throws me off especially when working for hours. And the "flat" pad it comes with is meant to be used in one direction. Flat pad and this method make it so much easier. Especially when covering large areas
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Very helpful! Thanks Dixon!
I been doing old school for 30 years. Thanks bro!
I use a regular wax mop comes out clean 15 years doing it
@@juliosandoval8244 same here im mighty fast with a mop. I can do Whole isles per dip lol
@@rocman9137 yup
@@juliosandoval8244 Best place to get a wax mop?
That's the very easy way to use that. I love using it with the the pad
10 yrs exp
Last night I tried the flat mop method for the first time, and yeah, so much easier to edge cleanly and spread! nice thin coats. And wasted alot less wax since I only put down on the floor only what I need. Not to mention, clean up is super easy.
I should have tried this a long time ago!
I still feel like i can go faster with a fresh White wax mop and a bucket but ill try the flat mop again.
Whoever came up with this technique is a genius the only concern I have is should be a better way to pour the wax over the floor
@@noeltorres5239 I use a spray bottle or pump.
Called Sean and he answered the phone and gave me some tips😂 cool guy!
You a badd boy. clean work
Luv the way bro...🤟🤟work smart not too hard
So when do you edge it? If I'm stripping I usually edge it every coat, but I've been told after a couple coats I don't need to anymore. Are you saying to wait until the last coat to edge it? Also, why do you go in figure 8s and not more straight back and fourth?
Thanks for the video 👍
Nice I put mine in a dry bottle and dump as a go, same concept 🤙
What handle are you using for the flat mop?
I’ve been waxing floors for 10 yrs and never used this method seems back breaking to be bending over and over pouring it but I like it when cutting areas. To me the mop bucket seems much easier but heavier to mop specifically when it comes to 10,000 sq ft but I’ll try it in small areas and also I would need to pour out of the 5 gallon bags into a gallon to pour seems like more work to be pouring into gallons since the hospital provides the 5 gallon floor finish Hmmmmm what to do? 🤔
could you please tell me what chemicals you use for stripping and wax ?
can u reuse the mop n how do I clean it
Broooo you smart I like this
How long until someone can walk on it ?
Thank you!
why would u just trow the wax on the floor and not use a special mop?
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I like it. What do you think of the Home Depot Zep product? I've stripped and finished floors several times and always find the polish to not last. Don't know if it's the product.
It depends on the number of coats you put on and if the floors are maintained between refinishings.
I want to learn how to maintain and refinish vct, any videos or guides you recommend
zep is junk wax
That's exactly how I do it at my building to. Pour the wax use a flat head.
What type of floor finish did u used??
use bravo floor sealer n wax or spartan
Yes experts will definitely tell you this ain’t the way but it’s whatever works for you
I wanna ditch the bucket and mop. What size head did you use/ kind of pad that is. Will high mileage wax work with this set up?
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@Axel Ali Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
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Diamond Guard is GOOD brand... TRUTH is in order for it to POP,YOU must apply it RIGHT...
What’s the purpose of burnishing a few days later? What if you don’t burnish it?
Burnishing makes the floor pop and melts the sealer/wax into the floor and might hide streaks.
its best to wax the floor than 2 weeks later putt maintaner and burnish the floor to polish seals it better.
After you Strip it and clean it do you seal it before you wax or and do you use neautral ph cleaner before wax or after
After you strip it and rinse it twice just dry mop it and it should be good to go once it's dry. Ready for wax.
Wish you were in Pittsburgh!
I seen janiking and thought he was😂😂
How long in between applications of wax do you wait to add the next coat?
About 15 to 20 minutes with a blower are two on it but make sure you have the blowers facing up in the air at the start so you don’t blow the wet wax up and make waves in your floor and you can touch it and see if it’s sticky to the touch
Thank you Fredrick, haha I learned that the hard way and made waves. But it’s going very well now thank you
@@jaimedominguez9460 welcome, glad it’s working out for you. Be careful out there and good luck
How many times do you change the head when mopping it
Will you notice the figure 8 marks on the floor??
Yup.Tried it today,I had to redo it.Maybe this wax is meant to be put on like this but not the ones we use.
Usually the newer floor finishes are supposed to level out and eventually lay even.
I have been a floor finisher for about 5 years now and i used the string mop and bucket method, and thought i would try using the flat mop and poor method as you show and its way better i think and much faster. but it seems like i use more wax with pouring on the floor opposed using a mop bucket.
I just stripped and waxed a small kitchen with a sponge mop and elbow grease to get up a bunch of glue after installing. I used a swiffer something with a rag attached to smooth out the wax I sprayed on the floor with a 1$ spray bottle. I guarantee it's better than this hacks work. 14' by 11'
you definitely use less because a mop soaks up a lot of wax
No need to strip and wax your floor any longer, BOOST™ MAX Slip Resistant Nano Sealant replaces annual strip and wax, lasts 3-7 years, provides slip resistance to all national standards, scratch resistant, and ease of maintenance. Check it out here: czcams.com/video/LFiozRPPiUU/video.html
I've been working at a k-8th grade school for 6 yrs 600 students 200 adults that makes for 4000 pairs of feet by the end of the week during the school year no matter how the floor is waxed the shine is gone by October!!!
Give me the mop and bucket way any day
I fell asleep while watching you mopping
waxing your beard, hilarious.
Seems like you waste a lot of product tho.
oof! my guy do yourself a favor and dump that franchise, they're a greedy company. get out and go make your own company, trust me you'd be better off.
Doesnt keep a leading edge, doesnt go wall to wall or edge to edge and your wax is probably garbage. Never call Shawn. What a joke!
i second this opinion!
I third this opinion
Can you explain the terms you used. I want to do a good long lasting job for my mother's kitchen.
Never call jani king lol. They are a joke when it comes to janitorial work. We steal their janitorial accounts left and right all the time. Awful & cheep franchise
Doesn't need to go to the edge on 1st and 2nd coats