The house has been in our family for 50 years. We used to use paste wax on the floors and then buff them with an electric polisher. Unfortunately, you can't get paste wax anymore. Since inheriting the house from my mom, we have only been able to get those liquid floor waxes. The floors don't shine and the protection is not as good as it was with the paste wax. and you can't slide across the floors in your stocking feet....... Does anyone have any suggestions. I called the wax companies but they were of no help.
2006-11-19 16:44:00 · 9 answers · asked by ellymar 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Just so you all know... I contacted SC Johnson and they have informed me that they no longer make a paste wax.
2006-11-19 17:28:54 · update #1
No offense at all but wow, tedious, time consuming, and never ending.
Also without being disrespectful,,, is it part of the WHY you wax? Just to slide the floors? I assume, if one thinks about it, one can understand why that type of product is no longer sold for homeowners.
Strip them down,,,appropriately, and apply or have applied Poly eurethane. You'll never have to wax again, and they will shine, and likely allow free form sock skating.
Rev. Steven
2006-11-19 23:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 11⤊ 5⤋
Sc Johnson Paste Wax
2016-10-01 10:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by gerrior 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, you should have called the company who left the glue on the floor & got them to remove it. However, as you have now waxed over it, you may have a hard time getting them to rectify the mistake. It may be worth contacting them anyway to see if they will sort it out. Failing that, I would suggest testing a small patch with white spirit on a soft cotton cloth & see if you can get the wax off with that. Depending on the adhesive used, this may also work on the glue traces left - white spirit works well on price tag glue for instance. If the floor was waxed before the glue went down, you may find it will come off easily as you dissolve the wax. If the grain is prominent in your flooring, you may need to do this with a soft bristled brush to get the wax/glue out of the grain. Please note, you may need to refinish your floor afterwards, but without seeing it I can't begin to guess how much work needs doing. It might just need a new coat of wax, or require a new coat of whatever finish was originally used. Whatever you do, until the floor is back to clean, don't try & recoat it in the hope it will look okay & patches will be disguised, because it will not happen.
2016-03-19 11:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paste wax is still available..like Johnson's. Liquid waxes do not give the shine and patina that paste wax does. You may need to clean the floor with a wood floor cleaner and then reapply the paste wax and buff. I don't know where you live but hardware, paint, building supply stores do carry paste wax. Google Johnson's paste wax and see where you can buy it. I get it at Walmart.
2006-11-19 17:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by genecyn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.floorcareproducts.com/wood-floor-wax/index.asp
SC Johnson® Paste Wax provides lasting beauty and protection for all wood surfaces, metal, leather, plastic, cork, and vinyl.
1. Clean surface of heavy dirt and sticky spots. Use a solvent based cleaner for floors; use mild soap and water for furniture.
2. Apply a thin, even coat of wax, working with the grain.
3. Allow to dry to a haze, then buff with soft cloth. For floors, wait 20-30 minutes before buffing with electric polisher.
2006-11-19 16:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget waxing, have the floors, sanded, and sealed by a professional, hard wood floor company, no messing wax to deal with, sealer should last 10 to14 years.
2006-11-19 17:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by Kimberly H 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
use a good wax stripper then sand and repair any damage ...then apply 2 or 3 coats of quality varathane... it's alot of work but well worth if you plan on hanging around for sometime good luck..i have done it to three homes cheers
2006-11-19 16:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by luke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A tour of any good Home Depot nearby should pay dividends. Or, why not look up Amazon and find the relevant link: or again, web site on floorcare products.
2006-11-19 16:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are some sources I use for paste wax for Furniture I build.
http://www.woodcraft.com
http://www.rockler.com
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1635
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=4759
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=5205
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11468
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10856
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5345
I hope this helps, I also saw when I went to a machine rental place to get a floor sander to refinish my floors that they were selling paste wax for floors that contained an anti-skid compound, I know you want to be able to slide around, but some places that rent equipment like that might have regular paste waxes.
2006-11-19 17:10:35 · answer #9 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Here's what you need...
http://amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-4595922-0556932?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=paste+wax
2006-11-19 16:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by Thilina Guluwita 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋