Matting is a necessity at entrances to areas with no wax vinyl flooring.
Shoes to wax floor.
To waterproof shoes with wax start by getting a ball of natural beeswax or colorless candles.
If you are trying to create a similar result using a synthetic finish which bonds over the wood you will need to follow the specific instructions that came with your product.
Next clean your shoes with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or debris.
The stripper shoes are great i just rinse off the bottom of the shoes and there ready.
The stripper shoes help a lot from falling on the floor.
Streetshoe nxt waterbased wood floor finish with xl catalyst is a waterbased system formulated especially for high traffic wood floors.
After you have rinsed the floor with the neutralizer once again use the wet dry vac to suck up the remaining water.
It provides a clear finish that remains unmatched in performance and durability.
I assume based on the age of the house and the matte appearance of the boards that they ve been waxed at some point but don t know for sure.
Shoes to put over my shoes.
With the stripper shoes to cover my shoes i don t have to buy new shoes so often.
If matting is not used properly the grit and debris from shoes can degrade floor surfaces making small scratches and eventually causing pits in the floor.
Floor wax is slick when it dries and can turn your favorite pair of shoes into a potential hazard not to mention an ugly stain from the wax may be prevalent.
Streetshoe nxt contains special uv inhibitors that provide even more protection for your floor from the sun s harmful rays.
There are a few handy tricks for stopping the squeaking sound.
For both safety and aesthetics the wax needs to go.
They re in great condition having been covered with carpeting since the 1960s.
Then set a hairdryer to high heat and hold the nozzle close to the shoes waving it back and.
This is an important step as any remaining stripper on the floor will result in the wax peeling off.
Chameleon floor prep neutralizer is a great neutralizer even changing colors to indicated whether the floor is ready for waxing.
Hi scott i have a 1915 foursquare home with nice original wood floors either heart pine or oak.
Mats give shoes a chance to drop the dirt before it gets too far into the building and accumulates on floors.
Once they re dry rub the wax on the outside of the shoes until a thick layer forms.
The wax continued to build up on my shoes and to tare down my shoes in a very short time.
Causes may stem from buckles attached to the shoe which end up rubbing against the leather or the material in the heel rubbing against the floor.
Floor wax is a natural product that works into the pores of the wood.