How much does it cost to have floors polished?

• <div><p>The cost to polish floors averages around <b>$200</b> <b>per room</b>, but you could pay anywhere from <b>$100 to $300</b>. Some factors that influence the total cost of floor polishing include the following:</p><ul><li><p>Square footage of flooring</p></li><li><p>Type of floor </p></li><li><p>Whether you need floor repairs done beforehand</p></li><li><p>Whether or not you want professional floor cleaning done beforehand</p></li></ul><p>Since square footage is the most significant cost factor, you might get a more accurate estimate by using the average cost per square foot for floor polishing, which is between <b>$1.00 and $2.50</b>.</p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain and clean flooring alternatives to carpet?

• <div><p>Each flooring material has its own maintenance requirements and cleaning techniques. For example, hardwood floors may require occasional refinishing and specialized cleaning products, while vinyl and laminate are easy to clean with regular sweeping and mopping. Concrete and natural stone, on the other hand, may need periodic sealing to maintain their appearance and durability. Follow manufacturer recommendations and utilize appropriate cleaning methods to preserve the integrity of your chosen flooring material.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between buffing and polishing a floor?

• <div><p>Both buffing and polishing increase the longevity of your floors by removing scratches and buildup, but they are different processes. Polishing removes the top layer of your floor, removing surface-level scuffs and scratches. Buffing your floor involves filling the scratches and scuffs with a buffing solution. No matter which method you choose, you can rest assured that both techniques will leave your floor looking shiny and new. </p></div>

Q: Can I use a vacuum on my marble floor?

• <div><p>Dust mops are the best option for tackling dirt and dust on marble floors. Vacuums aren&rsquo;t a good idea as the brushes and beater rolls can scratch and damage your marble floors. If you must use a vacuum, make sure your vacuum has a setting for hard floors, and take care not to apply too much pressure when rolling the vacuum across your marble floor.</p></div>

Q: How do you make a no-rinse floor cleaner?

• <div><p>Most DIY floor cleaners don&rsquo;t require rinsing, but you&rsquo;ll want to make sure you don&rsquo;t add too much dish soap or oil to the cleaner to avoid having to rinse it after cleaning. For non-wood floors, mix 8 parts warm water, 1 part vinegar, and 1 part baking soda with a few drops of dish soap. For wood floors, use olive oil in that same mixture instead of the vinegar. You can let these solutions air-dry after cleaning your floors with them, although you should manually dry your floors if they aren&rsquo;t waterproof.</p></div>

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Last update on October 31, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Installed new LVP flooring, along with new trim. Completed when he said he would, work looked great! Also installed a front door!
Savage Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
Phil and his crew rearranged their current jobs to ensure that our floors were refinished in time to get the painting done before our move-in date. We also asked them to remove all the baseboards and quarter round - which was good thing because then we could see how poorly the flooring had been...
Oak Wood Floor
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Reviewed in February 2020
Marco is professional and responsive, and his work is very good. WE hired Penagos Painting to completely repaint the interior of a house and its garage that we had just purchased. They did a really good job covering the awful paint on our textured walls, and repainted the trim and doors in...
Penagos Painting
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Reviewed in June 2018
They did a very good job and cleaned up. They also did a neighbors floor after mine. I think they a very happy also.
Carl's Wood Flooring, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
We called in January 2016 to get a quote for our basement repair. Our consultation was scheduled for two weeks out, which didn't seem too bad to me, especially considering that we were over an hour away from their office. The gentlemen that did our consultation was friendly and did a great job...
Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines
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Reviewed in February 2012
Kevin and Nate first pre-plumbed our drains and well runs before the concrete floor was poured and as soon as the inside was ready for the rough in they came back and worked with us on the locations of everything and talked us through what they would be doing and when. We felt totally...
City Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2011
I took this contractor to small claims and he brought in receipts that where not even for my home. He charged me 30 dollars a hr to goto the city to pick out windows i already told him i wanted. So it cost me about 300 dollars just for him to go order windows. So i got a kitchen floor that...
Doug Hopkins Construction
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