what are no-wax floors?

Years ago linoleum needed to be waxed for both protection and appearance. Newer flooring has a clear coating from the factory that will shine for years, thus the term "no wax" floor.

Your plank flooring, if it had a factory finish, may have a coating that just needs some rejuvenation with cleaners or a polish made just for them. Before you get into refinishing, try some of the floor care and general purpose cleaners in an inconspicuous spot.

snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com wrote in news:1125343158.498838.261460 @g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

If you have ever waxed your floors, don't put this stuff on it. It is for poly finishes and factory finishes only. It will shine up those floors nice.

There is a newsgroup specific to woodworking. I think they could be of more help. However, from the little I know about wood finishes, I do know there are finishes that can be applied over an existing wood finish and will make them look good again. If I recall, the name Deft comes to mind. Sanding the whole floor and refinishing is your best bet, but I know thats a lot of work and expense if you have to rent a floor sander. If you dont mind seeing a few of the imperfections, I'd just use one of these re-finishing materials. DO NOT use wax. If you do, you will never be able to use a wood coating without sanding the whole floor. Wax can not be painted or varnished.

Mark

Does anyone know if these products make the floors as slippery as wax does? I nearly killed myseld as a kid after mom waxed and buffed the floors. I had to remove my socks to walk around or risk certain doom.