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Strip and seal floors in Melbourne
When vinyl looks yellow, scuffed and patchy, the floor itself is usually fine it's the old sealer that's worn out. We strip it back and lay fresh coats.
- Vinyl, lino & sealed hard floors
- Multiple coats of sealer
- Buff & polish maintenance
01Overview
Strip & Seal, done properly.
Floor sealer is a sacrificial layer. It takes the scuffs and scratches so the vinyl underneath doesn't. Over time it yellows, traps dirt and wears through in walkways, and no amount of mopping brings the shine back.
A strip and seal removes every old layer with stripping solution and a floor machine, neutralises the surface, then builds up thin, even coats of new sealer. Regular buffing afterwards keeps the finish going much longer.
02What's included
The checklist.
Strip
- Furniture moved where practical
- Stripper applied and machine-scrubbed
- Edges and corners done by hand
- Slurry wet-vacuumed and floor neutralised
Seal
- Several thin coats of floor sealer
- Drying time between coats
- Even finish wall to wall
- Gloss or lower-sheen options
Maintain
- Buffing or burnishing program
- Scrub-and-recoat between full strips
- Right daily cleaning products
- Entry matting advice
Every site is different your quote lists the exact scope for your property.
03Our process
How the job runs.
- 1
Inspect the floor
Floor type, condition and existing coatings checked.
- 2
Strip back
Old sealer removed completely, including edges.
- 3
Seal
Coats applied and left to dry between each.
- 4
Cure
Light foot traffic after a few hours; full cure takes longer.
04Why Howzat
What you can expect from us.
Edges done properly
Build-up along skirtings is what gives a rushed job away.
Weekend and holiday work
Booked for when the space is empty so coats can cure.
Maintenance plan
A buffing schedule that delays the next full strip.
Pricing
What affects the price
- Area in square metres
- Layers of old sealer to remove
- Furniture to be moved
- Number of coats
We don't publish one-size-fits-all rates. Send the details and you'll get a fixed, written quote.
Strip & Seal across Melbourne. We work in the CBD and inner suburbs and across the north, east, south-east and west including Melbourne CBD, Brunswick, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Footscray and surrounds. See all areas
05Questions
Strip & Seal FAQs
How long before we can walk on the floor?
Light foot traffic is usually fine a few hours after the final coat. Hold off replacing heavy furniture until the next day.
How often is a strip and seal needed?
Typically every one to two years, depending on traffic. Regular buffing and a scrub-and-recoat stretch that out.
Which floors can be stripped and sealed?
Vinyl, linoleum and some sealed hard floors. We'll check your floor type first some modern vinyl planks should not be sealed.
Is there a strong smell?
Modern products are low-odour, and with ventilation the smell clears quickly.
Often booked together
Machine scrubbing
Floor Sweeping & Scrubbing
Machine sweeping and scrubbing for large hard-floor areas.
Schools & childcare
Education Facility Cleaning
Classrooms, amenities and play spaces cleaned safely for children and staff.
Infection control
Medical & Health Care Cleaning
Clinic cleaning focused on touch points, treatment rooms and cross-contamination control.
Free, no-obligation quote
Ready for a clean that gets the nod?
Tell us about your site and we'll come back with a fixed price usually the same business day.
10% off your first booking
- Satisfaction guaranteed
- Eco-friendly products
- Flexible scheduling