Waxing is a finishing option that adds shine back to the wood while increasing protection and camouflaging minor scratches on your floors. Available in clear and colored varieties, floor wax comes ...

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Once Courtney removes the wax, the floor is back to its bare original state. In some cases, depending on what the homeowners want to do, he'll apply a new layer of polyurethane to finish the job.