Service Item
Wooden Floor Waxing
Solid Wood Floor, Engineered Floor & Laminate Floor
| Fee (per square foot) | ||
| Apply Glossy Wax | 1 Layer | 2 Layers |
| $9 up | $10.5 up | |
| Apply Glossy Wax (with grinding the existing floor) | 2 Days (3 Layers) | 3 Days (4 Layers) |
| $15 up | $19 up | |
| In addition each layer | $4 | |
| Apply Matte Wax | Additional $1.5 | |
| Laying Protective Cotton | $4.5 | |
| Floor Colour-related Job | $20 | |
| Skirting Board Waxing | $7.5 | |
Marble Floor Waxing
Grinding, waxing and other related services can be applied on both natural stone and artificial marble.
| Fee (per square foot) | |
| Apply Glossy Wax | $5-6 up |
| Apply Glossy Wax (with grinding the existing floor) | $20 up |
Plastic Floor Waxing
| Fee (per square foot) | |
| General Waxing | $3 up |
| General Waxing (with stains removal) | $3-6 up |
Baseboard Repairs (Quote individually)
Services include:
Re-laying new wooden floors, filling gaps or fixing arched positions of existing wooden floors, etc
* The on-site quotation fee is HK$300, which can be deducted from project fees.
* If the project is not carried out by our company, no refund will be given.
Classification of Baseboard
Baseboard is generally divided into three categories:
Wooden floor, Marble floor and Plastic floor.
The following is an overview of the materials, advantages, disadvantages and maintenance methods of the three types of baseboards.
- Wooden Floor
- Marble Floor
- Plastic Floor
- Comparison Summary
| Solid Wood Floor | Engineered Floor | Laminate Floor | |
| Material | Original natural wood | Several layers of wood are pressed. The surface layer is mostly solid wood, and the middle layer to the bottom layer are some cheaper woods. | Several layers of materials are pressed. The surface layer is glued plastic paper with patterns, and the middle layer to the bottom layer are mostly bagasse boards. |
| Advantage | - Natural materials. No harmful substances. - Natural texture. Beautiful appearance. - Easy to care; Not easy to harbor pests/bacteria - Wear resistant - Waxing effect is the most obvious. | - The solid wood surface retains the natural texture and beautiful appearance - Stable material, moisture-proof, heat-resistant, not easy to crack - Easy to care | - Can imitate a variety of wood grains, with more variations - Not easy to fade in sunlight - Waterproof, stain resistant and easy to care |
| Disadvantage | - Moisture or dryness can cause the wood to expand or contract | - Only the surface layer is solid wood, so it can only be refurbished (e.g. grinding) 2-3 times at most | - Easy to be scratched by small objects (e.g. dust) or become concave - The appearance and texture are not as good as the real wood |
| Maintenance Method | - Regularly sweep and vacuum - Just mop with clean water, and occasionally can mop with diluted cleansers to keep the floor shiny - Waxing every 3-6 months - Schedule refurbishments every 3-5 years (e.g. grinding) | - Regularly sweep and vacuum - Just mop with clean water, and occasionally can mop with diluted cleansers to keep the floor shiny - Waxing every 3-6 months | - Regularly sweep and vacuum - Just mop with clean water, and occasionally can mop with diluted cleansers to keep the floor shiny - Suspended floor should avoid grinding and waxing |
| Natural Stone (Granite) | Artificial Marble (Polished Quartz Tile) | |
| Material | Natural minerals | Made of quartz brick fired at high temperature |
| Advantage | - Hard material for high durability - Natural pattern | - Shiny surface - Average density, more wear-resistant than natural stones |
| Disadvantage | - More expensive - Easy to appear water spots and rust stains - Have trace radiation | - Man-made product, slightly less aesthetic - There are small holes on the stone surface. If colored liquid drips on the surface, it should be removed immediately, otherwise the floor will be polluted. |
| Maintenance Method | - Regularly sweep and vacuum - Just mop with clean water, and occasionally can mop with diluted cleansers to keep the floor shiny - Waxing every 1-2 years | - Regularly sweep and vacuum - Just mop with clean water, and occasionally can mop with diluted cleansers to keep the floor shiny - Waxing every 1-2 years |
| Material | Plastic product |
| Advantage | - Cheaper price - Easy to clean - Moisture resistance - Can be installed by yourself - Soft ground is safer |
| Disadvantage | - Easier to wear - Easy to coat with dust |
| Maintenance Method | - Regularly sweep and vacuum - Just mop with clean water, and occasionally can mop with diluted green water to maintain hygiene - Waxing every 3-6 months |
| Wooden Floor | Marble Floor | Plastic Floor | ||||
| Solid Wood Floor | Engineered Floor | Laminate Floor | Natural Stone (Granite) | Artificial Marble (Polished Quartz Tile) | ||
| Price | Expensive | Expensive | Fair | Very Expensive | Expensive | Fair |
| Aesthetics | Very Good | Good | Good | Very Good | Good | Fair |
| Durability | Good | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Waterproof | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Excellent | Very Good |
| Stain Resistance | Fair | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Anti-fading | Fair | Fair | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good |
| Scratch Resistance | Good | Good | Fair | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
Information of Baseboard
Three main points of daily maintenance of the floor
The weather in Hong Kong varies greatly, with humidity ranging from a minimum of 10% to a maximum of 100%, which is a big threat to floors that are very sensitive to moisture. Therefore, floors need to be maintained to become more durable.
If you want the floor to be shinier, firstly you should vacuum the floor every day. Second, to prevent the floor from contracting or expanding, be careful to avoid the floor being exposed to direct sunlight or getting wet by water. Third, if the floor is accidentally stained, it must be dealt with immediately, otherwise the wax surface of the floor will be damaged.
The effect of DIY waxing
Some people like to do waxing by themselves. The following are some main points of waxing wooden floors:
- First wet grind the ground. Remember not to grind too deep, so as not to affect the moisture resistance of the wooden floor.
- After grinding the floor, wipe away the wood chaff. And then dry the floor and fill the gaps.
- After the floor is dried, start to apply the wax with a paint brush (it is the best to use wax of the same brand and model as before). When painting the wax, pay attention to the strength, gestures and the amount of wax used, so as to avoid the phenomenon of spinning and air bubbles.
- After around 6 hours, the wax applied will be completely dry.
- If low-quality wax is used, the floor after waxing will be stickier and easier to be scratched.
Instant treatments of wooden floor stained with chewing gum or wax from candles
Put an ice cube on the stain. After the stain hardens, gently shovel it away. If some stains still remain, try to apply a small amount of solvent-based wax around the stain. The solvent will seep into the bottom of the stain, making it easier to be removed.
Instant treatments of wooden floor stained with ink and urine
Clean the stains with No. 2 steel wool and special wooden floor cleaners. Wipe off any remaining cleanser and residue, then apply vinegar to it and wipe off after about 3-4 minutes. If the stain cannot be removed, you may consider re-waxing.
Can the seamless floor be waxed?
Plastic floor or laminate seamless floor is common in Hong Kong. Their thickness is generally only 3-4mm. Do not grind the floor and do not need to wax. The care of seamless floors is very simple: Clean the floor with a slightly wet mop every day. If you want to use a cleaning agent, you can only choose a mild one, and must ensure that the cleaning agent does not damage the protective layer of the floor.
