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Floor Buffers

Floor buffers and burnishers maintain wax finishes on VCT, terrazzo, marble and sealed concrete. Single-disc 175 RPM models strip and scrub, high-speed burnishers up to 2,000 RPM restore shine, in 10 to 21 inch decks.

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Hawk Enterprises F1800-17-01 Burnisher – 17 Inch, 1800 RPM, DC Motor

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F1800-17-01 for scheduled floor burnishing The Hawk Enterprises F1800-17-01 uses a 17-inch pad at 1800 RPM to maintain burnishable floor finishes. ...

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Hawk Enterprises F1800-15-05 Burnisher – 15 Inch, 1800 RPM, DC Motor

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F1800-15-05 for routine floor finish maintenance The Hawk Enterprises F1800-15-05 uses a 15-inch pad at 1800 RPM to maintain burnishable floor fini...

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Hawk Enterprises F1800-13-01 Burnisher – 13 Inch, 1800 RPM, DC Motor

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F1800-13-01 for smaller work areas The Hawk Enterprises F1800-13-01 uses a 13-inch pad at 1800 RPM to maintain burnishable floor finishes. Its smal...

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Hawk Enterprises F1500-20-01 Burnisher – 20 Inch, 1500 RPM, DC Motor

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F1500-20-01 for floor maintenance in open areas The Hawk Enterprises F1500-20-01 uses a 20-inch pad at 1500 RPM to maintain burnishable floor finis...

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Hawk Enterprises F1500-15-05 Burnisher – 15", 1500 RPM, DC Motor

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F1500-15-05 for regular commercial floor burnishing The Hawk Enterprises F1500-15-05 uses a 15" pad running at 1500 RPM to maintain the appearance ...

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Hawk Enterprises F1500-17-01 Burnisher – 17 Inch, 1500 RPM, DC Motor

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F1500-17-01 for routine commercial floor maintenance The Hawk Enterprises F1500-17-01 is a standard burnisher that uses a 17-inch pad at 1500 RPM t...

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Hawk Enterprises F1500-13-01 Burnisher – 13", 1500 RPM, DC Motor

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F1500-13-01 for maintaining finished floors The Hawk Enterprises F1500-13-01 is a high-speed burnisher with a 13" pad and a 1500 RPM multi-V belt d...

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Hawk Enterprises TigerHawk 2814 Orbital – 28" x 14", 1740 RPM, TEFC

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TigerHawk 2814 for wide-format orbital floor preparation The Hawk Enterprises TigerHawk 2814 uses a 28" x 14" pad for scrubbing, stripping and sand...

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Hawk Enterprises TigerHawk 2014 Orbital – 20" x 14", 1740 RPM, TEFC

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TigerHawk 2014 for orbital finish removal and floor care The Hawk Enterprises TigerHawk 2014 scrubs, strips and sands floors with a 20" x 14" orbit...

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Hawk Enterprises RedTail 2014-180 Orbital – 20" x 14", 1740 RPM, TEFC

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RedTail 2014-180 for orbital scrubbing and surface prep The Hawk Enterprises RedTail 2014-180 uses a rectangular orbital head to scrub floors and p...

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Hawk Enterprises Redtail RT1410 Orbital Floor Machine – 14x10 in, 1.0 HP

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RedTail 1410 for orbital surface preparation The RedTail 1410 uses an eccentric balanced orbital drive for floor surface preparation and scrubbing....

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Hawk Enterprises Glide Freedom XHD Floor Machine – 20 Inch, 1.5 HP, 2-Speed

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Glide Freedom XHD 20-Inch for commercial floor care The Glide Freedom XHD is a floating-head rotary machine for commercial floor maintenance. It ha...

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Hawk Enterprises Glide Freedom XHD Floor Machine – 17 Inch, 1.5 HP, 2-Speed

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Glide Freedom XHD 17-Inch for commercial floor maintenance The Glide Freedom XHD is a floating-head rotary floor machine for commercial floor maint...

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Hawk Enterprises Mighty 360 Floor Machine – 20 Inch, 1.0 HP, Dust Pickup

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Mighty 360 20-Inch for concrete, stone and wood The Mighty 360 is a rotary machine for concrete resurfacing, natural stone polishing, and wood scre...

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Hawk Enterprises Mighty 360 Floor Machine – 17 Inch, 1.0 HP, Dust Pickup

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Mighty 360 17-Inch for less aggressive floor preparation The Mighty 360 handles concrete resurfacing, natural stone polishing, and wood screening a...

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Mercury Floor Machines DC-20-1100 Ultra DC Burnisher – 20", 1100 RPM, 1.5 HP

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Controlled burnishing with the DC-20-1100 The Mercury DC-20-1100 gives operators more control over heat and finish response. Its 1100 RPM pad speed...

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Dapper Supply DP-FM1307 17" Floor Buffer Polisher – Weighted, 3 Scouring Pads

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DP-FM1307 Weighted 17-Inch Buffer for Strip, Scrub, and Polish Work The DP-FM1307 is a 17-inch weighted floor buffer built around a 1500W copper mo...

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NaceCare NA 1520 Floor Burnisher – 20-Inch, 1500 RPM, 1.5HP DC Rectified

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NaceCare NA 1520: 1500 RPM High-Speed Burnisher for Commercial Floors The NA 1520 is NaceCare's high-speed production burnisher — a 1.5 HP DC recti...

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Namco 2126-Green 20-Inch Floor Burnisher – 1.5 HP, 1,500 RPM, 50-ft Cord

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Namco 2126-GREEN 20-Inch Floor Burnisher – 1.5 HP, 1,500 RPM The Namco 2126-GREEN is a 20-inch corded floor burnisher running a 1.5 HP motor at 1,5...

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Hawk F20-01 20-Inch Heavy Duty Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 175 RPM, Triple-Planetary

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Hawk F20-01 20-Inch Heavy Duty Floor Machine with Triple-Planetary Drive The Hawk F20-01 HD runs a 1.5 HP dual capacitor motor through a triple-pla...

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Hawk F20-01-DX 20-Inch Heavy Duty Deluxe Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 175 RPM, 4-Gal Tank

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Hawk F20-01-DX Heavy Duty Deluxe 20-Inch Floor Machine with 4-Gallon Solution Tank The Hawk F20-01-DX Heavy Duty Deluxe combines the F20-01 HD floo...

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Hawk F91-20-01 20-Inch Glide Freedom HD Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 175 RPM, 10:1 Gear

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Hawk F91-20-01 Glide Freedom HD 20-Inch Floor Machine – Floating Head WD at 175 RPM The Hawk F91-20-01 Glide Freedom HD runs a 1.5 HP dual capacito...

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Hawk F93-20-01 20-Inch Glide Freedom 2-Speed Floor Machine – 1.5 HP DC, 175 RPM

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Hawk F93-20-01 Glide Freedom 2-Speed Floor Machine – 175 RPM F93-20-01 DC Motor, Speed Range, and Noise by Setting Motor: 1.5 HP DC rectified Low ...

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Hawk F92-20-01 20-Inch Glide Freedom XHD Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 165 RPM, 11:1 Gear

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Hawk F92-20-01 Glide Freedom XHD 20-Inch Floor Machine with Forward-Motion Control The Hawk F92-20-01 Glide Freedom XHD uses a forward-motion contr...

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Floor Buffers and Polishing Machines for Commercial Use

Which Speed and Pad Type Matches Your Floor Surface

Low-speed buffers run at 175 RPM on vinyl composition tile, terrazzo, and older resilient floors where aggressive friction can damage the finish. High-speed burnishers operate at 1,500 to 3,000 RPM and create the wet-look shine common in hospitals, schools, and retail environments. Choose the machine by floor type: on soft vinyl, high-speed machines can strip finish faster than intended. Pad selection depends on speed. Red and white pads work with low-speed scrubbing and buffing, while natural or tan pads are used for high-speed burnishing. The same machine may be called a floor buffer in janitorial supply catalogs, a floor polisher in retail and hospitality settings, or a burnisher when set up for high-speed hard-wax shine. A hardwood floor buffer is a low-speed model with a soft pad for wood substrates, since high-speed RPM can lift finish. Mercury Floor Machines makes single-disc machines for specific floor types. The Hawk Enterprises F72-20 Merlin 360 20-Inch Two-Speed Floor Machine has two-speed operation for scrub and burnish modes without changing equipment.

How Often Buffing Actually Extends Floor Finish Life

Finish manufacturers typically recommend spray buffing at least twice weekly in high-traffic corridors to maintain gloss and prevent finish breakdown. When finish wears through to the floor surface, the refinishing cycle costs more in labor and materials than a consistent maintenance schedule. The IICRC's floor care guidelines outline maintenance frequencies based on foot traffic volume and floor substrate. Nacecare machines are a common choice for janitorial contractors who run the same equipment across multiple accounts, where consistent RPM and pad pressure matter for predictable results. Buffing also removes light scuff marks and redistributes finish rather than stripping and reapplying, which reduces chemical use over a building's annual cycle.

Related: Floor Care Equipment · Walk-Behind Floor Scrubbers · Floor Sweepers · 17 Inch Floor Buffers

What Cord Length and Weight Mean for Large Facilities

A 17-inch buffer typically weighs 94 to 124 pounds. During a shift covering 30,000 square feet, each pound above that baseline adds to operator fatigue. Front-mounted controls and padded handles can reduce strain during extended runs. Cord length matters in larger facilities: a 50-foot cord covers most wing configurations, while a 100-foot cord means fewer outlet changes in long corridors. Bissell Big Green commercial buffers are made for facilities that use equipment daily. Battery-powered burnishers remove cord management and maintain consistent pad pressure through the charge cycle, though they need charging infrastructure. The OSHA ergonomics guidelines for floor care equipment cover handle height and vibration thresholds for daily machine use. Machines with auto-drive reduce lateral arm force over large areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between low-speed and high-speed buffers?
Low-speed buffers (175-350 RPM) handle scrubbing, stripping, and heavy cleaning. High-speed burnishers (1,000-3,000 RPM) polish sealed floors to a high-gloss finish. Many facilities use low-speed machines for deep cleaning and high-speed models for routine shine maintenance.
What size floor buffer do I need?
Choose buffer size based on the space and its obstacles. 13-17 inch models fit tight areas such as restrooms and small offices. 17-20 inch buffers suit most commercial work. 20+ inch machines cover large open areas, including warehouses and shopping centers, faster.
What type of pad should I use for my floors?
Match the pad to the job: black pads for heavy stripping, brown for aggressive scrubbing, green for general scrubbing, red for light cleaning/buffing, white for polishing/burnishing, and natural fiber for dry buffing. The right pad helps prevent floor damage and gets the result you want.
How often should commercial floors be buffed?
High-traffic areas often need daily buffing to remove scuffs and maintain shine. Medium-traffic areas usually need it 2-3 times per week, while low-traffic areas may need weekly buffing. Schedule deep scrubbing and recoating according to floor condition and wear patterns.
What's the difference between a floor buffer and a floor scrubber?
Floor buffers are single-disc machines for polishing, buffing, and stripping, and they require separate mopping. Floor scrubbers are walk-behind or ride-on machines with solution tanks and vacuum recovery that scrub and dry in one pass. Buffers maintain floor finish; scrubbers handle deep cleaning.
What is the difference between a floor buffer and a polisher?
A floor buffer usually means a 175 RPM low-speed single-disc machine for stripping wax, scrubbing daily soil, and spray-buffing finish. A polisher, also called a burnisher, runs 1,500–2,500 RPM and produces a high-gloss finish on already-clean floors. Catalogs sometimes use the terms interchangeably, but RPM is the distinction. 175 RPM strips and scrubs; 1500 RPM polishes. A burnisher used to strip wax can destroy the floor finish, while a low-speed buffer will not produce shine like a polisher.
How long does a floor buffer last?
Commercial 175 RPM floor buffers (Hawk, Nacecare, Dapper Supply) typically run 8–12 years of daily janitorial use before motor or gear replacement. Wear items include carbon brushes (replace every 800–1,200 hours), the apron (yearly on heavy strip work), and the pad driver clutch plate (every 3–5 years). Keep water out of the motor housing during wet stripping. That's the #1 cause of premature motor failure. Burnishers usually last 5–8 years because higher RPM puts more stress on bearings.
Can you use a floor buffer on hardwood?
A floor buffer can be used on hardwood with a soft screen or buffing pad and reduced down-pressure. The Hawk F91-20-01 20-inch Glide Freedom HD is a low-speed option priced at $1,489. It has a 1.5 HP motor, a 175 RPM pad speed and a 10:1 gear ratio. Do not use a stiff bassine or nylon brush on hardwood. Those accessories are for scrubbing grout lines on tile and preparing concrete for stripping, and they can damage a wood finish. For a high-gloss hardwood finish, use a high-speed burnisher with a soft white pad instead of a 175 RPM low-speed machine.

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