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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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Mercury Floor Machines L-17E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 17", 175 RPM

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Mercury L-17E Lo-Boy: 17" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine at 175 RPM The L-17E is the 17" model in the Lo-Boy series — 99 lbs at 175 RPM, with the gearbo...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-15E Hercules Floor Machine – 15", 175 RPM

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Mercury H-15E Hercules: 15" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-15E is the narrowest model in the Hercules series — a 15" apron at 175 ...

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Mercury Floor Machines L-19E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 19", 175 RPM

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Mercury L-19E Lo-Boy: 19" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine for Occupied Facilities The L-19E is the 19" model in the Lo-Boy series — 102 lbs, 175 RPM, wit...

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Mercury Floor Machines L-21E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 21", 175 RPM

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Mercury L-21E Lo-Boy: 21" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine at 175 RPM The L-21E is the largest apron size in the Lo-Boy series — 21" at 175 RPM, weighing ...

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Mercury Floor Machines L-20E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 20", 175 RPM

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Mercury L-20E Lo-Boy: 20" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine for Occupied Buildings The L-20E runs a 20" apron at 175 RPM and weighs 103 lbs. What separates...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-17E Hercules Floor Machine – 17", 175 RPM

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Mercury H-17E Hercules: 17" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-17E is the 17" model in the Hercules series — the narrowest apron width...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-19E Hercules Floor Machine – 19", 175 RPM

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Mercury H-19E Hercules: 19" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-19E runs a 19" apron at 175 RPM and weighs 107 lbs — one pound lighter ...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-20E Hercules Floor Machine – 20", 175 RPM

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Mercury H-20E Hercules: 20" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-20E is the 20" apron model in the Hercules series — one inch narrower t...

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Mercury Floor Machines H-21E Hercules Floor Machine – 21", 175 RPM

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Mercury H-21E Hercules: 21" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-21E is the largest apron size in the Hercules series — a 21" machine bu...

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Mercury Floor Machines DC-19-1500 Burnisher – 19", 1500 RPM

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Mercury DC-19-1500: 19" Burnisher at 1500 RPM for Tight-Space Gloss Work The DC-19-1500 runs a 19" pad at 1500 RPM — the same speed as the DC-21-15...

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Mercury Floor Machines Ultra DC Burnisher DC-20-1500 – 20", 1500 RPM, 1.5 HP

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DC-20-1500 High-Speed Floor Burnisher — 1500 RPM D/C Motor for Large Commercial Floors The Mercury Ultra DC Burnisher DC-20-1500 runs a D/C rectifi...

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Mercury Floor Machines DC-21-1500 Burnisher – 21", 1500 RPM

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Mercury DC-21-1500: 21" Burnisher at 1500 RPM for Controlled Gloss The DC-21-1500 runs a 21" pad at 1500 RPM — positioned between the 1170 RPM entr...

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Mercury DC-19-1170 Ultra D.C. High-Speed Burnisher – 19", 1170 RPM

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Mercury DC-19-1170 Ultra D.C. Burnisher – 19" Floor Polisher at 1170 RPM The DC-19-1170 runs the same 1.5 HP D/C rectified motor and 19" apron as t...

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Mercury BOSS-2 Dual-Speed Floor Machine – 13"–21" Aprons, 175/300 RPM

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Mercury BOSS-2 Dual-Speed Floor Machine – Five Interchangeable Aprons from 13" to 21" The BOSS-2 is Mercury's most flexible dual-speed floor machin...

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Mercury DC-21-1170 Ultra D.C. High-Speed Burnisher – 21", 1170 RPM

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Mercury DC-21-1170 Ultra D.C. Burnisher – 21" Floor Polisher at 1170 RPM The DC-21-1170 pairs Mercury's largest 21" apron with a 1170 RPM burnishin...

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Mercury DC-19-2000 Ultra D.C. High-Speed Burnisher – 19", 2000 RPM

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Mercury DC-19-2000 Ultra D.C. Burnisher – 19" High-Speed Floor Polisher at 2000 RPM The DC-19-2000 is Mercury's 19" high-speed burnisher running at...

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Mercury DC-20-2000 Ultra D.C. High-Speed Burnisher – 20", 2000 RPM

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Mercury DC-20-2000 Ultra D.C. Burnisher – 20" High-Speed Floor Polisher at 2000 RPM The DC-20-2000 splits the difference between Mercury's 19" and ...

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Mercury DC-21-2000 Ultra D.C. High-Speed Burnisher – 21", 2000 RPM

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Mercury DC-21-2000 Ultra D.C. Burnisher – 21" High-Speed Floor Polisher at 2000 RPM The DC-21-2000 is Mercury's largest high-speed burnisher, pairi...

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Mercury TS-19 Cleanmaster Dual-Speed Floor Machine – 19", 175/300 RPM

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Mercury TS-19 Cleanmaster – 19" Dual-Speed Floor Machine for Scrubbing and Spray Buffing The TS-19 is the mid-size model in Mercury's Cleanmaster s...

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Mercury TS-17 Cleanmaster Dual-Speed Floor Machine – 17", 175/300 RPM

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Mercury TS-17 Cleanmaster – 17" Dual-Speed Floor Machine for Tighter Spaces The TS-17 uses the same 1.5 HP 66-frame D/C rectified motor and triple-...

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Mercury TS-21 Cleanmaster Dual-Speed Floor Machine – 21", 175/300 RPM

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Mercury TS-21 Cleanmaster – 21" Dual-Speed Floor Machine for Scrubbing and Polishing The TS-21 is the largest machine in Mercury's Cleanmaster seri...

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Mercury BMT-175-Y BOSS Multi-Tasker Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 13/17/21" Aprons

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Mercury BMT-175-Y BOSS Multi-Tasker – Single-Speed Floor Machine with Weight Kit and Solution Tank The BMT-175-Y is Mercury's fully loaded single-s...

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Mercury BMT-175/300-Y BOSS Multi-Tasker Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 175/300 RPM

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BMT-175/300-Y BOSS Multi-Tasker — Dual-Speed Floor Machine for Scrubbing, Stripping, and Stone Polishing The Mercury BOSS Multi-Tasker BMT-175/300...

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Bissell BGDC-19-2000 Floor Burnisher 19" – 1.5 HP DC, 2000 RPM, 50 ft Cord

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Bissell BGDC-19-2000 19" High-Speed Commercial Floor Burnisher – 2000 RPM The BGDC-19-2000 delivers 2,000 RPM high-speed burnishing on a 19-inch pa...

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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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