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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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Bissell BGDC-21-2000 Floor Burnisher 21" – 1.5 HP DC, 2000 RPM, 50 ft Cord

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Bissell BGDC-21-2000 21" High-Speed Commercial Floor Burnisher – 2000 RPM The BGDC-21-2000 runs a 1.5 HP DC rectified motor at 2,000 RPM on a 21-in...

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Bissell BGDC-21 Floor Burnisher 21" – 1.5 HP DC, 1500 RPM, 50 ft Cord

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Bissell BGDC-21 21" Commercial Floor Burnisher – 1500 RPM DC Motor The BGDC-21 uses the same 1.5 HP DC rectified motor as the 19-inch BGDC-19 in a ...

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Bissell BGDC-19 Floor Burnisher 19" – 1.5 HP DC, 1500 RPM, 50 ft Cord

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Bissell BGDC-19 19" Commercial Floor Burnisher – 1500 RPM DC Motor The BGDC-19 runs a 1.5 HP DC rectified motor at 1,500 RPM on a 19-inch pad for h...

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Bissell Big Green BGH-15E 15-Inch Compact Floor Scrubber – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP

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Bissell Big Green Commercial BGH-15E 15-Inch Compact Floor Scrubber The Bissell Big Green Commercial BGH-15E is the compact 15-inch member of the B...

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Bissell Big Green BGH-17E 17-Inch Heavy-Duty Floor Stripping Machine – 175 RPM, 5-Year Motor

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Bissell Big Green Commercial BGH-17E 17-Inch Heavy-Duty Floor Stripping Machine The Bissell Big Green Commercial BGH-17E is the single-speed, heavy...

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Bissell Big Green Commercial BGTS-17 17-Inch Floor Machine – 175/300 RPM Dual Speed, 1.5 HP

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BGTS-17 17-Inch Dual-Speed Floor Machine — Scrub and Buff in One Chassis The Bissell Big Green Commercial BGTS-17 is a 17-inch floor machine that s...

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Bissell BGC-1 Floor Maintenance Center – Interchangeable 13"–21" Aprons, 175 RPM

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BGC-1 FMC Floor Machine — 1.5 HP, 175 RPM with Interchangeable 13"–21" Aprons The Bissell BGC-1 is the base model of the Bissell Big Green Commerc...

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Dapper Supply DP-FM1301 17" Heavy-Duty Floor Buffer Polisher – Electric, Scouring Pads

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DP-FM1301 Buffer for Multi-Surface Scrubbing and Restoration on One Head The DP-FM1301 pairs a 17-inch cleaning path with 175 RPM random-orbit acti...

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Dapper Supply DP-FM1303 13" Multi-Purpose Floor Buffer Machine – Electric

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DP-FM1303 13" Floor Buffer for Retail Floors, Classrooms and Clinic Waiting Areas The DP-FM1303 is a 13-inch electric floor machine for scrubbing, ...

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Dapper Supply DP-FM1306 10" Multi-Purpose Floor Buffer Machine – Electric

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DP-FM1306 10" Floor Buffer for Restrooms, Kitchen Edges and Detail Work The DP-FM1306 is a 10-inch electric floor machine for scrubbing, buffing, a...

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Namco 2125 17-Inch Floor Buffer – 1.5 HP, 175 RPM

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Namco 2125 17-Inch Floor Buffer – 1.5 HP at 175 RPM The Namco 2125 is a 17-inch commercial floor buffer running a 1.5 HP motor at 175 RPM. The 17-i...

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Hawk F40-01-DX 20-Inch Brute Deluxe Severe Duty Floor Machine – 1.5 HP TEFC

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Hawk F40-01-DX Brute Deluxe 20-Inch Severe Duty Floor Machine The Hawk F40-01-DX Brute Deluxe is the fully equipped configuration of the Brute seri...

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Hawk F41-B 20-Inch Brute 360 Floor Machine with Dust Pickup – 1.5 HP TEFC

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Hawk F41-B Brute 360 Severe Duty Floor Machine with 360-Degree Dust Pickup The Hawk F41-B Brute 360 adds a full 360-degree dust pickup skirt to the...

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Hawk Glide Freedom HD 17" Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP, 10:1 Gears

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Heavy-Duty 17" Forward-Motion Floor Machine at 175 RPM with 10:1 Helical GearsThe Hawk Glide Freedom HD 17" (F91-17-01) applies the forward-motion ...

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Hawk Glide Freedom XHD 17" Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP, Floating Head

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Extra-Heavy-Duty 17" Forward-Motion Floor Machine with Floating WD Head at 165 RPMThe Hawk Glide Freedom XHD 17" (F92-17-01) runs a 1.5 HP dual-cap...

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Hawk Enterprises F95-17-DB Glide 360 DBC WD Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.0 HP

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Dust-Free Concrete and Wood Blending — Hawk 17" Glide 360 DBC The Hawk F95-17-DB 17" Glide 360 DBC WD Professional Floor Machine combines a floatin...

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Hawk Enterprises F27-01 XHD Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP Dual Cap, 66 dB

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High-Torque 165 RPM Maintenance With the Hawk 17" XHD The Hawk F27-01 17" Extra Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine delivers 165 RPM through a 1....

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Hawk Enterprises F37-01-PRO Brute Pro Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC

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Full Surface-Prep System — Hawk 17" Brute Pro Severe Duty The Hawk F37-01-PRO 17" Brute Pro Severe Duty Floor Machine ships as a complete surface-p...

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Hawk Enterprises F60-15-05 Mighty Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.0 HP TEFC

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Stairwell and Restroom Floor Prep With the Hawk 15" Mighty The Hawk F60-15-05 15" Mighty Small Area Severe Duty Floor Machine is engineered for tig...

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Hawk Enterprises F15-05 HD Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP, 66 dB

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Commercial VCT and Tile Maintenance With the Hawk 15" HD Floor Machine The Hawk F15-05 15" Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine is built for daily...

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Hawk Enterprises F15-05-DX 15" Deluxe Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP, 4-Gal Tank

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Wet Scrubbing Configuration Built Into the Hawk 15" Heavy Duty Deluxe The Hawk F15-05-DX 15" Heavy Duty Deluxe Professional Floor Machine delivers ...

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Hawk Enterprises F25-05 XHD Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP Twin Capacitor

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Commercial-Grade 15" XHD Scrubbing and Stripping With the Hawk F25-05 The Hawk F25-05 15" Extra Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine runs a 1.5 HP...

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Hawk Enterprises F13-01 HD Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP

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Heavy-Duty 175 RPM Scrubbing in a 13" Compact Frame The Hawk F13-01 13" Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine runs a 1.5 HP dual-capacitor AC motor...

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Hawk Enterprises F13-01-DX Deluxe Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP, 4-Gal Tank

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Compact Wet Scrubbing Power With the Hawk 13" Heavy Duty Deluxe The Hawk F13-01-DX 13" Heavy Duty Deluxe Floor Machine delivers 1.5 HP dual-capacit...

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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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