Floor Buffers

Commercial Floor Machines Built for Every Stage of Care

Professional-grade floor buffers from Grimeworks are engineered to deliver consistent, streak-free results across scrubbing, stripping, polishing, and finishing applications. Whether you're maintaining a small retail space or restoring concrete and terrazzo in a large facility, our lineup of commercial floor machines gives you the power, control, and durability to get the job done right the first time.

At Grimeworks, we've done the legwork of sourcing floor buffing equipment from the industry's most trusted manufacturers — EDIC, Koblenz, Mercury, and Prolux — so you're choosing from machines that facility teams and flooring contractors already rely on every day. From compact single-pad polishers to heavy-duty dual-speed machines, our selection covers the full spectrum of hard floor maintenance and restoration needs.

Finding the Right Commercial Floor Buffer

A floor buffer isn't a one-size-fits-all machine. The right choice depends on the size of the space, the type of flooring, and the stage of care you're performing — routine maintenance, deep scrubbing, or full floor restoration. A few factors will shape your decision:

Speed (RPM) — Low-speed machines (around 175 RPM) are built for scrubbing, stripping, and shampooing. High-speed and dual-speed machines (175/300 RPM and above) add spray-buffing and polishing capability to the same unit.

Pad or Brush Size — Smaller 13"–15" machines maneuver easily in tight commercial spaces, while 17"–20" machines cover more square footage per pass, cutting labor time in larger facilities.

Power Source — Most floor machines run on standard electric motors, but propane-powered options are available for continuous, cord-free operation on large commercial and industrial floors.

Chassis Construction — Aluminum and polyethylene chassis keep machine weight manageable for operators, while cast iron construction adds downward pressure for more aggressive restoration work.

Weighing these factors against your floor type and facility size will steer you toward the right machine category below.

Types of Floor Buffers We Carry

Our floor buffer collection breaks down into a few core categories, each suited to different maintenance and restoration tasks:

Round Floor Machines — The traditional, most versatile floor buffer format. These machines handle scrubbing, polishing, buffing, and general maintenance across a wide range of hard floor surfaces. Available in compact 13"–15" sizes for tight spaces up to heavy-duty 20" machines for larger open areas.

Rectangular Floor Machines — Purpose-built for edge cleaning, detail scrubbing, and getting into corners and along baseboards that round machines can't reach. A strong complement to a round buffer in any commercial cleaning program.

Dual Speed & Low Speed Floor Machines — These all-metal machines are designed for stripping, scrubbing, spray-buffing, polishing, shampooing, and even bonnet cleaning carpets, making them one of the more multi-functional options in a commercial floor care lineup.

Low-Profile Floor Machines — Designed specifically to clean beneath furniture, fixtures, shelving, and other low-clearance obstacles that standard floor machines can't access.

Sealed Floor Sanders — Engineered for surface preparation and refinishing, with fully sealed motor housings that protect internal components from fine dust generated during sanding.

Propane-Powered Restoration Systems — Heavy-duty planetary grinders, edging machines, and finish applicators designed for aggressive concrete and terrazzo grinding, honing, and polishing — the kind of equipment flooring contractors reach for on large-scale restoration jobs.

Solution Recovery & Applicator Systems — Machines designed to apply stripping solution evenly or recover wastewater and cleaning chemicals quickly, reducing downtime between the stripping and finishing stages of a floor restoration project.

Shop by Brand

Grimeworks carries floor buffers from four manufacturers known for commercial-grade durability:

Koblenz — A wide range of round and rectangular floor machines built with aluminum, polyethylene, and cast iron chassis options.

Mercury — Heavy-duty 175 RPM and dual-speed floor machines, including low-profile and sealed sander configurations.

EDIC — Saturn™ dual-speed and low-speed floor machines built with all-metal construction for stripping, scrubbing, and carpet bonnet cleaning.

Prolux — Compact, budget-conscious single-pad polishers and buffer/scrubber combos for smaller commercial spaces.

Floor Buffer Speed and Power: What Actually Matters

Beyond brand and size, the biggest performance differences between floor buffers come down to:

RPM Range — Lower RPM machines apply more downward pressure for scrubbing and stripping; higher RPM machines are better suited to spray-buffing and polishing for shine.

Motor Horsepower — Most commercial floor machines run 1.5 HP motors, which is typically sufficient for scrubbing, polishing, and light restoration work.

Chassis Weight — Heavier cast iron chassis machines deliver more consistent downward pressure for restoration work, while lighter aluminum or polyethylene chassis machines are easier for operators to maneuver over long shifts.

Matching these specs to your floor type — VCT, hardwood, concrete, terrazzo — will determine how effective and efficient your maintenance program is over time.

Maintaining Your Floor Buffer for Long-Term Performance

Commercial floor machines represent a real investment, and the right care routine keeps them running reliably for years:

Inspect Pads and Brushes Regularly — Worn pads reduce cleaning effectiveness and can damage flooring finishes over time.

Clean After Every Use — Residual stripping solution or cleaning chemical left on the machine can degrade seals and components.

Check Cords and Connections — For electric machines, inspect power cords and connections for wear before each use.

Store Properly — Keep machines in a dry, temperature-controlled space to protect motors and chassis components.

Schedule Manufacturer Maintenance — Follow brand-specific service intervals, especially for propane-powered and sealed motor units.

Have questions about which floor buffer fits your facility? Contact our team — we're happy to help you match the right machine to your space and flooring type.