Can you refinish a waxed floor?

The simple answer is yes and you may be surprised at the beauty you find under the wax. Removing old wax also allows floors to be properly sealed. The good thing about wax is that it really does protect the floor, and so in most cases, we end up with a floor that is nearly new—even if it is many years old. The bad thing about wax is that as it breaks down, it holds onto the dirt rather than repels it. Once the wax is removed, new color can be seen!