Wax or Finish

This should help those who get confused…

Finish = what we put on the floor.

Waxing = the verb used to describe the application of said finish.

Wax = What you apply to a car’s paint. Also  used to make candles.

Film = What movies were on before DVD’s.

We wax a coat of finish, that when dry leaves a coat of film on the tile. Now you know.

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