Floor Polishers For marble and wood floors, a floor polisher is often the tool of choice. Floor polishers tend to work best on natural materials that have not been treated with harsh chemicals. Thoroughly cleaning the floor before applying polish will most likely render the best results. It is possible to buy floor polish at most major hardwood stores; the type of polish will vary depending on the type of flooring. Most polishes not only make the floor shine, but add a protective coating as well. To avoid having to apply the polish by hand, automatic floor polishers can also be bought or rented at many hardware or home improvement stores.