Understanding Terrazzo and The Importance of Terrazzo Restoration

As mentioned previously, terrazzo is a mixture of different chips of stone, generally marble, granite or quartz, mixed with glass, shells and other suitable materials, cementitious binders or epoxy hybrid binders. The mixture is then poured, cured, and ground to a smooth, polished finish resulting in a stunning surface with a unique pattern-like appearance. Terrazzo is most commonly used for floors and have been around for centuries, featuring in many historical buildings and monuments, but also used in modern-day homes and commercial spaces.

Over time, these terrazzo surfaces can lose their shine and luster, becoming dull and faded due to heavy foot traffic, general wear and tear and many other factors. Terrazzo restoration plays an important role as it helps to upkeep and maintain the surface. Terrazzo restoration can help bring back the original beauty and shine of your terrazzo surfaces, returning them to pristine condition once again.

Stone Doctor’s Terrazzo Restoration Services

At Stone Doctor Services, we offer a variety of cleaning, maintenance and restoration services for terrazzo surfaces. Here are the primary services we provide. Each service requires meticulous detail and a high level of skill to perform.

• Cleaning: Cleaning is an important role in the maintenance and restoration of any stone surface. Deep-cleaning and stain removal will help keep the stone surface clean, void of any stains, and looking elegant.
• Grinding: The first step in the restoration process is to remove the top layer which is often stained, etched or scratched. Using very low-grit diamond pads, we can remove these defects and ensure a level finish in preparation for honing and polishing.
• Honing: Once the floor has been grinded and any scratches and stains removed, we continue to refine the surface using diamond pads, bringing the surface to a honed finish.
• Polishing: Lastly, polishing requires the finest grit diamond pads and will transform the terrazzo into a glossy, mirror like finish. It brings out the natural shine of the terrazzo, and polishing can be further enhanced by using polishing chemicals and compounds, creating an alluring finish.
• Sealing: Once the surface has been cleaned and re-polished, a premium penetrating sealer can be applied to protect the stone from oil and water-based stains. Sealing is a crucial aspect of terrazzo restoration and maintenance, and the same can be said for all types of natural and artificial stone.
• Repairs: Our stone care specialists can also cater to chip and crack repairs for terrazzo surfaces, however this is only included during the full restoration process. If you are seeking a standalone chip or crack repair, kindly reach out to the team for discussion and provide some images for us to review.