Dull, cracked and stained terrazzo floors cleaned, repaired, ground and polished so the chips shine again.
Terrazzo is a mix of marble, quartz or glass chips set in cement or resin and ground smooth. It has been used in schools, hospitals, churches, banks and mid-century homes for generations, and it can last a century with care. Over the years, wax buildup, scratches, acid etching and foot traffic dull the surface and hide the colorful chips. Cracks and divider strips need repair, and floors can look old even when the structure is sound.
Terrazzo restoration is a multi-step grinding and polishing process. We start by cleaning off old wax and coatings, repair cracks and chips with matched epoxy or cement fillers and then grind the surface with progressively finer diamond abrasives. Joints and dividers are cleaned and repaired. We polish to the finish you want, from a soft honed look to a mirror shine, and seal or protect the floor to resist stains. We explain the care routine, including the products to avoid. The result is a floor that looks vibrant and historic at once. Many owners are surprised how bright the old chips look once a century of wax is gone.
Wax and failed coatings are stripped so the stone chips can show again.
Matched fillers rebuild damaged areas and stabilize cracks before grinding.
Progressively finer abrasives refine the surface from flat to polished.
Sealers and care guidance help the floor keep its look through daily use.
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Matched fillers.
Diamond abrasives.
Resists stains.
Any size.
What to use.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Home situationHistoric and Vintage TileHex tile, subway tile and encaustic patterns deserve careful treatment. Here is how to repair and clean vintage…Learn more 
Home situationOlder Homes and Dated TileOlder tile is often sound while the grout is worn out. Here is how to refresh dated tile…Learn more 
Grout and tile guideMarble and Natural StoneMarble, travertine, granite, limestone and slate are beautiful and sensitive. Here is how to care for each.Learn more Pick a room, traffic and water type to get a care schedule for cleaning, sealing and caulk.
You tell us about your tile and what bothers you, stained grout, a moldy shower or a dull floor, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely at tile, grout and caulk, tap-test floors, probe suspicious spots, test cleaners in a hidden area and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for cleaning, recoloring, sealing or regrouting, bring grout color samples and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We protect floors, cabinets and fixtures, set up dust control and remove old grout or caulk where the plan calls for it.
We deep clean, repair, regrout, recolor or seal with the right products for each surface and clean the tile as we work.
We clean up, walk the room with you and leave simple care and cure instructions and a reminder for your next check.
Often yes. Terrazzo is very durable, and grinding and polishing renew the surface.
Small rooms take a day or two. Large halls take longer.
Wet grinding makes slurry. We contain and remove it.
Wax buildup, scratches and etching hide the polish. Restoration removes them.
Use a neutral cleaner and avoid acids and wax buildup.
Marble Honing and PolishingEtched, scratched and dull marble ground smooth and brought back to a soft honed or deep polished finish.Explore 
Natural Stone SealingThe right sealer, applied the right way, to protect marble, granite, travertine, limestone and slate from stains and…Explore 
Commercial Tile and Grout CleaningScheduled deep cleaning for offices, retail, restaurants and lobbies that keeps floors safe, clean and presentable.Explore 
Healthcare, School and Church Floor CareDeep tile and grout cleaning and restoration for clinics, classrooms, fellowship halls and other community buildings.Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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