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Terrazzo back story Before we get to terrazzo refinishing, let's mention that the roots of terrazzo hail from Italy. Originally made as a mix of glass, marble, granite, and quartz aggregates with cement, nowadays you will come across terrazzo aggregates mixed with epoxy resin as well as with concrete. What are market's finish requirements for terrazzo floors? ...

Before travertine restoration Before we begin projects like 8+ steps refinishing system of travertine tile floor we always make sure to protect other rooms and furniture from possible dust exposure. Although the method of grout removal we use is the most dustless method possible, there are still might be just a bit of leftovers of dust.  G...

In this case study we would like to showcase you how extremely abused countertops still have hope for the gorgeous original shiny look.  This house has been rented to tenants for a while and unfortunately these beautiful marble countertops have been heavily used and not maintained properly. The owner has moved back and wanted to see if the damage could be reversed. ...

The cold Chicagoan winter is finally over, and it is time to get your natural stone outdoor countertops ready for a cookout season. Most homeowners likely have their backyards as the most popular spot for warm days of spring, summer, and fall. For that reason, a lot of families prefer to extend their living area outdoors and build some outdoor kitchen or cookout are. A key feat...

4 + steps refinishing system of travertine tile floor is one of our popular solutions for restoring travertine tile floors. It includes 4 or more steps of restoration and repair process. In this case study we will showcase one of our latest projects for this type of travertine solution. This project included repairs of good number of cra...

Terrazzo is an eye-pleasing and extremely durable flooring material that has been used in the Chicago area of Illinois for over a century. It is usually composed of a mixture of marble chips, shells, glass pieces, other stone aggregates, cement, and water, and is then polished to a high shine. These days instead of cement based terrazzo it is pretty popular to use epoxy based t...

Lobby terrazzo floor is a very popular and a smart choice for commercial buildings.  They are durable, low-maintenance, and aesthetically pleasing. Terrazzo floors are also easy to clean and maintain, which is important in a busy commercial space. To list a few of the benefits of terrazzo floors for commercial lobbies: Durability: Terrazzo floors are very durable ...

What are the most popular types of grout for natural tile floor When it comes to tiling, grout is an essential component of the job. Grout is a paste-like material that is used to fill in the gaps between tiles and to provide a sealant to keep moisture out. It is important to choose the right grout for your project, as it can affect the appearance, durability, and lifespan o...

In this interesting commercial terrazzo project, we’d like to showcase some unusual challenges we came across in this project. See this video for full project coverage. The commercial building this project had taken place at had a beautifully designed terrazzo that hasn't been ever restored. The existing conditions of this terrazzo floor were in a great need of re...

Why does travertine have holes in it? Travertine is a type of limestone. We know travertine is formed by evaporation of river and hot spring waters, so the holes normally occur where water naturally runs through the stone and leaves bubbles inside.  When choosing travertine, note that the size of the holes shows whether the stone is a premium, commercial or select cut. U...

Quite often we come across natural stone tiles that are uneven or, in other words, have lippage. What could be the reasons this tile lippage occurs, you may ask? Well, there could be a few, as an example, issues during tile installation or floor setting.  Let’s say you’ve got heavy marble tiles and during installation some air bubbles stayed in mortar underneath...