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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 Originally made as a mix of glass, marble, granite, and quartz aggregates with cement, nowadays you will come across terrazzo aggregates mixed with epoxy resin as well as with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? ...

Throughout many old churches of Chicago and Chicago’s suburbs one can notice lots of terrazzo floors installed, 50, 80 and even over 100 years ago. It is an interesting fact that back than people realized the longevity, durability, and great value of terrazzo systems.  Even back in those days terrazzo floors were a popular choice for it’s longevity, durability, ...

It is not uncommon to see terrazzo stairs and terrazzo floors in residential homes of Chicago and its suburban areas. It is well-known that terrazzo is a durable and long-lasting material that is frequently used in commercial and residential buildings.  Some of the main benefits of residential terrazzo is that it is easy to maintain, also it’s a low maintenance...

Marble and travertine tile are some of the most beautiful natural stone materials that add style and sophistication to any place. Nevertheless, when these types of natural stone are not installed properly, could become damaged and unattractive. Marble tile Travertine tile When it comes to marble and travertine tile installation, there are several things that can go w...

This 8+ steps refinishing system of marble tile have restored and brought a different brand-new look to a gorgeous calacatta gold marble floor. From now on this flooring has no more visible lines, no more tile lippage, no more dirty grout, no more scratches, no more cracks and dullness of the marble. We performed full restoration and repair, including multiple tile removal and ...

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 ...