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Quartzite Countertop Crack Repair, Deep Clean, Buff, and Seal
Quartzite countertops are some of the most popular choices these days. Quartzite is a really hard metamorphic rock. Quartzite is ideal for any type of countertop; it is slightly harder than granite and is extremely durable. In the project that we showcase in this blog, quartzite countertop had multiple smaller cracks and one large crack…
Read More8+Refinishing System for travertine tile floor from series “Seamless Floors” (Grout removal, lippage removal/seam leveling, grinding, honing, sealing)
BEFORE These travertine floors have multiple issues such as severe tile lippage, dullness, scratches, extensive wear and tear, stains, cracks and holes, and damaged dirty cement-based grout. OLD GROUT REMOVAL (AS DUSTLESS AS POSSIBLE) The first step of our 8+ refinishing systems AKA seamless floor system project is GROUT REMOVAL. Our highly experienced technicians use…
Read MoreHow to Keep Lobby Floors Gorgeous – Terrazzo Maintenance DO’s and DON’Ts
Ease of terrazzo maintenance is one of the key reasons why terrazzo is found in so many lobbies where traffic is very heavy. Terrazzo is one of the best flooring materials for public buildings. As soon as you understand terrazzo maintenance requirements in the early life of a new terrazzo floor, you minimize possible problems,…
Read MoreHow to take care of white marble countertop? – Maintenance and restoration tips
How to take care of white marble countertop? – Maintenance and restoration tips. Who doesn’t like that luxurious clean look of white marble countertops in a stylish kitchen?! Whether it is Carrara, Calacatta, Statuary, Thassos, or other species, white marble is king of elegance – stone that comes with its cost. The flaws of white…
Read MorePartial grout repair or complete re-grouting? Grout solutions explained
Your natural stone tiles may last for generations, but, at some point, you would need a grout repair or replacement. Grout is the weakest spot of your beautifully installed tiles. Every now and then, because of the expansion and contraction some of the grout may shrink away, loosen up, or fall out. Grout discoloration is…
Read MoreTerrazzo Floor Restoration – Terrazzo Floor Stripping, Honing, Polishing, Sealing, Buffing (Terrazzo Refinishing Steps)
This epoxy-based terrazzo floor had numerous scratches, scuff marks, extensive wear and tear after heavy usage and high traffic for a long period of time. This can use a terrazzo floor restoration. TERRAZZO FLOOR STRIPPING We protect the working area and begin with the first step of terrazzo floor restoration – terrazzo floor stripping. In…
Read MoreVarious types of terrazzo sealing agents
Common Sealing Agents for Terrazzo Floors Terrazzo is a man-made material that gets poured into prepped substrate. After curing it gets grinded down to expose true design and aggregates. Rough cut is followed by a diamond honing process to enhance color and density. One of the final steps in the process is diamond polishing as…
Read MoreRe-installation or restoration of marble tile floor. What to choose?
When cared for properly marble tile floor will last you for generations. In case when you reach the level of your tiles looking unhealthy with scratches, etch marks, dullness, and crack – it is time to make some decisions. Should you re-install a new marble tile floor, or should you restore the old one? In…
Read MoreTerrazzo Like Vitreous Enamel
We use jewelry to accentuate our taste in beauty and elegance. In the same matter architects choose to use marble and terrazzo to highlight the beauty of the building’s elements. Let’s make some interesting parallels in that matter and compare one particular jewelry style to terrazzo floors. Vitreous Enamel aka porcelain enamel, is a material…
Read MoreHow We Restore Travertine Tile Floor Using 4+ System
We refer to this process as 4+ restoration system of travertine floor because it involves 4 major steps and sometimes few extra ones depending on extra requirements. As you can see travertine tile floor displays major signs of wear and tear, scratches, dullness, etch marks, and dirty grout which in some places is broken or…
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