The project we are going to showcase involves a resin-based terrazzo restoration in a very contemporary style building. This terrazzo floor is pretty young, about 5 or more years since its original installation. However, this terrazzo floor has never had diamond refinishing. When terrazzo is installed, it gets poured and

HISTORIC TERRAZZO FLOOR This beautiful home is like in a time capsule. The house was built in 1956. It was designed by Edward D. Dart who was a Mid-Century modern American architect. One of Chicago's most recognized architects, Dart became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects at the

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. TERRAZZO FLOOR STRIPPING We protect the working area and begin with the first step of terrazzo floor restoration - terrazzo floor stripping. In this step

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

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

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 Originally made as a mix of glass, marble, granite, and quartz aggregates with cement, nowadays you will come across terrazzo aggregates mixed with epoxy resin as well as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