Terrazzo is a stone that looks beautiful in either a honed finish or a polished finish.
The key to maintaining its magnificent look is in the maintenance of the terrazzo.
Shoes, furniture and other objects can literally grind small particles of dirt into your terrazzo floor. Even the dust in the air makes terrazzo dull or stained over time due to its high permeability. Whether you have a high- or low-traffic area, the loss of brilliance and increased wearing on walking lanes will happen and take its toll the terrazzo’s appearance. You’ll definitely notice and you can assume that others notice, too.
But before you even see the signs of wear on your natural stone floor, it is important to consult with a terrazzo specialist about a maintenance plan for re-honing the terrazzo surface. A well-honed terrazzo floor is less prone to accumulating as much dirt and scratches.
There are different processes, materials and equipment for honing terrazzo involving industrial diamonds and pads, depending on the type and extent of damage. Honing terrazzo leaves a smooth, matte finish.
The next possible step after honing terrazzo is polishing which leaves a higher shine, if desired. A high polish can show more grime and thus require more maintenance than a simply honed terrazzo floor. Terrazzo has the potential for varying degrees of shine which affect appearance, safety and cost; a terrazzo professional can discuss your options with you.
Terrazzo has a vulnerable surface, but its beauty and value make restoration worthwhile and current procedures make it quite affordable.
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