Terrazzo Repair Method Palm Beach
If your terrazzo has been dulled, scratched, chipped, or stained through years of wear, then it may be time for professional terrazzo repairs. Ignoring said damages is a bad idea since they can compound and get even costlier to repair. Many owners of terrazzo unfortunately try to hide damages with carpets or mats and replace the wax coating only when it gets very dirty. This defeats the purpose of having terrazzo however, as terrazzo’s true colors shine through a clean and polished surface while being very easy to maintain. Terrazzo restoration costs much less than installing a brand new floor and one can have one of the most elegant natural stone floors in all its beauty. Professional terrazzo repair experts have the experience and the finest equipment to repair terrazzo in any condition to a work of art. Some even offer to remove previous flooring to expose the terrazzo in the safest way possible and reduce any further damages.
If the terrazzo has any stains, professionals can swiftly strip the floor of any of its coatings such as wax and treat the stain with the appropriate stain removal treatments. Professionals usually use stain removal treatments which are basically a mixture of compounds such as baking soda or hydrogen peroxide that is tailored to specific types of stains. Although these treatments are usually very effective, it is important to note that not all stains are guaranteed to disappear. If your terrazzo has holes or cracks, they are sometimes made bigger with a chipping hammer to make the filling process easier and the matching cementitious or epoxy base is added together with the matching aggregate chips. The area is then ground and buffed out to blend in the mixture and create a smooth and even surface. If done correctly, the repair work is virtually invisible and blends in seamlessly with the surrounding terrazzo. As for the polishing process, the floor is cleaned, stripped, and soaked in water so a weighted diamond bit grinding machine can methodically grind the terrazzo through several passes while lowering weight and utilizing finer grit sizes as the process goes on.
Once near completion, a terrazzo-grades polishing powder is applied and the grinder is passed one more time with the finest grit. This should create a clean, smooth, and reflective finish that is popping with color. After that, all that’s left is to apply a sealer to protect the terrazzo and just like that an old, dull, and tarnished terrazzo can look like a clean and vibrant one full with color that has just been installed. Terrazzo is a very unique and appealing stone that deserves to look its best, and when you see just how much of a difference it will make you’ll be glad you chose to repair and restore. Especially in cities in Florida such as Palm Beach that has many homes already pre-installed with terrazzo, choosing to repair and restore is a great opportunity.