Terrazzo Services

The honing process of terrazzo involves a few different processes. The idea of honing is to create a matte to mid-sheen finish to the terrazzo but also to remove scratches and staining. To achieve this, we use specialist floor grinding equipment equipped with metal bonded plates to slowly remove layers of the terrazzo to restore a uniformed finish. We can also use the same grinding equipment with more abrasive metals to de-lip the terrazzo if required. This will completely flatten the surface and will create a smooth and consistent platform. Once all scratches and staining have been removed, we can then start to increase the sheen of the terrazzo to your desired level. This involves passing over the floor with diamond bonded pads which will also help close the pores of the terrazzo making it denser and less absorbent. This will make daily cleaning much easier going forward. Once you are happy with the level of sheen, we can then move onto the sealing of the terrazzo. Sealing of terrazzo after honing is vitally important to ensure protection against non-acidic liquids, oils and daily grime and dirt. Without the correct sealing treatments, the terrazzo can become easily damaged and dirty again in no time. For more information on our sealing services, you can visit the sealing and surface care page on our website.

The polishing process consists of a series of stages. In order to achieve a high shine, we must first hone the floor down. This will remove any scratches or staining that are present on the terrazzo and creates a completely uniformed floor for us to build shine upon. To achieve this, we use specialist floor grinding equipment equipped with metal bonded plates to slowly remove layers of the terrazzo to restore a uniformed finish. Once at this base level, we can start to build up the layers of shine to your desired finish. This is generally a 3-stage process of diamond bonded polishing pads. By passing over the floor 3 times using different diamond pads, you help to close the pores in the terrazzo which in turn helps to make the terrazzo denser. By making the terrazzo denser you are also increasing the levels of shine as the pores in the terrazzo are becoming more compact. We also have a range of crystallizing powers that can be applied to the terrazzo once this process is complete. By adding a crystallizing powder, you can maximize the level of shine of the terrazzo. This creates an almost mirror effect and will leave you with a completely uniform and high shine finish. Sealing of terrazzo post polishing is vitally important to ensure protection against non-acidic liquids, oils and daily grime and dirt. Without the correct sealing treatments, the terrazzo can become easily damaged and dirty again in no time. For more information on our sealing services, you can visit the sealing and surface care page on our website.