To clean your newly restored terrazzo floor, we recommend using a neutralizer rather than soap or detergent. Neutralizers can be purchased at any home care or hardware store.
Soap and detergents can dull the terrazzo floor’s shine and actually attract dirt because of the residue they leave behind.
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Many people, especially those new to South Florida, aren’t exactly sure what terrazzo is. According to The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, the word terrazzo is derived from the italian “terrace” or “terrazza” and was defined over the centuries as “a form of mosaic flooring made by embedding small pieces of marble in mortar, and then polishing”.
Today, the NTMA defines this traditional material as follows: “Terrazzo consists of marble, granite, onyx or glass chips in portland cement or resinous material. The terrazzo is poured, cured, ground and polished. ”
According to Marble Masters UK, Terrazzo has been used as a flooring product since Roman tomes. Today it enjoys an enviable reputation as an attractive hard flooring that delivers an appealing combination of durability, ease of maintenance, beauty and performance.
Terrazzo is an amazingly “green” product. It is environmentally safe to install or restore (if green , chemical- free methods are used by experts such as Colonial Floor Care). It is also easy to maintain and very hygenic. It does not harbor dust mites or mold, and helps keep Florida homes cool.
I hope you found this article interesting. Give us a call at 954-566-4555 if you need more information, or visit us at our website.
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At Colonial Floor Care, we know about concrete polishing.
In South Florida, there are many problems associated with epoxy sealers and paint when it comes to your garage floor. Because of the intense humidity and moisture from rain, sealers are not a good idea for your concrete garage floor. In addition to moisture problems, (more…)
At Colonial Floor Care we are able to restore many terrazzo floors that others cannot, owing to our expert methods. There are times however, when the stains left behind after removing old tiles that covered the terrazzo floors, are so deep and dark, that even we cannot satisfactorally remove them.
The unsightly patterns left behind by the old tiles are called “ghosting”. When severe ghosting occurs, we recommend a process different than (more…)
At Colonial Floor Care, we know about concrete garage floor restoration.Many companies offer epoxy sealers as an answer to restoring your concrete garage floor. While these sealers may sound like a good idea, there are many problems associated with them. They are highly toxic to manufacture, apply and didspose of. Great care must be taken to smooth the surface of your concrete before applying the epoxy. Also, all oils and stains must be removed from the concrete if the epoxy is to seal effectively. Colonial Floor Care offers a much more effective and environmentally friendly way to make your concrete garage floor beutiful and durable. We employ a multi-stage polishing process, using the highest quality polishing tools to bring your floor to a beautiful and durable lustre. Best of all, we use NO chemicals. Our method is completely “green”. Give us a call at 954-566-4555, or visit our website to learn more or set up an estimate.
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Bill