TERRAZZO CLEANING
& MAINTENANCE
Cleaning & Sealing
Terrazzo Refinishing - Polishing & Honing
Color Matching
Terrazzo Repairs & Pouring
Filling Holes
Enhancing
Etch Removal
Terrazzo, a unique stone comprised of marble chips in a variety of sizes and colors in a cement or epoxy base, can lose its appeal and become dull, scratched, and dirty-looking. Other terrazzo problems include holes from carpet tacks or nails, cracks and chips, and stains.
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A beautiful shine on terrazzo only lasts a short while if improper cleaning and restoration methods are used. Dirt, grime, and other contaminants become embedded in coatings, making the floor ugly and unsanitary. Coatings have to be completely removed and replaced as often as every three months. If coatings are not completely removed, then each passing strip-and-wax creates a new layer of yuck that builds up and scratches and scuffs easily.
TERRAZZO REPAIR AND RESTORATION
RCM provides expert terrazzo repair services. We can fill in chips and cracks, and for holes, use tinted filler with aggregates (little pieces of marble) that patch your terrazzo. Once your floor is honed and polished, the repair site blends right in with the surrounding finish.
RCM provides expert terrazzo restoration services. We can virtually erase the scuffed and scratched surface layer with our grinding and honing processes, revealing the brand new stone underneath. With the damage removed, we can hone and polish your terrazzo to a velvety smooth satin/matte finish or a glossy, elegant polished finish. To help inhibit stains, we can apply an impregnating sealer.
TERRAZZO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Regular cleaning and janitorial services are valuable for simple, day-to-day care of terrazzo floors. As problems develop, you become more and more dissatisfied with the appearance of the floors until it's time for another round of professional restoration. With our regularly scheduled maintenance program, your floors can look great all the time, without the need for periodic restoration.
SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS
To make terrazzo shine, it is commonly coated with a wax. Waxed surfaces have a tendency to collect dirt and to yellow over time and require a perpetual —and costly—cycle of stripping and re-waxing.
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We offer solutions that break this cycle of stripping and re-waxing, saving you thousands in annual maintenance costs, while achieving better results. This option creates a protective and beautiful finish that doesn’t yellow lasts years under the heaviest traffic, and increases slip resistance while preventing the spread of secondary infections through anti-microbial properties.


Fixing Terrazzo at Charles W. Raymond Elementary School

Fixing Terrazzo at Charles W. Raymond Elementary School

Close up of Terrazzo at Charles W. Raymond Elementary School

Fixing Terrazzo at Charles W. Raymond Elementary School



Tread Installation in a Terrazzo at Sequoia Restaurant in Washington DC.
