Terrazzo floors lose their polished finish and the vibrant colour of their aggregate chips from foot traffic, incorrect cleaning and surface wear. Professional terrazzo polishing restores a mirror-like finish that makes the aggregate colours pop with renewed depth. Foot traffic creates microscopic surface scratches reducing reflectivity. Incorrect cleaning products — particularly alkaline strippers, vinegar or bleach — etch the cementitious matrix. Improper maintenance stripping can permanently dull terrazzo. Our diamond terrazzo polishing system uses progressively finer grits to remove the scratched surface layer and restore a deep mirror-like finish. The aggregate chips are revealed at their most vibrant and the matrix polishes to a perfect gloss.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Foot traffic and everyday cleaning can gradually reduce the stone's natural appearance.
Remove dirt, grime, stains, mould and everyday residue from indoor and outdoor limestone surfaces.
Remove dirt, grime, stains, mould and everyday residue from indoor and outdoor limestone surfaces.
Remove dirt, grime, stains, mould and everyday residue from indoor and outdoor limestone surfaces.
Remove dirt, grime, stains, mould and everyday residue from indoor and outdoor limestone surfaces.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
Professional cleaning, honing and restoration for indoor limestone flooring.
Yes — professional diamond polishing restores terrazzo to a stunning mirror finish. Even heavily worn, dull terrazzo with faded aggregate responds extremely well to diamond polishing. Terrazzo is one of the most rewarding floors to restore because the transformation is so dramatic.
Terrazzo loses shine from foot traffic micro-scratches, incorrect cleaning products (especially alkaline products and bleach) damaging the surface, and abrasive floor pads causing progressive dulling — the same causes as marble, but terrazzo's composite structure makes it slightly more forgiving.
Yes — we restore heritage terrazzo in period homes, schools, hospitals and public buildings across Melbourne. Historical terrazzo often requires particularly careful assessment because some heritage floors have a thin topping that limits how much material can be removed during grinding or polishing.
Use only pH-neutral, terrazzo-safe cleaning products. Avoid acidic or alkaline cleaners. Clean regularly with a microfibre mop and stone-safe floor cleaner. Reseal every 3–5 years. Have professional maintenance cleaning done every 6–12 months for high-traffic areas.
