Terrazzo floors are some of the oldest, most beautiful flooring options available today. In fact, terrazzo floors date back to ancient Egypt, where they were used to create stunning mosaics. Today’s terrazzo floors have more in common with Italian terrazzo, which has been in use since the 18th century when marble chips were bonded to a concrete base. It came into fashion in the United States during the art deco era.

Terrazzo is a beautiful and durable flooring option that can be used to create almost an endless variety of looks. If you’ve got terrazzo floors in your home or business, read on to learn why we think you should count yourself lucky.

1. It’s durable and easy to maintain.

Terrazzo floor maintenance is some of the easiest floor maintenance you could have. It’s an incredibly impermeable surface, which means it’s resistant to mold, mildew, and bacteria growth. It’s able to withstand strong impacts and heavy weights and is completely resistant to moisture.

The best part? A terrazzo floor can be easily cleaned by simply using warm water, a neutral cleaner, and a mop.

 2. Each floor has its own unique beauty.

Terrazzo has a charm that’s missing from most modern flooring options. It’s universally loved because each terrazzo floor is unique.

There are many kinds of terrazzo, from polymer-based terrazzo to color-pigmented, marble-based terrazzo. Quartz, granite, and glass are also frequently used. Each terrazzo floor has its own pattern, making it one of the most appealing flooring options.

3. We can restore it to its original splendor.

Even if you’ve got a beautiful terrazzo floor, if it’s in need of restoration, you may have concerns about keeping it. Fortunately, our floor specialists at ACT Restoration are skilled at restoring and repairing terrazzo floors.

Whether you’ve got glue, residue, or damage from carpet, we can help restore your terrazzo to its natural beauty. We can also polish or seal your terrazzo to reinforce its durability and keep it looking great longer.

4. Terrazzo is eco-friendly.

Terrazzo ranks as one of the best eco-friendly materials for your floors. It's made from a blend of recycled materials and natural aggregates like quartz, granite, and marble to produce a great look. Resin holds these natural materials together to make them hard and strong.

Since terrazzo is processed from post-consumer composite materials, it allows nothing to be wasted, turning these waste materials into different patterns and designs.

5. It’s cost-effective

If you think terrazzo floors are costly, you may need to think again. Terrazzo is the best option if you are designing your home or office for longevity. It serves almost like a buy-once-use-for-life product as you’ll have little or no issues with cracks, aging, and other floor-related issues that cause frequent maintenance.

With this in mind, terrazzo can save you a lot of money on home renovation as it rarely needs replacing. In some situations, you may not need to spend a dime on patching or maintenance for many years.

6. It can reduce chances of hazards.

Another reason to keep your terrazzo is that it helps minimize home accidents or hazards. For homeowners with children, the terrazzo floor gives your home perfect ground that is not as slippery as other floor tiles. So, your children can jump and run on it without losing friction on the floor.

In addition, terrazzo provides home safety with its fire-proof elements. This means that terrazzo materials are flameproof and will hardly contribute to burning down your home in case of fire accidents.

7. It’s easy to stretch the design to other interiors.

Terrazzo comes in a wide array of modern patterns or designs. Thus, keeping your terrazzo makes it easy to adopt these designs in other parts of your home or commercial property, like the staircase, walls, and cabinets. Doing this will create a uniform style in your home.

Call Your Twin Cities Terrazzo Floor Restoration Specialists

If you’ve recently ripped up the carpet to reveal a terrazzo floor in your home or business, you’ve stumbled onto a treasure. We’d love to take a look at your terrazzo floors and determine how we can get them looking spectacular once more. Connect with our team by calling us at 612-750-5360, or contact us to learn more.