Terrazzo floor repair needed
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Danielle M
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I have a beautiful coved terrazzo floor in my bathroom, but it needs repair in several spots. The local terrazzo and tile company is overbooked and unable to help. Does anyone have any ideas how to fix these areas?
This is the damaged terrazzo by the tub.
This is the damage by the door frame and register.
The edge of the floor next to the tub.
10 answers
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Terrazzo repair is best left to the professionals. They can match the granite and marble chips for a flawless repair. I have seen some bad patch jobs even good tile workers have done that didn't know anything about terrazzo.
William
on Jun 02, 2016
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Agree only a good Terrazzo job is worth the effort. A bad or unexperianced execution always shows an will make you redo the floor in the end anyways. I know from my own experiance that just a small hole like yours could cost a fortune but after I have been through it I am still thinking it was the right decision to conserve a piece of history here.
Nicolette T
on Jun 02, 2016
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First, I would use a utility knife and carefully cut out the damaged ares as they are such eyesores, i could never live with them a day longer. Then I would paint the spots just to make them less noticeable. Match the base color, them speckle them with marker or cheap nail polish colors. If they still and out too much, put small items on/in front of them. Then you will have to wait until the terrazzo guys get free, Get on their waiting list, this is no DIY repair.
Johnchip
on Jun 02, 2016
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This is what a tile guy I know did for a temporary fix. He cleaned up the area, filled it in with concrete. Once it was dry, he painted a layer of white epoxy over the concrete. When that was dry, he proceeded to paint in the different granular stones in, let that dry and coated it with waterproof poly. His workers said it looked terrible and the homeowner would hate it. He said they all love it. The homeowner hated it. But this would be good for a temporary fix and you may surprise yourself and love it.
William
on Jun 02, 2016
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Real terrazzo is a concrete mixture with a blend of different colored stones to give different colored terrazzo. Color selection by % of each colored pebble. After poured/ troweled/ set, the surface is ground to flatten and expose the stones. Your pic by the (shower/ tub unit?) looks more like a sheet vinyl flooring w/ rolled cove base? Is yours a concrete product? You also need to find/ cure the source of your water leaks?
Thenne1713
on Jun 02, 2016
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I agree with thenne1713 that you need to find out the source of water leak. The first picture looks like maybe mold even under tile on wall. Don't mean to be disrespectful, but that probably should be your first priority. Could save you headaches later on. Good luck getting all repairs done well and reasonable.
Judy Gordon
on Jun 02, 2016
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A floor buffing machine with a 3M scrubbing pad and any good quality floor cleaner will remove the stains and polish the stone. Start with Red pad to remove the built up crud then follow using white polishing pad. Wax the floor and it will look good as new.
TipTopHouse
on Jun 02, 2016
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Leave this to a professional! I have a friend who just had her Terrazzo redone and it looks like brand new. I know you are probably anxious to get it done but get on the list and wait it out. You'll be glad you did. Once it is redone it will last for many years.
Gwen Barham Loftus
on Jun 02, 2016
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I grew up with Terrazzo floors. Normal upkeep is damp mop and strip & rewax twice a year. However, your damages need professional help. When done correctly there should only be minimal difference in original & new. Good luck. send pic of new floor
Sheila D
on Jun 03, 2016
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Does anyone have experience w a terrazzo floor with seashells and bits of colored glass instead of rocks? I've seen this at a restaurant at their outdoor dining area and it was just beautiful. And there were no rough edges from the shells or glass - I even felt it w my hand- totally smooth as I'd like to do it around our pool soon. I'd really like for it to be a DIY but will leave it to the pros. Altho I will let my pottery expert friend help me make a few dozen tiles w same shells and glass to use as decorative tiles around the edge of the pool. I know this might sound gross but I've also seen it with just shells in beach bathrooms. The shells are so beautiful because some of them are sanded down and the very pretty inside cuts of the shells are visible. Anyone have any experience with this?
Juliebd
on Jun 30, 2016
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