How Do You Finish Terrazzo

Terrazzo floors should be finished with a non-slip, non-buffable floor finish to avoid excessive slip conditions. Finishes designed for hard surfaces would be the coatings of choice. The degree of gloss desired would also have a bearing on the finish selection. Apply two coats of finish using a damp mop.

How do you seal and polish terrazzo?

Sealing occurs after the terrazzo floor has been polished. The floor is cleaned using fresh water and neutral cleaner then left to completely dry. Once the terrazzo floor is dried, an installer will apply a thin coat of sealer to a microfiber pad. Installers will apply sealer in thin coats over heavy coats.

Should terrazzo be sealed?

Due to the concrete portion of the flooring, terrazzo floors should be sealed to protect the grouting and to avoid penetration of stains into the floor. New floors may be sealed with a water-based sealer formulated for hard surfaces. … Old terrazzo floors may require two coats of sealer.