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How Much Does It Cost To Polish Terrazzo Floors?

Writer Emily Cortez

How much does it cost to clean and polish terrazzo floors?

How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Terrazzo Floors?One to five dollars per square foot can be spent on cleaning and resealing the unit after it has been cleaned. Using grit to remove stains will cost $5 to $8 per square foot in a more complicated cleaning.

How often should I polish my terrazzo floor?

For the first two to three months, you should scrub your new terrazzo floors at least once or twice a week to remove the new construction dust from the air.

How do I make terrazzo floors shine?

Polish the terrazzo with a PH-neutral polishing powder. Turn on the buffer and run it over the entire terrazzo floor. As it makes its way into the terrazzo, the polishing powder will turn into a slurry. Turn off the buffer and remove it from the floor once the powder has been absorbed.

How much does it cost to polish travertine floors?

The cost of polishing a high-end stone like terrazzo can range from $3 to $7 per square foot, while the cost of polishing more common stones like marble and travertine is only $2 per square foot.

Can you wax a terrazzo floor?

Using wax on a terrazzo floor can cause the floor to become dangerously slippery, and the waxy buildup will dull the polished sheen.