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ers don’t always have the luxury of a redesign, so paying special attention to the maintenance needs of each type of stone is critical for aesthetics and the stone’s life cycle. TERRAZZO Terrazzo originates from Italian craftsmen who learned to mix marble scraps, discarded material and mortar to make new floors. This surface has come in and out of popularity over the years, but one thing is certain: no one considers terrazzo to be a short-term commitment. Terrazzo installed decades ago often yellows and is harder to maintain than today’s modern epoxy terrazzo. Coatings have been a popular choice to help maintain terrazzo, but as layers of coatings are applied, the floor can start to look dirty and is harder to keep clean. If an aging facility has layers of coatings, they can be removed and replaced with a maintenance plan that includes mechanical polishing. When caring for any type of terraz- zo, there are many factors to take into consideration – environment, traffic patterns, usage and proper tools to name a few. For mechanical polish- ing, there is a fine line between grind- ing, honing and polishing. While they may sound like the same process, there are important differences. It is common to see terrazzo cut through to the subfloor in high traffic areas due to poor “over” maintenance using improper tools and methods. The result is usually patching or replacing the damaged area. Patching and

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