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Small cracks in a terrazzo floor can be repairs as follows: Clean the crack with acetone, making sure to remove all dirt, old wax and other debris. A dental pick is helpful in removing old wax buildup. After the crack is cleaned you will notice that... Read More

It is very difficult to hone a granite floor without removing the lippage. If you do, the result will be an uneven shine. When granite needs honing and polishing the damage is relatively deep and will require starting with at least a 60 grit abrasive... Read More

It is possible, but very time consuming. In question #120 we figure it would take about 15 minutes per square feet to restore an average granite floor. In the case of flamed granite it may take this long just to grind the tile flat. If the flamed... Read More

Yes it is very possible. Many experienced craftsman can powder polish marble immediately after the 400 grit. It takes a little practice but can save you a ton of money on abrasives. One word of warning, this method will not work on all marble. This... Read More

Q. Is there any way to get glue stains out of terrazzo?A. Unfortunately, no. The only possibility would be to try poulticing the stains with a potent paint stripper based on Methylene Chloride. But the quantity of the stuff involved would permanently... Read More

Resilient flooring or tile is material that will return to its original shape after it has been compressed or stepped on. Examples of resilient floors are vinyl, rubber, cork, asbestos and linoleum.Stone, quarry tile, terrazzo, ceramic, and concrete... Read More