Last Updated on January 25, 2026 by David

See How We Restored A Hidden Gem Of A Terrazzo Floor In Northampton

This Terrazzo floor restoration project in Northampton arose after an enquiry to restore a terrazzo floor found under a wooden floor.

Our client was searching for Terrazzo restoration companies serving Northampton to advise on removing the wooden floor and restoring the Terrazzo floor to its original condition.

How this Northampton terrazzo restoration project began

She had already seen the terrazzo restoration work we had carried out for nearby homes and had contacted us to discuss what might be possible for her floor.

They had removed some of the wooden boards and could see a thick layer of adhesive on the Terrazzo.

Once the wood flooring was fully removed, we were able to assess the condition of the Terrazzo more reliably.

With the full surface exposed, the Terrazzo appeared to be in reasonable condition for its age, with a finish that looked achievable once the adhesive contamination was dealt with.

The first stage was removing the adhesive from the surface. The glue was quite old and, thankfully, did not have a strong bond to the floor, so it could be scraped away with a heavy-duty scraper.

Once the adhesive was removed, the underlying surface condition was much clearer.

Terrazzo floor restoration and crack repairs

There were a few larger cracks to repair. Fine hairline cracking was left as-is, as it would have made little difference to the final appearance in this case.

Soil and old adhesive were removed from the wider cracks using diamond-cutting tools.

The cracks were then filled with colour-matched epoxy. Once cured, the repairs were ground flush to blend with the surrounding surface.

A planetary grinding machine with metal diamond tooling was used to remove the worn upper layer and reveal a cleaner, more even surface.

The floor was then diamond-honed progressively to refine the surface and achieve a higher sheen.

Finishing and polishing the marble chips

The marble chips were polished with a marble polishing powder to enhance the aggregate’s gloss.

Finally, three coats of a Terrazzo colour-enhancing sealer were applied to help protect the floor and bring out the marble’s natural colour variation.

Aftercare notes from this project

After the work was completed, the client was given guidance on day-to-day care suitable for the finished surface, including routine dust control and appropriate damp-mopping products and equipment, to ensure the restored finish had the best chance of lasting.

If you have a terrazzo floor in need of restoration, please contact me for a no-obligation quotation.