Terrazzo Cleaning in San Diego

Tile Cleaning Solutions cleans and restores terrazzo floors in San Diego homes, lobbies, and commercial buildings. Terrazzo is made of marble and other chips set in a binder, so it needs stone-safe care to keep both looking good. For a free quote, call 888-294-0404 or fill out the quote form on this page.

Common Terrazzo Problems

Terrazzo is durable, but it shows wear in ways that cleaning alone may not fix:

  • Dull, cloudy surface. Traffic and old cleaners take the shine off.
  • Yellowed wax or coatings. Older terrazzo is often covered in layers of wax.
  • Etching. The marble chips react to acidic spills and cleaners.
  • Stains in the binder. Spills can soak into the cement or resin between the chips.
  • Floors uncovered during a remodel. Terrazzo found under old flooring needs a deep clean and restoration.
Close-up of polished terrazzo in San Diego

Our Terrazzo Cleaning Process

  1. Inspection. We identify the terrazzo and its finish and check the grout and any existing sealer.
  2. Preparation. We protect walls, baseboards, and nearby surfaces. Our technicians can move small, light furniture. We don’t move heavy or fragile items, so please clear those before we arrive.
  3. Coating removal, if needed. We strip old wax and sealers through tile stripping.
  4. Stone-safe cleaning. We clean with pH-neutral products that won’t etch the marble chips.
  5. Honing and polishing, if needed. We remove etching and wear with honing and bring back the shine with polishing.
  6. Sealing. If we seal, allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure before normal use and mopping.
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What's Included

  • Assessment of terrazzo and existing coatings
  • Coating removal where needed
  • Stone-safe cleaning
  • Honing and polishing when needed
  • Sealing
Clean terrazzo stairs and floor in a San Diego home

Related Services

See stone restoration and stone polishing. Terrazzo’s marble chips need the same care as marble.

Areas We Serve in San Diego

We provide terrazzo cleaning for homes and businesses throughout San Diego County, including San Diego, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Coronado, Mission Hills, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, Poway, Escondido, Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon, and Santee. Not sure whether we cover your neighborhood? See the full list on our San Diego page or call us.

Aftercare for Terrazzo

  • Allow 24 to 48 hours after sealing before normal use and mopping.
  • Use a pH-neutral cleaner. Acidic and alkaline cleaners damage terrazzo.
  • Dust mop daily in busy areas.
  • Skip wax. It yellows and builds up over time.

How long results last depends on foot traffic, sealing, and daily care. Plan on resealing about every 2 years.

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other services

Find out about the wide range of services provided at Tile Cleaning Solutions in San Diego. Whether you need cleaning, sealing, or restoration, we’re the experts in tile care. Contact us today for details on how we can help you keep your surfaces looking great.

Extend the life of your tile floor and surface with secure tile and grout cleaning, suitable for all kinds of tiles in both commercial and residential settings.

Specialized tile sealing service meets all your maintenance needs for tile surface and makes your daily tile cleaning easy.

Give your tile floor a fresh look that seems as new with specialized tile stripping. We offer tile stripping for all kinds of tiles.

Re-establish the natural glow of your stone tile surfaces and floors with the stone polishing service

Make your stone floors less prone to wear and scratches with specialized stone honing service

Enhance the durability and appearance of your stone floors with our specialized stone polishing service

Frequently Asked Questions

Call 888-294-0404 or use the quote form on this page. Tell us about the size of the area, the surface, and its condition, and we’ll give you a free quote.

In many cases, yes. Removing old coatings, honing, and polishing can bring back a worn terrazzo floor.

Yes. Terrazzo uncovered during a remodel often has adhesive and dirt on it. We’ll assess it and recommend the steps it needs.

A pH-neutral cleaner. Avoid vinegar, bleach, and harsh cleaners.

Yes. Terrazzo can be honed and polished to a high shine or left with a satin finish.

Yes. We work in homes and commercial spaces.