Terrazzo Restoration, Mile End Road, London


Over 400m2 terrazzo floor space was restored in an old building in Mile End Road, London, as part of a renovation project for a textile company. For decades, the floor had been exposed to all kinds of traffic, it had been painted, covered with carpet, cement etc, before the client decided to bring it back to life.


  • To clean up the floor and remove lippage we use coarse metal diamonds during the first few grinding steps.

    To clean up the floor and remove lippage we use coarse metal diamonds during the first few grinding steps.

  • Once the paint and other contamination is removed, we cary on grinding and polishing to build up a shine on the floor.

    Once the paint and other contamination is removed, we cary on grinding and polishing to build up a shine on the floor.

  • In some areas we have to remove cement and glue by hand.

    In some areas we have to remove cement and glue by hand.

  • Here is an area covered with cement. We have to take care when removing it to avoid damaging the terrazzo underneath.

    Here is an area covered with cement. We have to take care when removing it to avoid damaging the terrazzo underneath.

  • Under radiators and other areas where our larger machinery cannot get to, we use hand held equipment.

    Under radiators and other areas where our larger machinery cannot get to, we use hand held equipment.

  • After restoration.

    After restoration.

  • Before and after picture.

    Before and after picture.

  • The final result.

    The final result.



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