Terrazzo Restoration · New Orleans, LA

Yes — this is exactly what restoration is designed to do. Diamond grinding removes only a thin layer of the surface, and the aggregate pattern, divider strips, and color field are preserved. We work carefully around original brass or aluminum strips and match any fill material to the surrounding terrazzo.

Humidity-related cracking is common in older New Orleans buildings, and it's repairable. We fill cracks with color-matched material and, if moisture intrusion is ongoing, we can discuss sealing strategies that help manage the issue going forward. We'll be upfront if the underlying moisture problem needs to be addressed before restoration will hold.

We use wet grinding equipment that controls dust significantly, and we work in sections to keep portions of the floor accessible. For occupied commercial buildings in the CBD or Warehouse District, we can schedule work evenings and weekends. We'll build a schedule that works for your tenants before we start.

Painted terrazzo is a common situation in New Orleans, especially in buildings that changed use over the decades. The grinding process removes paint effectively, though it may take additional passes depending on how many coats are present. We'll assess the paint thickness and substrate condition at the site visit.

In New Orleans, where original materials add real value to a property and replacement costs are high, restoration almost always makes financial sense. You're also keeping a material that, once removed, is expensive and difficult to replicate — especially the original aggregate patterns found in historic buildings. We can give you numbers to compare at the estimate stage.