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Since 1992, Classic Marble Restoration has been bringing terrazzo floors back to life throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul — stripping decades of old wax, restoring the original finish, and revealing the beauty that was always there underneath.
Whether it’s a residential terrazzo floor buried under layers of old coating, a commercial lobby that’s lost its shine, or original terrazzo in a historic Twin Cities building that deserves to look its best again — we clean, strip, hone, polish, and seal terrazzo surfaces to a finish that makes people stop and stare.
Most terrazzo floors in the Twin Cities aren’t actually damaged — they’re buried. Decades of wax buildup, old coatings, and layers of cleaning product residue are sitting on top of a floor that, underneath all of it, is in perfectly good condition. Homeowners and building managers walk past it every day thinking the floor is old and worn out. In most cases, it just needs to be uncovered.
Stripping old wax and coatings from terrazzo is the first and most transformative step in restoration — and it’s something that requires professional equipment and technique to do without damaging the floor. Done correctly, it reveals the original aggregate, color, and pattern of the terrazzo in a way that genuinely surprises people who have lived with a dull, yellowed floor for years.
Beyond wax buildup, terrazzo also suffers from surface wear, staining, cracking, and pitting over time — especially in high-traffic commercial spaces and older residential properties. Every one of those issues is addressable with the right professional approach.
Tip: To learn more about caring for your terrazzo day-to-day, visit the Caring For It™ section on our site. You’ll find tips and articles, and you can download our Stone and Tile Care Guide.
If your terrazzo floor doesn’t look the way it should — or the way it once did — these are the issues we most commonly address:
The good news, terrazzo is one of the most restorable floor surfaces there is. Even floors that haven’t been properly maintained in decades respond remarkably well to professional cleaning, stripping, and restoration.
We work with terrazzo in every application throughout the Twin Cities — from single-family homes to large commercial properties. We restore terrazzo in:
Most terrazzo problems are very fixable — even ones that have been ignored for years. Call (763) 784-2483 or request a free estimate and let us take an honest look at what your terrazzo needs.
Terrazzo restoration is a multi-step process that requires professional equipment and genuine expertise — each step builds on the last, and the quality of preparation determines the quality of the final result:
Wax was the standard terrazzo floor finish for decades — and many floors in Twin Cities homes and commercial buildings still have it, layer upon layer, built up over years of maintenance. The problem is that old wax yellows, traps dirt, and completely obscures the original appearance of the terrazzo beneath it. No amount of cleaning on top of old wax will make a terrazzo floor look good — you have to get down to the actual floor first.
Professional stripping removes all of it — cleanly, completely, and without damaging the terrazzo surface underneath. What comes next — the clean, polished surface with its original aggregate, pattern, and color — is often a genuinely stunning transformation. Many building owners have no idea what their terrazzo actually looks like until it’s been properly stripped and restored.
If you have terrazzo that has been waxed and maintained traditionally for years, stripping and restoration is almost certainly the most impactful thing you can do for it.
Terrazzo restoration requires the right equipment, the right chemistry, and genuine experience with a material that behaves very differently from natural stone. Here’s why homeowners and commercial clients throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul trust Classic Marble Restoration with their terrazzo:
Classic Marble Restoration is a Vetted and Certified Surface Care PRO Partner — meaning our licensing, insurance, and professional training have been independently verified through Surface Care PROS. When you trust us with your surfaces, you’re working with a team held to the highest standards in the surface care industry.
Modern terrazzo care is simpler than most people think — especially once old wax is gone and the surface is properly sealed. To learn more, visit the Caring For It™ section on our site. You’ll find tips and articles, and you can download our Stone and Tile Care Guide.
Simple habits that protect restored terrazzo:
Cost depends on the square footage, the current condition of the floor, how much stripping and repair work is needed, and the finish level requested. Restoration is almost always significantly more cost-effective than replacing terrazzo, especially in older homes and historic buildings where the original material has real value. We offer free on-site estimates — the best way to get an accurate number is to have us come take a look.
Most terrazzo cracks can be professionally repaired — filled with color-matched material and finished to blend with the surrounding floor. The repairability depends on the size, depth, and cause of the crack. Structural cracks from building movement may require attention to the underlying cause before the surface repair holds long-term. We assess cracks carefully during our estimate visit and give you an honest answer about what’s achievable.
Yes — modern penetrating sealers are the right protection for terrazzo and have replaced wax as the professional standard. Wax builds up over time, yellows, traps dirt, and eventually requires professional stripping to remove. A quality impregnating sealer protects the terrazzo without buildup, keeps it easier to maintain, and doesn’t need to be stripped. If your floor has been waxed for years, professional stripping and resealing is the best thing you can do for it.
Absolutely. We restore terrazzo in office buildings, schools, churches, retail spaces, restaurants, and commercial properties of all sizes throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. Commercial terrazzo benefits enormously from professional restoration and a regular maintenance program — we’re happy to discuss scheduled care for your property.
Terrazzo floors were built to last a lifetime — and with professional care, they do. Whether you’re uncovering original terrazzo for the first time, restoring a commercial floor that hasn’t looked good in years, or simply giving a beloved floor the professional attention it deserves, Classic Marble Restoration has been doing this work throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul since 1992. We’ll assess your floor honestly, tell you exactly what’s possible, and deliver results that make the decision to restore — not replace — feel like the obvious one.
Call (763) 784-2483 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
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