Polish a terrazzo floor by assessing the surface → coarse grinding (60–120 grit) to level and remove wear → densifying → polishing 200–3000 grit → burnishing and sealing. Terrazzo is softer than concrete in the matrix but hard in the chips, so use the right bond and keep pads clean.
| Stage | Grit | Tool | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind | 60–120 | Metal bond | Level, remove old finish |
| Refine | 200–400 | Resin pads | Remove coarse scratches |
| Polish | 800–1500 | Resin pads | Develop sheen |
| Gloss | 3000 | Resin pads | Mirror finish |
| Protect | — | Burnishing + sealer | Durable shine |
A:Mostly, but epoxy matrix is softer and can load pads faster. Use a softer bond and lighter pressure.
A:On cement terrazzo, yes — it hardens the matrix. Epoxy terrazzo generally does not need densifying.
A:For a typical commercial floor, plan several passes per grit over multiple days, depending on floor condition and machine count.
Terrazzo polishes beautifully when you grind level, densify, and step through the grits with clean pads. Start with pads suited to mixed-hardness floors like the Diamond White Resin Floor Polishing Pads (JOY-RFP-04) or the Diamond Resin Floor Polishing Pads (JOY-RFP-02), and finish with Fenix Polishing Pads for Concrete Floor (JOY-RFP-BP1) for a protective gloss.
