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Restoration and enhancement of a terrazzo floor

29 October 2025

The terrazzo floor, also known as Venetian terrazzo, is one of the most elegant and refined traditional Italian surfaces. Over time, however, foot traffic, old wax treatments, and accumulated dirt can dull its natural shine.
In this project, the artisan company PIPPOLO, operating since 1991 in the Tuscany–Emilia region and specialized in stone surface treatments, carried out a complete cleaning, protection, and finishing treatment using professional MARBEC products to restore the terrazzo floor’s original beauty.

Terrazzo floor

Deep cleaning of the terrazzo floor with SGRISER and red pad

The first step involved a deep decerating and degreasing cleaning of the terrazzo floor using SGRISER in combination with a red disc.
This phase was essential to remove old oil- and wax-based treatments, as well as greasy residues and biological incrustations that had made the surface dull and uneven.

SGRISER is a strong decerating detergent ideal for terracotta, stone, marble, cement, and terrazzo materials — therefore perfect for the terrazzo floor.
Its main features:

  • Effectively removes old oil and wax layers;
  • Deeply cleans and degreases even delicate surfaces;
  • Leaves no harmful residues or unpleasant odors;
  • Helps remove dark stains and biological deposits.

After cleaning, the floor was rinsed thoroughly and left to dry, ready for the protective treatment.

Terrazzo floor
Terrazzo floor

Hydrophobic and stain-resistant protection with TON PLUS

Once dry, TON PLUS was applied to the terrazzo floor as a hydrophobic and stain-resistant protector with a natural wet effect.
This water-based product forms a breathable chemical barrier that prevents the absorption of water, oils, and other liquids while preserving the material’s natural appearance.

TON PLUS offers several advantages for terrazzo floors:

  • Enhances color depth with a long-lasting wet effect;
  • No surface film formation;
  • Excellent resistance to wear and weathering;
  • Strong hydrophobic and anti-stain properties;
  • Reduces the risk of salt efflorescence and biological growth.

After application, the terrazzo floor appeared uniform, clean, and naturally vibrant.

Terrazzo floor

Brilliant finish of the terrazzo floor with POLIFIN

To complete the treatment, the PIPPOLO team applied POLIFIN, a high-gloss metallized self-polishing wax suitable for stone, marble, and terrazzo materials.
On a terrazzo floor, POLIFIN provides lasting brilliance, protection, and resistance to foot traffic, thereby giving the surface an elegant and refined look. Moreover, its self-polishing formula ensures a uniform finish that enhances the natural tones of the material.

In fact, this finishing product forms a thin yet durable protective layer that not only enhances shine but also facilitates ordinary maintenance. As a result, the terrazzo floor remains beautiful and easy to care for over time. Consequently, the surface retains both its aesthetic value and functional durability for many years.


Final result

Thanks to the expertise of PIPPOLO and the effectiveness of MARBEC products — SGRISER, TON PLUS, and POLIFIN — the terrazzo floor has regained its original luminosity, depth of color, and long-term protection. Moreover, the treatment ensured that the surface remained naturally breathable and easy to maintain over time.
As a result, the floor now combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, therefore restoring both the timeless beauty and the durability of this historic flooring. In addition, the harmonious balance between performance and aesthetics makes the terrazzo floor shine again, ready to be enjoyed for years to come.

  • SGRISER®

    Wax remover for removing old oil and/or wax treatments from stone materials in cotto, stone, marble, concrete, and grit. It cleans and deeply degreases surfaces soiled with oils, greases, and biological encrustations.

    + Varianti

    13.32€

  • TON PLUS

    Protective coating for water-repellent, stain-resistant, wet-effect treatment of absorbent stone materials. It does not create a film, is breathable and does not alter the appearance of the material.

    + Varianti

    43.80€

  • POLIFIN

    Shiny and self-polishing metallic wax for stones, marble, cotto and stone materials. It has excellent protective capacity and resistance to trampling and gives a very bright finish.

    + Varianti

    16.12€

  • RED DISC MARBEC | Not Very Abrasive

    Disc for single brush or scrubber drier with slight abrasion for extraordinary cleaning of hard floors such as cotto, stone, marble, concrete, wood.

    + Varianti

    17.04€

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