I have terrazzo floors and I need to cover them. My landlord refuses to let me use anything that will be permanent. I was thinking of just using peel and stick tiles and am not sure if they would be able to be removed easily. Any advice?
By Nicole from FL
Since it's not your property (and if you damage the terrazzo it will cost you 'a lot' of money to repair or replace) why don't you simply put down large area rugs that you can take with you when you move? You can also find really inexpensive carpet remnants cut to fit and have the edges bound.
Why do you need to cover up terrazzo flooring? The whole point of it is that is serviceable and easily cleaned with a classic look. If you must cover, use rugs. If it is a kitchen or someplace where rugs are not appropriate, learn to love the terrazzo.
The terrazzo is in bad shape. House was empty for 10 years with carpet over it, huge stains everywhere that can not be removed, floor always looks dirty. Think we are going to go with laminate to cover, no adhesive and can be inexpensive. Thanks for the advice.
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How do you clean terrazzo flooring after removing vinyl tile?
By Tubby from Pompano Beach, FL
You are going to have to have it done by a professional, I think. We live in FL and did the same thing. The pros have a diamond grinder to polish the floors and get the glue off.
Can ceramic tiles be laid over terrazzo flooring?
Bernard from Port Charlotte Fl
I wouldn't recommend it. For one thing, your floor will be higher. And should the terazzo start to break down, it will cause the ceramic tile to crack.
I cleaned a terrazzo shower floor that had a copper (blue/free) stain. I used a toilet gel. When I rinsed it off I noticed it has gone black.
It's at a Bed & Breakfast that I clean. Any ideas to remove this now? It looks like the cement part that has gone blackish.How can a homeowner restore terrazzo floors without hiring a professional?
By Cindy
You need several grades of grit polishing powder. Complete instructions are here: www.doityourself.com/
