{"id":55,"date":"2015-01-26T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T10:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/terrazzo.net.au\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2020-12-13T15:15:32","modified_gmt":"2020-12-13T07:15:32","slug":"inheriting-terrazzo-floors-retain-remove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terrazzo.net.au\/blog\/inheriting-terrazzo-floors-retain-remove\/","title":{"rendered":"Inheriting Terrazzo Floors \u2013 Retain or Remove"},"content":{"rendered":"

More often than not, when you purchase a home from another family, there will be aspects to the original structure that you would want changed.  If you inherited a home with existing terrazzo floors, do yourself a favor and learn about its pros and cons before tearing the entire floor up.<\/h4>\n

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Terrazzo floor installation<\/a> is a bit on the pricey side so to have it already come with the house you bought is definitely a plus on your side.  Getting it torn up and replaced should only be your last resort.  Older terrazzo floors which have become a bit lackluster can be revived with just a thorough cleaning and re-polishing.  Additionally, terrazzo is known for being able to withstand years of wear and tear without needing constant maintenance and can preserve its newly-installed look for a very long time.  However, many argue that terrazzo floors can look somewhat unwelcoming and utilitarian.  Therefore, knowing what can be done to make your inherited terrazzo floors<\/a> work with your taste is important.<\/p>\n

There are many decorating ideas that can be done to actually accentuate your terrazzo floors without destroying or overshadowing its natural finish.  These days, terrazzo can be stained to give it a different hue that works with your preferred color palette.  Staining can be a completely DIY project or you can leave it to the experts.  It\u2019s all up to you.  However, if you\u2019re set on changing your floor completely, covering is a cheaper and smarter choice.  Ceramic tiles, hardwood flooring and carpet work well in covering terrazzo floors and down the road, if you change your mind, you can always remove the covering and revert to your inherited terrazzo floors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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