Terrazzo floor tiles are one of the most mesmerizing floor tiles that you can install indoors. Their glossy look gives your indoors a highly elegant look. The colour variations offer more freedom of choice for homeowners. And when you care for the tiles optimally, they retain their gloss and elegance for the longest time. But how can you ensure optimal maintenance and take care of the tiles at home or any other place? Well, the following discussion offers you a comprehensive guide about the ways and different aspects that will ideally guide you in maintaining the best quality of your tiles for the longest time. So, let us begin the discussion without further delay on terrazzo tiles. 

What are the maintenance precautions for terrazzo floor tiles?

It is imperative to be well aware of the maintenance precautions for the tiles. You must know that harsh sealers and cleaners can potentially damage the tiles. Cleaning products that have a neutral pH level are ideal and should be used for mopping or scrubbing the tiles. The sealers must have a slip-resistant coefficient of friction, which is ideally applicable to tile. 

The most highly recommended sealers currently used are those that are water-based. Your sealer manufacturer will generally provide you with the instructions that will help you understand whether you must mop the tiles with the sealer once or more than once, and if so, how many times. Using a water-based finish or dressing for weekly or daily buffing after using a water-based sealer for mopping offers a high shine and gloss to the tiles. 

Things to remember regarding taking care of your terrazzo floor tiles

The following are the factors that you must consider and remember when taking care of the tiles. 

• You must mop your floor daily.

• It is because it helps in picking up the dust, and at the same time, it helps in cleaning the grit tracked at your place. The grit is like an abrasive on the hard floor surface.
• It can be greatly helpful if you ask your contractor who installed the terrazzo tiles at your place for recommendations on the ideal and optimal neutral cleaners and spears that you can safely use for cleaning the tiles. 

• You must seal the floors with a water-based sealer.

• It must be according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Generally, a new flow needs two or more coats. It offers a good sheen for a period that extends from about 45 to 60 days before requiring any additional coats. The sleeper must have a classification as slip-resistant with a rating of at least 0.5. 

• Running of the tiles is necessary at least two times a week.

• It is especially applicable when the installation of the tiles has occurred recently, and it must be followed stringently for at least the first two to three months. This is because the construction duct still persists in the air and will gradually get deposited on the tiles. After this period is over, scrubbing the tiles once a week can also help maintain the quality of the tiles. Additionally, the amount and frequency of footfall on the tiles determine how frequently the scrubbing will be retired to ensure it is well-maintained. The higher the footfall, the more the tiles will require scrubbing. 
• Allowing the neutral cleaner some time to react was designed to loosen foreign material once you apply it to the tiles. However, you mustn’t allow the cleaner to dry on the surface of the tiles.
• Final Words

Maintaining the quality of terrazzo floor tiles requires diligence and adherence to proper cleaning and sealing protocols. Using neutral pH cleaners and water-based sealers, along with regular mopping and scrubbing, helps preserve the tiles’ gloss and elegance. Seeking recommendations from the installer for suitable cleaning products and following manufacturer instructions for sealing ensures optimal protection and longevity of the tiles. 

By incorporating these maintenance precautions into your routine, you can enjoy the mesmerising beauty of terrazzo floor tiles for years to come, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your indoor spaces. Super Terrazzo can help you install and maintain the finest-quality terrazzo floor tiles. Additionally, we guarantee affordability without any compromise on the quality of the tiles. So, reach out to us anytime for our services! 

To learn more, read our latest blog: “Understanding the Different Terrazzo Floor Tile Systems.”