Church Terrazzo Restoration: Bringing 1950s Flooring Back to Life
San Antonio Church Restoration Project Overview
A historic San Antonio church sought to restore its original 1950s terrazzo flooring, which had been hidden beneath layers of carpet and tile for decades. The project required extensive restoration work to address hundreds of surface imperfections while preserving the floor's historic character.Challenges
• Over 500 divots from carpet tack strips damaged the original terrazzo surface • Multiple areas of mismatched cement patches from previous repairs • Extensive wear and deterioration requiring precise color matching • Need to maintain the sacred character of the space while modernizingSolutions Implemented
• Developed custom color-matched epoxy and marble chips to replicate the 1950s original terrazzo • Executed over 500 individual patches along pew areas • Removed and replaced improperly matched cement patches with custom-blended terrazzo • Designed and engraved a custom cross pattern in the main aisle • Incorporated specialized glass terrazzo mix for the cross inlay, creating a subtle yet meaningful accent • Seamlessly integrated new design elements with historic flooringTerrazzo Repair Results
The restoration successfully: • Preserved the historic character of the 1950s terrazzo • Enhanced the church's aesthetic appeal • Created a durable, long-lasting surface • Added protective elements to extend floor life • Integrated meaningful religious symbolism through custom design workTechincal Terrazzo Restoration Process
• Removed damaged sections by drilling and chipping • Cleaned and prepared areas for patching • Applied custom-matched terrazzo patches • Performed precision grinding to level surface • Implemented diamond polishing technique to blend the terrazzo repairs • Applied protective sealant to protect the terrazzo from wearing down
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Church Terrazzo Restoration: Bringing
1950s Flooring Back to Life
San Antonio Church Restoration Project
Overview
A historic San Antonio church sought to restore its original 1950s terrazzo flooring, which had been hidden beneath layers of carpet and tile for decades. The project required extensive restoration work to address hundreds of surface imperfections while preserving the floor's historic character.Challenges
• Over 500 divots from carpet tack strips damaged the original terrazzo surface • Multiple areas of mismatched cement patches from previous repairs • Extensive wear and deterioration requiring precise color matching • Need to maintain the sacred character of the space while modernizingSolutions Implemented
• Developed custom color-matched epoxy and marble chips to replicate the 1950s original terrazzo • Executed over 500 individual patches along pew areas • Removed and replaced improperly matched cement patches with custom-blended terrazzo • Designed and engraved a custom cross pattern in the main aisle • Incorporated specialized glass terrazzo mix for the cross inlay, creating a subtle yet meaningful accent • Seamlessly integrated new design elements with historic flooringTerrazzo Repair Results
The restoration successfully: • Preserved the historic character of the 1950s terrazzo • Enhanced the church's aesthetic appeal • Created a durable, long-lasting surface • Added protective elements to extend floor life • Integrated meaningful religious symbolism through custom design workTechincal Terrazzo Restoration Process
• Removed damaged sections by drilling and chipping • Cleaned and prepared areas for patching • Applied custom-matched terrazzo patches • Performed precision grinding to level surface • Implemented diamond polishing technique to blend the terrazzo repairs • Applied protective sealant to protect the terrazzo from wearing down
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