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Terrazzo problems we fix in Tampa, one symptom at a time

Start with what the floor is showing you. Each page covers one problem as it shows up in Hillsborough County houses: what to check yourself before anyone visits, what is usually behind it, the typical price of the fix, and an honest note on which marks come out completely and which only fade.

Tack-strip holes and rust

Pulled carpet off terrazzo in Tampa and found rows of nail holes and rust dots? Most rust grinds out; the holes are filled per room. What it costs and what to check.

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Black glue or mastic

Found black adhesive on your Tampa terrazzo after pulling vinyl tile? Test it for asbestos before anyone grinds or scrapes. What it costs and how it comes off.

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Pits after tile removal

Took tile off terrazzo in Tampa and found pits, chips and thinset ridges? Normal, and fixable: pits filled, ridges ground off. Tile removal $4 to $6 per sq ft.

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Cracks in terrazzo

Cracks along the brass or zinc strips, or across a room, in your Tampa terrazzo? What they mean, which to patch, and the cost: $75 to $250 per patch.

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Hollow-sounding terrazzo

Parts of your Tampa terrazzo sound hollow when tapped? That is bond loss under the topping. How to map it with a golf ball, what causes it, and what the fix costs.

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Salt and silt after a flood

White crust, haze or a tide line on your Tampa terrazzo after storm water? Salt and silt coming out of the floor. How to rinse it, when to seal, and what it costs.

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Dull or etched spots

Terrazzo in your Tampa house dull, cloudy or etched in spots? Usually vinegar, harsh cleaners or worn wax. How to tell which, and the fix: light polish $3 to $5 per sq ft.

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Pet urine stains

Dark pet urine stains on the terrazzo under your Tampa carpet? Many lighten with grinding and a poultice; some stay as a shadow. What to expect and what it costs.

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Gap where a wall was removed

Took out a wall in a Tampa block house and found bare slab between the terrazzo? It can be filled with matched chips and ground in. What it costs and how close the match gets.

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Prices on these pages are the same ranges on our pricing page. If your symptom is not here, the FAQ and services pages cover the rest, or send photos through the form.

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