Terrazzo sealing that fills the pores

What sealer is for

The gloss on a finished floor comes from the polish, not from the sealer. Sealing is there to help prevent staining from oil, wine, pet accidents and standing water.

Sealers applied to make floors appear shiny will eventually scratch, amber, and need removed and reapplied. A sealer that's only there to protect the floor needs much less maintenance than one that's there to make the floor shine.

When it is due again

On a properly restored floor, sealing and polishing come due together, roughly every eight to ten years in a home. The simple test in the meantime is water: put a few drops in a traffic lane and watch. If it sits, you are fine. If it darkens the terrazzo within a minute or two, it is time. If the floor still looks good we can recommend products to you to squeeze a few more years before professional service is needed.