Help for Homeowners

by Bill Thornton

Home renovation is always a smart investment. This is especially true during difficult economic times. Housing prices are low, and many contractors are offering incentives to stimulate business in a slow economy. These conditions make it optimal to renovate a home now.

If your home features a terrazzo floor, you may not realize the great value this can add to the home.

While installing new terrazzo floors is cost prohibitive for many, restoring existing terrazzo floors is highly cost effective.

Not only are restored terrazzo floors a beautiful addition to the look of any home, they are highly sought after. A properly restored terrazzo floor (done by a terrazzo floor expert) can add substantially to a home\’s resale value.

Terrazzo floors also provide other, often overlooked benefits. A newly renovated terrazzo floor can add to the energy efficiency of a home when properly sealed. A properly reconditioned terrazzo floor can also significantly improve the air quality and overall environmental health of any structure, helping to make your home successfully “green”. ( for more information on the environmental benefits of terrazzo, view my article, “Making Your Home Green“.