| Properties | Virginia State Capitol; General Assembly Building, Capitol Square, Richmond |
|---|---|
| Capitol | Marble restoration, 2010 |
| General Assembly Building | About 30,000 sq ft of terrazzo restored in 2023; elevator and handrail brass in 2024; a second terrazzo round of about 19,000 sq ft awarded in October 2026 |
| Phasing | One room was held back and scheduled separately for March 2024 |
Rose Restoration’s work on Capitol Square in Richmond spans two buildings. At the Virginia State Capitol, Rose restored marble in 2010. Next door at the General Assembly Building, Rose restored about 30,000 square feet of terrazzo in 2023, refinished the elevator and handrail brass in 2024, and in October 2026 was awarded a second terrazzo round of about 19,000 square feet.
What the buildings needed
Government buildings on Capitol Square see constant public and staff traffic. Terrazzo floors lose their finish in the traffic lanes, and brass rails and elevator metal dull and streak with handling.
What we did
- Virginia State Capitol, 2010: marble restoration.
- General Assembly Building, 2023: about 30,000 square feet of terrazzo restored. One room, the Security Hall, was held back and scheduled separately for March 2024.
- General Assembly Building, 2024: elevator and handrail brass refinished.
- General Assembly Building, 2026: a second terrazzo round of about 19,000 square feet awarded in October.
What a similar building can learn
Large terrazzo floors in public buildings can be restored in phases, with individual rooms scheduled around how they are used. Bringing the same contractor back for the next round keeps the finish consistent from one phase to the next.
Planning work in an occupied building?
Send drawings or a few photos and we will tell you what the surfaces need and how the work can be scheduled around the people using the space. Send photos · Request a quote · (703) 327-7676
Related government and terrazzo work
Rose Restoration has delivered marble, terrazzo and brass restoration and related services for:
- Terrazzo restoration — Grinding, honing and polishing
- Metal restoration — Brass and bronze
- Marine Barracks Washington — Quarry tile and mosaic
- Government restoration — Federal and state buildings
- All case studies — Project portfolio
Quick answers
What did Rose Restoration do at the Virginia State Capitol?
Rose restored marble at the Virginia State Capitol in 2010. Next door at the General Assembly Building, Rose restored about 30,000 square feet of terrazzo in 2023 and the elevator and handrail brass in 2024, and was awarded a second terrazzo round in October 2026.
Can a large terrazzo floor be restored in phases?
Yes. At the General Assembly Building one room was held back and scheduled separately, and a second round of terrazzo followed as its own project.
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