Arlington, Virginia sits directly across the Potomac from DC and is home to some of the region’s most significant commercial terrazzo — Pentagon-adjacent government offices, Crystal City and Rosslyn-Ballston corridor commercial towers, Amazon HQ2 campus construction, and a growing stock of mixed-use residential buildings with high-end terrazzo finishes. Rose Restoration has been restoring Arlington terrazzo since 1984.

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Arlington’s Terrazzo Landscape

Arlington’s commercial core — Rosslyn, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Courthouse, Clarendon, Ballston — grew explosively during the mid-century terrazzo era. Government and defense buildings, early office towers, federal office parks, and institutional properties throughout the county were built with terrazzo as the primary floor finish in public spaces. Much of that terrazzo is still in place today.

What makes Arlington distinctive is the mix of federal/defense infrastructure, corporate headquarters, and (increasingly) large-scale mixed-use development. Different property types have different restoration needs:

Defense and federal buildings — Pentagon-adjacent offices, Arlington National Cemetery-area facilities, DoD office complexes. Security clearance protocols and after-hours access are standard.
Corporate HQ campuses — high-profile corporate environments require executive-quality finish work, low-disruption scheduling, and consistent performance over multi-year maintenance programs.
Mid-century mixed-use — older Arlington commercial properties (Rosslyn, Courthouse, Ballston) have original terrazzo that benefits enormously from proper restoration rather than replacement.
Retail and restaurant — Clarendon and Ballston retail corridors have terrazzo in public walkways and food service areas. Retail-friendly overnight scheduling.
Residential high-rises — newer luxury residential towers in Rosslyn, Pentagon City, and Crystal City feature terrazzo in lobbies and amenity spaces.
Transit infrastructure — Metro stations and transit-oriented development areas often have terrazzo flooring in station entrances and public concourses.

Arlington Neighborhoods We Regularly Serve

Rosslyn
Courthouse
Clarendon
Virginia Square
Ballston
Crystal City
Pentagon City
Shirlington
Westover
Lyon Village
Arlington Forest
Bluemont
Cherrydale
Lyon Park
Ashton Heights
Fairlington
Aurora Highlands

Why Arlington Commercial Properties Choose Rose Restoration

Defense and federal contract experience. We work in classified and security-restricted environments with standard badge, escort, and after-hours protocols.
Corporate HQ standards. Executive-quality mirror polish, dust containment, and crew discipline appropriate for corporate campus environments.
In-house crew of 30+ technicians with 40+ years combined experience in commercial terrazzo restoration. No subcontractors.
Overnight and weekend scheduling. Full restoration during off-hours — the property opens fresh Monday morning.
Cross-material capability. Terrazzo, marble, concrete, stone, grout, and metal under one team. One vendor for the whole building’s restoration needs.

Full Restoration Process

Every Arlington terrazzo project follows our standard full process:

On-site assessment and written scope
Deep cleaning with pH-neutral stone-safe chemistry
Progressive diamond honing (removes etching, scratches, lippage)
Crack and chip repair with color-matched resin
Progressive polishing to target grit level (typically 1500–3000 for commercial lobbies)
Penetrating impregnating sealer application
Optional maintenance program enrollment for ongoing upkeep

Arlington Terrazzo Restoration Cost

Pricing aligns with our regional rates — $5–$10 per SF for standard restoration, $8–$18 per SF for historic or heavily damaged work. Defense and federal projects may include additional line items for security protocols and phased scheduling. See the 2026 terrazzo cost guide for detailed pricing.