Restore or Replace Soil: Savings and Sustainability Guide
When faced with a worn floor, doubts are common: polish or make new work? The answer depends on the actual state of the base, but in 85% of the cases, restoring is more profitable, faster and ecological to lift and install new pavement.
Real Comparison: Restore vs. New Construction
| Concept | Restoration (Polishing) | Replacement (New Construction) |
|---|---|---|
| Average cost | From €15/m² | €40–90/m² (material + work) |
| Duration | 1–3 days | 1–3 weeks |
| Debris | Zero | 15–30 kg/m² |
| Interruption | Minimum (by zones) | High (inaccessible rooms) |
| Revaluation | High (original stone) | Variable |
Property Revaluation
A restored antique marble or terrazzo:
- Increases perceived value in a 10–20%.
- Offers a decades of durability.
- Respect the architectural identity.
Sustainability
Restoring avoids the extraction of raw materials and the generation of debris. A polished floor consumes 90% fewer resources than a new one and keeps your carbon footprint to a minimum.
When YES it is Better to Replace
- There is structural detachments or decomposed mortar base.
- The pieces are cracked by more than 30% of the surface.
- There are active humidity not resolved in the subbase.
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