Tesserae Stone Mosaic Floor Restored

Tesserae stone mosaics are among the most intricate floor coverings in architectural history, composed of hundreds of individual hand-cut stone blocks.

This antique mosaic entrance floor had become covered in ground-in grime and old surface dressings that obscured its complex pattern.

Using delicate agitation techniques and sympathetic chemistry, we safely stripped away ancient coatings without dislodging fragile tesserae.

The floor was re-pointed where necessary and treated with a breathable conservation sealer to highlight its historic character.