How is a terrazzo floor installed?
The installation of a terrazzo floor system is an art in itself and the skills involved have been passed down from generation to generation. Terrazzo specialty contractors take immense pride in their craft, and it shows in the quality of their final product. The application of a terrazzo floor varies somewhat from one terrazzo contractor to the next and there is more than one successful method, so you can expect a degree of variance in the way that terrazzo is installed. Various terrazzo systems require different installation processes. As a point of reference, here are the basic steps in installing an epoxy terrazzo floor: • Surface preparation is necessary as a first step to prepare the substrate for a strong bond to the terrazzo system. This is achieved with a shot blast (vacuum blast) machine, to provide a surface with the appropriate CSP profile to accommodate the particular terrazzo system and conditions. • Crack detailing is necessary to insure that fractures in the concrete sub
