What is Terrazzo?
Terrazzo flooring systems have existed for centuries, dating back to the Roman times. Marble chips, byproducts of exquisite sculptures, were mixed with cement and ground to a polished finish to create the original terrazzo flooring system. This enduring mixture is still used today, but with a few modern modifications. Terroxy® Resin Systems allow architects, designers and specifiers to approach each project with confidence. Focusing on the specific customer, our team will use its vast industry expertise to tailor Terroxy® products to meet individual requirements.
Terrazzo flooring systems have existed for centuries, dating back to the Roman times. Marble chips, byproducts of exquisite sculptures, were mixed with cement and ground to a polished finish to create the original terrazzo flooring system. This enduring mixture is still used today, but with a few modern modifications.
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Terrazzo is a flooring technique that results in an attractive and durable floor that is easy to maintain. Created with the use of pieces of marble or stone chips, terrazzo is an excellent option for a number of different decorating schemes. A cement binder provides the medium for arranging the stone or marble chips, making it possible to create terrazzo floors that are unique in color composition and design. Traditional terrazzo flooring is created onsite, rather than prepared elsewhere and then installed. Any existing flooring in the space is removed or prepared to receive the layer of concrete that forms the basis for the terrazzo. After smoothing the wet cement into place, the surface is embedded with colorful stones and marble chips. At this juncture, the arrangement of the stones and chips can be very free form, or carefully placed to follow a specific design idea. Part of the beauty is that it is possible to use as many pieces of stone or marble as desired. Once the chips are in
In general, terrazzo is a mixture of marble chips and colored cement or epoxy that is poured into an area and given time to cure. Once the terrazzo has hardened, it is ground down to expose the interior of the marble chips among the colored matrix. There are several different terrazzo systems that vary according to their matrices, aggregate, substructure, appearance and texture. Depending on the existing floor, owner preferences or architectural design, there are many suitable options available that will yield a beautiful flooring system. How is Terrazzo installed? The process of installing a terrazzo floor begins by laying out strip that is to separate the different colors and patterns of the terrazzo floor. Zinc, brass, plastic or aluminum strip is installed into the sand and cement underbed, or glued directly onto the concrete slab, following the artist’s or architect’s design. The cement or epoxy mixture is then carefully poured between the strips, following the architectural plans
