Why use terrazzo?
• It’s luxurious. Terrazzo creates timelessness and opulence that give any space a unique sense of event. “You’re creating from raw material,” says David Franceschina, a general contractor with General Terrazzo. “Terrazzo is a handmade product, a piece of art.” • It’s cost-effective. Originally invented by Roman builders as a low-cost flooring material, terrazzo is a highly durable floor treatment. “Maintenance is very inexpensive,” says Linda Beaumont, a Seattle-based artist who works with terrazzo. “And it looks better with age.” • It’s green. Terrazzo requires only water and neutral liquid cleaner for maintenance. “It’s a sustainable product,” says Franceschina. “And there’s recycled content—old marble and glass. Those elements are very intriguing to architects and building owners.
