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 Terrazzo
is a composite material poured in place or precast,
which is used for floor and all treatments. It consists
of marble, quartz, granite, glass or other suitable
chips, sprinkled or unsprinkled, and poured with a
binder that is cementitious, chemical or a combination
of both. Terrazzo is cured, ground and polished to a
smooth surface or otherwise finished to produce a
uniformly textured surface.
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.
Terrazzo is an extremely versatile material which can be
applied in situ to floors and other surfaces, made into
tiles or cast into moulds to almost any shape.
It is probably the most widely used of all hard
floorings, certainly in heavily trafficked areas. It is
to be found in shopping malls, airports, railway and
underground stations, hospitals and supermarkets
What does terrazzo consist of?
In addition to marble chips, other materials may be used
to complement the terrazzo floor. Glass, metals or
mother-of-pearl may be used to create an attractive and
unique floor surface. Different sized chips may be used
together to create an interesting look.
These aggregates are then mixed into a matrix that may
consist of either portland cement, epoxy resin, or some
other bonding agent. |
