Terrazzo flooring is composed of composite material. It contains any variety of mixture of
aggregate chips like stone or marble and either epoxy resin or concrete. It can be used both
indoors and outdoors and can be poured as concrete or laid in tiles. Initially used primarily in
commercial buildings, it has become more popular in homes, not just as flooring, but also as
a material for kitchen surfaces like countertops and backsplashes. The colors and flecks are
customizable, allowing for a wide range of design possibilities. Floors done with terrazzo are
comparatively light and durable as they come.
Advantages of terrazzo flooring
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Terrazzo floors are among the easiest to clean: There’s no scouring, polishing or scrubbing.
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The customization option is limitless for terrazzo floors.
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The speckled texture and strong base material make them difficult to stain.
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When terrazzo flooring is properly sealed, it is non-porous and resistant to mold
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Because it is made up of sturdy materials like cement, terrazzo is highly durable, which is why it is used so often in institutional and commercial buildings.
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Elegant and timeless, with endless design possibilities,
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Low maintenance and lifecycle costs
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Terrazzo is V.O.C compliant
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Excellent chemical resistance and the lowest maintenance cost of any hard surface flooring.
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Better colour consistency and performance.
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A quick cure, faster turn-around enables high productivity.
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In-situ applications ensure a monolithic surface and saves space, time, freight cost etc.
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Terrazzo floors can virtually last the life of the building and thus contributes to the essence of green building
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Terrazzo floors are known to offer better anti-slip characteristics
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Terrazzo flooring types
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With a new trend we see new technologies, and today resin systems are
revolutionizing the design, installation and use of terrazzo surfaces. With these two
main options to consider, epoxy-based terrazzo and cementitious terrazzo.
Terrazzo ranks as one of the most economical and environmentally-friendly flooring types
available. It is often regarded as the first “green” flooring since its creation in the 15th
century. Terrazzo resists against water damage, fire damage, chemical spillage, and other
stain risks. You need expert supervision for installing this type of floors, go for the ones that
serve your project purpose.