Terrazzo
Terrazzo is a durable, non-porous, cost-effective, and eco-friendly material, thus it it is popularly used for highly walked on surfaces, as it comes in any color as well.
Red terrazzo floor.
Characteristics & Source
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Durable
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Cost-effective
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Non-porous
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Range of chip sizes can vary
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Two types: Portland cement systems and epoxy resin systems
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Invented by the Venetians who used marble, clay, and stones for terraces
Gray terrazzo wall.
Production & Maintenance
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Made of chips of marble, granite, quartz, glass, or shell mixed with cement
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Iron oxide added for coloring
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Dust daily
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Clean with neutral pH cleaners and rinse with water before it dries after once a week
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Reseal semi-annually
Brown terrazzo stairs.
Environmental Impact
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Uses recycled materials
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No negative effects on indoor air quality (no volatile organic compounds or VOC)
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Long life cycle (low maintenance)
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Contributes to LEED certification goals
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One of the most sustainable and eco-friendly flooring system
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Does not create waste
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Does not support microbial or moisture growth
Pink terrazzo countertop.
Application
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Apply a water-based slip resistant sealer
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Create a smooth surface
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Cut a â…›” edge profile
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ASTM Standards
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ASTM C140/C140M-21: Standard Test Materials for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
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ASTM C293/C293M-16: Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam With Center-Point Loading)
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Organizations
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TTMAC: Tile, Marble, Terrazzo, Stone Specifications & Standards
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National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association (moisture testing)
White terrazzo bench.