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T ERRAZZO
Terrazzo is a composite material poured in place or
precast. It comprises of a mixture of marble, quartz,
granite, glass or other chips and a binder that can
be cement or epoxy. Terrazzo is cured, grounded,
and polished to the desired evenly polished or
textured surface
W h a t i s T e r r a z z o ?
Terrazzo was created several hundred years ago in
Europe when Venetian workers discovered a new
use for discarded marble remnants.
15th-century Venetian mosaic workers began to
use odd-size marble chips to surface the terraces
around their living quarters.
H i s t o r y o f T e r r a z z o
Gifted craftsmen brought the Terrazzo concept to
America with them in the late 18th century, where
terrazzo was used extensively in monumental
structures. Soon American Terrazzo was created
from the wealth of marble in the United States and
American ingenuity advanced installation
techniques.
T e r r a z z o i n t h e U S A
-Epoxy
-Polyacrylate
-Monolithic
-Bonded
-Sand Cushion
-Rustic
-Precast
T y p e s o f T e r r a z z o
A nominal 1/4" or 3/8" thick resin matrix placed on
level concrete slab.
Unlimited colors, color control, chemical resistant,
multi-colored designs and patterns, light weight
and flexible for multi-story use.
E p o x y
Lowest maintenance cost, quickest pour to grind
installation time.
E p o x y
A nominal 3/8" thick polymer modified cement
matrix placed upon concrete slab.
Fast installation and moderate price range
Good to use in areas subject to moisture vapor
transmissions.
P o l y a c r y l a t e
Terrazzo with a non-ground textured surface for
exterior use. Available with sand cushion, bonded,
structural and monolithic systems.
Infinite variable textures, colors and patterns
suitable for a weather-resistant or skid-resistant
surface.
R u s t i c
The best cement system. Cement materix topping
underbed with wire reinforcing isolation sheet and
sand layer for interior floor use.
Sand layer absorbs minor substrate defects and
helps prevent mirroring to the surface. 2.5" to 3"
including a 1/2" terrazzo top.
S a n d c u s h i o n
Cement matrix and underbed system for interior
and exterior areas where conditions require 1.25"
to 1.75" of recessed depth to be filled in addition to
1/2" terrazzo topping.
With sand-cement underbed, less dependence on
concrete slab for flatness.
B o n d e d
1/2" thick cement matrix veneer placed upon
provided concrete slab, on grade or below only
Fast installation and most economical where time
and budge are critical but where beauty, low
maintenance and performance of terrazzo is
desired.
M o n o l i t h i c
Prefabricated custom units for steps, bases,
planters, benches and wall panels
Custom finished thickness and weight
Unlimited uses
P r e c a s t
-Thin veneer at 3/8-1/6" thick
-More flexible, lighter-weight, and more resistant
to cracking
-Offers the largest color palette in virtually
unending chains of matrixes and aggregates
-Life cycle of Epoxy Terrazzo is rated at 75 years
-Has one of the lowest overall life-cycle costs
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s o f E p o x y T e r r a z z o
-Requires low vapor transmission substrates
-Fast track projects should have a moisture vapor
system
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s o f E p o x y T e r r a z z o
-Very economical
-Long life cycle
-Many colors still available with pigmented cement
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
o f M o n o l i t h i c T e r r a z z o
-All types of joints must have divider strips
-Planning required during initial slab pour
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
o f M o n o l i t h i c T e r r a z z o
-Quick installation
-Reasonable price
-Thin veneer at 3/8"
-Useful in places that non-breathing floors cannot
be used because of vapor transmission
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
o f P o l y a c r y l a t e T e r r a z z o
-Some limitations in regards to color and strips of
joint.
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
o f P o l y a c r y l a t e T e r r a z z o
-Bonded system less dependent on concrete for
flatness tolerances because of sand bed
-Excellent choice for renovations and additions
where large recess must be filled
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
o f B o n d e d T e r r a z z o
-All substrate joints must mirror through Bonded
Terrazzo
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
o f B o n d e d T e r r a z z o
-Cadillac of Cement Systems
-Terrazzo is completely independent of substrate
-Joint limitations much less than rest of Terrazzo
types
-Less cracking because Terrazzo is independent of
substrate
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
o f S a n d c u s h i o n T e r r a z z o
-Available for any cement system
-Weather and Skid Resistant
-Infinite combination of colors and textures
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s o f R u s t i c T e r r a z z o
-Unlimited uses
-Can be veneer or part of the structure
-Absolutely endless color possibilities
-Pre-manufactured so little to no mess
-Able to hide substrate defects where poured-in-
place and other veneer systems cannot
-Most units not fully dependent on substrate
C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
o f P r e c a s t T e r r a z z o
THEUSES OFTERRAZZO
CommercialShopping CentersHospitalsGrocery StoresCafeterias
RestaurantsParking GaragesCommercial Kitchens& Much More
INSTITUTIONALUniversitiesCollegesJunior Colleges
AcademiesMental Institutions& Much More!
High SchoolsMiddle SchoolsElementary Schools
INDUSTRIALChemical ProcessingMachine ShopsComputer AssemblyMeat, Fish and Poultry ProcessingMechanical Equipment Rooms
Munitions FacilitiesPulp and Paper Processing FacilitiesUtilitiesWarehousesWaste Water Treatment Facilities
WHY I ST ERRAZZOPRE FERRED
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Long life cycleFewer replacementsLow maintenanceEasy to install
Variety of ColorsLogos & GraphicsThin-set epoxy isthin and light weight
Resistant tocontaminantsRecycled materialsEarns LEED Credits
DURAB I L I T Y& DES I GN
"GREEN "
PRODUCT
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