Terrazzo Flooring

1. TERRAZZO FLOORING Smartcrete Decorative Solution

2. TERRAZZO FLOORING – Advantages, Types and Installation

3. Terrazzo flooring is made of composite material. It is made up of any kind of blend of epoxy resin or concrete along with aggregate chips like marble or stone. It can be poured as concrete or laid out in tiles, and it can be used both inside and outside. TERRAZZO FLOORING - OVERVIEW

4. Terrazzo flooring originally used mainly in commercial structures, it has gained popularity in homes as a surface for kitchen surfaces like Terrazzo countertops and backsplashes in addition to being used as flooring. There are many different design options available due to the interchangeable colours and flecks. Terrazzo floors are typically relatively light and long-lasting.

5. TABLE OFCONTENTS 01 ADVANTAGES 02 TYPES 03 INSTALLATION

6. 01 ADVANTAGES Benefits of Terrazzo Flooring

7. Because there is no scouring, polishing, or scrubbing required, terrazzo floors are simple to maintain. Terrazzo flooring have countless customization options. They are challenging to stain because of their speckled texture and sturdy base material. Terrazzo flooring is non-porous and mold-resistant when it is properly sealed. Terrazzo is used so frequently in institutional and commercial buildings because it is made of hardy materials like cement and is incredibly durable. Elegant and classic with countless design options.

8. Low lifecycle and maintenance costs. The lowest maintenance cost of any hard surface flooring and excellent chemical resistance. Improved performance and consistency of color. High productivity is made possible by quick treatment and quick turnaround. In-situ applications guarantee a monolithic surface while saving time, money, and other resources. Terrazzo flooring contribute to the essence of green buildings because they can practically last the life of the building. Better anti-slip qualities are known to be present in terrazzo floors.

9. 02 TERRAZZO FLOORING TYPES New trends bring new technologies, and resin systems are currently revolutionising the creation, application, and use of terrazzo surfaces. With cementitious terrazzo and epoxy-based terrazzo as the two primary options,

10. Epoxy Terrazzo Epoxy Terrazzo has the benefit of being applied more quickly. A remarkably thin-set system that produces a smooth and opulent floor finish is made possible by using an epoxy matrix to bind aggregates. A quicker project turnaround is possible thanks to this system's ability to cure overnight and be polished the following day. For busy shopping centres, this application is perfect.

11. Cement Terrazzo Sand cushion, bonded, rustic, monolithic, and polyacrylate systems are just a few of the terrazzo systems that are referred to as cementitious terrazzo, which is a type of flooring that uses a cement matrix. Cement Terrazzo works best for remodelling and exterior projects. This system is frequently heavier and thicker.

12. EPOXY TERRAZZO VS. CEMENT TERRAZZO

14. 03 APPLICATION

15. Bonded and unbonded installation techniques are available for terrazzo. Bonded systems include those that are chemically bonded, monolithic, bonded under the bed, and the most recent thin-set technique (epoxy resin). A concrete slab serves as the foundation for the bed, which is covered with bonded terrazzo. The finished concrete slab that it sits on can vary thanks to the sand-cement layer. Direct application of monolithic terrazzo is done over a very flat, superior-grade concrete subfloor. A concrete sub-floor is not necessary for thin-set terrazzo. Instead, a flexible membrane can be put in place to prevent surface cracks. The sand cushion method, which uses wire reinforcing, an isolation sheet, and sand dusting to absorb any movement from the concrete slab, is one example of unbonded.

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