Terrazzo has an interesting and long history all over the world. From more than 500 years ago, in Italy marble was the main aggragates. Marble chips with wet cement are polished to creat the terrazzo.
Then marble and granite were normal choices aggregates because the beauty and easily getting as a locally sourced material for projects. Meanwhile, mother of pearl, coral, shell, and pebbles were also commonly used worldwide. Together with the introduction of epoxy that used as new materials in terrazzo, more and more new aggregate material , such as glass, mirror, plastic, porcelain, and concrete are used.
No matter what is the material, aggregates is same way processed, they will be crushed and tumbled to right size that from #00 at 1/16 “ through #8 at 1/8”.
Now terrazzo are most widly seen in our daliy, including offices, classrooms, hospitals, airports, hotels, etc.
In Airports, terrazzo floor can help guide passengers from the terminal and concourse. Colors and designs will guide passengers. Meanwhile terrazzo floor design can also show the city’s culture. The most important benefit, terrazzo can last a lifetime and low down repair and maintenance costs.
In school, terrazzo design can create an engaging environment and help student to get a learing atmosphere. Also terrazzo can be building a school logo as well. Same as airports, the terrazzo helps keep costs of repair and maintenance low.
For hospital, terrazzo provides a easy clean option floor. Terrazzo floor is nonporous and is resistant to the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew, that makes an special choice. Because of the steamless surface of terrazzo, welled transportation becomes easier to move from place to place.
More and more company use terrazzo design to show their corporate culture and take oriductivity to their employee. Homeowners willing to use terrazzo to solve floor, countertops, backsplashes, and shower stalls to lasts a lifetime and build custom design to meet their style.
Now in the world, you can see terrazzo in more and more place, including hotels, retail outlets, and theaters.
Terrazzo can bring your life more beautiful and convience.
