The Terrazzo Floor

Tough and economical the material inspired creative designs.

The terrazzo floor. In the past trained artisans usually installed terrazzo floors. Large authentic terrazzo tile made in america. The recipe i would need to match this floor would use the following aggregate from terrazzo and marble supply companies. If you don t have a local supplier of marble aggregate there are several large specialized suppliers such as terrazzco.

Metal strips often divide sections or changes in color or material in a pattern. Terrazzio is truly unlike any other flooring company. Terrazzo flooring is a great alternative to plain concrete flooring as you get the same slick quasi industrial style but with added texture and interest that is more like a carpet think of terrazzo as a concrete carpet if you like. Our large format tiles offer a sleek sophisticated modern feel while providing the look of traditional poured in place terrazzo.

It s the counters at kava cafe in new york s. Current technological advances have taken terrazzo beyond just flooring and into countertops and backsplashes a logical extension. Terrazzo is a composite material poured in place or precast which is used for floor and wall treatments. 1 part forest green in size 2.

2 parts italian yellow verona in size 2. Starting at the end of the last century terrazzo craftsmen found a lot of work in hotels schools and office buildings. Terrazzo flooring at film center photo by charles harris. 3 parts dusty rose in size 2.

The use of terrazzo flooring creates a slightly retro glam look. Placing floor mats in areas that lead up to terrazzo floors is a good way to clean shoes especially in high traffic areas. Avoid using acidic or alkaline cleaners or products. We manufacture large format tiles 4 x4 x3 8 and 4 x8 x3 8.

Terrazzo floors call for cleaning products with a neutral ph to ensure their finish retain appealing look. Never use vinegar on terrazzo flooring since it has high acidity. 12 parts georgian white sizes 0 1 and 2. Terrazzo flooring consists of small marble chips glass pieces or colorful stones embedded in a concrete base and polished to a high shine.

One of the best ways to protect the floor is to keep gritty substances off of it. Floor mats trap sand and other debris so it stays off the terrazzo floor. It s the bar at soho house in barcelona. Terrazzo floors are labor intensive to create and time consuming to install.

Place floor mats at entrances. Terrazzo in brighter and bolder shades than in the past is the floor at the ace hotel new orleans.