Terrazzo flooring is a composite material made of marble, glass, and shells, ground and polished to a smooth surface. The material is used in the construction of modern buildings and is recognized for its durability, ease of maintenance, and design flexibility. Learn about the many characteristics of a terrazzo flooring system.
Terrazzo, an Italian word for “terrace”, was created during the 15th century. Discovered by Venetian mosaic workers, they reused marble remnants to craft the early form of terrazzo. Cement-based terrazzo is the traditional form of terrazzo.
Today the standard is epoxy terrazzo. Approximately 90% of all terrazzo installations today is epoxy-based. Thin-set epoxy terrazzo is a poured-in-place system that is applied over a concrete substrate at 1/4″ or 3/8″ thickness.
The main characteristics of epoxy terrazzo are:
Concord Terrazzo Company manufactures a VOC-free two-part epoxy resin system. TERRAZZCO EZPour Epoxy 158 combined with aggregates yields a durable and decorative flooring solution for commercial, institutional and industrial projects. We supply flooring contractors with the raw materials to complete a successful epoxy terrazzo installation, all sourced from one central location.
TERRAZZCO’s epoxy terrazzo system provides the following solutions to your building project:
TERRAZZCO’s epoxy terrazzo system is built to last, with stronger compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths. Able to hold up to heavy foot traffic.
Epoxy terrazzo is ideal for facilities that experience high traffic volumes. Able to withstand wear and tear and natural events such as floods and hurricanes.
Terrazzo flooring is easy to clean and maintain, requiring basic maintenance routines to keep the surface looking new throughout the flooring life-cycle.
TERRAZZCO’s epoxy terrazzo system is a seamless flooring surface, without grout joints, reducing concerns over cracking and grout maintenance.
Epoxy terrazzo offers designers endless opportunities to create a unique floor for projects. Flexibility to choose any color and aggregates.
TERRAZZCO’s epoxy terrazzo system can include an antimicrobial additive that does not support the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew, keeping facilities sanitary and managing infection control.
Among its physical properties, epoxy terrazzo offers great chemical resistance against stains, oil and grease. Creates a low maintenance surface for years.
Epoxy terrazzo is water-resistant and commonly used in areas prone to floods and hurricanes. Also, does not allow moisture to accumulate.
TERRAZZCO’s epoxy resins contain zero VOCs, improving indoor air quality. Our epoxy terrazzo system supports healthier building designs.
A terrazzo floor using TERRAZZCO products supports a slip-resistant surface and is safe to walk on in high-traffic areas.
TERRAZZCO EZPour Epoxy 158 can work as a terrazzo overlay and applied over a number of existing surfaces helping contractors save on demolition and labor costs.
Terrazzo is an excellent sustainable flooring choice with material options that contribute to LEED certification.