Application

Floors

Terrazzo is a composite flooring material celebrated for its durability and design flexibility, crafted by embedding a decorative aggregate into a binding matrix. The process begins with meticulous surface preparation, where a concrete substrate is cleaned, flattened, and treated to ensure a strong bond. Next, custom metal divider strips are mechanically fastened to the floor. These strips map out the intricate geometric patterns or color transitions specified in the design.

Once the layout is secured, the terrazzo mix is prepared and poured. Traditionally, this involved a cementitious binder, but modern installations frequently utilize a thin-set epoxy resin matrix due to its lighter weight, chemical resistance, and vibrant color options. The binder is blended with a carefully curated aggregate-most commonly marble chips, though glass, quartz, granite, or mother-of-pearl are also used. This slurry is poured into the designated sections, troweled evenly, to ensure maximum density.

After the mixture cures completely, the surface undergoes a heavy-duty mechanical finishing process. Technicians use industrial grinding machines equipped with progressively finer diamond-grit abrasives to shave down the rough surface, exposing the cross-sections of the embedded aggregate. Once the floor is perfectly smooth, any pinholes or minor voids are grouted and filled. Finally, the floor is polished to the desired sheen, thoroughly cleaned, and sealed with a protective treatment that enhances the color depth and safeguards the floor against staining and wear.