Terrazzo

Find information regarding terrazzo under this Yellow Pages® heading. Terrazzo is reconstructed marble or granite that is commonly used in commercial flooring. It can also be a material used for countertops. It is made of 70% marble and 30% cement and comes in different colours and patterns. It uses fine aggregate chips of various sizes which are laid down on concrete. Terrazzo is one of the most popular floorings for commercial establishments. It is both attractive and long-lasting. It can take the impact in areas that are high in traffic.

Terrazzo is a beautiful flooring and countertop surface commonly seen in hotels, malls, offices, condominiums and many other establishments. It can also be used in the flooring of homes, patios, and walkways. It is very durable and easy to maintain. Terrazzo manufacturers can make, design, construct and install terrazzo flooring and surfacing that will complement the existing interiors of a structure.

Terrazzo flooring is made by first laying down a levelled concrete foundation. A thin layer of sandy concrete is then added and embedded with metal dividers to mark areas where there will be a change of colour in the terrazzo. On top of this, the desired type of coloured aggregate marble chips is placed. More marble chips are added before a roller is used to spread the terrazzo evenly. There is a curing period to allow the terrazzo to dry and set. Then it will go through a grinding machine to produce a thickness of about 32mm. A grout material is used to fill the depressions on the surface due to grinding. A few more days are needed for the surface to set before it is cleaned and polished using coarse or fine abrasive stones for a gleaming finish.