The Terrazzo Floor

Floor mats trap sand and other debris so it stays off the terrazzo floor.

The terrazzo floor.

1 part forest green in size 2. It s the counters at kava cafe in new york s. Terrazzo flooring consists of small marble chips glass pieces or colorful stones embedded in a concrete base and polished to a high shine. 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.

In this remodel carpeting was traded for a more updated look with the use of terrazzo flooring. Starting at the end of the last century terrazzo craftsmen found a lot of work in hotels schools and office buildings. It s the bar at soho house in barcelona. Current technological advances have taken terrazzo beyond just flooring and into countertops and backsplashes a logical extension.

Place floor mats at entrances. Terrazzio is truly unlike any other flooring company. Vinegar can lead to etching in the terrazzo floor surface. Placing floor mats in areas that lead up to terrazzo floors is a good way to clean shoes especially in high traffic areas.

Terrazzo flooring at film center photo by charles harris. The recipe i would need to match this floor would use the following aggregate from terrazzo and marble supply companies. The use of terrazzo flooring creates a slightly retro glam look. Terrazzo floors are labor intensive to create and time consuming to install.

One of the best ways to protect the floor is to keep gritty substances off of it. If you don t have a local supplier of marble aggregate there are several large specialized suppliers such as terrazzco. Tough and economical the material inspired creative designs. Terrazzo floors call for cleaning products with a neutral ph to ensure their finish retain appealing look.

3 parts dusty rose in size 2. Terrazzo is a composite material poured in place or precast which is used for floor and wall treatments. In the past trained artisans usually installed terrazzo floors. Never use vinegar on terrazzo flooring since it has high acidity.

Our large format tiles offer a sleek sophisticated modern feel while providing the look of traditional poured in place terrazzo. Avoid using acidic or alkaline cleaners or products. 2 parts italian yellow verona in size 2. Metal strips often divide sections or changes in color or material in a pattern.

We manufacture large format tiles 4 x4 x3 8 and 4 x8 x3 8. Large authentic terrazzo tile made in america.