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Finishesaka: terrazzo flooraka: polished terrazzo

Terrazzo

In Plain English

A highly durable polished floor made from chips of stone or glass set in a cement or epoxy base.

Definition

Terrazzo is a composite flooring material made by embedding marble, granite, quartz, glass, or other decorative chips in a cementitious or epoxy matrix, then grinding and polishing the surface to a smooth finish. It is extremely durable, low-maintenance, and custom-designable with an unlimited range of colors and patterns. Divider strips of brass or aluminum separate color fields and control cracking.

Example

The airport terminal specified thin-set epoxy terrazzo with a custom logo design at the main entry, expected to last 75 years with minimal maintenance.

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