Terrazzo

A man-made stone composed of chips which are mixed with cement and then polished as an economical alternative to solid marble slabs or tiles. Care of terrazzo is identical to the care of marble.

Terrazo 1 : Portland CementTerrazzo is a type of flooring using a portland cement matrix composed of marble or granite chips, portland cement and water, to which colour pigment may be added. Other types of Terrazzo are available, e.g. epoxy matrix terrazzo polyacrylate terrazzo and epoxy bonded. Maintenance procedures on such products should be checked with the manufacturer. Terrazzo does not need protection from wear; it needs protection from absorption. That is why water based seal or impregnator should be applied soon after polishing. This absorbed into the cement matrix, sealing of its pores. It is important that the terrazzo is cleaned before the sealer is applied. New terrazzo floors should be cleaned only with a neutral pH cleaner. Following this original cleaning allow the surface to dry, then apply the seal immediately. Finish as specified in this manual.