What is Terrazzo ?

Terrazzo, in various styles, has been used as a flooring product since Roman times. Today, it enjoys an enviable reputation as an attractive hard flooring that delivers an appealing combination of durability, ease of maintenance, beauty and performance.

Terrazzo is a manufactured composite of natural marble chippings and/or other durable aggregates set in a cement matrix with added colour pigment. The marble chippings can be selected from a wide range of colours and sizes and set in practically any colour of cement matrix to create an unlimited range of shades and effects. The terrazzo aggregate colour and composition is exposed by grinding and polishing the surface after the matrix has set.

How can Terrazzo be used ?

In terms of volume, the biggest use by far is for floor tiles. The most common size of tile is 300 x 300 x 28mm which in the UK alone covers over
20 million sq.m. of floors. Other sizes are available. Complementary features such as skirtings, staircases, upstands, partitions and other architectural characteristics can also be made from pre-cast terrazzo units or cast in situ.

Where is terrazzo used ?

Terrazzo is mainly used internally. It can be found in supermarkets, shopping centres, railway stations, airports, reception areas, bakeries, showrooms and hospitals.
A high quality, durable product which is hygienic and easy to maintain, terrazzo can be used in most heavy duty internal areas.

Why use terrazzo ?

Terrazzo has many attributes which make it an ideal choice for specifiers :
• Extremely hard wearing
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Attractive in appearance
• Flexible – can be designed to be in keeping with other architectural features and colour schemes
• Hygienic – suitable for some areas of food preparation and in hospitals
• Manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards : ISO 9002 / BS 4131
• Health and Safety - higher slip resistance options available in addition to standard polished finishes
• Cost effective – will outlive most other types of hard flooring

Can terrazzo be adapted to individual needs ?