Terrazzo Flashcards
(20 cards)
is a flooring material traditionally made by exposing marble chips on the surface of concrete and then polishing until smooth.
can be used for floors, counters, bar tops, and walls.
TERRAZZO
Now you can buy terrazzo in tile form. It’s often used in public
buildings because
it’s long-lasting and can be refinished
repeatedly.
…or Composite stone flooring has is flooring material made with a solid chips of marble or other stone pieces set in ercementitious or a resinous bind
.
- After the ….has cured, it is polished to shiny
and durable finish.
Terrazzo
Components:
- Aggregate (stone or glass chips).
- The matrix or binder that holds the
aggregate together (cement or epoxy
Epoxy Resin Terrazzo Flooring VS
Cementitious Terrazzo Flooring
Color
Thickness
Application
Finish
Type Epoxy Resin Terrazzo Flooring
Color Options Offers bright and complete color
Thickness Maximum thickness of 6-8mm
Application Area Good for internal applications
Finish High level glossiness possible
Cementitious Terrazzo Flooring
customization Slightly more limited color options
possible Thicker and heavier system
Good for internal and external Installations
Low level of gloss finish can be achieved
- The main benefits of the resin system are greater design flexibility ,and speed of application.
- Using an ….matrix to bind aggregates allows for an incredibly thin set system That consists of color and shimmering pieces of glass, marble or granite to create a smooth and luxurious floorfinish
Epoxy Terrazzo
- Some …terrazzo is much more suitable for more challenging areas, exterior applications and renovation
projects. - This system is often thicker and heavier than epoxy alternatives.
- ….terrazzo uses a ….matrix and describes
multiple terrazzo systems, Using a …-based mix with the incorporated aggregates
Cementitious Terrazzo
Terrazzo
Aesthetic Appearance
1. is made from relatively small stone chips and is typically, grinded and polished.
Standard Terrazzo
Terrazzo
Aesthetic Appearance
is also grinded and polished, however the stone chips are larger in size. The larger chips can also be infilled with smaller chips.
Venetian Terrazzo
Terrazzo
Aesthetic Appearance
is a uniformly textured finish where the binder is
recessed from the chips. To accomplish this, the surface is sprayed before the binder fully sets, which slightly exposes the stone chips.
Rustic Terrazzo
Terrazzo
Aesthetic Appearance
is more of a mosaic finish where very large chips(or slabs) of stone are set with the joints between slabs
Palladiana Terrazzo
Installation considerations
* –minimize cracking in cement based systems.
* Brass or plastic …. can be custom made for more details.
Divider strips
- Terrazzo maybe installed directly on the structure, but some systems require additional materials in the under-bed and can increase the thickness significantly
is a composite material composed of fine and Coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement that hardens over time
- is that pourable mix of
gravel that cement, water, sand, and
hardens into a super-strong building material.
Concrete
Sidewalks, foundations, and highways are all made
of concrete. When used as an adjective, concrete also
means solid
TRUE
considered as a versatile, sustainable material
.
In interiors, it is typically a hard rigid surface that shares
many characteristics with stone.
Concrete
is a dense fluid which is used to fill gaps or used as reinforcement in existing structures.
….is generally a mixture of water, cement, and sand.
Cement product that acts like glue, it reaches in surfaces and holds everything together
Grout
- ,…hold tile to the substrate & ….fill the space that must be left between tiles to handle minor expansion & contraction of the tile
Mortars
grouts
- Adding a grout …protects the grout so it’s water
resistant and will repel moisture and germs. - ….the grout helps prolong the look, texture and
consistency of the grout and it prevents mildew and mold.
Sealants
sealer
Sealing
A building material made of lime & cement mixed with sand & water that is spread between bricks
or stones to hold them together when it hardens.
mortaR
