{"id":155,"date":"2013-11-06T19:22:34","date_gmt":"2013-11-06T19:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2013-11-06T19:24:21","modified_gmt":"2013-11-06T19:24:21","slug":"terrazzo-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intlstoneworks.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/06\/terrazzo-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrazzo 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you rush through the airport to make your flight, you probably don\u2019t notice the floor you are walking (or running) on. In many airports, schools, and larger buildings, you are likely to find terrazzo floors. What exactly is terrazzo you ask? You can visually identify terrazzo as the stone floor that has chips of natural stone, quartz or glass sprinkled throughout a cement or epoxy binder.<\/p>\n

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There are a few types of terrazzo, but we typically see two types: sand cushion and epoxy.<\/p>\n

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According to the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association<\/a>, Epoxy Terrazzo is:<\/p>\n

\u201cA nominal 1\/4\u2033 or 3\/8\u2033 thick resin matrix veneer placed upon a level concrete slab; Also can be specified with glass, synthetic, or granite aggregates in lieu of marble to provide brilliant colors or chemical resistance; The best \u201cthin-set\u201d system.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association defines Sand Cushion Terrazzo as:<\/p>\n

\u201cA cement matrix topping underbed with wire reinforcing, isolation sheet, and sand layer system for interior floor use. This is the best cement system.\u201d<\/p>\n

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So now that we know what terrazzo is, how can we take care for it and maintain it.<\/p>\n

The first thing you need to know is that certain terrazzo floors react (etch) when it comes into contact with acids, ammonia, and alcohol, just like marble<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Etch marks are chemical burns that look like the finish or the shine has been removed from the surface of the stone.<\/p>\n

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