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What is Terrazzo? |
Derived from the Italian “Terrace” or “Terrazza” and
by definition over the centuries: “A form of mosaic flooring made by embedding
small pieces of marble in mortar and polishing.”
Today, the National Terrazzo
and Mosaic Association (NTMA) defines this traditional material as follows: “Terrazzo
consists of marble, granite, onyx or glass chips
in portland cement, modified portland cement
or resinous matrix. The terrazzo is poured, cured,
ground and polished. Typically used as a finish
for floors, stairs or walls, Terrazzo can be
poured in place or precast.”
“Rustic Terrazzo is a variation where,
in lieu of grinding and polishing, the surface
is washed with water or otherwise treated to
expose the chips. Quartz, quartzite and river
bed aggregates can also be used.”
“Mosaic is an artistic finish composed
of small hand cut pieces of smalti, glass or
marble called tessarae. The tessarae are mounted
on paper by hand to form mosaic sheets. These
sheets of mosaic are then set in mortar on the
job site to create beautiful patterns, designs,
and murals.” |
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