Even if you’ve never heard the word “Terrazzo,” you’ve probably walked on a terrazzo floor at some point. Terrazzo floors are beautiful, elegant, and very durable. They have been used in hotels, schools, and office buildings all over Dubai and the rest of UAE for the last 100 years. In this post, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Terrazzo floors.
What is flooring made of Terrazzo?
Terrazzo flooring is made of small pieces of marble, granite, quartz, glass, and other materials that are glued together with epoxy or cement to make a composite. The material is then hardened and ground smooth before being polished to a high gloss. Terrazzo can look very different depending on the color and type of aggregates that are used. Terrazzo flooring is a very versatile material that can be used in a wide range of ways, from simple, one-color designs to elaborate patterns and mosaics with bright colors. Terrazzo flooring is made up of three layers: a concrete base, a layer of sanded concrete, and a marble chip mix layer on top.
The History of Terrazzo Flooring
Terrazzo was created in the 15th century when Italian craftsmen swept the leftover marble from high-end projects out onto the terrace (terrazzi). As they walked on it, the surface became smooth. When they started setting the marble chips with clay and goat’s milk and then polishing the floors with heavy stones, this process turned into an early version of terrazzo. This terrazzo flooring method started to catch on, and as we’ve already said, by the early 1500s, architects like Michelangelo were using it in their work. Terrazzo was a very popular commercial floor material in the 20th century because it was both beautiful and strong. During the 1950s, Richard Neutra and other modernist architects liked to use terrazzo floors. As the cost of materials went up, terrazzo was used less and less. However, it is now a relatively inexpensive high-end floor covering that is definitely a good flooring investment.
How Terrazzo Flooring Looks
Terrazzo flooring is a dream for interior designers who want to use their creativity to the fullest. Because there are so many different kinds of materials that can be used as the “aggregate” in terrazzo, it can be used in so many different ways. Terrazzo flooring works well with both plain white terrazzo and terrazzo with intricate patterns that sparkle. Terrazzo gives you a wide range of design options, whether your home or business is industrial and utilitarian or has a lot of traditional elements. The way the shiny chips on the polished surface stand out will add a touch of elegance to any room. You can stick with the classic look of solid marble chips, or you can get creative with things like sea glass and natural stone.
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