Terrazzo, how much do you know?

There are 2 types of cast-in-place terrazzo: traditional cement terrazzo and epoxy terrazzo

Terrazzo pouring on site = leveling layer + metal divider + terrazzo surface layer.

The leveling layer is leveled with fine stone concrete or anti-cracking mortar as filler, generally 40mm or 50mm.

The surface layer varies according to different product specifications, and the general thickness is 5mm and 10mm.

❑Terrazzo tiles

Terrazzo bricks are terrazzo that has been poured and cut in advance. The construction is simple and the texture is good. However, in terms of design and color, you can only see the finished product, unlike on-site pouring, which can be constructed on-site according to your favorite raw materials.

Imitation terrazzo tiles are actually tiles with terrazzo patterns. The technology is quite mature, and its cost performance is relatively high. Although the texture is a bit rough, many imitation terrazzo tiles with excellent quality can still be almost fake.

【Industrial Terrazzo】

The industrial terrazzo floor is the primary color terrazzo floor. It is usually used in the workshop, warehouse or parking lot of the factory. Its raw materials are granite particles and ordinary Portland cement.

【Civil Terrazzo】

Civil terrazzo is used in villas, hospitals, squares, subway stations and other grounds. It is more ornamental and classier than industrial terrazzo. Green and red marble stones, high-grade white cement or colored cement are generally used. Bricks of the same grade.

【Commercial Terrazzo】

Commercial terrazzo flooring is used on the floors of shopping malls, shopping centers, office buildings and other commercial areas. It requires beautiful, high-grade, dust-free and wear-resistant, and easy to clean. It has the same effect as marble, but the cost is no more than one-third of marble.

Terrazzo material features outstanding performance in all aspects: non-toxic, non-radioactive, flame-retardant, non-stick oil, non-permeable, antibacterial and mildew-proof, wear-resistant, impact-resistant, easy to maintain, seamless splicing, and versatile.

Its characteristics are embodied in the following five points:

(1) Rich colors and patterns. Solid colors, such as white, yellow, black, red, etc. There are also colors such as hemp color that highlight the texture, that is, adding different colors and particles of different sizes on the basis of the solid color board.

(2) The material of terrazzo has been screened, and it does not contain radioactive substances and no radioactive pollution. It is very safe to use.

(3) Terrazzo has moderate hardness and toughness, and its impact resistance is better than that of natural stone.

(4) Convenient processing and production: Terrazzo can be processed like hardwood. All woodworking tools and mechanical equipment can be used for the production and processing of artificial stone. Special glue can be used, and various countertops can be ground and polished after bonding. .

It can also be processed into various shapes, which is unmatched by natural stone, which is also a big move to beat other materials.

Terrazzo application case

Casa Salvatori Residence

Elisa Ossino Studio

In the eyes of many people, terrazzo is a classic, but it is also an outdated material. It is undeniable that classic things always have their classic side, and they will never be easily lost to the public because of the passage of time.

Salvatori is a top stone brand from Italy. From traditional stone walls and floors, to bathroom countertops, dining table tops, to lamps, mirrors and other small home accessories, Salvatori combines elegant and modern designs with its stunning textures and textures. and application, showing the charm of “design meets natural stone” to the global design community.

Unlike regular apartment dwellings, each compartment of Casa Salvatori has a slightly different hue, creating a contrasting dialogue between cool and warm colors.

The exposed beams in the living space are painted an elegant dark green, and the roof that dominates the main body echoes the bold geometric furniture; the master bedroom is composed of lake blue walls and gray furniture, and the overall gray tone matches the gray of the bathroom behind. The stone walls echo each other; and in the bathroom, it is the most classic stone texture of Salvatori, composed of matt tiles, polished natural stone and embellished with midnight black metal aluminum Tratti, creating a color between stone and metal interactive.

Every item in the apartment has been carefully selected, including a Colonnata oak bookcase featuring stone shelving dividers, and a range of multi-coloured stone accents.

Although the colors of these objects are lively and jumping, they can still form a unified and harmonious coexistence with the setting of the space.

The color of the wall and objects echoes, and the color of space and space is extended. These rational brushstrokes that dissolve into the space like art paintings make the whole space full of fluidity and interaction.

In addition to the clever use of color, the mix and match between different stone textures also softens the overall environment just right. Elisa Ossino chose the terrazzo material in the living floor, and warmed up the “cold impression” of the stone through the unique color and shape of the terrazzo;

The floor of the restaurant is the most simple stone brick. The approachable old texture neutralizes the coldness of the black and white stone, and highlights the stone dining table itself. What’s more interesting is that Elisa Ossino has a good understanding of most of the walls other than the stone. The surfaces are all rough treated with a sense of originality, which is in sharp contrast with the smooth and perfect stone, which increases the overall tension of the space.

△ Gray tone is elegant and fashionable