Terrazzo
A man-made
stone composed of chips which are mixed with cement and then
polished as an economical alternative to solid marble slabs
or tiles. Care of terrazzo is identical to the care of marble.
Terrazzo 1 :
Portland CementTerrazzo is a type of flooring using a portland
cement matrix composed of marble or granite chips, portland
cement and water, to which colour pigment may be added. Other
types of Terrazzo are available, e.g. epoxy matrix terrazzo
polyacrylate terrazzo and epoxy bonded. Maintenance procedures
on such products should be checked with the manufacturer.
Terrazzo does not need protection from wear; it needs protection
from absorption. That is why water based seal or impregnator
should be applied soon after polishing. This absorbed into the
cement matrix, sealing of its pores. It is important that the
terrazzo is cleaned before the sealer is applied. New terrazzo
floors should be cleaned only with a neutral pH cleaner. Following
this original cleaning allow the surface to dry, then apply
the seal immediately. Finish as specified in this manual.
