Terrazzo Floors: Design, Materials and Detailing

The materials, types and design details of cementitious and resin terrazzo floors.

Learning objectives

1. Describe the composition of cementitious and resin terrazzo and how the floor is placed, ground and polished.
2. Explain the durability, hygiene and maintenance characteristics that make terrazzo suitable for high-traffic buildings. HSW
3. Compare the main types of terrazzo flooring, including thin-set systems.
4. Specify aggregates, divider strips and the design details that control cracking and appearance.

Modules0 of 5 done

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What terrazzo isAggregate, binder, and a floor that is made on site · 11 min

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Performance in useWhy terrazzo suits buildings that work hard · 11 min

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The systems comparedSand cushion, bonded, polyacrylate and epoxy terrazzo · 12 min

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Aggregates, strips and jointsThe details that control cracking and appearance · 12 min

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Substrate, installation and careGetting the base right, and keeping the floor at its best · 9 min

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Assessment10 questions · pass mark 80% · 2 attempts