The document outlines five types of terrazzo flooring systems: bonded, monolithic, rustic, sand-cushion, and thin-set epoxy, each with specific materials and construction requirements. Terrazzo is defined as a flooring material made of marble or granite chips set in concrete, and its various applications depend on the chosen matrix and system. For further inquiries, contact information for Terrazzco is provided.

1. 5 TYPES OF TERRAZZO
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2. TerrazzoDEFINITION
According to the Oxford Dictionary, terrazzo is a
flooring material consisting of chips of marble or
granite set in concrete and polished to give a
smooth surface.

3. THE MATRIXTHERE ARE TWO PRIMARY MATRICES, OR MATERIALS, USED TO COMPOSE TERRAZZO:
CEMENT EPOXY
RESIN

4. THE FIVE SYSTEMS

5. BONDED
This system is composed using a half inch
cement matrix topping. An underbed made of
sand and cement bonds with the concrete slab.
The terrazzo is poured on top. Requires the
concrete slab to be depressed 1.75 inches.

6. MONOLITHIC
This system is composed using a half inch matrix
topping. It consists soley of the bonding agent
and the terrazzo topping

7. RUSTIC
This system is composed using a non-ground,
textured cement matrix topping. This systme
can be combined with bonded and monolithic
systems. It requires a two inch depressed slab. It
is classified by its distinct textured surface.

8. SAND-CUSHION
This system is composed using a half inch
cement matrix topping. It consists of sand
dusting, an isolation membrane, a wire
reinforcement, and an underbed. It requires a
2.5 or 3 inch depressed slab.

9. THIN-SET EPOXY
This system is composed using a 1/4 inch or
3/8 resin-based matrix topping. It can be
specified with glass, synthetic, or granite
aggregates in addition to marble. This system is
well known for it's brilliant colors and durability.

10. CONTACT US
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Charlotte, North Carolina 28213
Email: info@terrazzco.com
Phone: 704.921.4928
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