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What it is
What is terrazzo
Terrazzo is a floor made of pieces of natural stone, marble, granite or glass bound in a cement matrix. It is poured on site, then ground and polished to a smooth finish.
We work with three panDOMO Terrazzo systems. Terrazzo Basic is laid 25 to 60 mm thick with local river aggregate of 0 to 8 mm, and has the most character. Microterrazzo is thinner, 10 to 20 mm, with a grain of up to 4 mm and a more uniform surface, and it can also be made from recycled materials. Terrazzo Plus is 25 to 50 mm thick, has a strength of 60 N/mm² and greater resistance to wear.
We choose the colour of the matrix, the type of grain and how densely it is spread to suit the project. Terrazzo lasts for decades. When it wears after many years, it is ground and polished again, with no demolition.
Terrazzo in a public interior. Photo: ARDEX / panDOMO® press
Uses
Where terrazzo is used.
Terrazzo is used in these spaces, with the right protective topcoat and a properly prepared substrate.
01 / Residential
Entrance halls, living rooms and staircases, especially where long life and a material with character matter.
02 / Hospitality
Hotel lobbies and receptions, arrival areas and restaurants.
03 / Retail
Shop floors and display windows. Terrazzo as a quiet, long-lasting floor beneath the displays.
04 / Public spaces
Schools, hospitals, galleries and cultural institutions, where durability and a distinctive look are needed.
Palette / 16 designs
The terrazzo patterns we make
All sixteen archive patterns we offer, in three systems: Basic (9), Micro (4) and Plus (3). We choose the colour of the matrix, the type of grain and its density to suit the project. The samples shown are real panDOMO Terrazzo mixes.
These are the original panDOMO Terrazzo patterns. You can see the samples in person at our showroom.
Benefits
What you get
- 01Three systems (Basic, Micro and Plus), depending on layer thickness and load.
- 02A full choice of aggregates: marble, granite, glass and recycled fillers.
- 03Compressive strength of 45 to 60 N/mm² after 28 days, depending on the system chosen.
- 04Lasts for decades. When it wears after many years, it is ground again and looks like new.
Installation process
Five steps, all by hand.
It all starts at your place, with an assessment of the space and the substrate. How long it takes depends on the floor area and on the condition of the substrate.
01
Choosing the mix
We make terrazzo samples: matrix colour, type and density of aggregate, grain size.
02
Preparing the floor
Pouring a reinforced screed as the base and fitting movement joint profiles to the design.
03
Pouring
Mixing the aggregate and matrix by hand, pouring, and spreading it across the surface by hand.
04
Grinding
Several stages of coarse and fine grinding. Where needed, touching up with grout in the same tone.
05
Polishing
Final polishing to the chosen level of sheen, and protection with an impregnating sealer.
FAQ
Common questions.
Terrazzo: answers to the questions we hear most often from clients and the designers behind their projects.
The price depends on the floor area, the system chosen and how much of the base needs preparing. Basic, Micro and Plus differ in layer thickness and in the load they carry, so they differ in price too. We give a quote after visiting the space and making samples. Send us the location and approximate floor area, and we will come back to you with an estimate.
Read more in Poured terrazzo vs terrazzo tiles, differences, look and cost.
From a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the space and how complex the pattern is. Terrazzo is poured in a thicker layer, so the mix has to harden before grinding and polishing. That drying time is part of the schedule and is agreed in advance.
Yes. You choose the colour of the matrix and the grain size, and the aggregate can be marble, granite, glass or recycled filler. Besides our 16 archive patterns, we also make mixes for a specific project. The choice is confirmed on a sample before pouring.
It can, under certain conditions. The base must be solid, level and well prepared, and it must also be able to take the extra layer thickness. Whether your floor meets these conditions is assessed on site.
For decades. When terrazzo wears, it is not replaced but ground and polished again, without tearing out the existing surface. That is why it is most often chosen for entrances, staircases, hotel lobbies and public spaces.
From the blog
Before you decide
Poured terrazzo vs terrazzo tiles, differences, look and costPoured terrazzo or terrazzo tiles: how each is made and looks, where each makes sense and what sets the cost. Three panDOMO systems and 16 patterns.Read the article
Best flooring for a terrace, stone carpet, tiles, terrazzo or epoxyHow to choose flooring for an open terrace: drainage, slip, sun and frost, joints. Stone carpet compared with tiles, terrazzo, epoxy and wood.Read the article
Microcement, epoxy or terrazzo? Types of flooring comparedMicrocement, epoxy, terrazzo, polished concrete, stone carpet and clay plaster compared in one table, and which type of flooring suits which room.Read the article
Enquiry
Send a quick enquiry.
Your enquiry will be tagged for Terrazzo. We get back to you with an estimate and a suggested appointment to see the samples.
We follow the same process on every project, from a flat to an office building.
Phone+381 65 290 09 95
Emailinfo@ardes.rs