Terrazzo Classic

cement system

Terrazzo Classic (cement matrix)

• high absorbability
• lack of stain resistance
• Salt (winter period) degrades the surface
• material absolutely requires additional protection
• resin coating
• or chemical hardening and impregnation (lower resistance, more natural appearance)

Conclusion: Resistance depends on the protection used; without it, rapid degradation and staining, and with it, additional costs, maintenance and the risk of losing aesthetics over time.

Terrazzo Classic (cement matrix)

• Flexural strength 5-10 MPa, modified terrazzo max 20 MPa (after 30 days)
• Tensile strength of about 5 MPa, modified to max 10 MPa (after 30 days)
• required transfer of expansion joints from the subfloor and use of flexible expansion joints (e.g., double angle with flexible filling), with a width of min. 7 mm

Conclusion: Very high probability of transferring the scratch from the primer to the terrazzo surface, troublesome, eventually visible crack repair.

Terrazzo Classic (cement matrix)

• good to start → later dependent on maintenance and intensity of use
• resistance depending on the protection layer
• After its wear (maintenance errors) → soaking and lack of chemical resistance
• Lack of resistance to salt, aggressive cleaning agents → matrix damage
• Damage to the matrix → crumbling, discoloration and surface degradation
• drastic reduction in abrasion resistance

Conclusion: Abrasion resistance decreases as the surface layer wears down, leading to a deterioration of the floor's appearance. With use, maintenance costs increase and become difficult to predict.

Terrazzo Classic (cement matrix)

• impact resistant
• hard and rigid structure
• after exceeding the strength, the damage is chipping sometimes cracking
• resulting surface damage, requires repair

Conclusion: When the strength is exceeded, visible damage (chipping, cracking) develops, which deteriorates the appearance of the floor and requires repairs.

Terrazzo Classic (cement matrix)

• the need to relocate all expansion joints
• contraction expansion joints, usually in the form of double profiles filled with elastic mass
• width usually from about 7 mm to >10 mm
• Often the mass has a concave meniscus, materials prone to staining
• Possible system expansion joints, wide, visible, less aesthetic (difficult to handle during grinding)

Conclusion: Expansion joints should be moved from the subfloor, usually in the form of double profiles with flexible filling.

Terrazzo Classic (cement matrix)

• resin coating and protective layers required
• higher chemical consumption
• longer cleaning time
• The need for periodic renewal of security features
• coatings difficult to maintain, with a high risk of wear, degradation and sometimes permanent damage to the floor
• In practice, it often ends up being renovated or refurbished

Conclusion: Higher costs and more demanding maintenance; in practice, difficult to implement at an adequate level, even with the guidelines provided.

Terrazzo Classic (cement matrix)

• protective coating required
• over time the need to replace it
• coating removal (grinding)
• reapplication and curing time
• work that often lasts several days
• The need to shut down the facility or work on an unsightly surface

Conclusion: A time-consuming and costly renovation, requiring downtime and affecting the operation and image of the facility.

Why do investors choose terrazzo exclusive?

• lowest operating costs among hard floors
• No costly repairs or downtime
• durability calculated in decades
• the difference in price pays for itself in 3-4 years, and then the floor each year reduces maintenance costs