Terrazzo paving there are two ways: prefabricated panels and cast-in-place ↓

How should we choose between these two?

Cast-in-place - has certain requirements for the construction area, so it is usually used for industrial decoration.

Prefabricated panels-usually used for home decoration.

Tips: If you choose a pre-cast terrazzo version, we recommend organic terrazzo, which is more solid and durable.

Organic terrazzo - cement as a bonding material, the price is more affordable, but easy to crack.

Inorganic terrazzo - epoxy resin as a bonding material, good toughness, not easy to crack, but the price is slightly higher.

Some may ask: "Terrazzo's original material is cement, how waterproof is it?"

Second, terrazzo waterproof performance

Although terrazzo due to its original material for cement, waterproof performance slightly some defects; However, do not have to worry too much, today's terrazzo material and technology to do more and more mature.

If it is applied in the wet area, it is best to add a layer of polymer density coating on the surface, the sand holes and cracks cover, so as to achieve the effect of waterproofing, stain prevention.

Third, what to pay attention to terrazzo seam?

If the terrazzo prefabricated panels, paving there will be gaps, you need to seam, it should be noted:

■ Select and tile color close to the seam.

■ Matte tile recommended the use of epoxy color sand, more texture; general porcelain seams too heavy sense of plastic.

■ If it is white, you must do a good job of supervision, pre-cleaning the seam work to be done.

■ Winter drying time of 12 hours or more, after which the seam work will be easy.

Fourth, terrazzo how to maintain?

Although terrazzo is not considered delicate, but in order to aesthetics and longevity, maintenance or to do a good job!

Initial - thoroughly sealed wax, in the early months, try to daily mopping, keep clean.

Later - regular maintenance, it is recommended that the use of special terrazzo cleaner to clean up, after washing the use of rags to dry, and then use water to rinse, such as hair Oh completely dry, use floor wax waxing, which will make the terrazzo floor is more shiny.

Tip: remember to bring good rubber gloves when maintaining, so as not to hurt your hands.

Today's share is here, I hope to help home furnishing terrazzo partners!