Why Choose In Situ Terrazzo over Every Other Flooring System
Terrazzo flooring systems come in a variety of forms; and can be customized to fit any design or building requirement. In situ terrazzo has become the most preferred terrazzo installation form for both residential and commercial spaces due to its longevity; moreover, it can be easily modified to meet design and building preferences and is probably the easiest flooring system to maintain.
In situ terrazzo means the terrazzo is poured on site and therefore offers the most options for customization. Since it was first discovered, terrazzo and its methods of installation and creation have steadily improved over the years adding to its already impressive characteristics. Compared to other flooring systems in the market today, in situ terrazzo is the only flooring system that can be virtually custom-made to exact design specifications. In situ terrazzo has virtually no limits when it comes to colour combination, patterns and shapes. Add to that, in situ terrazzo is the safest and most environmentally-friendly material that does not require labour-intensive maintenance. This is also why more commercial establishments such as hotels, boutiques and high end shops, lounges and even hospitals and airports prefer to use in situ terrazzo as their flooring system when there is a need to incorporate artwork, logos or complex designs onto the floors.
In situ terrazzo is also available in a variety of finishes:
- Standard sealed finish – this type of finish is honed on site and is most often recommended for areas that experience heavier foot traffic to help protect from constant friction that could staining and abrasion.
- Machine polished finish – this type of finish is most suitable for commercial and living spaces that do not experience such high volume foot traffic. The floor is ground and then machine polished with a penetrating sealer on site.
- Honed anti slip finish – this type of flooring is also ground on site to a honed finish. Non slip additives can be incorporated if required.
In situ terrazzo has definitely come a long way from its very humble beginnings in Venice, Italy and is projected to be a preferred flooring system for a long time to come.