Fashion is a reincarnation, many of the styles and elements that used to feel outdated in the present day are sought after by many people. In the decoration world, there is such a presence, once considered obsolete, but now it has successfully made a comeback, that is - terrazzo!
A. Understanding terrazzo
Terrazzo is a kind of crushed stone, glass, quartzite, and other materials mixed into the concrete products mixed with cement, with solidification and then the surface grinding, polishing, different from the noble marble, terrazzo gives a feeling of nostalgia and retro, visually also more novel and unique.
Not only is high value, in the use of performance, is also very good, but its advantages are also.
① High hardness, wear resistance, aging resistance, stain resistance
Terrazzo surface hardness up to 6-8, not easy to crack, and wear-resistant, aging resistance, stain resistance, and other effects.
②High value, colorful
As we mentioned before, terrazzo is made of crushed stone and cement, so when making it, we can choose different colors and colors according to our own preferences, which is really nothing to say in terms of value.
③Not easy to dust, high cleanliness
Terrazzo has a high degree of cleanliness and is not easy to dust, which can meet the needs of pharmaceuticals and chip making.
④No gap between the separating strips, and a stronger sense of wholeness
Terrazzo poured on-site is no gap, not only beautiful but also can avoid hiding dirt between the gaps, the overall sense of space will be stronger.
Of course, it also has disadvantages, such as weight, permeability, etc. The former is not much interference, the latter can be handled by a concrete sealing agent, as long as the regular treatment, generally not too big problems.
Second, the use of terrazzo
Terrazzo in the use of space is not limited, for some special space, in addition to terrazzo material, we can also use terrazzo elements to enrich the overall effect, so as to achieve the unique space and visual beauty.
1、Entrance hall
As a connection between the outside world and the interior of the "axis", the entrance determines the first impression of the home, the use of terrazzo in this space, not only wear-resistant, will bring a bright feeling, or novel, or retro, or unique.
2、Living room
To avoid causing visual fatigue, the terrazzo elements in the living room are not too much, you can choose in one of the walls or ground design, not only will not be dazzling but is a highlight of the home, instantly enhance the quality of space.
3、Dining and kitchen
Terrazzo style in these two spaces will be more diverse, whether it is used in the ground, walls, countertops, or sinks are very suitable, can be combined with the overall color of the space to choose the color of terrazzo, you can also choose the conventional style, but no matter which one to choose, the effect is certainly very good.
4、Bathroom
And the kitchen, like the bathroom, is also the most terrazzo place, unlike the living room a small amount of embellishment, this space a little more terrazzo does not hurt, taking into account the bathroom is too slippery, the ground to choose a good anti-slip effect of the material, so as not to produce water on the ground led to slipping.
Similarly, the walls, countertops, sinks can also be terrazzo design, aesthetics is very high.
5, other spaces, accessories
In addition to the above mentioned several commonly used space, can also be terrazzo elements used in other spaces or accessories, even if only a small amount of embellishment, but still a very unique presence.
Third, the terrazzo paving and attention
Terrazzo paving in two ways: ① on-site pouring; ② choose terrazzo tiles.
The biggest difference between the two is that the latter's raw materials and colors can not be selected according to their preferences, because the cement stone tiles are cut in advance, the paving area is relatively small, you can choose terrazzo tiles, cost-effective and convenient. When pouring on-site to pay attention to.
1、Terrazzo types
① epoxy terrazzo: made of epoxy resin and gravel mix, more variable color, and high value, but slightly more expensive.
Cement terrazzo: the most traditional practice, the cement as a bonding agent, cost-effective, more durable, but the value is not as good as the former.
To sum up, if you want high value, choose epoxy resin; if you want high-cost performance, choose cement.
2、Construction should pay attention to
On-site pouring = leveling layer + metal separator strip + surface layer, you can choose fine stone concrete or anti-cracking mortar for leveling, in addition to this, you should also pay attention to.
①Metal strip material: if later need to polish, it is recommended to choose a copper strip.
② The installation height of the embedded strip should be 2-3mm higher than the ground, later grinding to ensure that the embedded strip is flush with the ground.
Tips: terrazzo to remember to regularly maintain Oh, you can buy a special cleaning agent, regular cleaning can be.
