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Epoxy Terrazzo Floors. (Product Watch).


Thin-set Epoxy Terrazzo terrazzo

Type of flooring consisting of marble chips set in cement or epoxy resin that is poured and ground smooth when dry. Terrazzo was ubiquitous in the 20th century in commercial and institutional buildings.
 Floors from General Polymers are attractive and friendly to the environment, using natural marble aggregate or recycled glass but containing no volatile organic solvents.

Epoxy Terrazzo flooring releases no harmful components during manufacturing, installation, or the life of the system and, once installed, it prevents radon penetration and helps maintain a healthy indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor . The seamless finish is easy to clean and, because of its long life cycle, conserves energy and other natural resources. Durable Epoxy Terrazzo Floors maintain a like-new" appearance for many years.

When its longer life cycle and ease of cleaning are considered, the cost of terrazzo flooring compares favorably to tile, vinyl composition tile Vinyl composition tile (VCT) is a finished flooring material used primarily in commercial and institutional applications. [1] Vinyl tiles are composed of colored vinyl chips formed into solid sheets of varying thicknesses (1/8” is most common) by heat and pressure  (VCT VCT Voluntary Counseling and Testing
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), carpet, and other resilient products.

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