PPSI represents Terrazzo and Marble Supply, the largest and most reputable supplier of terrazzo resin, aggregates and accessories in the world. T&M manufactures full terrazzo systems including an industry-leading moisture vapor mitigation system, iso-crack membrane, and epoxy resin. T&M’s credibility and reputation with quarries and suppliers across the globe allows us to obtain only the highest quality aggregates and divider strips for our terrazzo customers and specifiers.
Terrazzo Design
Installation Process
Terrazzo Systems
Details
01. Design Process
The beautiful thing about terrazzo is that it has unlimited design possibilities. We love developing custom mixes for your projects and we encourage you to schedule a design session. We also keep a limited inventory of samples at our office for quick ship needs.
Samples now available on Material Bank
Order terrazzo samples from Material bank for overnight delivery. If you are a designer and need access, please email us expedited approval link.
Material Bank
Resin Selection
We tint our epoxy using liquid dispersion, similar to how paint is tinted. We are able to match any paint color from all major paint companies (ie. Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Pantone, etc.).
Aggregate Selection
We have a beautiful range of aggregates sourced from all over the world. Aggregates include natural marble, recycled glass, porcelain, and even oyster shells.
Production
Custom samples are all made to order. They are poured and ground by hand and typically take 2 weeks to produce. We understand that you likely need your samples as quickly as possible. We keep stocked a limited inventory of favorite samples that we can send out immediately to use for client meetings/presentations while your custom samples are being made!
02. Installation
Poured-in-pace terrazzo is a highly artistic floor finish, requiring the most skilled and experienced flooring contractors/craftsmen to produce beautiful and timeless floors. We supply our materials exclusively to National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association (NTMA) contractor members who are proficient in all types of terrazzo systems and abide by the NTMA’s stringent quality-assurance standards.
Moisture Vapor Treatment
Terroxy by Terrazzo & Marble Supply
T&M's Moisture Vapor Treatment is ideal for cured concrete that exhibits excessive moisture vapor transmission. Terroxy Moisture Vapor Treatment is a low viscosity, water-based epoxy primer designed specifically to penetrate the capillaries of damp or green concrete, and shut off vapor drive within the slap. PPSI recommends building in moisture treatment on all slab on grade and lightweight concrete applications, as we almost always see high moisture readings in these areas.
03. Terrazzo Systems
Standard Terrazzo
Standard terrazzo commonly uses a blend of aggregates sized 0, 1, and 2. Standard epoxy terrazzo has a total finished thickness of 3/8" and is typically your most cost-efficient option.
Venetian Terrazzo
Venetian terrazzo uses a percentage of #4-7 sized aggregates in the mix. These systems can range from 1/2"-3/4" thick. Venetian terrazzo is usually more expensive due to the extra thickness and grinding involved to accommodate the larger aggregates.
Palladiana Terrazzo
Palladiana Terrazzo traditionally used fracture marble slab pieces that were set and grouted with a traditional terrazzo mix. Today's Palladiana uses fractured 3/8" marble tiles, that can range from 6" to 24", grouted with a standard terrazzo mix. The full system is 1/2" - 1" thick.
Microchip Terrazzo
Microchip Terrazzo Systems use a combination of 0's and 00's to create beautiful fine aggregate mixes. These floors are typically more expensive due to the added labor of double grouting. This is required in order to fill the pin-holes that open up during the grinding process.
Concrete Slab Details
01. Contraction Joint Detail
Commonly referred to as "Saw Cuts" or "Control Joints", designed to control volume change in the slab.
02. Optional Contraction Joint Detail
Single strip detail to be used in conjunction with Detail 1, allowing for a low profile 16 gauge strip in lieu of the back-to-back L strips.
03. Option for Art Work
Buried Saw Cut detail, also used in conjunction in Detail 1 at interim control joints between columns. This detail is ideal of artwork or logos.
04. Isolation Joint
Engineered to separate movement in load-bearing columns from concrete floor slabs.
05. Terrazzo Control Jointing Over Full Elastomeric Membrane
For designs incorporating full crack isolation membrane, reference joint shall occur at a maximum 30 ft spacing in any direction.
06. Random Crack Detail
Detail all through-slab random cracks with iso-crack membrane and fabric.
07. Construction Joint
Detail for "Cold Joints" or "Pour Stops" that will require doweling to restrict movement to the horizontal plane. Continuous rebar in elevated slabs eliminates the need for dowels, allowing to use Detail 3.
04. Details
Reach out at the link below to schedule a call to review details based on your project specific conditions.
Transition Details
01. Terrazzo to Carpet
02. Terrazzo to VCT
03. Terrazzo to Porcelain Tile
03. Terrazzo to Wood
Use Schluter Reno-T or equal
06. Manufacturers/Suppliers
