We have solutions for numerous high traffic commercial areas as well as garages decks patios and workshops.
Terrazzo polished concrete floor.
We transform dusty and gray slabs of concrete into a beautifully polished and durable floor that you will be proud to show off.
Terrazzo flooring has a long and rich history dating back over 1500 years.
For example cementitious terrazzo requires a minimum of 70 percent marble chip material and a 30 percent cement matrix.
We use cutting edge diamond grinding technology to resurface the concrete.
Terrazzo from the italian word for terrace is one of the original recycled products created centuries ago by venetian workers utilizing waste chips from slab marble processing.
Cementitious terrazzo is minimum 70 percent marble chip material and 30 percent cement matrix with a portland cement binder.
Treadwell specializes in the installation of durable surfaces.
The difference between terrazzo and polished concrete is the cement to aggregate ratio.
Terrazzocrete is the process of seeding decorative stone into freshly poured concrete or cementitious overlays.
Terrazzo floor polishing polishing uses virtually the same process as concrete polishing although an extra step of stripping off existing waxes or sealers is necessary.
Polished concrete is an industrial flooring finish that is achieved by diamond grinding honing and refining the concrete surface of a building s floor to the architect or builder s desired level of polish.
This is pretty much the opposite of regular concrete which is around 70 percent cement including fly ash or slag and 30 percent aggregate sand and rock.
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We have commercial and residential divisions that include epoxy flooring polished concrete terrazzo flooring and more.
That s probably the biggest difference anyway.
Polished concrete is used in office buildings schools hospitals retail environments manufacturing industrial plants and chemical and refining facilities due to its long life expectancy easy maintenance and ability to withstand harsh conditions.
Options are endless with pricing at about two thirds of the cost of traditional terrazzo flooring.
Perfect polish s exclusive terrazzocrete seeded aggregate system is a cost effective alternative to traditional terrazzo flooring.
Terrazzo has been meeting the needs of commercial clients and general contractors across the state of alabama.
On the other hand polished concrete will have around 30 percent aggregate and 70 percent cement matrix.