Terrazzo is gorgeous, there’s no doubt about that. It can really set a room apart and take it from a “nice room” to a “wow, nice room!” in one fell swoop. Terrazzo is usually done by seeding or adding quartz or stone into an epoxy binder and then grounding and polishing the surface, leaving a smooth glossy and refined finish. Epoxy is a petroleum-based product and can get very expensive not to mention hazardous and very messy. The latest way to be Eco conscious and still get Terrazzo is with a product developed by SureCrete that uses a cement binder rather than an epoxy one. This can replace the epoxy terrazzo with cement.
Economical, ecologically friendly, not to mention versatile, concrete is becoming a fast favorite among the savvy contractors who know that light-weight concrete such as Xtreme countertop and for flooring Xtreme Terrazzo can recreate some of the most amazing looks without some of the major problems, including price, and time frame that may prohibit their use in many cases
Getting the Right Terrazzo Look
Created from specifically formulated concrete, Terrazzo concrete countertops are becoming extremely popular these days. Depending on the color scheme and the look you are going for, you can add small bits of colored glass, stones or quartz to achieve a terrazzo look. Granite chips and other materials inlcuding metal and brass or other more expensive semi precious stones can be used to get the mosaic effect. Of course, if you happen to have marble remnants that cannot be used for any other purpose, you could use those in the concrete mixture.
After finding the right additional touch for your terrazzo countertop, you need to find the right sealing material to protect the items that are embedded in the concrete. With traditional concrete terrazzo countertops can be very heavy, not to mention a time consuming process, taking around two to three days to dry and be ready for the next step, this is a long waiting period. Traditional concrete can also be very heavy to work with and may need extra framing to be used safely.
If homeowners want their terrazzo concrete countertop to be a specific color either due to personal choice or to match their existing décor, then this can be done as well. When the manufacturer is creating the countertop, pigments are added which change the color of the base concrete these are called integral colors.
These Terrazzo concrete countertops require very little maintenance and are extremely easy to clean. A layer of sealant is used to seal the countertops. This also creates a smooth working surface and prevents foreign particles from entering and staining the countertop.
If you are interested in getting a Terrazzo concrete countertop, try SureCrete, you won’t be disappointed
