The Galera: Terrazzo History Today terrazzo is faster to install due to advanced technology and products. But nearly a century ago, construction workers did not have a grinding or polishing machine to speed up the flooring process. Today we will talk about an old but important tool that paved the way for terrazzo. Today we [...]
Carolina Park Elementary School is a new construction project involving the installation of an elaborate terrazzo design. Doyle Dickerson Terrazzo installed the terrazzo floor, which illustrates images of a tree with acorns hanging from the branches. The floor is an example of the design possibilities of epoxy terrazzo. Today schools consider epoxy terrazzo not only [...]
Did you know there are different terrazzo systems available? Each system has its own use, but today we at Doyle Dickerson Terrazzo will discuss how thin-set epoxy has advantages over other types of terrazzo. Advantages of Thin-Set Epoxy Durability Epoxy terrazzo is the best thin-set system available today. Other thin-set systems include monolithic terrazzo [...]
Lots of people come to us at Doyle Dickerson Terrazzo asking for help designing their terrazzo floors, so I decided we should share a few of our best tips. Just take these into consideration when sketching out those floor designs and you should have a masterpiece in no time. 1 Keep an open mind [...]
Terrazzo flooring is known for its timeless beauty. The material is vibrant, glossy and colorful. Architects today love using terrazzo for their projects because they have so much flexibility in planning the floor's design. They can use materials such as marble and granite chips, Mother of Pearl or even glass chips to create a design never [...]
Clean a terrazzo floor with a few simple steps. Floors can cover a large surface area in commercial and residential properties; therefore, it is essential to choose a floor that is easy to clean and maintain over time. Doyle Dickerson Terrazzo is here to offer tips on how to properly maintain a terrazzo floor. Accidents happen. [...]
When you think of floors, terrazzo may not be the first option that comes to mind. For years, carpet, hardwood, and tile have dominated the commercial flooring industry. Terrazzo is not the most common flooring system today but has become one of the most valuable flooring systems. Here are 3 reasons to consider terrazzo flooring. Reason [...]
Just How Durable is Terrazzo? Almost daily, we hear someone ask, "How durable is terrazzo, exactly?" It should come as no surprise to hear that we boast about "durable terrazzo" on the regular (it didn't start with this blog post, I assure you), and since we can't just expect everyone to take our word for [...]
Follow us on Social Media: Going behind the scenes of the terrazzo installation process As one of the oldest and most beautiful flooring materials available today, terrazzo installations have increased in recent years in homes, schools, airports and other commercial spaces. As an alternative flooring choice in commercial projects, terrazzo offers architects with an [...]
I'm sure you know that terrazzo is one of the most durable flooring choices out there. This makes it an extremely popular choice for projects that will be expecting a lot of foot traffic, such as hospitals, schools, and airports. But durability isn't the only drawing factor when it comes to terrazzo. Another [...]
