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Terrazzo floors were a little out of fashion, but have been enjoying increasing popularity again in recent years and are being used more and more in houses. The nice thing is that visually they have a lot to offer, and everyone Terrazzo floor always reminded of a small work of art. In the following lines we will introduce you to the special features of this beautiful floor covering and show you the advantages and disadvantages.
A terrazzo floor is a floor covering that was already popular in ancient times. During this time it could be found in many temples and homes of the ancient Greeks and Romans. By the way, terrazzo is an Italian word that, when translated into German, means nothing other than floor covering. Even today, Italy is still the country where terrazzo flooring is most popular. The floor is made up of different colored stones that form a pattern. In technical jargon, these are referred to as so-called additives. The stones are surrounded by a cement-bound screed base. When laying, the stones are placed in the still wet screed. The whole thing is pulled smooth and finally dries out. Finally, the floor is sanded and polished, which gives it its characteristic surface.
No two terrazzo floors are the same. Every terrazzo floor created is absolutely unique, resulting from the laying of the individual stones. Another special feature is that the floor is completely seamless. It therefore forms a uniform surface. This feels very good when walking on it with bare feet, and dirt can't get stuck in the gaps.
There are no limits to creativity - a few years ago MVM AG was able to lay a truly unique terrazzo floor for a customer. For this special floor covering, stones were taken from the neighboring river “Reuss” and processed in a natural way. The result is a beautiful floor that seems hard to beat in terms of naturalness and individuality.
As with many other things, there are differences in the quality of terrazzo floors. The selected raw material during processing plays a crucial role in the longevity of the floor as well as professional processing. A disadvantage of improper installation can be that the screed can quickly tend to crack. If you also want to have a terrazzo floor installed, then you should definitely rely on the expertise and experience of a specialist company. The MVM company, for example, has a high level of expertise in creating terrazzo floors and can help you get your new dream floor covering. You get a floor that is not only full of aesthetics, but can also last you a lifetime.
A terrazzo floor can be used in many different ways in the house. It shows its particular strengths in damp rooms, such as bathrooms or utility rooms. It is also very suitable for living and dining rooms or for designing an entrance hall. Our MVM reference object shows what special effect a terrazzo floor can create «Conversion of an Art Nouveau villa, Lucerne».
The terrazzo floor is seamless and is made up of many individual small and different colored stones. And no two floors are the same. If you would like to upgrade your house with one of these, then you should not hesitate and contact us. Feel free to give us a call. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this great floor covering in a completely non-binding initial consultation.
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