Each year, the North Central Terrazzo Association gathers to discuss advances in technology, to refine industry techniques, and to build camaraderie across our association. We seek to make time-tested terrazzo techniques even better. We also look back at the projects completed by our association members that show the breadth, beauty, and versatility of terrazzo flooring. Many…
Year: 2018
Municipal Flooring - Built to Last
Because municipal buildings are built with taxpayer money, they are designed and built to last. That’s one reason why terrazzo flooring is often the best choice—no other flooring combines beauty with an excellent life-cycle cost profile. We see terrazzo flooring in Chicago neighborhood post offices built in the 1930s that holds a classic look with…
Long-Lasting Terrazzo Saves Taxpayer Dollars
When deciding on a floor for government and public education projects, designers and architects might feel like they have to compromise cost for beauty and durability. But with terrazzo’s remarkable longevity, they don’t have to. Terrazzo can be used to construct designs that can last decades without replacement and with minimal maintenance. This saves money…