Terrazzo Treads & Thresholds: Crafting Durable Elegance
The Beauty and Versatility of Terrazzo
Terrazzo treads and thresholds represent the perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal. Made by combining aggregates like marble or glass chips with a binding material such as cement or resin, terrazzo offers a versatile and durable solution for a wide range of applications. Its timeless beauty makes it a favorite for both modern and traditional spaces. One of the defining characteristics of terrazzo is its incredible versatility in design. The use of various aggregates allows for an extensive palette of colours, patterns, and textures. This adaptability has made terrazzo a popular choice for staircases and thresholds in residential, commercial, and public spaces. Terrazzo thresholds, in particular, have been a staple in architecture for decades, commonly found in older homes as a testament to their enduring appeal.
Exceptional Features of Terrazzo
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Durability- Terrazzo is highly resistant to wear, scratches, and stains, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like staircases and thresholds. Its long-lasting performance ensures it maintains its elegance over time.
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Versatility- Suitable for both new builds and renovation projects, terrazzo can seamlessly integrate into any architectural style.
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Ease of Installation- The installation process involves cleaning the area, applying adhesive, and fitting the terrazzo with precision using packers to level it.
Customization Options
Terrazzo treads and thresholds offer numerous customisation opportunities to suit individual preferences and project requirements. Whether this is matching existing terrazzo or creating a new design.
Edge Finishes
Choose from a variety of edge finishes to enhance both functionality and aesthetics:
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No finish
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½ bullnose
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Full bullnose
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3mm pencil round
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10mm pencil round
Functional and Aesthetic Benefits
Terrazzo Thresholds Also known as transition strips, thresholds provide a smooth and visually appealing transition between different flooring surfaces or rooms. Their design can be tailored to suit various architectural styles while meeting functional requirements such as bridging height differences between flooring materials.
Terrazzo Treads Terrazzo stair treads are designed with careful consideration of building codes, traffic flow, and architectural aesthetics. Their durability and customization options contribute to safe and stylish staircases.
Why Choose Terrazzo Treads & Thresholds?
With their combination of durability, beauty, and versatility, terrazzo treads and thresholds are an investment in timeless design. Whether you’re restoring a heritage staircase or designing a sleek, modern entryway, terrazzo offers unparalleled elegance and performance. Our standard sizes and finishes ensure rapid production, while custom options allow for personalized solutions that align with your unique vision.
Order Your Custom Terrazzo Today
Transform your space with bespoke terrazzo treads and thresholds. Contact us now to discuss your project and explore our extensive range of options or visit www.dmterrazzo.com
Let’s create something extraordinary together.
What is a Slip Rating
Different Types of Polished Concrete
There are so many different names givent to polished concrete it can be extremely confusing for example;
hiperfloor, superfloor, pyrafloor, hit n miss, burnished, surface polish, cream polish, salt n pepper, partial exposure, bronze, silver, gold, platinum, just to name a few........
At Diagrind (R) we have tried to simplfy the process and ignore all the fancy names which essentially mean the same thing. American standards (as we are yet to get Australian ones) break polished concrete into several classes
Class A: cream polish/burnished concrete
Class B: partial exposure
Class C/D: medium to full exposure
Class S (this is unique to Australia: grind and seal (varying levels of aggregate exposure)
There are no fancy names, this can be used by any propriatary polishing system. This way you know that you are getting what you asked for from your contractor. We provide free resources for you to use and give you contractor to descibe the type of polished concrete you want.
All of the forms are here
What polished concrete finish is right for me
What polished concrete finish is right for me
This is a loaded question and ever house is different. So we thought we might put together a small list of pro's and con's to the major types.
First big difference is diamond polished or grind and seal.
- Pro Diamond polished:
- hard to scratch as no topical coating to scratch off
- able to achieve a variety of non-slip levels easily
- eco-friendly greener flooring option
- low lifetime cost
- easy to refurbish
- Con Diamond Polished:
- susceptible to acid etching
- susceptible to staining
- level of exposure and artefacts determined by the concreter who installs
- Pro Grind and Seal:
- often cheaper option
- very good staining resistance
- can achieve "wet look" polished concrete
- Con Grind and Seal:
- topical coating that can scratch
- achieving non-slip requires an additive that can detract from aesthetics or cause floor to wear prematurely
- harder to refurbish
The next major question to answer is the exposure of aggregate level
Burnished concrete/cream polish Class O and A):
- Pro:
- clean seamless finish
- natural looking and easier to colour match between different pours.
- cheapest and fastest diamond polished concrete floor
- Con:
- staining that occurs before polishing can be difficult to impossible to remove
- pattern and finish dictated by the quality of helicopter work when installed
- acid etching can be much more noticeable compared to floors with exposed aggregate.
- can really only be achieved on new builds
- small aggregate and fines can be exposed during the polishing process
- level of finish dictated by levelness of floor
Hit n Miss/partial aggregate exposure (Class B):
- Pro:
- industrial look
- works on most floors (sometimes due to installation majority of aggregate will need to be exposed)
- can sometimes hide artefacts from pouring.
- Con:
- level of exposure dictated by levelness of floor
Full exposure/platinum (Class C/D):
- Pro:
- will always level the floor out
- can grind out high spots and to allow for doors without affecting the look and finish
- terrazzo look to floor
- very high end finish
- Con:
- quality of exposure dictated by installation of concrete
- artefacts such as boot prints and screed marks can be seen.
- Cold joints in pour can be obvious
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