There are certain places that terrazzo flooring is simply more common than it is in others. While we are strong advocates for expanding the reach of terrazzo flooring into many less-used places, the team at Klein and Company Inc. do recognize the reasons behind the wide utilization of this flooring type in some areas over others.
While commonly considered a commercial-only building material, terrazzo is surprisingly common in residential areas. Check out some of the most common applications we receive orders for on our robust terrazzo flooring supply store below!
Office Buildings
The most common image of terrazzo flooring is probably its most common, though the diversity found in the applications therein would leave most people wondering if they were actually made of the same material. After all, terrazzo is chosen in offices for reasons well beyond longevity, including its ease of customization, durability under intense foot traffic, and ability to match brand colors and even recreate designs, such as a logo, directly in the floor. For a company’s headquarters or offices, terrazzo flooring represents the longevity and present or future successes of the brand itself. Whether an office chooses to put their logo amidst the atrium that welcomes guests or a doctor’s office utilizes calming colors and patterns in their waiting room, both cases showcase the versatility offered by terrazzo flooring.
Airports
For the reasons mentioned above, airports are another common place to find terrazzo flooring. Here, however, the versatility of the flooring material to feature colors and patterns is often extended to include words or directions that help to guide passengers through security, to their terminal, and even from their plane. In addition, different airlines can customize the flooring near their terminals to match their own branded colors and help to guide passengers through the terminal area. Above all, however, the largest benefit terrazzo offers an airport is longevity and low-maintenance; after all, every single day a section of an airport is closed down for maintenance or repairs is costly and inconvenient for the airport, its passengers, and the airlines that offer their services within.
Hospitals
For a hospital, no flooring material comes close to terrazzo. Since the floor is naturally antimicrobial, meaning that it does not allow porous holes that can hold bacteria, it actually gives patients and staff a cleaner, more sanitary surface that any other flooring material can hope to match. Best of all, terrazzo flooring can easily be made into one sheet-like surface that is easy to clean and disinfect, but also allows hospital beds and other large equipment to be easily wheeled around and positioned, which could be lifesaving under the right circumstances. As above, hospitals can also make their floors look inviting, branded, or even informational for patients, visitors, and staff alike.
Homes
While it is still uncommon to find terrazzo flooring inside all but the largest homes, the material is becoming a common solution for countertops and outdoor living areas. Whether you’re looking to line a pool or patio, create a custom firepit, or even create a truly one-of-a-kind kitchen countertop or island, terrazzo offers a level of customization and beauty that can’t be matched by any other material. Still, we would like to see more homeowners bold enough to create intricate designs in their home’s entryway using terrazzo flooring. You can consider it for your remodel if your home features large, open spaces that would benefit from multiple colors or an intricate design; dollar for dollar, you won’t find a better material for an area like this in your home that will last throughout your family’s time there.
Regardless of your chosen application, shop our selection of terrazzo flooring materials and supplies online here!
