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SPECIAL TERRAZZO PLATES
The special plates illustrate Venetian Terrazzo, Rustic Terrazzo, Conductive Matrix and Palladiana and are not covered under the Standard plate classification. Palladiana and Venetian Terrazzo are considered to be a highly decorative form of Terrazzo and are eminently suitable for high traffic areas. Palladiana and Venetian Terrazzo normally have Portland cement as a matrix. Rustic Terrazzo is a safe, non-slip, cementitious surfacing suitable for outdoor paving. The texture varies in accordance with the chip sizes and with a great variety of suitable hard, colorful aggregates. Conductive Terrazzo is widely used in hospitals, operating rooms, photo labs, clean rooms, etc.
The Venetian and Rustic Terrazzo Plates in this illustrated catalog are full size. However, to show the basic effects of Palldiana, this plate is reduced. Apart from some types of Rustic Terrazzo, these plates should be considered to be in the premium priced cost range. The main characteristics of these special plates are as follows:
PALLADIANA
A form of Terrazzo in which 1/2 inch thick random fractured slabs of marble are set in an underbed and the joints between these slabs are filled with Terrazzo, or a low shrinkage white or tinted jointing material.
VENETIAN TERRAZZO
Same as standard Terrazzo, except that large chip sizes [#3 through #8] are utilized. Venetian Terrazzo, therefore, requires an increased thickness to accommodate the larger chip sizes.
RUSTIC TERRAZZO
A form of Terrazzo in which no grinding is required. Instead, the topping is washed or treated in such a way that the chips are exposed, creating a uniform textured surface. In
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