My Firsthand Experience with the Industry's Leading Wave Manufacturers: Kelly Slater Wave Co. Surf Lakes Endless Surf Perfect Swell WaveGarden All my life, I’ve been an avid action and water sports enthusiast , with a deep attraction to surfing. Growing up in Atlanta, quality waves were hard to come by, but that changed in 2012 with the invention of the surf gate . This advancement revolutionized wake surfing, sparking over a decade of double-digit growth in wake-surf boat s

In todays post we will discuss large aggregate terrazzo, also know as venetian terrazzo. Venetian Terrazzo is a premium terrazzo that utilizes larger than standard size aggregates as noted below. This system requires added thickness to accommodate the larger stones. Remember to specify the corresponding height divider strips and that the slab may need to be recessed. Typically standard thin-set epoxy terrazzo is 3/8" where as venetian terrazzo will be 5/8"-3/4" depending on

Today I visited Hapeville, GA. Home of the Original Chick-fil-A Dwarf House. Chick-Fil-A decided it was time for an update so they did a...

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In today's post we'll discuss a new system by Terrazzo & Marble called Terra-Crete. When installed and protected properly polished...

In today's post I want to discuss designers concerns with heavy objects being placed or rolled over epoxy terrazzo. Can you park cars on...

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In today's post we are going to discuss porcelain pavers. I recently had the opportunity to walk two recently completed paver projects....

In today's post we are going to discuss terrazzo flooring over raised access flooring. Epoxy terrazzo can be installed over access...

In today's post we are going to discuss the use of epoxy terrazzo in a restroom application. Terrazzo commonly comes to mind for use in a restroom application because it's seamless, there are no grout joints to keep clean. Furthermore, the epoxy terrazzo binder is impervious and has excellent chemical resistance to withstand the harsh bathroom environment. Keep in mind that the epoxy binder only accounts for about %30 of the material by weight. The remaining 70% is aggregate.

In today's post we are going to discuss common terrazzo architectural details. Designing with terrazzo can be a tricky process. However,...

In today's post we'll take a look at some featured terrazzo installations around Tampa Florida. I'll also discuss pricing as well as the...

In today's post we'll take a look at some featured terrazzo installations around Jackson Mississippi and the surrounding area. I'll also...

today's post we'll take a look at some featured terrazzo installations around West Palm Beach. I'll also discuss pricing as well as the...

In today's post we'll take a look at some featured terrazzo installations in Miami, Florida market. I'll also discuss pricing as well as...

In today's post we'll take a look at some featured projects in the Orlando Florida terrazzo market. I'll also discuss pricing as well as...

In today's post we'll take a look at some featured projects in the Nashville terrazzo market. I'll discuss pricing as well as the typical...

today's post we'll take a look at some featured terrazzo installations in Ft. Lauderdale. I'll also discuss pricing as well as the...

Atlanta Georgia's terrazzo market has been growing over the last decade and now reaches across nearly every market type. In today's post we'll take a look at some featured projects in the Atlanta terrazzo market. I'll also discuss pricing as well as the typical terrazzo contractors that are installing in this area. Atlanta has been a growing city for numerous reasons. This has kept the the residential and commercial construction markets healthy. The majority of the terrazzo i

In todays post we will be discussing the science of polishing. Grit levels, 120 for example, are the number of scratches per inch that a...

In this post we are going to discuss finishing terrazzo. There are two main options to finish terrazzo: 1. Standard Topical Sealer 2....

In today's post, we are going to discuss Palladiana Terrazzo. This was actually the original terrazzo flooring. Resourceful mosaic...

Brass and gold-colored metals are very trendy at the moment, and rightfully so . It's a really good look. In today's post, we’ll...

In recent years, I’ve noticed a trend that designers are considering using terrazzo in hospital operating rooms. Historically, softer...