The Three R's of Terrazzo: Restoration, Renovation, Refinishing
Learning Objectives:
- Define terrazzo and its history, list its components, and its design and performance characteristics.
- Discuss the environmental impacts of terrazzo in relation to durability, material composition and embodied energy, recycled/reuse content, emissions and indoor air quality.
- Use project examples to defend how terrazzo restoration, renovation, and refinishing contribute to meeting environmental and sustainable objectives of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and the pollution associated with harvesting and manufacturing replacement materials.
- Describe coefficient of friction, sealers, slip-resistance, and ease of maintenance that contribute to a safe, healthy environment
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Terrazzo's durability is unquestioned and its versatility is unrivaled. This course explains the options available to restore terrazzo floors discovered underneath carpet and tile or damaged through decades of abandonment. It discusses the renovation of buildings by installing new terrazzo and the refinishing of terrazzo floors.
Photo courtesy of NTMA
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Gary French, the Technical Director of the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, received a degree in Chemistry from David Lipscomb University in 1972. At Sherwin Williams, he assisted in the laboratory, technical service and product management, and developed several epoxy formulas; he has also been a presenter on resinous materials to concrete for the CSI. Gary has presented over 300 AIA seminars on terrazzo and has written several articles on resinous flooring. Gary is responsible for providing training to contractors of the NTMA, delivering courses on the installation of terrazzo and related issues. |
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The National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association has been setting the standards for terrazzo since 1923. We offer assistance throughout the design and installation process. Specifications are available online, and our technical advisor can answer your specific questions. |
