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Floor As Your Canvas, Terrazzo

Children’s Mercy Hospital – East Clinic

Architect: HMN Architects, Inc. – Overland Park, KS
Terrazzo Contractor: DESCO Coatings. – Olathe, KS
Terrazzo Resin Supplier: Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies
(Terroxy® Resin Systems)

Design Notes: The possibilities are endless when designing with terrazzo. A true fairytale landscape was specifically designed for terrazzo in this LEED-certified project. The combination of bright and fun colors along with animated images not only creates a warm and comforting space, but also opens up an artistic dialogue with young patients. 21 epoxy terrazzo colors and the combination of metal works and custom water-jet cuts were used in the design process to create a brush stroke appearance in this 6,000 square-foot installation.

With terrazzo, the possibilities are endless. Let the floor be your canvas and bring terrazzo into your next project by contacting your Architectural Sales Consultant for assistance at 800.7.MARBLE or visit www.tmsupply.com.

Floor As Your Canvas, Terrazzo

Cathedral of Christ the King

Architect:    Murphy-Graves – Lexington, Ky
Terrazzo Contractor:    Martina Bros. Company, Inc.- Lexington, KY
Terrazzo Resin Supplier:   Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies
(Terroxy® Resin Systems)

Design Notes: The craftsmanship of the contractor and the versatility of terrazzo are fully demonstrated in the renovation of the original 1960s building. This 3,500 square-foot installation brings in 3/8” epoxy terrazzo to match the sand-cushion terrazzo; perfectly matching the original color scheme and the Italian marble aggregates that were used. The flow from one color to another is visually consistent giving the Cathedral of Christ the King a clean and beautiful finish.

Natural Stone, Terrazzo

Always Make a Grand First Impression!

First impressions are lasting impressions. It only takes one-tenth of a second for someone to paint an image of who you are or how you live. They aren’t always accurate, and can be misleading at times. We are all very critical of one another, especially each other’s homes. If this very second, someone were to walk through your front door, what would your entryway say about you?

Remember the entryway sets the tone for the rest of your home. Work with the space you have. Determine whether you want to make a comfy and inviting entryway or a bold and daring one. There is no wrong or right way when it comes to decorating your entryway, it’s more of a sample taste of what your visitors will get when they enter your home.

A great entryway doesn’t always have to be over the top; pick and choose what you want your focal point to be. Check out this amazing Feathered Oyster Quartzite installation that T&M supplied. This practical home chose to enhance and focus on the flooring, while keeping the walls neutral and furniture minimal. (This is definitely not your ordinary entryway, but we love it!)

Below is actually the entryway to our wheeling location. Being a terrazzo & stone company, we decided to make the flooring part of the main attraction. It is a beautiful blend of Terrazzo, Marble and Limestone.

We are speechless, check out this 160 sqft epoxy terrazzo rug in the entryway of this private residence. Create the illusion of a rug by using terrazzo or natural stone. This method will not only outlast the life of a rug, but the home itself!

You don’t always have to concentrate on the flooring. You can engage visitors immediately by displaying family photos or art in the entryway. You can make your entryway super girly or macho manly. Remember it’s your entryway and it’s a vision of your personality.

The most important rule to follow is to make your entryway inviting.

Floor As Your Canvas, Terrazzo

Terrazzo… The Floor As Your Canvas

Architect:   HKS Architects – Las Vegas, NV
Terrazzo Contractor:   Corradini Corp. – Fountain Valley, CA
Terrazzo Resin Supplier:   Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies
(Terroxy® Resin Systems)

Design Notes: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts should be the template for all theaters yet to come. The time and care that went into the finishes of the two adjoining buildings is unparalleled. Epoxy Terrazzo covers almost every inch of this project. Each space holds a different design and utilizes a different Terrazzo function to create a unique yet contemporary feel. The Terrazzo system includes a Moisture Vapor Barrier and a Crack Suppression Membrane along with 4 very precisely chosen colors that flow together in timeless patterns. The logo is displayed everywhere, including the Terrazzo floor. The main focal point of the structure is a “chevron” pattern that can be seen from all 3 levels above.

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2013 NTMA Honor Awards

Terrazzo & Marble would like to congratulate all 2013 National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association (NTMA) Honor Award winners. Each year the NTMA recognizes the most interesting, intricate and beautiful terrazzo installations from the previous year at their annual convention. This collection of jobs truly demonstrates how the quality and craftsmanship of an NTMA terrazzo Contractor and creativity of architecture and design can transform a floor into a performing art.