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Why Terrazzo Is Built to Last | Chad Rakow, NTMA Executive Director

Why has terrazzo remained one of the most durable, versatile and distinctive flooring systems in commercial architecture?

On this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk, host David Corson sits down with Chad Rakow, Executive Director of the National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, to explore the art, craftsmanship and performance behind terrazzo.

With 20 years of terrazzo contracting experience, Chad brings valuable insight into the material’s applications, technical requirements and long-term benefits for commercial construction and renovation projects.

The National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association supports architects, designers, artists, specifiers, general contractors, construction managers, maintenance professionals and building owners. The association provides technical guidance, specifications, literature, samples and access to qualified terrazzo contractors and industry suppliers.

Topics include:

• Why terrazzo remains a preferred commercial flooring system
• Epoxy thin-set and cement-based terrazzo
• Sand-cushion, bonded and monolithic systems
• Rustic and polyacrylate terrazzo applications
• Interior and exterior terrazzo design
• Precast terrazzo components and stair treads
• Water-jet-cut metal artwork and divider strips
• Selecting the right system for each application
• Installation quality, performance and maintenance
• How NTMA supports architects, contractors and owners

Terrazzo offers architects and designers nearly unlimited opportunities to combine color, patterns, aggregates, artwork and custom branding. For contractors and owners, it can provide exceptional durability, low maintenance and impressive life-cycle performance.

Whether you are designing a school, hospital, airport, hotel, retail environment or public building, this episode offers useful insight into specifying, installing and maintaining a quality terrazzo system.

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