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Today I was remembering my growing up in the North, particularly during the holiday season. 
At this time of year the cold begins to come, (more…)
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We have written many times about he environmental and health benefits of natural stone and concrete flooring.
When I thought further about my last article on finding serenity the natural way, it occurred to me that (more…)
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There is so much that each of us can do to effect positive changes in our environment- begining with our homes. From using green cleaning products to preserving, cleaning and restoring energy efficient green materials such as terrazzo floors, granite, marble and concrete, we can make a difference every day.
There is a great resource available for making everyday green choices for your home. Danny Seo is a green home expert. If you visit his website, you will find endless tips on how to make green design and decoration choices.
Keep it green!
Visit our other sites to learn about terrazzo cleaning, more environmental tips and to find out more about our company.
To clean your newly restored terrazzo floor, we recommend using a neutralizer rather than soap or detergent. Neutralizers can be purchased at any home care or hardware store.
Soap and detergents can dull the terrazzo floor’s shine and actually attract dirt because of the residue they leave behind.
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Thanks
Bill
Many people, especially those new to South Florida, aren’t exactly sure what terrazzo is. According to The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, the word terrazzo is derived from the italian “terrace” or “terrazza” and was defined over the centuries as “a form of mosaic flooring made by embedding small pieces of marble in mortar, and then polishing”.
Today, the NTMA defines this traditional material as follows: “Terrazzo consists of marble, granite, onyx or glass chips in portland cement or resinous material. The terrazzo is poured, cured, ground and polished. ”
According to Marble Masters UK, Terrazzo has been used as a flooring product since Roman tomes. Today it enjoys an enviable reputation as an attractive hard flooring that delivers an appealing combination of durability, ease of maintenance, beauty and performance.
Terrazzo is an amazingly “green” product. It is environmentally safe to install or restore (if green , chemical- free methods are used by experts such as Colonial Floor Care). It is also easy to maintain and very hygenic. It does not harbor dust mites or mold, and helps keep Florida homes cool.
I hope you found this article interesting. Give us a call at 954-566-4555 if you need more information, or visit us at our website.
Thanks
Bill