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Terrazzo Aggregate: Chip Size Guide

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Aggregates can be crushed into different sizes to create unique terrazzo designs. There are three categories of aggregates that are used in terrazzo flooring today. The most common type is the standard aggregate (sizes #0, #1, and #2) but designers are finding ways to incorporate Venetian styles (sizes #3-#8) and Micro styles (#00 and #000) for the floor finish.

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T E R R A Z Z O C H I P G U I D E G U I D E O N A G G R E G A T E S I Z E S A N D S H A P E S W W W . T E R R A Z Z C O . C O M
W h e n s e l e c t i n g a n a g g r e g a t e f o r y o u r t e r r a z z o d e s i g n , e a c h a g g r e g a t e c o m e s i n d i f f e r e n t s h a p e s o r c h i p s i z e s . T o d a y , a m a j o r i t y o f t e r r a z z o c h i p s a r e c r u s h e d a n d p r o c e s s e d i n s t a n d a r d s i z e s ( c h i p s i z e s # 0 - # 2 ) . H o w e v e r , a n a r c h i t e c t o r d e s i g n e r m a y c h o o s e a n a g g r e g a t e l a r g e r o r s m a l l e r t h a n t h e c o m m o n l y - u s e d s t a n d a r d s i z e s . O t h e r s i z e o p t i o n s i n c l u d e V e n e t i a n c h i p s ( c h i p s i z e s # 3 - # 8 ) , o r t h e s m a l l e s t o f f i n e a g g r e g a t e s ( c h i p s i z e s # 0 0 a n d # 0 0 0 ) , a l l w h i c h c a n c r e a t e a u n i q u e t e r r a z z o f i n i s h f o r a n y c o n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t . O V E R V I E W
SizeNumber PassesScreen RetainedonScreen #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6#6 #7 #8 1/8inch 1/4inch 3/8inch 1/2inch 5/8inch 3/4inch 7/8inch7/8inch 1inch 11/8inch 1/16inch 1/8inch 1/4inch 3/8inch 1/2inch 5/8inch 3/4inch3/4inch 7/8inch 1inch
CHIP SIZE CHART Size #0 Size #1 Size #2 Size #3 Size #00 Size #0 Size #1 Size #2
SHAPE Different crushing techniques alter the shape of a terrazzo chip, adding new design opportunities for a terrazzo finish. For example, depicted is TERRAZZCO's Frozen Blue aggregate.With a jaw crusher and a cone crusher, the aggregate is reduced in sizeandforms a specific shape. The cone crusher (left Image) forms a round- shaped design. In contrast, the jaw crusher (right Image) forms an elongated and jagged shaped design.
STANDARD AGGREGATES Standard aggregates are the most commonly-used terrazzo chips. They are labeled as #0, #1 and #2 chips. Thin-set resinous systems, such as epoxy terrazzo, typically use #0 and #1 chips for 1/4" thick toppings, and #0, #1 and #2 for 3/8" thick toppings. All marble, recycled glass, and exotic seashells can be crushed down to the available sizes.
VENETIAN AGGREGATES Venetian terrazzo chips range from size #3 to size #8. These chips are common among cementitious terrazzo finishes, but can also be used in an epoxy terrazzo design. Venetian terrazzo is adored by interior designers around the world for its unique look. Palladiana terrazzo is a mosaic finish where large chips or slabs are set in place and standard terrazzo fill in between the joints.
MICRO-AGGREGATES Micro-aggregates are chip sizes below the standard #0. From sizes #0 minus, #00 and #000, these chips are noticeably finer for a more uniformed, even perhaps a more elegant looking terrazzo finish. The use of micro-aggregates allows for a quick and easy installation when combined with epoxy terrazzo.
CONCORD TERRAZZO COMPANY Concord Terrazzo Company crushes and processes it's supply of TERRAZZCO速 Brand aggregates at our manufacturing facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. All of our aggregates are packaged in 50 pound bags in-house to decrease lead times and increase convenience. All aggregates are stocked within our warehouse; however, please allow for extended lead times when submitting a sample request for a Venetian terrazzo design. Please call (704) 921-4928 for pricing or additional information regarding our inventory of aggregates.
C O N C O R D T E R R A Z Z O C O M P A N Y 1 8 1 8 U N I V E R S I T Y C O M M E R C I A L P L A C E C H A R L O T T E , N C 2 8 2 1 3 P H O N E : 7 0 4 . 9 2 1 . 4 9 2 8 F A X : 9 8 0 . 3 2 1 . 5 2 2 0 I N F O @ T E R R A Z Z C O . C O M W W W . T E R R A Z Z C O . C O M

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Terrazzo Aggregate: Chip Size Guide

  • 1. T E R R A Z Z O C H I P G U I D E G U I D E O N A G G R E G A T E S I Z E S A N D S H A P E S W W W . T E R R A Z Z C O . C O M
  • 2. W h e n s e l e c t i n g a n a g g r e g a t e f o r y o u r t e r r a z z o d e s i g n , e a c h a g g r e g a t e c o m e s i n d i f f e r e n t s h a p e s o r c h i p s i z e s . T o d a y , a m a j o r i t y o f t e r r a z z o c h i p s a r e c r u s h e d a n d p r o c e s s e d i n s t a n d a r d s i z e s ( c h i p s i z e s # 0 - # 2 ) . H o w e v e r , a n a r c h i t e c t o r d e s i g n e r m a y c h o o s e a n a g g r e g a t e l a r g e r o r s m a l l e r t h a n t h e c o m m o n l y - u s e d s t a n d a r d s i z e s . O t h e r s i z e o p t i o n s i n c l u d e V e n e t i a n c h i p s ( c h i p s i z e s # 3 - # 8 ) , o r t h e s m a l l e s t o f f i n e a g g r e g a t e s ( c h i p s i z e s # 0 0 a n d # 0 0 0 ) , a l l w h i c h c a n c r e a t e a u n i q u e t e r r a z z o f i n i s h f o r a n y c o n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t . O V E R V I E W
  • 4. CHIP SIZE CHART Size #0 Size #1 Size #2 Size #3 Size #00 Size #0 Size #1 Size #2
  • 5. SHAPE Different crushing techniques alter the shape of a terrazzo chip, adding new design opportunities for a terrazzo finish. For example, depicted is TERRAZZCO's Frozen Blue aggregate.With a jaw crusher and a cone crusher, the aggregate is reduced in sizeandforms a specific shape. The cone crusher (left Image) forms a round- shaped design. In contrast, the jaw crusher (right Image) forms an elongated and jagged shaped design.
  • 6. STANDARD AGGREGATES Standard aggregates are the most commonly-used terrazzo chips. They are labeled as #0, #1 and #2 chips. Thin-set resinous systems, such as epoxy terrazzo, typically use #0 and #1 chips for 1/4" thick toppings, and #0, #1 and #2 for 3/8" thick toppings. All marble, recycled glass, and exotic seashells can be crushed down to the available sizes.
  • 7. VENETIAN AGGREGATES Venetian terrazzo chips range from size #3 to size #8. These chips are common among cementitious terrazzo finishes, but can also be used in an epoxy terrazzo design. Venetian terrazzo is adored by interior designers around the world for its unique look. Palladiana terrazzo is a mosaic finish where large chips or slabs are set in place and standard terrazzo fill in between the joints.
  • 8. MICRO-AGGREGATES Micro-aggregates are chip sizes below the standard #0. From sizes #0 minus, #00 and #000, these chips are noticeably finer for a more uniformed, even perhaps a more elegant looking terrazzo finish. The use of micro-aggregates allows for a quick and easy installation when combined with epoxy terrazzo.
  • 9. CONCORD TERRAZZO COMPANY Concord Terrazzo Company crushes and processes it's supply of TERRAZZCO速 Brand aggregates at our manufacturing facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. All of our aggregates are packaged in 50 pound bags in-house to decrease lead times and increase convenience. All aggregates are stocked within our warehouse; however, please allow for extended lead times when submitting a sample request for a Venetian terrazzo design. Please call (704) 921-4928 for pricing or additional information regarding our inventory of aggregates.
  • 10. C O N C O R D T E R R A Z Z O C O M P A N Y 1 8 1 8 U N I V E R S I T Y C O M M E R C I A L P L A C E C H A R L O T T E , N C 2 8 2 1 3 P H O N E : 7 0 4 . 9 2 1 . 4 9 2 8 F A X : 9 8 0 . 3 2 1 . 5 2 2 0 I N F O @ T E R R A Z Z C O . C O M W W W . T E R R A Z Z C O . C O M