Terrazzo technical information

Composition and production. Terrazzo floors and objects are made of Portland cement, marble powder, inorganic cement pigments, sand and aggregates, cement additives and recycled marble and glass pieces. These components are mixed with water and moulded. The tiles dry and harden naturally during 3 to 5 weeks. The last stage of factory production is a surface polishing, removing 2 to 5 mm to unveil the beauty of the decorative aggregates.

The tiles are intended for decorative interior use.
Applicable standards. Our terrazzo tiles are not standardised. This is due to the production method as each tile is individually handcrafted and each order is made to measure. The laboratory tests mentioned below are applicable only to the tiles tested as delivered from factory.

The laboratory tests have been carried out on Terrazzo Marble 10 MixWhite, TB tiles using various protocols and test methods for terrazzo or cement/concrete slabs. We have mostly used the Tests for Terrazzo of interior use directive UNE-EN 13748-1, for which the tested tiles have passed/are within the standards. The results of these tests are applicable only to the tiles tested.

Dimensions and surface flatness

Difference between 4 sides of a tile: + / - 0,5mm
Thickness variation: + / - 1mm

Flexural strength and breaking load
LOMECO laboratories, 2023 (UNE-EN 13748-1)

Tested tiles: Terrazzo M10: 60x60x1,6cm MixWhite, TB

Flexural Modulus, average value (MPa): 9,3
Meets the requirements of the directive UNE-EN 13748-1

Breaking load average value (kN): 2,5
The tiles should be laid on a concrete slab or a rigid base.
Meets the requirements of the directive UNE-EN 13748-1

Slip rate
LOMECO laboratories, 2023 (UNE-EN 13748-1)

Tested tiles: Terrazzo M10: 30x30x1,6cm MixWhite, TB

Slip rate (USRV), Average value: 32
Meets the requirements of the directive UNE-EN 13748-1

LOMECO laboratories, 2023. Pendulum friction method.

Tested tiles: Terrazzo M10: 30x30x1,6cm MixWhite, TB
Test in humid conditions. For pedestrian transit areas (UNE 41901).

Slip rate (PTV), Slip rate (USRV), Average value: 33 (Class 1)

IFA Laboratory, Germany, 2022 (DIN51130 and ASR)

Tested tiles: Terrazzo M10: 40x40x2cm MixWhite, TB

Result: total mean of inclination angle: 12,0º, Classification R10
The values of the Slip Resistance refers to the tile tested as delivered from the factory.

Impact resistance
LOMECO laboratories, 2023 (UNE-EN 13748-1)

Tested tiles: Terrazzo M10: 30x30x1,6cm MixWhite, TB

First crack height (mm): >1000
Breaking height (mm): >1000
Result of use: INDUSTRIAL USE

Abrasion resistance. Wide disk method
LOMECO laboratories, 2023 (UNE-EN 13748-1)

Tested tiles: Terrazzo M10: 30x30x1,6cm MixWhite, TB

Abrasion footprint length, average: 22 (21,5 – 22,5 – 22)
Result of use: INTENSIVE USE
Meets the requirements of the directive UNE-EN 13748-1

Water absorption from visible side
LOMECO laboratories, 2023 (UNE-EN 13748-1)

Tested tiles: Terrazzo M10: 30x30x1,6cm MixWhite, TB

Absorption from visible side (g/cm2): 0,2
Meets the requirements of the directive UNE-EN 13748-1

Total water absorption or absorption capacity
LOMECO laboratories, 2023 (UNE-EN 13748-1)

Tested tiles: Terrazzo M10: 30x30x1,6cm MixWhite, TB

Total absorption 5%
Meets the requirements of the directive UNE-EN 13748-1

Reaction to fire

The tiles are considered A1fl class in relation to their fire reaction without the need for any testing, as per the decision of the commission 96/603/CEE.

VOC Emission tests

Eurofins product testing, 2021

French VOC regulation (DEVL 1133129ª):
French CMR components (DEVP0908633A and DEVP0910046A):	PASS
Italian CAM Edilizia (GU n.259):	PASS
ABG/AgBB (Ausschuss zur gesundheitlichen Bewertung von Bauprodukten):	PASS
Belgian Regulation (C-2014/24249):	PASS
Indoor Air Comfort GOLD (Eurofins):	PASS
BREEAM International:	Exemplary level
LEED v4.1 BETA:	PASS