In a message dated 12/3/98 12:33:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Can anyone explain what a 'terrazo' floor is comprised of?

Simple explanation: Stone, aggregate, usually selected for color & size.
Cementitious matrix usually tinted an interesting color. Pour it like concrete
then when set/dry grind it down with diamond wheels. The grinding exposes the
cross section & color of the aggregate. Progressively finer diamond grinding
results in a polish, the polishing process possibly augmented by various other
stuff.

Michael Davidson, fellow BP'r, has been a bit quiet on BP because he has been
wrapped up in a terrazzo project with a few problems. Possibly he will be kind
enough to relate his adventures sometime soon.

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