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Venetian Terrazzo is the fruit of the Latin people’s genius, a people who were able to exploit the poor elements at their disposal to create a product of great artistic value. This type of pavement, having very antique origins, found its formal expression in  Venice, where in 1586 the “Arte de’ Terrazzeri” was born, the first written set of rules for making terrazzo. Originally in lime, Venetian terrazzo has undergone numerous and continuous evolutions during the centuries, adapting itself to the tastes of each age. The use of grinding machines permitted the

Venetian terrazzo is chosen for its great versatility. The combinations of colours and different materials guarantees the possibility of satisfying even the most modern aesthetic needs. Its variegated composition doesn’t let dirt show and the fact that there aren’t any grooves makes it easy to clean throughout the years. Venetian terrazzo is a handicraft where the manual predominates over the mechanical one. For this reason, when observing a traditional Venetian terrazzo one can note the following particularities: it is a conglomerate of marble chips and cement, giving its final aspect, especially

Venetian terrazzo does not need any particular care. It is known for its durability and practicality of maintenance. After having consigned the work and after some time, some dull zones due to deposited dust can appear on the pavement. To bring back the terrazzo’s optimal aspect, it is sufficient to wipe away the dust with a damp cloth and then polish it with a household polishing machine. As time passes it is suggested to periodically perform a wax treatment on those zones which are more prone to everyday wear. One should

Il Consorzio "Il Terrazzo alla Veneziana" si costituisce al fine di salvaguardare la qualità di un prodotto che il mondo intero riconosce quale espressione artistica e culturale del nostro territorio, nonché per tutelare la professionalità e le prospettive di lavoro di quelle imprese di terrazzieri che da sempre interpretano correttamente questo antico mestiere. Con il chiaro intento di isolare quanti tentano di spacciare per "terrazzo alla veneziana" prodotti di bassa qualità eseguiti con materiali impropri e tecniche sbrigative, e di valorizzare un’opera autentica, il Consorzio intende dettarne le regole generali per