The associates
After almost five centuries from the Statute of the Terrazzo-Layers, The Venetian Terrazzo Consortium proposes to re-establish a series of rules from which one cannot prescind in order to furnish a high artistic quality flooring.
Today the Consortium selects and unites all those companies which have showed through their works to be able to construct a Venetian terrazzo following the traditional techniques.
After 500 years the premises are the same: protect and propose this flooring which today as in the past represents one of the most refined artistic and cultural expressions of our territory.
We desire to furnish our customers a Venetian terrazzo like the one we have inherited from tradition, as it has been handed down to us, not in a written form but through the repletion of antique and humble gestures.
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Historical Facts
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
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The Features
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
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Maintenance
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