Of course there are, even though the long line of advantages outweighs the few disadvantages.

• In-situ cast terrazzo floors require a stable concrete base.
• All new terrazzo looks a little grey and dusty because of the natural precipitation of lime. The lime disappears from floors that are used and cleaned, and the shine just gets better and better. Terrazzo floors are then extremely easy to care for, and if they are treated with a gentle cleaning they will barely need renovating until after 40-50 years of hard wear, when a light polishing will restore surfaces to their original condition.
• Terrazzo floors rest firmly in, and are dependent on, a stable substrate. It is not elastic if the substrate moves. The joints in terrazzo floors, which are usually 1.5 m to 3.75 metres apart, are butt joints and do not take up any movement. They are smooth with polished surfaces. On the other hand, in terrazzo tiled floors there are of course grouted joints with a minimum width of 1 mm.
• Terrazzo surfaces need to be cared for. This applies equally to floor surfaces and pool bottoms. Use gentle cleaning agents. Refer to the care instructions under the Documents tab.
• When we lay a terrazzo floor, we grind away a lot of material. This mixture of cement and calcium (normally) forms a sludge that must be removed. The grinding sludge is environmentally harmless and can be used as a filler or even for soil improvement if it does not contain blue or green pigments.
• When we make an in-situ cast terrazzo floor, moisture is brought into the building. That’s why it’s a good idea to install terrazzo in an early construction phase, both for the building and for drying the poured terrazzo. In areas where moisture may not or should not be introduced, there are always prefabricated terrazzo tiles to consider.

An in-situ cast terrazzo floor is hard, durable, smooth (the sparse butt joints are also smooth), beautiful and easily cleaned. They can be adapted to the setting in question in an endless variety of ways. It’s possible to influence colour and shape; the material is timeless, easy to renovate and adapt for new layouts. It’s also thin (perfect for upgrades), heavy (good in terms of the acoustic environment), and natural (free from hazardous substances). It’s non-combustible, antistatic and not vapourtight. In-situ terrazzo forms a durable and natural extension to stairs. The price is also low compared to other materials.

In order to gain employment at Herrljunga Terrazzo, prospective employees must have the relevant experience in construction work, be quick learners, have an interest in developing their skills and be prepared to do a lot of travelling on the job. You should also be responsible and a good workmate. You must be able to represent the company and be service minded. Feel free to contact Herrljunga Terrazzo AB’s offices in Herrljunga for further information.