Terrazzo is a composite material, poured in place or precast, which is used for floor and wall treatments. It consists of chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass, or other suitable material, poured with a cementitious binder (for chemical binding), polymeric (for physical binding), or a combination of both. Metal strips often divide sections, or changes in color or material in a pattern. Additional chips may be sprinkled atop the mix before it sets. After it is cured it is ground and polished smooth or otherwise finished to produce a uniformly textured surface. "Terrazzo" is also often used to describe any pattern similar to the original terrazzo floors.Terrazzo, which means “terrace,” in Italian, is a composite material used for floors and walls. Cementitious terrazzo contains a variety of material chips like stone, glass, marble, and granite. A binder is applied to hold everything together.When you choose terrazzo, it’s because you want beauty and elegance for your home. The color, marble, or glass chips provide a stylish base for the space’s design.Terrazzo floors are among the easiest to clean: There’s no scouring, polishing, or scrubbing. The speckled texture and strong base material make these floors difficult to stain. Because the spectrum of colors are limitless, you can achieve a one-of-a-kind floor with terrazzo.First used in office and government buildings, terrazzo installation is prominent in residential homes. In addition to flooring, it is also used for kitchen surfaces like countertops and backsplashes. Pouring a floor allows you to create custom designs. Professionals can also mold it into tubs, countertops or sinks, or even furniture.