Here are some common questions and answers. If you still have any other questions related to our products or services, please send your questions to contact(at)secoin.com. Thank you.
So far, we do not recommend using encaustic cement tiles in the following applications:
+ Outdoor in places that freeze in winter
+ Outdoor with vehicle traffic or driveways
+ Inside swimming pool or similar applications
+ Floors which are in frequent contact with acids, alkaline or other attacking chemicals
Cracks in terrazzo can occur for a variety of reasons, most of which can be headed off by proper substrate treatment and honoring the joints in the concrete.
Cement tiles can be used for floors in bathrooms and showers. Please note that in these cases, cement tiles and grout have to be sealed with a very good penetrating sealer to protect the floors from attack of body wash or shower gel.
Secoin can provide penetrating sealers to protect your encaustic cement tile floor. Please click here for more details about our sealers.
Yes, it can be recycled. Recycled terrazzo is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material made from a combination of recycled aggregates, such as marble or natural stone, and a binder composed of cement.
Encaustic cement tiles can be used on walls, such as wall decoration in living room, dining room, kitchen backsplash, bathroom wall,… Depending on the type of walls, cement tiles should be protected with suitable penetrating sealer to be protected from stain or oil or other substances.
Terrazzo will typically last the lifetime of any building structure, evident in buildings built over 100 years ago
Yes. Our cement tiles can be used for heating systems as they can conduct heat.
Thanks to the durability and aesthetic appearance, terrazzo can be used for various applications, such as hotels, restaurants, kitchen, bathroom, living room, wall panel, terrace & staircase, commercial projects, corridor and other furniture decoration (tables, chairs,…).
