Terrazzo is also a “green” floor, meeting LEED requirements.  It’s ideal for high traffic areas – schools, airports, hotels, convention centers, etc.  Terrazzo flooring was very popular in homes in the past and has recently begun making a comeback.  The color palette and patterns available provide endless possibilities, just be careful not to overwhelm your space. 

It is a very hard, stone-like material that contains embedded chips of glass, rock, stone, or metal.  The finished product is polished to produce a smooth surface that will last for many years.  They are very easy to maintain and require no waxing.