Terrazzo Concrete Countertops

Two: Mix Design

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Tools
  • Paddle Mixer
  • 17- or 25-Gallon Mixing Bucket
Relevant Parts
  • Xtreme Series Terrazzo Mix
  • Surecrete PreCast Modifier (2)
  • 20 lbs. Mother of Pearl
  • 20 lbs. Recycled Pink Granite
  • 10 lbs. Fine Sand
  • 10 lbs. Very Fine Sand
  • Surecrete Color Packs (4)
Step 1 – Choosing Aggregate
  • One 50-lb. bag of Terrazzo Blend needs at least 50 lbs. of aggregate, and up to 80 lbs.
  • Avoid aggregates that are weak, frail, or not dense enough to be ground and polished (such as micas, shale, and other soft aggregates).
  • Softer aggregates will wallow out during polishing.
Step 2 – Aggregate for This Project
  • For this project we combined (1) 50-lb. bag of Terrazo Blend with 60 lbs. of aggregate:

    •    20 lbs. of Mother of Pearl
    •    20 lbs. of Recycled Crushed Granite
    •    10 lbs. of Fine Sand
    •    10 lbs. of Very Fine Sand
Step 3 – Mixing Terrazzo Blend
  • Add 2 gallons of Xtreme PreCast Modifier to a bucket.
  • Blend in 2 color packs or desired pigment for 1-2 minutes until color dissolves.
  • Add one 50-lb. bag of Terrazzo Mix and blend thoroughly for 2-3 minutes until the mix resembles a loose, lump-free consistency.
  • Scrape the sides and bottom of the bucket with a trowel and blend again.
Step 4 – Add Aggregate
  • Add the aggregate to the mix and blend thoroughly.
  • Up to 40 oz. of additional water may be needed.
  • Mix thoroughly for 5 minutes until it reaches the consistency of oatmeal.
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